The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to evaluate its efforts in moderating political content, illegal content, and disinformation on its platforms. This move comes in response to a surge in online pro-Russian propaganda leading up to the EU elections in early June. Election Monitoring
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The European Commission has recently designated Apple’s iPad operating system (iPadOS) as a Gatekeeper service under its Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules. This decision comes after an eight-month investigation into whether iPadOS holds enough market power to warrant stricter regulation. The Commission cited that iPadOS is a crucial gateway for business users to reach end
After reading about Wes Davis’s experience watching “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” it seems that the movie may not be as captivating as one would hope. The fact that Davis described it as a “goofy spaghetti western/ spy/heist film” raises some concerns about the overall coherence of the plot. Additionally, the lack of depth in
The fan effort to restore Terminator 2: Judgment Day has gained traction in recent years, with fans working to bring back the original vibrancy of the film. One major aspect of this restoration is aimed at “fixing” the coloring of the movie, which had become muted over time. The effort seeks to enhance the colors,
Recently, Drake found himself in hot water after posting a diss track titled “Taylor Made” that featured AI-altered vocals sounding like the late rapper Tupac Shakur. Not long after its release, Tupac’s lawyers warned Drake of potential legal action if the song was not taken down. This threat prompted Drake to remove “Taylor Made” from
Reddit, a popular social media platform, is currently experiencing technical difficulties that are affecting most of its users. The site is not loading properly and is displaying an error message instructing users to try again later. This issue has been acknowledged by Reddit, with an assurance that the site will be back up and running
The recent move by the United States Congress to potentially ban TikTok, or force it to be sold, has left many wondering about the future of the popular social media platform. There are essentially three main outcomes that could result from this decision. TikTok could potentially sue and win the case, allowing it to continue
Valve, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam, has recently made changes to its refund policy that have significant implications for gamers. The change specifically addresses the issue of players abusing the system by playing games for extended periods before requesting a refund. Initially, Valve offered a generous refund policy that allowed users to
The recent passing of a bill in the Senate that would force China-based company ByteDance to sell TikTok has sparked significant controversy and debate. This maneuver reflects clever political tactics in the House, where the bill was packaged with a high-priority foreign aid package to expedite its passage. By extending the timeline for ByteDance to
Apple, known for its innovative and trendsetting products, is reportedly facing challenges with its Vision Pro headset. Analysts suggest that Apple is reducing its shipment forecast for the rest of the year due to cooling demand. This news comes as a surprise, considering the anticipation surrounding the Vision Pro prior to its launch. According to