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TikTok has secured another chance to fight against the U.S. government's push for a forced sell-off of its business in the United States. The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear TikTok’s appeal against the bill requiring the app to be sold to an American-based entity, after a previous appeal was rejected. This is seen as TikTok's final opportunity to avoid…

Amazon workers at two major warehouses in New York City, JFK8 in Staten Island and DBK4 in Queens, are gearing up for a significant strike. The move comes as they protest Amazon’s alleged refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a contract addressing low wages and unsafe working conditions. This industrial action marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle…

BeReal, once a shining star in the social media landscape, is now facing backlash over its data consent practices. The Austrian advocacy group Noyb has filed a complaint accusing the platform of violating GDPR by pressuring users into consenting to data sharing. The complaint, lodged with the French data protection authority (CNIL), centers on BeReal’s daily pop-up banner that appears…

Threads, Meta's ambitious microblogging platform, has hit a remarkable milestone: 100 million daily active users. Just over a year since its launch, Threads is rapidly gaining traction, boosted by growing dissatisfaction with its rival, X (formerly Twitter). On Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the platform now also boasts 300 million monthly active users, a jump from 275 million…

United Airlines has taken a bold step to ease travelers' worries about lost luggage by integrating Apple’s Share Item Location feature into its mobile app. This innovative move promises to simplify the process of recovering misplaced baggage, especially for iPhone users equipped with AirTags or other Find My network accessories. The integration allows passengers to share precise location data of…

The ripple effects of General Motors’ (GM) decision to shut down its Cruise robotaxi program have reached its investors, with Microsoft set to record an $800 million impairment charge due to the closure. This financial blow underscores the high-stakes nature of autonomous vehicle development and its challenges. In a regulatory filing, Microsoft revealed that the charge will be listed under…

One of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the United States, announced that personal data of thousands of customers was compromised in a recent security breach. Hackers Exploit Vulnerability in Third-Party Software The Florida-based company reported the breach to Maine’s attorney general, confirming that hackers had gained unauthorized access to the personal data of 58,000 users. The stolen information includes…

Spotify Wrapped, the streaming giant’s annual year-in-review, is back with a groundbreaking feature in 2024. For the first time, Wrapped includes an AI-generated podcast that summarizes your listening habits, powered by Google’s advanced NotebookLM AI. This year’s update promises to offer users a personalized audio recap of their music, songs, and podcasts in a fun, podcast-like format. AI-Powered Insights Spotify’s…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is preparing to make a groundbreaking move to secure its digital future. Sources reveal that Meta is planning a $10 billion undersea fiber-optic cable that will span over 40,000 kilometers, making it the company's first wholly owned undersea cable. This ambitious project is set to transform how Meta handles its massive…

Uber Technologies Inc. is revolutionizing the gig economy again, this time by leveraging its workforce for cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The rideshare giant has launched Scaled Solutions, a division that provides data labeling and AI development services to other businesses. This marks a significant shift from its core rideshare and delivery operations into the lucrative AI training market. With…