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Stuttgart Spring Festival: Security app “SafeNow” is being tested: In autumn 2023 we last reported on the “SafeNow” app, which is available to download for free ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/stuttgarter-fruehlingsfest-sicherheitsapp-safenow-wird-getestet/
Quick Glance: SafeNow Security App Testing at Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest
- The security app "SafeNow" is being tested at the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest after previously being used at the Hamburg Central Station.
- Visitors of the festival tent can report incidents or threats anonymously through the app to enable a prompt response from security forces.
- The tent operator is investing in the necessary technology to ensure the app functions in the festival tent and hopes to expand the testing to other venues.
- The security app aims to enhance visitor safety, with plans to potentially extend its use to other locations such as the festival grounds and train station in Bad Cannstatt.
Google Wallet appears in India, with local integrations, but Pay will stay: Google Wallet will finally launch in India — nearly two years after its relaunch as a ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/google-wallet-india-launch/
Google, US states defend $700 mln Play store antitrust settlement: Google and all 50 U.S. states have urged a federal judge to approve a sweeping $700 million ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/google-us-states-defend-700-mln-play-store-antitrust-settlement-2024-04-18/
Japan may turn up heat on Apple and Google with hefty fines: Antitrust proposals could stretch to 30% of annual revenues for app store monopolies
theregister.com/2024/04/15/japan_app_store_monopolies/
X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
independent.co.uk/tech/x-twitter-elon-musk-pay-to-post-b2529566.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open: After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short ...
engt.co/3Q1i8JT
Google Offers Find My Device For 1 Billion Android Phones: One of the neatest iPhone specialties is suddenly going to be available to Android phones ...
forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2024/04/08/googles-new-launch-beats-unique-iphone-feature-on-android-phones/
"MixTalk" presenter: SWR separates from Helen Fares after anti-Israeli posts: Helen Fares repeatedly called for a boycott of Israeli goods on social media ...
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/swr-trennt-sich-von-moderatorin-helen-fares-nach-antiisraelischen-posts-a-ffb58eae-5b9b-4e9f-adc0-48565d428c68
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Moderator: SWR Responds to Political Statements
- SWR relieves moderator Helen Fares of her duties due to political statements made on social media.
- Fares promoted an app to identify Israeli products, leading to accusations of antisemitism.
- Previous controversies involving Fares resulted in issues with other organizations such as Aktion Mensch.
- Criticism of Fares' behavior and SWR's response comes from politicians and journalists who label the boycott stance as antisemitic.
Google One VPN axed for everyone but Pixel loyalists ... for now: Another one bytes the dust
theregister.com/2024/04/12/vpn_google_shuttered/
China shuts down influencer's accounts over fake story: Thurman Maoyibei's accounts have vanished after it was found that she fabricated a viral video.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68814849
Google Hosted Over 100 YouTube Videos Promoting AI Deepfake Porn: The company removed more than 100 YouTube videos after Forbes found the platform was promoting ...
forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/04/17/google-hosted-over-100-youtube-videos-promoting-ai-deepfake-porn/
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
Google is shutting down Google One VPN because 'people simply weren't using it'
zdnet.com/article/google-is-shutting-down-google-one-vpn-because-people-simply-werent-using-it/
First look at Greg Berlanti’s ‘FLY ME TO THE MOON’, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum
The film follows a group of people during the space race ...
people.com/scarlett-johansson-channing-tatum-fly-me-to-the-moon-first-look-exclusive-8625419
Quick Glance: Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson Land on the Moon in Fly Me To The Moon Trailer
- The film 'Fly Me to the Moon' seizes the current space fascination with a marketing campaign.
- The plot involves the romantic relationship between Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson during the 1960s space race.
- Director Greg Berlanti brings a mix of romance, screwball comedy, and self-deprecation to the production.
- The film is being theatrically released by Apple in collaboration with Sony Pictures, promising an entertaining experience for viewers.
Android 15 Beta 1 released: Surprise! After a short phase in the developer preview, the first beta version of Android 15 is now available “for everyone” ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-15-beta-1-veroeffentlicht/
Bodycam video released of police shooting boy, 15, who had toy gun: The Akron officer was seen trying to put a handcuff around the boy’s bleeding wrist
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ohio-police-bodycam-teenager-toy-gun-b2526507.html
62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: A woman from Colchester was 'catfished' by a scam artist pretending to be Take That's ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/62-year-old-woman-catfished-fake-gary-barlow-facebook-20614844/
Quick Glance: 62-year-old Woman Duped by Fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
- A 62-year-old woman named Janet Smith was tricked by a scam artist pretending to be Gary Barlow from Take That.
- After persuading the fake Gary to reveal his true identity, it turned out to be a 24-year-old man from Nigeria.
- Smith has decided to warn others about online scammers after learning that the scammer asked her for money, claiming to love her.
- She highlighted the risk older people face when adding fake celebrities on social media, emphasizing the potential financial losses and damage to celebrities' reputations.
Too Many App Subscriptions? Here's How to Cancel the Ones You Don't Use Anymore: If you're not using it, why are you still paying for it?
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/too-many-app-subscriptions-heres-how-to-cancel-the-ones-you-dont-use-anymore/
New view in Google Maps: What it brings and how you can use it now: Google Maps is currently testing a new view that will make navigation on foot and in the car ...
t3n.de/news/google-maps-neue-ansicht-schon-jetzt-nutzen-1619616/
More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/more-than-250-websites-selling-fake-weight-loss-drugs-reported-by-anti-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Over 250 Websites Shut Down for Selling Fake Weight-Loss Drugs - Report
- Cybersecurity firm BrandShield reported shutting down over 250 websites selling fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
- More than 90% of pharmacy websites closed last year for selling drugs to treat metabolic conditions were related to GLP-1 medicines.
