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Twitter to pay $150 mn for using people's phone numbers to target ads
According to the FTC, Twitter asked users for personal information for the express purpose of securing their accounts, but then "also used it to serve targetted ads for Twitter's financial benefit". "It wasn't Twitter's first alleged violation of the FTC Act, but this one will cost the company $150 million in civil penalties," the FTC said in a statement late on Wednesday.
Apple reportedly discouraging retail workers from forming a union
According to an internal video accessed by The Verge, O'Brien is explicitly discouraging employees from joining a union. "I worry about what it would mean to put another organisation in the middle of our relationship," she was quoted as saying in the report published late on Wednesday.
Jack Dorsey steps down from Twitter's board
Dorsey quit as Twitter CEO in November last year, handing over the baton to Indian-origin Parag Agrawal who was then the CTO of the company. At the time, Twitter noted that Dorsey would stay on the board "until his term expires at the 2022 meeting of stockholders".
iPhone 14 Pro may feature 'Always On Display'
According to GizmoChina, while the iPhone 13 Pro series arrived with a ProMotion display that had a 120Hz refresh rate, it seems that this year's iPhone 14 Pro models will also feature this display technology along with some upgrades. For those unaware, the iPhone 13 Pro series sported LTPO panels that had variable refresh rates that allowed for better power efficiency.
Dyson unveils 'secret' robot that will do your household chores
At the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Philadelphia, the US, the company said it aims to develop "an autonomous device capable of household chores and other tasks".
Meta builds AI platform to develop prosthetics, realistic 3D avatars
The musculoskeletal models in MyoSuite are up to 4,000 times faster than other simulators at meeting the data requirements of modern machine learning (ML) algorithms. "This research could accelerate development of prosthetics, physical rehab, and surgery techniques. It could also help us develop more realistic avatars for the metaverse," said Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO.
Google TV announces 'personalised profiles' for users
The new Google TV profiles let users enjoy their own personalised space with their Google Account. "We are excited to begin rolling out profiles on Google TV today," the company said in a blogpost. "As you watch TV, your profile takes into account your interests and preferences to help you discover more of what's out there for you. And for the little ones, you can always set up a kids profile to help them access a fun collection of movies and shows under your guidance," it added.
App Store rule for easier app account, data deletion kicks off from June 30
Apple offering paid online group services will also have to use Apple's in-app payments from June 30. The tech company, which just announced to kick off its flagship annual developer conference WWDC 2022' from June 6, said in an update that account deletion requirement starts from June 30, as described in App Store review guidelines.
Report says Gates 'poured' millions into attacking Musk, Tesla CEO fires back
Far-right publication Breitbart News claimed that hundreds of millions of dollars flew from Gates' foundation to 11 of the 26 organisations that "signed an open letter last month urging Twitter advertisers to boycott the company if Elon Musk restores free speech on the platform".
Tesla sexual harassment suit to proceed in court, rules US judge
Tesla now must defend itself in court against claims that female employees face "rampant sexual harassment" at its Fremont, California-based factory, reports The Verge. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus in California late on Monday denied Tesla's request for arbitration.
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