The Obscure Google Deal That Defines America’s Broken Privacy Protections
The Obscure Google Deal That Defines America’s Broken Privacy Protections
https://www.wired.com/story/google-consent-decree-ftc-broken-privacy-protections/
Google’s doomed social network Buzz led US regulators to force Google and Meta to monitor their own data use. Insiders say the results were mixed, as pressure mounts for a federal privacy law.
ITC denies motion to pause US Apple Watch ban until appeal is over
ITC denies motion to pause US Apple Watch ban until appeal is over
https://www.engadget.com/itc-denies-motion-to-pause-us-apple-watch-ban-until-appeal-is-over-041608763.html?_fsig=K.4_Hur.Xhq3JvLXUBUmkQ--%7EA
The ITC has denied Apple's request to pause the Apple Watch ban until its appeal is done.
Samsung expands repair program to more devices, now in 43 countries
Samsung expands repair program to more devices, now in 43 countries
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/samsung-expands-repair-program-to-more-devices-now-in-43-countries/
Samsung's current S-series flagship and foldable phones are getting parts.
UK Supreme Court rules AI is not an inventor
UK Supreme Court rules AI is not an inventor
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/20/24009524/uk-supreme-court-ai-inventor-copyright-patent
It follows a similar decision in the US.
GPT-4 driven robot takes selfies, 'eats' popcorn
GPT-4 driven robot takes selfies, 'eats' popcorn
https://techxplore.com/news/2023-12-gpt-driven-robot-selfies-popcorn.html
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has built a bridge between large language models and robots that promises more humanlike gestures while dispensing with traditional hardware-dependent controls.
An abused wife took on Tesla over tracking tech. She lost.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/an-abused-wife-took-tesla-over-tracking-tech-she-lost-2023-12-19/
Blue Origin returns to form with a successful rocket launch after being grounded for over a year
Blue Origin returns to form with a successful rocket launch after being grounded for over a year
https://www.engadget.com/blue-origin-returns-to-form-with-a-successful-rocket-launch-after-being-grounded-for-over-a-year-193948312.html
Blue Origin’s 24th mission is officially a success. The New Shepard rocket took off as planned this morning and the booster and crew capsule safely separated mid-flight and landed back on this great blue marble we call Earth.
Mold of the internet: This Clunky Chinese Disinformation Effort Has Spread Everywhere
Mold of the internet: This Clunky Chinese Disinformation Effort Has Spread Everywhere
https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/mold-of-the-internet-this-clunky-chinese-disinformation-effort-has-spread-to-everywhere-71702664192256.html
Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser
Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67721671
The ultra HD footage of Taters the cat was sent as the agency tries to improve space communications.
NASA’s GUSTO balloon telescope will map part of the Milky Way
NASA’s GUSTO balloon telescope will map part of the Milky Way
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/18/24006983/nasa-gusto-balloon-telescope-mission-milky-way-map
GUSTO will float over Antarctica for at least 55 days.
