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TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit
The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 over allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In...
Trump’s ballroom survives — for now
Construction of Trump’s East Wing ballroom continues at the White House on August 18, 2026. | Win McNamee/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay...
Over 1 million people have clicked LinkedIn’s AI slop button
LinkedIn actually announced a "Seems like AI slop" button on July 30th, and the company says that a lot of people have already used it. According to a Thursday post from chief product officer Hari...
Over 1 million people have clicked LinkedIn’s AI slop button
LinkedIn actually announced a "Seems like AI slop" button on July 30th, and the company says that a lot of people have already used it. According to a Thursday post from chief product officer Hari...
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy
The DoJ said the app has made significant strides in privacy protections since the 2024 suit.
The week the data center backlash exploded
Data centers are being opposed by Democrats and Republicans in key 2026 elections. | Sarah Rice/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that...
Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri
Apple is laying off staff on the Siri and the Vision Pro teams, according to Bloomberg. The cuts include "largely shutting down" a Vision Pro gaming team and "reducing the size" of the team that...
LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working
LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working.
$100 Best Buy gift cards will be $60 at stores Saturday
The best gift card deal we’ve spotted this year is happening Saturday, August 22nd, at Best Buy stores for one day only. In celebration of the retailer’s 60th anniversary, you can purchase a $100...
Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over hidden door handles
Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over door handles.