India’s government is forcing X to censor accounts via executive order amid the farmers’ protest (www.engadget.com)
TikTok, Facebook and YouTube sued by New York City for alleged harm to kids’ mental health (www.nbcnews.com)
TikTok, Facebook and YouTube sued by New York City for alleged harm to kids’ mental health ::New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against the parent companies of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube, alleging that their services are damaging to the mental health...
YouTube warns it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker (www.businessinsider.com)
The CEO of Hyundai’s electric air-taxi subsidiary thinks we’ll be flying in them by 2028—but admits batteries aren’t there yet (fortune.com)
Biden admin providing $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to make computer chips in New York and Vermont (apnews.com)
Biden admin providing $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to make computer chips in New York and Vermont::The Biden administration says that the government would provide $1.5 billion to the computer chip company GlobalFoundries to expand its domestic production in New York and Vermont.
Dell RTO mandate said to be a stealth layoff, for women (www.theregister.com)
Controversial benchmarking website goes behind paywall — Userbenchmark now requires a $10 monthly subscription (www.tomshardware.com)
Adobe launches AI assistant that can search and summarize PDFs (www.cnbc.com)
No more Pornhub? That will depend on what happens with a Senate bill (www.cbc.ca)
No more Pornhub? That will depend on what happens with a Senate bill::A Senate bill might cause the owners of Pornhub to block access to the site in Canada, its owners say.
Twitter security staff kept firm in compliance by disobeying Musk, FTC says (arstechnica.com)
Elon Musk admits X 'may fail, as so many have predicted' (www.businessinsider.com)
Phishing credential campaigns via Email Service Providers (ESPs): a dangerous tactic (www.kaspersky.com)
Target: Businesses using Email Service Providers (ESPs) like SendGrid to send email campaigns, and the receivers of the emails...
Stellantis CEO says Chinese EVs are ‘possibly the biggest risk’ facing his carmaker and Tesla (finance.yahoo.com)
Stellantis CEO says Chinese EVs are ‘possibly the biggest risk’ facing his carmaker and Tesla::The owner of the Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler brands aims to take on Chinese EVs while avoiding a “race to the bottom.”
‘FBI pwned me’: Lockbit cybercrime gang faces global takedown with indictments and arrests — 200 crypto wallets frozen, 11000 domains seized, 14000 rouge accounts closed (www.reuters.com)
‘FBI pwned me’: Lockbit cybercrime gang faces global takedown with indictments and arrests — 200 crypto wallets frozen, 11000 domains seized, 14000 rouge accounts closed::An international law enforcement operation led by Britain’s National Crime Agency and the FBI has arrested and indicted members of the Lockbit...
Mozilla lays off 60 people, wants to build AI into Firefox (arstechnica.com)
After 25 years, Netflix will be shutting down its DVD rental service this September (dvd.netflix.com)
The last disc will be shipped on September 29th 2023 after 25 years of service....
Walmart to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in move to grow its ad business (www.cnbc.com)
Walmart to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in move to grow its ad business::Walmart touted the ability to grow its ad business through a Vizio TV platform that allows users to watch free ad-supported content.
Internet Download Manager (softdady.com)
IDM Portable 6.42 Build 3 is a software tool that is widely used by millions of computer users worldwide. This application has been designed to help users manage, organize and optimize their online downloads, with a focus on increasing download speed and reducing the time it takes to download files....
Cybertruck engineer pushes back on claims that Tesla EVs rust in the rain — “It's surface contamination only and can be cleaned off easily.” (www.businessinsider.com)
Cybertruck engineer pushes back on claims that Tesla EVs rust in the rain — “It’s surface contamination only and can be cleaned off easily.”::A Cybertruck engineer, Wes Morrill, addressed claims Tesla’s truck rusts in the rain and said the specks of rust were the size of a “pinhead.”
Four questions for Germany’s big hydrogen power plan (www.bruegel.org)
Microsoft to force-update your Windows 11 22H2/21H2 PC to 23H2 as it keeps training its ML (www.neowin.net)
Scientists develop game-changing 'glass brick' that could revolutionize construction: 'The highest insulating performance' (www.thecooldown.com)
Scientists develop game-changing ‘glass brick’ that could revolutionize construction: ‘The highest insulating performance’::The team of scientists developed an aerogel glass brick, which is a translucent and thermally insulating material.
Microsoft's Pricey AI Assistant Copilot Leaves Early Adopters Feeling Cheated (www.ibtimes.co.uk)
Affordable Android Excellence: Best Smartphones Under $200 in 2024 (www.gizchina.com)
While flagship smartphones boast impressive features, spending $1,000 is not a prerequisite for a satisfying Android experience nowadays. If you’re in need of a new smartphone and have a budget of approximately $200, there are numerous excellent options available. Surprisingly, some of the best Android phones under $200 come...
GMG’s Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery Update: Minimal Temperature Rise Identified While Fast Charging (graphenemg.com)
Very interesting company. They started with a way to produce graphene at scale, then went looking for something to do with it. Their first idea was to use it as a cement additive. They have since used it as friction reducer in engine oil, and are selling it in Australia, Canada, and soon the US, as a radiator coating to improve...