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X hit with $140 million fine from the EU
The European Commission has fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million (around $140 million) for breaching its transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. The European Union’s executive arm announced...
The Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are at their lowest price
The Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are now at their lowest price of $99 ($80 off) at Amazon and Walmart. The AirPods 4 offer upgraded sound quality, wireless charging, and a built-in...
The New York Times sues Perplexity for producing ‘verbatim’ copies of its work
The New York Times has escalated its legal battle against the AI startup Perplexity, as it’s now suing the AI “answer engine” for allegedly producing and profiting from responses that are...
The New York Times and Chicago Tribune sue Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement
The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune have filed separate lawsuits against Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement. The Times said it had sent Perplexity several cease-and-desist demands...
Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not
I can’t believe I have to say this, but Tesla drivers should not start texting while driving, despite what Elon Musk says. Do not listen to the billionaire CEO of the company that makes your car. He...
Arrests made in alleged illegal gambling operation with €25 million turnover
Three people in Italy have been arrested over alleged illegal gambling, with local media reporting that it generated more than €25 million in illegal revenue. According to a daily Naples newspaper,...
Sony’s new PS5 DualSense controller might have way more battery life
It might not look much different on the outside, but the newest version of the PS5’s DualSense controller could feature a major improvement in battery life. Polish modder Modyfikator89 shared in a...
Where the hell is Samsung's Ballie robot?
Another CES is nearly upon us, another year where we’ll see new gadgets aplenty from giant companies and tiny ones you’ve never heard of. And the not-so-secret secret of CES is that many of these...
It’s code red for ChatGPT
A smidge over three years ago, OpenAI threw the rest of the tech industry into chaos. When ChatGPT launched, even billed as a "low-key research preview," it became immediately clear that OpenAI was...
This tiny magnetic e-reader sticks to the back of your iPhone
The best e-reader is the one you have with you. | Image: Xteink A Chinese company named Xteink has announced the X4, a compact e-reader with a 4.3-inch E Ink screen that’s more pocketable than the...