Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK’s internet police?
Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK's internet police? Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK’s internet police? After the United Kingdom began enforcing its sweeping Online Safety Act in April, British regulator Ofcom served violation notices to three notorious sites: 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms, each of which risked multimillion-dollar fines. Late last week, […]
US government takes 10 percent stake in Intel in exchange for money it was already on the hook for
US government takes 10 percent stake in Intel in exchange for money it was already on the hook for Trump revealed the news during a briefing about the World Cup. | Photographer: Annabelle Gordon/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Image The US is investing $8.9 billion into Intel, but most of the funds come from money that the […]
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog post, will stand until courts decide the fate of the law. “Mississippi’s approach would fundamentally change how […]
Trump says the US is taking a 10 percent stake in Intel
Trump says the US is taking a 10 percent stake in Intel Trump made the announcement during a briefing about the World Cup. | Photographer: Annabelle Gordon/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Image President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will take a 10 percent stake in Intel. During a press conference on Friday, Trump said Intel […]
Apple Watch’s restored blood oxygen tracking attracts another lawsuit
Apple Watch's restored blood oxygen tracking attracts another lawsuit Apple Watch’s restored blood oxygen tracking attracts another lawsuit Masimo isn’t happy about the CBP reversing its previous Apple Watch import ban. Medical tech company Masimo is suing US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in an attempt to overturn the agency’s decision to allow Apple to […]
The White House just joined TikTok
The White House just joined TikTok While it was President Joe Biden who signed the law that would force ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok or face a ban, it’s his successor, Donald Trump, who has yet to fulfill his promise of arranging a deal to keep TikTok running, legally, in the United States. […]
Palestine was the problem with TikTok
Palestine was the problem with TikTok In the last month, the war in Gaza has become an inescapable facet of the public consciousness as a new surge of images of Palestinian children – their faces impossibly sunken, their limbs reduced to skin and bone – flooded the internet. As the pictures became ubiquitous, the outcry […]
Intel will receive a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank
Intel will receive a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank SoftBank will invest $2 billion into Intel as the struggling chipmaker pulls back on spending and lays off thousands of workers. In an announcement, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said the investment aligns with the firm’s belief that “advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in […]
UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption
UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption Apple secures a victory in its fight against the UK’s encryption access demands. The United Kingdom will no longer force Apple to provide backdoor access to secure user data protected by the company’s iCloud encryption service, according to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Over the […]
Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again
Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again Just two weeks after raising the prices of its cameras by up to $800, Fujifilm is warning customers about another increase for US customers. In a statement provided to DPReview, the Japanese company says it will “further adjust prices” as it contends with “volatile market conditions.” […]