These tiny new devices are being replaced by cable companies’ outdated cable boxes

The traditional cable box is becoming obsolete as cable companies, including Comcast and Charter, seek to replace them with sleek streaming devices like the Xumo Stream Box. These devices offer live TV channels through company apps and provide access to numerous streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more. Comcast and Charter are adopting a…

At the US Supreme Court, Republican AGs support social media laws in Texas and Florida

A coalition of 19 states, led by Republican attorneys general, has submitted a friend-of-the-court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to treat social media companies as utilities akin to telephone or telegraph companies. The states, including Texas and Florida, are advocating for the upholding of state laws that restrict social media companies like Meta, YouTube,…

There is a new security update for Apple available to protect against criminals

Apple has introduced a significant security update for iPhones with its release of iOS 17.3, focusing on safeguarding users’ personal data in the event of device theft. The update, named “Stolen Device Protection,” enhances security measures by introducing additional steps to access information stored on the device. To activate Stolen Device Protection, users need to…

11% of Riot Games’ worldwide workforce is let go by Tencent

Riot Games, the renowned developer behind popular video games such as “League of Legends” and “Valorant,” has announced a global workforce reduction, cutting approximately 11% of its staff, amounting to around 530 roles. The Los Angeles-based company, owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent, revealed the decision on Monday, citing the need to refocus and streamline…

Regulator discovers that Amazon tracks its French warehouse employees down to the second

The French Data Protection Authority, known as CNIL, has imposed a substantial fine of €32 million ($35 million) on Amazon France Logistique, the local operator of Amazon’s warehouses, for implementing a surveillance system that the regulatory body deemed “excessively intrusive” in monitoring the activities of its workers. According to the CNIL’s statement on Tuesday, Amazon…

MrBeast earned $250,000 by putting Elon Musk’s theory to the test

Influencer MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced on X that he earned over $250,000 from a single video posted on the platform. This revelation highlights the potential earnings for major internet personalities through X’s ad revenue sharing program. X, owned by Elon Musk, initiated the program in July, allowing creators to receive a…

Australia punishes a Russian national who is alleged to have hacked into a Medibank data leak

Australia has publicly identified and imposed cyber sanctions on a Russian national, Aleksandr Ermakov, for his alleged involvement in a 2022 ransomware attack on Medibank, one of Australia’s largest private health insurers. This marks Australia’s first use of cyber sanctions. The attack compromised sensitive personal data from 9.7 million customers, including names, dates of birth,…