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Tim Cook Discusses EU Fines with Trump Amid $17 Billion Apple Penalties #1773
Tim Cook and Donald Trump recently discussed the EUs rulings against Apple, with fines totaling $17-18 billion. Cook expressed concerns about the EU using these funds to support their enterprises. On
Todd Cochrane: 20 Years of Podcasting Innovations and Insights #1772
Welcome to an extraordinary episode of Geek News Central celebrating 20 incredible years of podcasting! Its been an epic journey filled with tech news, innovation, and YOUthe fantastic listeners who
The Tech Titan Shuffle: DOJ Weighs Breaking Up Google #1771
Google faces potential significant changes as the U.S. Department of Justice prepares remedies to counteract the companys monopoly on the search market. Proposed actions could include breaking up Goo
SpaceX Rocket Malfunctions and Podcast Celebrations #1770
SpaceX is investigating a malfunction in the Falcon 9 rockets upper stage after a Crew-9 mission launch. The rockets second-stage engine failed to deorbit correctly, causing it to land outside the p
WordPress.org Blocks WPEngine in battle of the Titans #1769
WordPress.org escalated its conflict with WPEngine by blocking its servers from accessing vital resources, including plugin updates. Following a dispute over WPEngines refusal to pay trademark fees,
Unveiling the $230 Million Crypto Heist #1768
Two suspects, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, were arrested for their roles in a $230 million cryptocurrency heist, laundering the funds using exchanges and mixers. They accessed victims accounts th
The Dark Side of Social Media Surveillance: An FTC Report #1767
A sweeping new study from the FTC has exposed the vast surveillance practices of major social media and streaming platforms. From tracking user data to sharing it without proper safeguards, the findin
OpenAI’s New Model and Its Advanced Memory/Reasoning Capabilities #1766
OpenAIs latest AI model, codenamed Strawberry, has raised concerns about its ability to remember conversations and reason like humans. A Reddit user reported ChatGPT asking personal questions witho
iPhone 16 and AirPods 4 Unveiled at Apple Event #1765
At Apples Its Glowtime event, the tech giant revealed the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. The Apple Watch Series 10 introduces a sleeker design and brighter display, while
Verizon’s $20 Billion Gamble on Frontier #1764
Verizon is acquiring Frontier for $20 billion, aiming to expand its fiber network and compete more effectively with AT&T. The deal will add 2.2 million fiber subscribers across 25 states, extending Ve