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TechnologyApr 16

Company reissues recall of power banks after woman's death, additional incidents

Casely has reannounced a recall of over 429,000 wireless power banks following a fatality and 28 additional overheating incidents.

3 sources
TechnologyMay 9

General Motors to Pay $12.75 Million to Settle California Driver Data Privacy Case

GM agreed to pay $12.75 million to resolve claims it sold hundreds of thousands of California drivers' location and driving data without consent.

2 sources
TechnologyApr 10

YouTube Premium subscription prices increase in the United States

YouTube has raised prices for its Premium subscription service, with individual plans increasing by $2 and family plans rising by $4 per month.

4 sources
TechnologyJun 15

Hackers Target Adult Content Creators with Cryptocurrency Scams and Political Content

Cybercriminals have been extorting adult content creators with large social media followings, sometimes flooding their accounts with pro-MAGA and cryptocurrency content.

2 sources
TechnologyJun 2

Social Media Platforms Roll Out New Features to Boost Creator Engagement and Revenue

X, Meta, and Partiful announced new features this week aimed at enhancing user interaction and expanding monetization options for content creators.

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TechnologyJun 5

Columbus Data Center Development Reduced by Half Following Community Opposition

A major data center project in the Columbus, Ohio area has been scaled back 50% after facing significant community resistance and protests.

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TechnologyJun 14

Škoda Announces Seven-Seat Electric Vehicle as Flagship Model

Czech automaker Škoda will introduce the Peaq electric vehicle this summer as its new flagship seven-seat model.

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TechnologyMar 24

Ford Recalls Over 254,000 SUVs Due to Software Issue Affecting Driver Vision

Ford is recalling more than 254,000 SUVs in the United States due to a software problem that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risk.

5 sources
TechnologyJun 14

Rural Georgia Community Organizes Petition Drive Against Proposed Data Center

Residents in Coweta County, Georgia, are collecting signatures for a referendum to vote on blocking a proposed data center project and similar facilities.

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TechnologyMay 7

Study Finds TikTok Algorithm Favored Republican Content in 2024 Election Period

Researchers using dummy accounts found TikTok's recommendation algorithm prioritized pro-Republican content in three states during the 2024 election cycle.

2 sources
TechnologyMar 11

Anduril Acquires Space Surveillance Firm ExoAnalytic Solutions

Defense technology company Anduril has acquired space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions and doubled the size of its space division.

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TechnologyJun 4

Meta Launches $3.99 Instagram Plus Subscription Service

Meta introduces a paid subscription tier for Instagram offering enhanced features as the company seeks revenue diversification beyond advertising.

2 sources
TechnologyApr 3

CBP Security Codes Reportedly Found in Online Study Flashcards

Sensitive Customs and Border Protection facility information appears to have been exposed through publicly accessible online flashcards.

3 sources
TechnologyApr 8

Greece announces social media ban for under-15s starting 2027

Greek Prime Minister announces plans to prohibit social media access for children under 15 beginning in 2027, joining global trend of youth online restrictions.

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TechnologyJun 1

South Korean Rocket Startup Unastella Raises $24 Million in Series A Funding

Seoul-based aerospace company Unastella secured $24 million to develop launch vehicles and rocket engines.

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