A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission to address the issue of “software tethering,” a practice that ties hardware functionality to external software, often resulting in products becoming unusable after software updates cease. This letter, signed by organizations such as Consumer Reports, iFixIt, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation,
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One of the key trends highlighted in Tubular Labs’ latest report is the significant increase in longer versions of short video clips across major social apps. On platforms like YouTube, there has been a notable rise in clips over 30 seconds in length, challenging the traditional short-form trend. Creators are beginning to explore the potential
The recent announcement by a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding Amazon’s status as a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers has far-reaching implications for the e-commerce giant. This decision has stemmed from unfair labor practice charges filed earlier this year and could potentially impact Amazon’s relationship with
With the U.S. Election campaign gaining momentum, TikTok has announced an updated U.S. Election Center in the app. The aim of this initiative is to provide a range of informational tools to help keep TikTok users accurately informed in the lead up to the vote. This move is crucial in ensuring that users have access
In the past, major generative AI tools were primarily trained on data that was freely available on the internet. However, the landscape is changing as sources of training data become more restricted and require licensing agreements. This shift has led to the emergence of new licensing startups that aim to provide a steady flow of
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, recently made a controversial decision to block the social network X in Brazil. This move was made in order to prevent losing its license in the country. The decision was influenced by Brazil’s supreme court, which had blocked X in response to the social network’s refusal to
As the gaming industry continues to evolve, remastered versions of popular games are becoming more common. One such remastered version is the OneShot: World Machine Edition, which is set to be released on PC this month. This edition, which has already been available on Nintendo Switch, promises to bring a fresh experience to fans of
Fuel cells have long been considered a promising energy-conversion solution that can generate electricity through electrochemical reactions without contributing to air pollution. These cells have the potential to power a wide range of technologies, from electric vehicles to industrial machinery. However, a significant barrier to their widespread adoption has been the reliance on expensive materials
Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field with endless possibilities. Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have recently made groundbreaking discoveries in quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states. This has opened up new doors for quantum simulation and quantum computing. The Power of Quantum Entanglement Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where particles become
The recently revealed 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh signifies a significant move towards native Tesla-based charging ports being integrated into non-Tesla vehicles. This new port, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), is built directly into the factory design of the vehicle. While many automakers in the US have announced their adoption of this