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Anti-piracy campaign busted for pirating a font
In a poetic twist of digital justice, the world’s most famous anti-piracy ad may have used a pirated font.
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Moon living according to BIG, SOM, and other starchitects
The race to build on the Moon is on, and the world’s leading architecture firms have their master plans for lunar colonies ready.
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Samsung SDI hints at higher production costs of US-made EV batteries due to tariffs
The company thinks EV battery production could be indirectly affected by the US tariffs.
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Users torn about WhatsApp feature, threaten to quit the app
WhatsApp users are angry because, despite the company’s claims, they can’t opt out of Meta’s AI feature.
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Strava announces new AI-powered race predictor
Strava, the running and fitness app, has just introduced “Performance Predictions,” which gives users personalized and estimated finish times for specific distances.
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Tesla diner nears completion – but will it pull the crowds?
Tesla has shared images of its nearly completed Space Age diner and drive-in in Los Angeles. However, the project may suffer from the backlash against its billionaire owner, Elon Musk.
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Missed a good deal online? This web browser feature can help
If you’ve ever been in a situation where you unsuccessfully tried to buy concert tickets or missed a good sale, there may now be a solution.
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South Korea opens its largest research facility for rechargeable batteries
South Korea has opened its biggest rechargeable battery research center in Cheongju.
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“Haves and have-nots”: Bluesky draws mixed reactions with X-like blue checks
Unlike X, Bluesky users won’t be able to buy a blue badge. Instead, the platform is rolling out a layered verification system with “trusted verifiers,” such as The New York Times. Not everyone is happy.
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The Oscars' latest rules take a neutral stance on AI
The Academy has announced changes to rules that will affect the 98th Academy Awards. These new rules now state that generative artificial intelligence and digital tools will neither “help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination.”
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FTC sues Uber over alleged unauthorized charges and difficult cancellations
Uber charges users deceptively. When users want to cancel unwanted subscriptions, Uber requires “them to take at least 12 different actions and navigate a maze of at least 7 screens, if they guess the right paths to use,” a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges.
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California man grows suspicious over abnormal Tesla mileage spike: is Musk benefiting at drivers’ expense?
Tesla vehicles have allegedly exaggerated odometer readings, potentially causing warranties to expire prematurely.
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“I'd be even more pissed if I paid for this garbage:” Spotify’s half-day outage leaves users mad for days
The latest Spotify outage has broken the camel’s back for some of its users.
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Apple is anticipating a piracy frenzy in Europe
European regulators want less gatekeeping by big tech companies, but they might face a bigger problem in the future.
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What does ruling on Google's illegal ad tech monopoly mean?
A US judge's ruling that Google has illegal monopolies in ad technology sets up the possibility of US prosecutors seeking a breakup. Here's what the case involves and what Google owner Alphabet faces from here.
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Forgot to drink water? Next-gen health monitoring devices may soon be able to remind you
Your future smartwatch may tell you when it's time to take a break and drink some water.
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What will happen to Runna after Strava buyout?
Users are questioning the future of Runna after Stava obtained it for future growth.
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Google is learning to speak dolphin – but what are they really saying?
Google has trained an AI to “talk” to dolphins. Science is fascinating. The implications? Maybe a little dystopian.
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