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TikTok knows its app is harming kids, new internal documents show
October 14, 2024 at 9:19:22 AM EDT * - permalink -In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.
- https://www.npr.org/2024/10/11/g-s1-27676/tiktok-redacted-documents-in-teen-safety-lawsuit-revealed
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ADTH announces USB ATSC 3.0 TV tuner dongle that only works on Android devices and requires an Internet connection
October 13, 2024 at 9:48:15 PM EDT * - permalink -NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is the future of broadcast television, offering enhanced picture and sound quality, interactive features, and advanced emergency alerts. With the ADTH NextGen TV USB for Android and Fire TV, you can unlock the full potential of this cutting-edge technology on your existing devices. Not only does this USB tuner provide access
- https://adth.com/product/adth-nextgen-tv-usb/
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Redbox Leaves Behind 24k Unusable DVD Kiosks
October 13, 2024 at 2:32:11 PM EDT * - permalink -Redbox is officially over. Now, retailers that once offered their movie rental services are left...
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/redbox-leaves-behind-24k-unusable-195538502.html
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Steam adds purchase disclaimer following new California digital goods regulation
October 12, 2024 at 5:33:32 PM EDT * - permalink -Steam has begun making clear that you're buying a license to play a game, as opposed to actually owning the game.
- https://hothardware.com/news/steam-tells-gamers-you-dont-own-games-you-license-them
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New Nvidia Shield TV software update rolls out with several bug fixes to all models
October 11, 2024 at 7:06:18 PM EDT * - permalink -Nivida has announced a new software update for its Shield TV streaming devices. The update carries build number 33.2.0.252 and is labeled as a second hotfix to the version 9.1.1 update that debuted nearly 3 years ago.
- https://www.aftvnews.com/new-nvidia-shield-tv-software-update-rolls-out-with-several-bug-fixes-to-all-models/
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Connecticut teen was allegedly part of massive cryptocurrency heist
October 11, 2024 at 5:08:34 PM EDT * - permalink -The teen is the son of a Danbury couple who were carjacked, beaten and taken hostage back in August.
- https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/fairfield-county/danbury-teen-accused-of-being-part-of-massive-cryptocurrency-heist/520-7857a8e5-050a-4b81-91b6-4acc6505ddaf
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Eighteen Individuals and Entities Charged in International Operation Targeting Widespread Fraud and Manipulation in the Cryptocurrency Markets
October 11, 2024 at 9:41:11 AM EDT * - permalink -BOSTON – Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged for widespread fraud and manipulation in the cryptocurrency markets. Charges were unsealed in Boston against the leaders of four cryptocurrency companies, four cryptocurrency financial services firms (known as “market makers”) and employees at those firms.
- https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/eighteen-individuals-and-entities-charged-international-operation-targeting-widespread
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States sue TikTok over app's effect on kids' mental health
October 8, 2024 at 10:10:11 AM EDT * - permalink -More than half of American teens aged 13 to 17 use TikTok, the short-form video social media app owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company.
- https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/tiktok-sued-dc-addiction-virtual-currency.html
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Google ordered to open Android app store in Epic Games trial
October 7, 2024 at 10:19:19 PM EDT * - permalink -Google will be restricted from paying fees or sharing revenue with companies in exchange for them choosing to not compete with Google's app store.
- https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/07/google-ordered-to-open-android-app-store-in-epic-games-case.html
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Largest US water supplier says its systems were hacked
October 7, 2024 at 7:40:42 PM EDT * - permalink -American Water Works provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
- https://www.fastcompany.com/91205056/american-water-works-cyberattack-water-supplier-says-its-systems-were-hacked
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NASA cites progress in reducing ISS air leak
October 7, 2024 at 9:54:53 AM EDT * - permalink -NASA is playing down concerns raised in a recent report about a long-running air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station.
- https://spacenews.com/nasa-cites-progress-in-reducing-iss-air-leak/
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Why WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg has gone 'nuclear' against tech investing giant Silver Lake
October 5, 2024 at 3:04:51 PM EDT * - permalink -Matt Mullenweg, who founded WordPress more than two decades ago, finds himself in a legal battle against Silver Lake over the firm's ownership of WP Engine.
- https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/05/wordpress-ceo-matt-mullenweg-goes-nuclear-on-silver-lake-wp-engine-.html
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Music fan warns of ‘ticket takeovers’ after Taylor Swift seats stolen online
October 5, 2024 at 9:51:10 AM EDT * - permalink -It’s any ticket holder’s nightmare. Tickets stolen from online accounts just days before events fans have been looking forward to attending. It’s...
- https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/nbc-ct-responds/essex-fan-warns-of-ticket-takeovers-after-taylor-swift-seats-stolen-online/3402158/