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New DOJ Rule Blocks Transfer of Citizens' Data to 'Countries of Concern'
The rule stops China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and others from exploiting Americans' most sensitive personal data 'through outright purchase or other means of commercial access.'
SpaceX Teases 1Tbps of Download Bandwidth on V3 Starlink Satellites
The V3 Starlink satellites will be deployed via SpaceX's upcoming Starship vehicle.
Anthropic Confirms Claude Chatbot Won't Use Copyrighted Song Lyrics
Anthropic and the record labels that sued it over copyright concerns agree the Amazon-backed AI firm's products can't recite protected music or make derivative work.
Apple AirTags Get New Warning Labels Amid Safety Concerns
Apple allegedly violated a 2024 law that requires products using small coin-like batteries to state their risk to child safety.
Apple Fitness+ Launches Pickleball Workouts to Help You Rule the Courts
Plus, sweat it out to Janet Jackson and Kendrick Lamar with new Fitness+ Artist Spotlight workouts, and take some Time to Walk with Steve Aoki and Tiffany Haddish.
Court Ruling Kills Net-Neutrality Rules That Were Already Doomed
The US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit holds that residential and mobile broadband had been an 'information service' all along.
Tesla Cybertruck Explodes in Front of Trump Tower in Las Vegas
The sheriff is asking EV owners who charged along the Denver-to-Vegas route used by the Cybertruck driver to check their camera footage.
These EVs Qualify for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit in 2025, Unless Trump Kills It
Kia and Hyundai EVs, plus Tesla's Cybertruck, make the list for the first time, but a few best-sellers drop off.
Don't Skip These Video Games: 8 Hot Titles You Should Buy in January
Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. are just three must-own console and PC releases dropping this month.
MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 Chip Brings Powerful AI to More Phones
The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 mobile processor offers improved performance, enhanced gaming, and advanced AI capabilities while boosting efficiency.
Samsung Adds Wallet-Friendly Galaxy Smartphone, Fitness Tracker to Its Lineup
The Galaxy A16 5G, the successor to the excellent Galaxy A15 5G, has a larger screen and improved durability. The Galaxy Fit line also gets a refresh for the first time in several years.
Apple Settles Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Siri Snooping for $95 Million
The lawsuit accused Apple of recording people's conversations even when they didn't specifically summon Siri. People might get up to $20 for each Siri-enabled device they own.
Pornhub Block Expands to Florida, South Carolina: How to Watch Anyway
To protest an age-verification law, Pornhub is now blocked in two more states, while a scheduled ban in Tennessee is on hold for now. VPNs can help you get around these blockades.
Netflix Is Telling Writers to Dumb Down Shows Since Viewers Are on Their Phones
Amid a push to perfect 'casual viewing,' creatives say streaming execs are requiring them to remove nuance and visual cues, and do things like announce when characters enter a room.
CES 2025: Samsung's Monitors Get Heaping Doses of OLED, AI
Samsung teases its 2025 lineup of gaming and productivity monitors, including a glasses-free 3D gaming display and the AI-powered Smart Monitor M9.
Telegram Adds Third-Party Verification, New Search Filters
Verified accounts on Telegram can now verify other users in their organization.
Kia Recalls 23K EVs Due to Missing Seat Mounting Bolts
The error occurred at the Kia Autoland Gwangmyeong assembly plant in Korea. Without the bolts, the seats 'may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions.'
Gemini Knows Best? I Let Google's AI Weigh In on Tough Parenting Decisions
A commercial featuring a frazzled father turning to Gemini for parenting tips inspired me to test whether the AI had any fresh advice for issues facing my 12- and 14-year-old kids.
US Army Soldier Arrested in Texas for Alleged Role in AT&T, Verizon Breaches
The soldier is suspected to be Kiberphant0m, a cybercriminal who boasted about possessing call logs of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Judge Upholds California's Ban on Addictive Feeds for Minors
A tech lobbying group representing Google, Meta, and Snap challenged SB 976 on First Amendment grounds, but their efforts were largely unsuccessful.
