Category: Around the World
Typing with Vision Pro and the visionOS Software Platform: A Seamless Text Input Experience
Following the highly anticipated announcement of Vision Pro at WWDC, Apple is now delving deeper into the intricacies of the headset and the visionOS software platform in a series of enlightening developer sessions.
Report Highlights Scary New iOS Exploit via iMessage, Putting iPhone Security at Risk
Digital security firm Kaspersky has posted information about a recent cyberattack that targeted the iPhones of Kaspersky employees, which were infected with spyware that is part of a campaign the company dubbed, “Operation Triangulation.”
Apple Announces AirPods Update, New Features
At the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, Apple took the tech world by storm with it’s groundbreaking announcement of revolutionary features coming to AirPods and AirPods Pro.
Apple Officially Unveils Vision Pro VR Headset
At the annual worldwide developers conference WWDC, held in Cupertino, California, Apple CEO Tim Cook finally unveiled the long-awaited and highly speculated headset, known as “Vision Pro.”
Collectible Toymaker Good Smile Company Revealed as Secret Investor in 4chan, Raising Concerns Among Partners
In a surprising turn of events, it has been uncovered that Japanese toymaker Good Smile Company has been secretly financing the controversial online message board, 4chan.
Third 4channer Arrested for Posting Same Metaironic Threat as Previous Two
In a concerning/disturbing/funny turn of events, a third individual has been arrested in connection with threats made against Volusia County, FL’s sheriff on the notorious online forum, 4Chan. The incident has sparked discussions about the implications of interstate extradition for what some argue was a mere joking remark made on the internet.
LGBTQ Groups Criticize Elon Musk’s New Twitter Pronoun Rule, Warning of Increased Bullying and Harassment
Elon Musk’s recent announcement regarding Twitter’s pronoun rule has sparked criticism from LGBTQ advocates who argue that it invites bullying and harassment. Musk stated that he would allow users to freely misgender individuals on the platform, including through pronoun usage.
Meta News Censorship Trend: Facebook to Block News for Some Users in Canada
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is escalating its battle with the Canadian government over a proposed bill that would require online platforms to pay publishers and broadcasters for hosting their content. In response to the impending legislation, Meta announced that it will conduct tests on its platforms to limit news access for a small percentage of users in Canada.
Meta Threatens to Pull News Content from Facebook in California: A Familiar Playbook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is once again flexing its muscles and employing a well-known strategy to combat California’s Journalism Preservation Act, a proposal that would require dominant platforms to pay news outlets for the distribution of their content.
Get Your Share of the Facebook Privacy Settlement: Cash In on Your Data!
Ah, Facebook and its infamous privacy scandals. Remember the good old days when Cambridge Analytica was mining user data like it was going out of style? Well, after years of legal battles and billions of dollars in fines, you can finally get a piece of the action
Apple’s WWDC 2023 Extravaganza: A Parade of New Macs and a Dose of Virtual Reality Magic
Listen up, Apple aficionados! The moment we’ve all been eagerly twiddling our thumbs for is nearly upon us. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 is about to unleash a storm of tech wizardry this Monday.
Privacy Concerns Resurface with Launch of ChatGPT on iPhone
OpenAI’s artificial intelligence model, ChatGPT, has made its way onto the iPhone, raising fresh concerns about user privacy. Critics have cautioned consumers to think twice before sharing personal information with the app, as anonymized data may still potentially be linked back to individuals.
A Glimpse into Bluesky: The Exclusive, Decentralized Social Media Sensation
Ahoy there, digital explorers! There’s a new social media platform on the horizon, and it’s generating quite the buzz. Bluesky is a decentralized Twitter clone that has become the talk of the town. But there’s a catch: you’ll need an elusive invite to step foot on this digital island.
The AI Lobbying Surge: Big Tech Companies Race to Influence AI Regulations Amid ChatGPT Boom
The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has led to an increase in lobbying efforts by tech giants to influence potential regulation on this emerging technology. OpenSecrets’ analysis of federal lobbying disclosures reveals that 123 companies, universities, and trade associations spent roughly $94 million lobbying on AI-related issues in the first quarter of 2023.
UK Government Silently Intensifying Controversial Web Surveillance Measures
In what is seen by many as an alarming move, the UK Government has been discretely expanding a contentious surveillance technology with the potential to log and store the internet histories of millions of individuals.