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Meta prevails in FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta, the FTC had argued, has maintained a monopoly by pursuing CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s strategy: "It is better to buy than compete."
Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram icons displayed on a phone screen.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram icons displayed on a phone screen.
3d ago

Many internet services disrupted after Cloudflare warns of service issues

Sites like X and Amazon Web Services appear to have been affected. Cloudflare said it was starting to see some services recover.
Cloudflare HQ
Cloudflare HQ
3d ago

Middle East

Middle East

U.S. firm set to launch 200 mph flying taxis in Dubai

With no traffic and high speeds, Joby Aviation Inc. says a 45-minute journey can be cut down to just 10 minutes.
First Ever eVTOL Flights In Dubai Take Off
First Ever eVTOL Flights In Dubai Take Off

A mysterious stranger rode into town and topped a country music chart. He might not be real.

Breaking Rust adds to a growing list of artists either found to be or suspected to be fueled by generative AI.
Breaking Rust, an AI country singer.
Breaking Rust, an AI country singer.
7d ago

Economics

Economics

State and local opposition to new data centers is gaining steam, study shows

An estimated $98 billion in data center projects were blocked or delayed from late March through June, Data Center Watch found.
Protesters walk together in the March for Water.
Protesters walk together in the March for Water.
8d ago

Hackers sent hundreds of thousands of scam texts to people receiving New York state alerts

While scams from unknown numbers are common, it's rare for cybercriminals to successfully take over an existing, legitimate bulk text messaging operation.
Man uses phone
Man uses phone

Netflix makes a big push into games (again)

The streamer wants users to access games with as much ease as they would Netflix's shows and movies.
Pictionary on Netflix Games.
Pictionary on Netflix Games.

Most people worry about AI's impact, but don't think it will come for their jobs, poll finds

Many workers also feel they lack the AI skills necessary for the changing economy, according to the report, which surveyed four countries.
8d ago

Former FCC chairs urge agency to repeal 'news distortion' policy invoked by Trump administration

The policy was directly referenced by current FCC Chair Brendan Carr in disputes over Jimmy Kimmel and "60 Minutes."
Brendan Carr fcc chairman
Brendan Carr fcc chairman
9d ago

Apple removes two gay dating apps in China to comply with government order

Blued and Finka, two of China's most popular gay dating apps, suddenly disappeared from Apple's Chinese app store, fanning fears among LGBTQ people.
HONG KONG-CHINA-US-ECONOMY
HONG KONG-CHINA-US-ECONOMY

Waymo says its self-driving taxis will take customers on freeways for the first time

Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicles to combat Tesla’s planned robotaxi service, but safety concerns remain.
A white Waymo robotaxi vehicle driving on the street
A white Waymo robotaxi vehicle driving on the street

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