Teens on TikTok Will See Fewer Filters: New Restrictions Aim to Protect Mental Health
TikTok is taking a significant step toward reducing the impact of appearance-altering filters on younger users. In response to growing concerns about the mental health effects of social media on teens, the company announced a new initiative on Tuesday that limits access to...
Elon Musk’s xAI Startup Sees Explosive Growth, Secures $5 Billion at $50 Billion Valuation
Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence startup, xAI, has reached a new milestone, securing $5 billion in funding that pushes its valuation to a staggering $50 billion. This marks more than a twofold increase in its worth since the spring of this year, highlighting growing...
Breaking: Google Battles CFPB’s Push for Federal Supervision in Major Big Tech Shakeup
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched efforts to place Google under federal supervision, a significant move that could set new standards for how the government regulates large tech companies. If successful, this action would subject Google to regular...
National Labor Relations Board Rules Amazon’s Anti-Union Meetings Unlawful
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that Amazon’s practice of holding “captive-audience meetings” about unionization violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). These meetings, which employees are required to attend, were deemed...
Is Amazon’s AR Glass Future for Delivery Drivers a Game-Changer or Just a Misstep?
Amazon is reportedly working on a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses designed to enhance the efficiency of its delivery drivers. According to sources close to the project, which were cited by Reuters, these glasses, internally referred to as “Amelia,” are an...
Markets React to Trump’s Win: Wall Street Climbs, Dollar Hits 8-Year High
US stock markets and Bitcoin surged to record highs following Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the 2024 presidential election, with the broader market reacting positively to his promises of tax cuts and tariff hikes.Stock Market Reaches New HeightsWall Street...
Satya Nadella’s Pay Jumps 63% as Microsoft Grapples with Layoffs and Cybersecurity Breaches
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has seen his compensation package rise by an astounding 63%, reaching a total of $79.1 million. This sharp increase has sparked discussions about executive compensation practices, especially in light of the company’s ongoing...
The Price of Prime: Ads on Prime Video Increase, and So Does Customer Frustration
Amazon Prime Video is set to ramp up its advertising efforts starting early next year. According to a report from the Financial Times, this new wave of corporate-sponsored content comes less than a year after the platform first introduced ads, following the trend seen across...
From Meal Planner to Vacation Guide: Google’s AI Overviews Expand Worldwide
Google is bringing its AI Overview feature in Google Search to users in over 100 countries, aiming to reach 1 billion monthly users with the expansion. Announced in a blog post, Google’s latest update also introduces multilingual support, allowing users to access AI Overviews...
GDPR Enforcement: LinkedIn Penalized $334 Million for Unauthorized Data Use
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million ($334 million) by the European Union after the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that the company had mishandled user data for targeted advertising. This hefty penalty underscores the importance of strict compliance with the...