These smart TVs are said to be monitoring users, collecting their information, and selling it.
Your Smart TV Might Be Watching You The smart television hanging on your wall has more uses than just streaming your favorite shows; it may actually be monitoring you. A recent expose reveals that certain smart TVs are capturing conversations happening in the living room, keeping unencrypted transcripts, and collecting other private information—purportedly to improve […]
Siri class action settlement of $250 million allows iPhone users to file claims
Apple Class Action Settlement Apple customers might soon see some compensation—up to $95 each—from a class action settlement tied to claims that the company advertised AI capabilities that weren’t fully present on certain devices. Earlier this year, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to resolve a class action lawsuit regarding the delayed integration of AI […]
Study claims sports betting app supposedly employs AI to focus on users who are more prone to losing money on wagers
A well-known betting company has developed an artificial intelligence system aimed at identifying customers likely to incur significant losses, subsequently overwhelming them with promotional offers to encourage more betting. DraftKings established a machine learning model in 2023 that evaluated online casino players based on their expected losses after receiving free bets or bonuses, according to […]
PlayStation users might qualify for $7.85 million settlement from Sony
Gamers Hit the Jackpot If you’re a PlayStation user, you might be in for a nice surprise. Eligible players will soon get payments, which will come as store credit, thanks to a $7.85 million settlement. Sony, the parent company of PlayStation, finds itself accused of violating federal antitrust laws along with some state regulations. The […]
Hackers are attempting to take money from X users — make sure you’re not one of them
If you haven’t been closely following X, you might not know that Elon Musk recently introduced X Money, a platform for financial services that he first envisioned when acquiring the X.com domain back in 1999. However, right after it launched, users experienced some troubling security issues as hackers attempted to exploit vulnerabilities. X Money operates […]
Users of smart shopping carts spend 32% extra, new grocery research reveals
Artificial intelligence is starting to infiltrate grocery shopping experiences, potentially reshaping your spending habits. Imagine pushing a cart while a screen on the handle provides directions, coupons, and product recommendations. It tracks your spending as you shop and might even let you skip the checkout line. Convenient, right? But it also represents a new channel […]
Google renames ‘Lake Ontario’ to ‘Lake America’ for users in the U.S.
Lake Ontario Renamed to Lake America by Executive Order On Saturday, Google announced a significant change: it officially updated the name of “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America” for users in the United States. This decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier in the week, directing the renaming of this smaller Great […]
This app controls your phone in an impressive new way — and users are choosing to use it.
The Ongoing Debate Over Online Censorship For over a decade, social media platforms have become battlegrounds for discussions about online censorship. On one side, there’s a strong demand for freedom of speech; on the other, critics suggest that some topics ought to remain unspoken. In the midst of this debate, an intriguing new app has […]
WNBA fan subreddit prohibits users from mentioning Sophie Cunningham’s name following support for women’s sports
WNBA LUNACY: Cathy Engelbert and the league can’t define what the ‘W’ in WNBA stands for | Don’t @Dan Dakich and me Recently, Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham took a bold stance in support of women’s sports, coinciding with former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White entering the 2027 WNBA Draft. This prompted […]
The increase of ‘platonic co-parenting’ leads to a rise in app users.
Platonic co-parenting, a scenario where individuals are not romantically involved yet share parenting responsibilities, is gaining popularity. More and more aspiring parents are turning to apps that help connect them with others interested in such non-traditional arrangements. Modamily, a leading matchmaking platform for potential co-parents, has seen a significant spike in its user base this […]