Consumer protection and anti-waste groups are rallying together to urge the Federal Trade Commission to address the issue of software tethering, a practice that ties hardware’s functionality to external software, often rendering products unusable after software updates cease. The lack of clarity and enforcement surrounding this issue has led to a situation where consumers cannot
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One of the major trends pointed out in Tubular Labs’ latest report is the increasing popularity of longer video content on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. While short-form videos have been dominating social media for a while, there has been a noticeable shift towards longer video uploads. On YouTube, videos longer than 30 seconds have
It has recently come to light that Amazon’s contracted delivery drivers are facing challenges when it comes to fair treatment and employment status. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has conducted a review of two unfair labor practice charges filed against Amazon regarding the treatment of drivers at an Atlanta warehouse, known as DAT6. According
With the U.S. Election campaign gaining momentum, TikTok has introduced an updated U.S. Election Center within the app. This center includes a variety of informational tools designed to keep TikTok users well-informed leading up to the vote. TikTok has expanded the resources available in partnership with nonprofit Democracy Works to ensure that its community can
As the AI industry continues to evolve, there has been a noticeable shift in the way training data is acquired. Initially, AI tools were trained on publicly available data, sourced from the vast expanse of the internet. However, with data privacy concerns on the rise, sources of training data are now becoming more guarded and
Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX and owned by Elon Musk, recently made headlines by announcing its decision to block the social network X in Brazil. This move was seen as necessary in order for Starlink to continue its operations in the country without risking losing its license. The decision came after the
Recently, Google released Android 15 for developers, marking the next step in the evolution of the popular operating system. While the update is currently available in the Android Open Source Project, support for Pixel phones is expected to roll out in the coming weeks. However, if you own a compatible device from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus,
It has been nine years since the “dieselgate” scandal first rocked the automotive industry. Tomorrow, former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is set to go on trial for his involvement in the scandal. This scandal first came to light in 2015 when VW admitted to installing software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide,
OneShot, the beloved purple-tinted puzzle RPG that captured the hearts of many in 2016, is getting a fresh new look with the release of OneShot: World Machine Edition on PC. This remastered version, which has already been available on Nintendo Switch since 2022, is set to launch on Steam on September 30th. Developers Future Cat
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh is set to revolutionize the electric vehicle market with its introduction of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. This native Tesla-based charging port will eliminate the need for adapters at Tesla stations, providing a seamless charging experience for Ioniq 5 owners. While other automakers have announced their adoption