Popular Android app “iRecorder — Screen Recorder” was caught stealing users’ information months after being approved on the Play Store. Cybersecurity firm ESET discovered that malicious code was introduced into iRecorder nearly a year after it was initially approved for…
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France Investigating Apple’s Alleged iPhone ‘Planned Obsolescence’
France is investing alleged “planned obsolescence” on the part of Apple, which has long faced accusations of intentionally crippling older iPhones. According to Agence France-Presse, the Paris prosecutor’s investigation has been underway since December. The investigation appears to have been sparked…
Microsoft Is All-In On Fusion Power
Microsoft is all-in on fusion power, with plans to begin purchasing fusion-generated power as early as 2028. Nuclear fusion is the Holy Grail of energy generation, holding the promise of unlimited, environmentally-friendly, clean energy. Unfortunately, achieving fusion has been an elusive…
Brazil Suspends Telegram Over Neo-Nazi Activity
A court in Brazil has suspended Telegram, accusing the company of not cooperating with a probe into neo-Nazi violence. Brazil has been struggling with an uptick of neo-Nazi violence, much of it directed at schoolchildren. “There are groups called ‘Anti-Semitic…
Walmart Is Relying on Automation, But Not to Replace Workers
Walmart is doubling down on its push for automation, but CEO and President Doug McMillon says workers have no reason to fear losing their jobs. Companies continue to develop AI at an astonishing pace, with it being used in everything…
Tesla Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Privacy Violations
Tesla is facing a class-action lawsuit In the wake of reports that Tesla employees accessed and mocked images from vehicle cameras. Reports surfaced earlier this week that employees accessed, shared, and mocked images taken from Tesla cameras in spite of the company’s…
Virgin Orbit Is Ceasing Operation After Failing to Secure Funding
Virgin Orbit is laying off 90% of its workforce and ceasing operations after failing to secure needed funding. According to CNBC, CEO Dan Hart broke the news to the company’s employees late Thursday afternoon. “Unfortunately, we’ve not been able to secure…
Amazon Is Shutting DPReview.com
Amazon is shutting down popular camera review site DPReview.com, ending a 25-year run. DPReview.com established itself as the destination for in-depth reviews of cameras and various photography equipment. Amazon ultimately acquired the company in 2007, roughly nine years after its launch. “Dpreview.com…
Amazon Faces NYC Lawsuit for Not Disclosing Facial Rec Use
Amazon is facing a class-action lawsuit in New York City over not disclosing its use of facial recognition in its Go stores. NYC is the only major city in the US that requires businesses to disclose when they are using…
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill Taking Aim at TikTok & Foreign Tech
A bipartisan bill has been introduced to the Senate, one that would take a comprehensive approach to foreign tech. Concerns have been growing about TikTok and the threat it poses to privacy and security. In addition to TikTok, US officials…