TikTok, the popular social media app, is facing a lawsuit filed by the state of Iowa over allegations of misleading parents about the presence of inappropriate content on the platform. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claims that TikTok is making explicit content easily accessible to young users while inaccurately maintaining a “12+” age rating on
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Google is making significant changes to its core services such as Search, the Chrome browser, and the Android operating system in response to the European Union’s newly introduced antitrust rules. As a result of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google has been designated as a “gatekeeper” and is required to follow specific regulations when operating
Apple has recently made updates to their App Store policies regarding external payment platforms. These changes specify how developers can link to outside payment methods while still ensuring that Apple receives a cut. The amendments also outline the percentage Apple will take from these transactions, depending on the developer’s circumstances. Although these policy updates come
In an era where deepfakes and misleading information have become rampant, the fight against misinformation has become increasingly crucial. OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory, has recognized this challenge and has recently updated its policies to tackle the issue head-on. These new policies, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, aim to prohibit
In a move to rival Amazon and regain lost ground in the e-commerce market, FedEx has recently announced the launch of a new “data-driven commerce platform” called fdx. This platform is set to provide online merchants with comprehensive and end-to-end e-commerce solutions, including valuable data for supply chain management. The launch of fdx is scheduled
Technology never fails to amaze us with its innovative and transformative capabilities. The latest addition to this list is an app called WowMouse, developed by Doublepoint. WowMouse has made its debut during CES, promising to turn your Android smartwatch, such as the Samsung Galaxy Watch, into a gesture-based mouse for your computer. This development opens
The Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset has been making waves in the gaming world since its release in 2020. Despite being outclassed by its successor, the Meta Quest 3, the Quest 2 still holds its ground as one of the most accessible and affordable VR headsets available. With its standalone capabilities, users don’t have
Over the past few years, the Oura Ring has reigned supreme as the most recognizable smart ring on the market. However, after exploring the CES show floor, it is apparent that the Oura Ring is about to face some stiff competition. Smart rings have always been a promising form factor, particularly for sleep tracking and
eBay, the renowned e-commerce site, recently found itself at the center of a disturbing scandal involving a harassment campaign directed towards a Massachusetts couple. In 2019, a group of seven eBay employees, including some executives, devised a plan to target Ina and David Steiner, who ran an e-commerce newsletter critical of the company. This deplorable
Kia and Uber have recently embarked on an exciting partnership that aims to revolutionize the ridehailing industry by utilizing Kia’s newly announced PBV modular electric vehicles. During CES in Las Vegas, Kia introduced the PBV, which stands for Platform Beyond Vehicle, as a line of EVs built on a flexible vehicle architecture with interchangeable body