Google may have to break off parts of its business, such as Chrome and Android, and share users’ search data with its competitors, based on the proposed remedies the US Justice Department has submitted in a court filing. The DOJ said it’s “considering behavioral and structural remedies that would prevent Google from using products such … Read more
Elon Musk’s Boring Company pitched that its Vegas Loop, underground tunnels built below Las Vegas, would reduce gridlock in some of the busiest parts of the city, offering a new transport solution that isn’t a monorail. People are transported by ordinary Tesla vehicles in tunnels and terminals that are often difficult to get to. (At … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission has given Starlink and T-Mobile permission to enable their satellite texting service for Florida residents ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. In an announcement on X, SpaceX said that Starlink’s Direct to Cell satellites will provide emergency alerts for all phones and carriers, not just T-Mobile’s, for those in affected areas. The … Read more
When DJI revealed its tiny $200 Neo drone, I immediately saw how it could fit into my vlogger’s toolkit to supplement my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro. Flying those sophisticated drones is a whole thing that requires planning. But the Neo can be launched spontaneously to grab quick and fun shots, thanks to … Read more
Social media can play a critical role in spreading information (and misinformation) during a crisis. In an effort to promote the former and curb the latter, the White House has started getting active on Reddit. The profile was created on January 7, 2021, the day after insurrectionists stormed the Capitol in Washington DC. However, today … Read more
X is coming back online in Brazil after officials lifted a ban that took the service offline for five weeks. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Tuesday that regulators could “take steps to resume the platform’s service” as the company had complied with the court’s demands. The order for now ends a long-running dispute … Read more
Contract employees of ride sharing apps and services aren’t known for having the steadiest or even sanest of pay rates. Lyft just announced some new earnings improvements for its drivers that will help cover their expenses when rides take longer than they should and show them how much they’ll earn before they pick up a … Read more
A research company published a damning report about Roblox on Tuesday, accusing the company of inflating its active user counts and enabling predatory behavior on the platform. Although Hindenburg Research has a somewhat notorious reputation, the report at least raises questions about the platform’s safety and viability. First, Hindenburg Research is known for taking deep … Read more
Following 11 months of testing, Mastodon is releasing one of its biggest updates of the year. In a blog post attributed to CEO and founder Eugen Rochko, the non-profit detailed its 4.3 release on Tuesday, promising improvements for nearly every part of the social media experience. Perhaps most significantly, Mastodon has overhauled how notifications work. … Read more
Two of the industry’s biggest stars are uniting for the upcoming film, ‘The Housemaid.’ Find out the movie’s plot, release date and more. Two of the industry’s biggest stars are uniting for the upcoming film, ‘The Housemaid.’ Find out the movie’s plot, release date and more.