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Airbnb’s Indoor Camera Ban: A Win for Privacy #1729
Airbnb has taken a significant step to enhance guest privacy by prohibiting indoor cameras in rental properties. The new policy, aimed at ensuring guests peace of mind, extends to limit the use of ou
Google Under Fire for Alleged Role in Gift Card Scams #1728
A federal lawsuit filed in the District of North California accuses Google of profiting from gift card fraud, particularly involving Google Play gift cards. The complaint highlights that Google has re
AI Chatbots to Redefine Search Marketing #1727
Gartner forecasts a significant shift in the digital marketing realm by 2026, predicting a 25% decline in traditional search engine volume due to the rising influence of AI chatbots and virtual agents
Tesla Model 3’s Suddenly Shutdown on Highway #1719
In North Carolina, a Tesla Model 3 owner, James Hanna, experienced a sudden and alarming incident on Interstate 277. While driving to pick up his son, the car unexpectedly beeped and stopped completel
Google’s New Chrome Disclaimer Following $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit #1718
Google has introduced a new disclaimer in Chromes Incognito mode following a $5 billion lawsuit alleging the modes misleading privacy claims. The updated blurb informs users about data collection pr
Apple’s New App Store Tax Sparks Outrage Among Critics #1717
Apple recently updated its App Store policies, introducing a 27 percent commission on alternative payment methods, following the Epic v. Apple court ruling. This move has drawn criticism from major pl
US Gov’t SEC Cybersecurity Review After Twitter Hack #1716
The recent hack of the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Twitter account, which lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA), has prompted US lawmakers to review the SECs cybersecurity measures
OpenAI’s Potential $100 Billion Valuation #1715
OpenAI, renowned for ChatGPT, is reportedly negotiating a funding round that could potentially value the company at over $100 billion. Still under negotiation with terms and valuation subject to chang
Amazon Prime Video Introduces Ads: Extorts More for Ad-Free Streaming #1714
Amazon Prime Video is set to introduce commercials into its streaming service starting January 29. Subscribers received notifications regarding this change, which requires paying an additional extorti
AI’s 78% Accuracy in Foreseeing Mortality within Four Years #1713
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Northeastern University have developed an AI model called life2vec that can predict a persons death with 78% accuracy within four years. Thi