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Google loses in court, faces trial for collecting data on users who opted out

Judge: Reasonable juror may find Google profited from misappropriation of data. Credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson A federal judge this week rejected Google's motion to throw out a class-action lawsuit...

Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network

"We are strong if we remain united and defend our infrastructure." Elon Musk raises a...

After embarrassing blunder, AT&T promises bill credits for future outages

If you lost service but only 9 cell towers went down, you won't get...

Intel fills out Core Ultra 200 laptop chips with hodgepodge of CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs

Core Ultra 200U, 200H, and 200HX will all fall short of Copilot+ compatibility. The new...

Microsoft would really like you to replace your old Windows 10 PCs this year

The carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your...

AT&T loses key ruling in attempt to escape Carrier-of-Last-Resort obligation

AT&T submitted "flawed and erroneous assertions," California agency judge says. AT&T's application to end its landline phone obligations in California is likely to be rejected...

Elon Musk’s X dodges Australian order to remove church stabbing video

Elon Musk accused Australia of trying to have "jurisdiction over all of Earth." An Australian federal court sided with Elon Musk on Monday, rejecting an Australian safety...

NOAA says ‘extreme’ Solar storm will persist through the weekend

So far disruptions from the geomagnetic storm appear to be manageable. After a night of stunning auroras across much of the United States and Europe...

Elon Musk’s X can’t invent its own copyright law, judge says

Judge rules copyright law governs public data scraping, not X’s terms. A US district judge William Alsup has dismissed Elon Musk's X Corp's lawsuit against Bright Data,...

Big Three carriers pay $10M to settle claims of false “unlimited” advertising

States obtain settlement, but it's unclear whether consumers will get refunds. T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T will pay a combined $10.2 million in a settlement with...

US Cellular is for sale, reportedly could be “carved up” by major carriers

US Cellular talked with Verizon, but deal with T-Mobile appears more likely. T-Mobile is reportedly close to buying a portion of the regional carrier US...

I went filming with an iPhone 15 Pro Max until one of us ran out of energy

Smartphone batteries are great these days, lasting for two or more days of moderate use. But what if you want to rely on it...

Antitrust accusations and the future of Google: the legal saga unfolds

n just 25 years, Google has gone from being just another dorm-room tech project to a tech behemoth that changed the world. From revolutionizing...

Here’s Where AMD Processors And Graphics Cards Are Made

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is one of the most recognizable names for graphics cards, along with Asus, NVIDIA, and MSI. However, gamers also know...

Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook

Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says. Ethan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control...

Solid-state polymer heat pump gets rid of the heat itself

Polymer changes temperature, shape when charged, moving to where the heat needs to be. Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way of controlling indoor temperature....

Meta is testing cross-posting from Instagram to Threads

The company has also tested cross-posts from Facebook. Meta is testing a new way to boost engagement on Threads using Instagram. The company is now...

Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses

The top tier costs $350 a month and includes phone calls with customer support. Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses, adding three new tiers...

Dell responds to return-to-office resistance with VPN, badge tracking

Report claims new tracking starts May 13 with unclear consequences. After reversing its positioning on remote work, Dell is reportedly implementing new tracking techniques on...
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