Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
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Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research | CNN
There’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents when it comes to their mental health, according to a new advisory from the US surgeon general.
Nintendo Faces Loot Box Lawsuit Over 'Immoral' In-Game Monetization
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Nintendo Faces Loot Box Lawsuit Over 'Immoral' In-Game Monetization
The video game goliath shut down its randomized "gacha pipe" micro-transaction system in October 2022, but the company is still facing flack.
Researchers discover brute-force attack that can bypass Android phone fingerprint locks | It doesn't work on iOS devices
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Researchers discover brute-force attack that can bypass Android phone fingerprint locks
Researchers from Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University found that they could bypass a fingerprint lock on Android smartphones by using a brute-force attack, which is when a...
Software company CEO says using ChatGPT cuts the time it takes to complete coding tasks from around 9 weeks to just a few days
https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-coding-openai-ceo-save-time-ai-jobs-software-2023-5
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Software company CEO says using ChatGPT cuts the time it takes to complete coding tasks from around 9 weeks to just a few days
Freshworks CEO Girish Mathrubootham told Fortune that his company was using OpenAI's ChatGPT to write code.
Giphy Sold by Meta for $53 Million to Shutterstock
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Giphy Sold by Meta at a Loss to Shutterstock for $53 Million
Meta is selling Giphy, which runs the world's biggest database of animated GIFs, to Shutterstock for $53 million.
Max down on launch day, new HBO streaming service not working
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New HBO streaming service Max temporarily down on launch day
The streaming service replaces its predecessor HBO Max.
Following UK antitrust order, Meta sells Giphy to Shutterstock for $53M after buying it for $400M
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Following UK antitrust order, Meta sells Giphy to Shutterstock for $53M after buying it for $400M
Meta has finally found a willing buyer for Giphy, the animated GIF search engine it acquired for $400 million three years ago.
Tesla plummets 50 spots in a survey of the US's most reputable brands. It's now No. 62 — 30 places below Ford.
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Tesla plummets 50 spots in a survey of the US's most reputable brands. It's now No. 62 — 30 places below Ford.
Tesla Motors scored higher in the trajectory and vision categories, but lower in character, trust, and citizenship on the 2023 Axios Harris Poll.
Congress wants AM radio in all new cars—trade groups say that’s a mistake | Congress wants to force AM into every new car for emergency alerts.
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Congress wants AM radio in all new cars—trade groups say that’s a mistake
Congress wants to force AM into every new car for emergency alerts.
Netflix Launches Paid Sharing in U.S., Will Start Blocking Users With Unauthorized Passwords
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Netflix Launches Paid Sharing in U.S., Will Start Blocking Users With Unauthorized Passwords
If you're sharing your Netflix password with someone who doesn't live with you, get ready to pay up.
Meta has no choice but to sell Giphy at $262M loss to Shutterstock
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/fire-sale-shutterstock-to-buy-giphy-for-262-million-less-than-meta-paid
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Meta has no choice but to sell Giphy at $262M loss to Shutterstock
With UK forcing a sale and GIFs losing popularity, Meta was bound to take a hit.
Windows 11 getting native support for 7-Zip, RAR, and GZ archives
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Windows 11 getting native support for 7-Zip, RAR, and GZ archives
Microsoft is adding native support for RAR, 7-Zip, and GZ archives to an upcoming version of Windows 11 expected this week.
Netflix's password sharing crackdown officially hits US users
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Netflix's password sharing crackdown officially hits US users
Netflix's controversial password sharing crackdown just hit the US.
Widespread FBI abuse of foreign spy law sets off “alarm bells,” tech group says
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Widespread FBI abuse of foreign spy law sets off “alarm bells,” tech group says
Section 702 debate rages after another FISA Court opinion is unclassified.
Virgin Orbit: Branson's rocket dream ends after mission failure
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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s rocket dream ends after mission failure
The British billionaire's bankrupt satellite launch firm had been looking to boost its finances.
28 years later, Windows finally supports RAR files
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/23/28-years-later-windows-finally-supports-rar-files/
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28 years later, Windows finally supports RAR files
It’s 1999, and my friends and I are surfing warez sites using Internet Explorer on our 98SE gaming rig. Finally we push past the scams and porn to find an FTP server with a list of files labeled “.rar, .r00, .r01, r.02…” But what the hell are these?
Chip wars with China risk ‘enormous damage’ to US tech, says Nvidia chief
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Do not call: States sue telecom company over billions of robocalls - Attorneys general across the U.S. have joined a lawsuit against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls to people on the national Do Not Call Registry
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Scientists Working to Generate Electricity From Thin Air Make Breakthrough
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Scientists Working to Generate Electricity From Thin Air Make Breakthrough
Scientists making the "Air-gen" device have discovered that any material can be used to generate electricity from the air.
Meta conducts yet another round of layoffs
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/24/meta-conducts-yet-another-round-of-layoffs/?guccounter=1
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Meta conducts yet another round of layoffs
Meta is waging its latest round of layoffs on Wednesday, estimated to impact about 6,000 people. These cuts are part of the company’s so-called “Year of Efficiency,” in which Meta is being massively restructured to save money and flatten the organization…