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Apple Revamps iTunes Experience for Windows Users #1721
February 09, 2024

Apple has unveiled significant updates for Windows users, introducing new standalone applications for Apple Music, Apple TV, and a Device management app specifically designed for Windows 10 and later

Hertz Puts Brakes on EV Expansion #1720
February 05, 2024

Hertz has halted its ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, reversing its earlier commitment to acquire 65,000 Polestars and sell a significant portion of its Tesla EVs. This shift

Tesla Model 3’s Suddenly Shutdown on Highway #1719
January 29, 2024

In North Carolina, a Tesla Model 3 owner, James Hanna, experienced a sudden and alarming incident on Interstate 277. While driving to pick up his son, the car unexpectedly beeped and stopped completel

Google’s New Chrome Disclaimer Following $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit #1718
January 22, 2024

Google has introduced a new disclaimer in Chromes Incognito mode following a $5 billion lawsuit alleging the modes misleading privacy claims. The updated blurb informs users about data collection pr

Apple’s New App Store Tax Sparks Outrage Among Critics #1717
January 18, 2024

Apple recently updated its App Store policies, introducing a 27 percent commission on alternative payment methods, following the Epic v. Apple court ruling. This move has drawn criticism from major pl

US Gov’t SEC Cybersecurity Review After Twitter Hack #1716
January 15, 2024

The recent hack of the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Twitter account, which lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA), has prompted US lawmakers to review the SECs cybersecurity measures

OpenAI’s Potential $100 Billion Valuation #1715
January 03, 2024

OpenAI, renowned for ChatGPT, is reportedly negotiating a funding round that could potentially value the company at over $100 billion. Still under negotiation with terms and valuation subject to chang

Amazon Prime Video Introduces Ads: Extorts More for Ad-Free Streaming #1714
December 28, 2023

Amazon Prime Video is set to introduce commercials into its streaming service starting January 29. Subscribers received notifications regarding this change, which requires paying an additional extorti

AI’s 78% Accuracy in Foreseeing Mortality within Four Years #1713
December 21, 2023

Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Northeastern University have developed an AI model called life2vec that can predict a persons death with 78% accuracy within four years. Thi

Internet Archive Appeals Against Copyright Infringement Ruling #1712
December 18, 2023

The Internet Archive (IA) is appealing a court ruling that found its digital lending program copyright-infringing. IAs non-profit library scans and lends physical books digitally, allowing only one p