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EU threatens Meta with hefty fine over 'addictive design'

A preliminary investigation by the bloc has found the social media giant is not doing enough to protect children using its platforms. Meta rejects the accusations, which could cost it 6% of its annual revenue in fines.

DW News 3 months ago

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A new app, HyperTexting, turns the open web into a scrollable social media-like feed

HyperTexting's new app aims to make the open web feel more like social media by turning websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts into a scrollable feed, while also making it easier to post to your own website.

TechCrunch 3 months ago

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Netflix is turning into YouTube

Netflix has shows and movies. And video games. And live sports. And podcasts. And also, apparently, YouTube videos? For a company that used to seem like the next big thing in TV, it all feels a little frenetic, and maybe a tad desperate. For a...

The Verge 3 months ago

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Inside the EU’s bittersweet deal to update air passenger rights

A decade-long battle over air passenger rights ended this week as the European Parliament approved the first overhaul in 22 years. The deal preserves existing rights and adds new ones, but consumer groups say it falls short, while airline...

Euronews 3 months ago

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Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta

Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Disney Plus is reportedly looking into a free streaming tier

Disney Plus is considering making some of its content free to watch, according to a report from Business Insider. A source tells the outlet that Adam Smith, Disney's chief product and technology officer, mentioned a free streaming tier during the...

The Verge 3 months ago

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Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off

If you’re looking to declutter your nightstand and quickly charge up to three of your most-used gadgets, Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station is an easy way to do both. The station has spots for your MagSafe-ready iPhone, Apple Watch, and...

The Verge 3 months ago

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EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram

The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.

TechCrunch 3 months ago

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I’m filling in at The Verge for 6 weeks. Ask me anything!

Hello my friends! My protocol pals! My computational compadres! I'm David, a technology reporter and co-host of the Waveform Podcast. I'll be hosting a subscriber-only "AMA" today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET. For the next six weeks I'm filling in for senior...

The Verge 3 months ago

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VW Group and unions disagree on plan to streamline the automaker

VW's plan calls for half as many models but didn't mention closures or job cuts.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Instagram’s Adam Mosseri: If you don’t like AI, ‘then you shouldn’t have it in your feed’

Though Instagram head Adam Mosseri doesn't want to filter out AI content on the platform, he argues that you "shouldn't have it in your feed" if you don't like it. "I don't think we should filter out AI content," Mosseri said during an interview on...

The Verge 3 months ago

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Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right

I love it when a company challenges itself to make a cheaper version of a beloved product. Xreal's $299 A01 Plus is a stripped-down version of its $449 1S that's light on features but with just enough of the 1S' best qualities. These AR glasses are...

The Verge 3 months ago

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How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in...

France 24 3 months ago

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AB’den Meta’ya ‘bağımlılık’ suçlaması: Facebook ve Instagram için harekete geçildi!

Avrupa Birliği (AB) Komisyonu, Meta'yı Facebook ve Instagram platformlarında kullanıcıları bağımlılığa yönlendiren tasarım unsurları nedeniyle dijital kuralları ihlal etmekle suçladı.Devamı için tıklayınız

Sabah 3 months ago

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Rocket Report: "Panic" over Transporter availability; Isar to launch from Canada

"We are delighted to actively help shape the ramp-up of the Ariane 6."

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Instagram and Facebook will likely require a redesign after EU rules they’re ‘addictive’

Meta is in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), a preliminary investigation has found, over the "addictive" design of Instagram and Facebook. It's likely to be forced to redesign both apps, and could face a fine of up to $12 billion. The...

The Verge 3 months ago

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Ticaret Bakanlığından Ambalajlı su fiyatlarına yönelik inceleme

Ticaret Bakanlığı ekipleri, plastik, cam ve metal ambalajlı içeceklerde uygulanan depozito katılım payının güncellenmesi sonrasında haksız fiyat artışlarının önüne geçilmesi amacıyla denetim gerçekleştirdi.

TRT Haber 3 months ago

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Détroit d’Ormuz : Donald Trump face au risque d’une guerre sporadique contre l’Iran

La reprise des frappes américaines et iraniennes, mercredi, en dépit du protocole d’accord conclu entre les deux pays compromet la perspective d’une sortie de crise rapide, alors que le conflit demeure impopulaire dans l’opinion publique américaine.

Le Monde 3 months ago

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Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot

Amid live coding sessions and Silicon Valley optimism, the UN’s AI for Good summit wrestled with an increasingly urgent question: Can global governance catch up before the technology races beyond its control?

Wired 3 months ago

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France book World Cup semi-final place with win over Morocco thanks to Mbappé, Dembélé

Les Bleus advanced to the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time on Thursday. Didier Deschamps' side struggled for the first 45 minutes against Morocco’s defence before making the breakthrough in the second half thanks to Kylian Mbappé...

France 24 3 months ago