Tag #Technology

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CNN Defamation Case: $5 Million Verdict Against Network

A Florida jury found CNN liable for defamation against Navy veteran Zachary Young, awarding him $5 million in damages for a 2021 report falsely accusing him of war profiteering in Afghanistan; CNN settled on punitive damages.

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TikTok Banned in US: App Shuts Down Hours Before Deadline

TikTok was shut down in the US hours before a nationwide ban took effect due to the failure of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by the January 19th deadline mandated by a law upheld by the Supreme Court.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to Lead Mobile AI Development

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, launching at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, will be the flagship device for its Galaxy AI software, setting the direction of mobile AI development through 2025 and beyond, building on the success of the S24 AI launch which saw nearly 25% of buyers citing AI as a key ...

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U.S. TikTok Ban Affects 170 Million Users

On Sunday, TikTok shut down in the U.S. affecting 170 million users due to a government ban; VPNs are ineffective, and users should be wary of scam workarounds.

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Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK

Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.

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Good Health and Well-being
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TikTok Effectively Blocked in US

Due to a US executive order, TikTok is unavailable in the US; app stores removed the app, and VPNs are largely ineffective, leaving users with only a complex workaround involving creating new accounts outside the US.

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Trump Likely to Grant TikTok 90-Day Extension

President-elect Donald Trump says he will likely grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a U.S. ban, despite a bipartisan law mandating the app sever ties with its Chinese parent company by January 19th, and legal challenges questioning his authority to do so.

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Hidden Malware in Emails Bypasses Security: 29,000 Victims

New malware campaigns, VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer, hide malicious code in email images, bypassing security; one image was viewed 29,000 times, resulting in credential and financial data theft.

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cnbc.com
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LA Wildfires Fuel Demand for Wildfire Insurance Startup

In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed 12,300 structures and killed over two dozen people, demand for wildfire insurance startup Stand's product skyrocketed 5-10 times overnight, exposing a critical gap in the market as major insurers have left the state, leaving ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Growing Cybersecurity Threats Target Travelers in 2025

In 2025, travelers face heightened cybersecurity threats including sophisticated phishing scams, malicious websites, AI-generated fraud, and the exploitation of unsecured Wi-Fi networks, impacting booking, travel phases, and data security.

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lefigaro.fr
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French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns

A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.

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Italian Parliament Conference Highlights Global Conflicts, Technological Warfare

A conference on 'The Human Condition' will be held at the Italian Parliament on January 20th, utilizing a mixed reality format. The event will address the unprecedented number of global conflicts (59 wars, 170 armed conflicts), the dehumanization of warfare through technology, and the systematic des...

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