Google emails with US trade reps reveal cozy ties as tech giant pushed to ‘hijack policy’
Newly discovered emails reveal how Google and Amazon used their access to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to try to undermine foreign regulations, including efforts to protect traditional news organizations. are. In May 2023, Google enlisted the USTR's help in its fight to break, or at least water down, Canada's online news law, […]
Tired of Big Tech spying? A new search engine, Freespoke, offers unbiased search results
It's no secret that our news and information sources are overwhelmingly controlled by a small number of powerful corporations. These tech giants make their fortune by monetizing your data, tracking your every click, and creating search algorithms that shape how you see the world. In the process, privacy is lost and options are limited. But […]
House Democrats press tech leaders to curb hurricane misinformation
A group of House Democrats representing areas affected by Hurricanes Helen and Milton is calling on leaders of major technology companies to do more to combat the torrent of online misinformation about extreme weather events. are. by letter In a letter sent Friday, Rep. Deborah Ross (North Carolina), Rep. Kathy Castor (Florida), Rep. Nikema Williams […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
Tesla aimed to surprise investors Thursday night with its long-awaited “robotaxis announcement,” marking a milestone in a decade of Elon Musk's unfulfilled promises to offer self-driving cars. There is a possibility that The automaker has unveiled a prototype called a “CyberCab” rather than a road-ready driverless taxi. Musk said the vehicle would be capable of […]
This one ‘SpongeBob’ episode explains what’s wrong with tech today
The best season of a TV show is often season 1, and as true SpongeBob fans know, there's no substitute for season 1. Before bento, before movies, before relentless intellectual property exploitation, there were simple comics, and in that simplicity, the simple yet vast wisdom of timeless fables was often found. . Of course, in […]
Tensions rise between banks and tech companies over online fraud liability in the UK – CNBC
Meta is facing calls from UK banks and payments companies such as Revolut to provide financial compensation to people who have been defrauded by its services. Jaap Ariens | Nurphoto (via Getty Images) Tensions are rising between Britain's banking and payments companies and social media companies over who will be liable for compensation if you […]
‘Serious Problem’: America’s Cutting Edge Weaponry Is Dependent On Chinese Tech, Experts Warn
U.S. defense startups are too reliant on Chinese-made components, posing a serious risk of exploitation by the Chinese government, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Business is booming since 2021, with hundreds of defense startups joining the growing U.S. military-industrial complex. According to In the Wall Street Journal. But defense contractors rely heavily on […]
Pelosi, tech executives to hold fundraiser for Harris campaign
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will join tech executives on Saturday to host a fundraiser for Vice President Harris, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The reception will be hosted by Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, and Aaron Levie, CEO of enterprise cloud company Box, in […]
10 tech tips and tricks everyone should know
I have a new Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with iOS 18.1. For some reason, Siri responds about 60% of the time when you ask someone to call or text you. Yes, this garbage with me and I've been helping people navigate their technology lives for decades. That's why I turned my frustration into an […]
Helene forces closure of quartz plants critical to tech sector
Congressman Greg Murphy, RN.C. details the devastation caused by Hurricane Helen and the storm's impact on the upcoming presidential election. Authorities continue to evaluate Damage caused by Hurricane Helen It's occurring in the southeastern United States and could have a major impact on the tech industry if it hits one of the small towns in […]