Judge Refuses Apple’s Plea for Extra Time in Epic Document Submission
Judge Thomas S. Hixson has rejected Apple’s last-minute request to delay its deadline in a legal dispute with Epic Games, according to The Verge. Apple had been ordered to produce…
Governor Newsom Rejects AI Bill Designed to Prevent Harm
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a proposed law designed to regulate AI systems and prevent potential disasters caused by the misuse of artificial intelligence. This bill, which…
Micron’s Impressive Forecast Sparks Global Chip Market Rally
Global chip stocks saw a significant rally on Thursday following U.S. semiconductor maker Micron’s revenue guidance, which surpassed market expectations. Micron projected revenue of $8.7 billion, plus or minus $200…
X Must Pay $1.9M Fine to End Brazil Ban
X, previously known as Twitter, may soon be allowed to operate again in Brazil, but only if it pays an additional fine of 10 million reais (about $1.9 million). This…
Trump Highlights Hurricane Helene in 2024 Election Campaign
Former President Donald Trump is strategically incorporating Hurricane Helene into his 2024 campaign narrative, leveraging his planned visit to the storm-stricken, pivotal state of Georgia as a critique against the…
California Passes Law to Shield Child Influencers from Exploitation
California has enacted new legislation to protect minors featured in online content, expanding the scope of the 1939 Coogan Law to address the rise of child influencers. Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Mark Cuban Eyes SEC Leadership Role in Potential Harris Administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has expressed interest in leading the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or possibly the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should Kamala Harris…
Google and Roblox Launch New Game to Teach Internet Safety
Google has partnered with Roblox to launch a new gaming world designed to teach kids how to navigate the internet safely. The initiative, called Be Internet Awesome World, introduces players…
Google Maps Cracks Down on Businesses Posting Fake Reviews
Google Maps has ramped up its efforts to tackle fake reviews on its platform by introducing new restrictions and warnings for business profiles involved in such activity. Businesses that violate…
Disney+ Crackdown on Account Sharing Now in Effect in the US
Disney has announced a new measure aimed at limiting password sharing among its streaming service subscribers, introducing a “Paid Sharing” feature. This comes as part of the company’s broader strategy…
Web3 Music Streaming Innovates with Direct Stablecoin Payments for Artists
The music industry continues to be at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies, particularly at the intersection of Web3 and cultural engagement. Platforms like Audius are redefining artist revenue streams…
DoNotPay Fined $193K as FTC Takes Action Against AI Legal Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new enforcement initiative called Operation AI Comply, targeting companies that have used artificial intelligence (AI) to support deceptive products and services. As…
Hackers Exploit Email Auto-Reply Feature to Stealthily Mine Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a new method by which hackers are infiltrating systems to conduct stealthy cryptocurrency mining. This technique exploits the automated email reply feature commonly used in business…
Amazon Employees Urge Reversal of New In-Office Work Mandate
Amazon employees are pushing back against CEO Andy Jassy’s decision to enforce a five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate starting in 2025, expressing dissatisfaction through an anonymous survey, Fortune reports. The internal…
Political Consultant Fined $6 Million by FCC for Deepfake Robocalls Featuring President Biden
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined political consultant Steven Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI technology to create illegal robocalls during the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primaries. These…
Vietnam Confirms SpaceX Plans $15 Billion Investment
SpaceX is considering a $15 billion investment in Vietnam, according to a statement released by the Vietnamese government on Thursday. The announcement followed a meeting between Vietnamese President To Lam…
Stand With Crypto Revises Kamala Harris’s ‘Supports Crypto’ Rating After Criticism
Coinbase’s lobbying group, Stand With Crypto, faced significant scrutiny after initially labeling Kamala Harris as a supporter of cryptocurrencies on their website. This label was quickly retracted following intense backlash,…
Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Cloud Licensing Practices
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC) against Microsoft, accusing the company of using anti-competitive practices in its Azure cloud services. The complaint focuses on Microsoft’s…
Micron Forecasts Strong First-Quarter Growth Thanks to AI Chip Demand
Micron Technology‘s stock surged by 14% in after-hours trading following an optimistic first-quarter forecast driven by strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The company projects…
Trump Campaign Advocates for ‘Universal’ IVF Coverage, Potentially Benefiting Same-Sex Couples
Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign conveyed to NBC News on Wednesday that a re-elected Trump administration would endorse “universal access” to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which could extend coverage to same-sex couples…