- Cases of harm linked to fake GLP-1 versions have been reported in at least nine countries, including Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, and the United States.
- BrandShield removed over 6,900 illegal drug listings on social media platforms and marketplaces last year, with nearly 60% found on Facebook.
Onyx Boox Palma Review: The palm-size Onyx Boox Palma ereader offers peppy performance, but it costs significantly more than larger competitors and isn't as ...
pcmag.com/reviews/onyx-boox-palma
Android 15 Beta 1 is here; now we wait for One UI 7 Beta: Google released the first beta version of Android 15 last week, a couple of months after its first ...
sammobile.com/news/android-15-beta-1-released-one-ui-7-beta-wait/
Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal: Unlike in the past when Raila would have issued several statements and addressed ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492922/raila-silent-as-kenyans-suffer-amid-medics-strike-fake-fertiliser-scandal
Microsoft finds a sneaky way to slip more ads into Windows: Microsoft is testing a stealth way to include ads to the Windows 11 Start menu.
digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-11-start-menu-gets-in-app-ads/
Quick Glance: Performance issues with the Windows 11 Start Menu
- A former Microsoft engineer has noticed the slow and laggy nature of Windows 11 and criticized the Redmond giant.
- Users and enthusiasts have found ways to fix performance problems with simple tweaks.
- Windows 11 performance may be impacted by ads and promotions in the Recommended section.
- It remains to be seen if the upcoming version 24H2 will bring any improvement.
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' May Not Be For Everyone, But It Is Not 'Cosplay': People are free not to like Beyoncé's yeehaw agenda, but her foray into country is ...
huffpost.com/entry/beyonce-cowboy-carter_n_660c3b2fe4b059f710631692
Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers: Law enforcement officials in 19 countries have shut down an online platform that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/labhost-cybercrime-phishing-arrests/
'Traumatizing': Family calls for justice after teen holding toy gun shot by Akron police officer
abcnews.go.com/US/traumatizing-family-calls-justice-after-teen-holding-toy/story
Security guard charged over forgetting to dispose of fake bomb after exercise: Durendran Vicknesh Venkatraman allegedly left his guardhouse at a building in Ang ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/security-guard-charged-leaving-guardhouse-fake-bomb-alarm-4252316
White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243713272/resume-bias-study-white-names-black-names
High Winds Scuttle Burning of Snowman in Zurich, Disappointing the Swiss: The burning of the effigy known as the Böögg is the finale of Sechseläuten ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/zurich-snowman-switzerland.html
Joe Rogan Says 'Hollywood Is Dead': "Oh, they're in trouble," said Rogan, who has been famously critical of Hollywood.
newsweek.com/joe-rogan-experience-hollywood-dead-ai-donnell-rawlings-2126-1885563
Data breach at Kid Security: Children's locations and chats exposed online - Golem.de
golem.de/news/datenpanne-bei-kid-security-standorte-und-chats-von-kindern-offen-im-netz-2404-183912.html
Scammers target Wirral mourners via baby's funeral: Chloe Goode said it was "absolutely disgusting" her daughter had been used in the fake post.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68742307
The Battle Over Classic Rock Band the Guess Who Just Went Nuclear: Months after filing a lawsuit, The Guess Who's founder Burton Cummings terminated a ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-guess-who-burton-cummings-lawsuit-band-1235001408/
Russia, Ukraine feud over ‘dangerous’ attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Kyiv accuses Moscow of spreading ‘fake’ information of an attack on Europe’s largest ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/8/russia-ukraine-feud-over-dangerous-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
Taylor Swift fans rally against reported ‘Tortured Poets Department’ leaks: Taylor Swift's 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/taylor-swift-leaks-tortured-poets-department-fans-hate/
The 20 best Samsung Galaxy Watch faces you should be using: Want to change up the look of your Samsung smartwatch? You're in the right place ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-samsung-galaxy-watch-faces/
Explore the World in Stunning 3D with Google Maps’ Latest Upgrade: Discover why Google Maps is a preferred navigation app for many users and learn about its ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/18/explore-the-world-in-stunning-3d-with-google-maps-latest-upgrade/
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Din Tai Fung in Australia fined over $3.5m for underpaying employees, reporting fake wages
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/din-tai-fung-in-australia-fined-over-35m-for-underpaying-employees-reporting-fake-wages
TikTok's highly-anticipated Instagram killer, TikTok Notes, is starting to roll out
androidcentral.com/apps-software/tiktok-notes-app-soft-launch
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Glen Powell Surprised Richard Linklater with 'Hit Man' Characters: 'Hit Man' star Glen Powell said that he relished the chance to surprise Richard ...
indiewire.com/news/general-news/glen-powell-surprised-richard-linklater-with-hit-man-characters-1234975461/
Nintendo emulator Delta lands on the Apple App Store, now the top free app: According to Testut, iGBA was a knockoff of GBA4iOS, which he developed while still ...
techspot.com/news/102668-all-one-nintendo-emulator-delta-lands-apple-app.html
Rohit Sharma denies meeting Dravid and Agarkar over T20 World Cup selection: 'Everything is fake'
firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/rohti-sharma-t20-world-cup-meeting-fake-13761101.html
All the times Victoria Beckham wasn't posh – in the best way possible: As Victoria Beckham celebrates her 50th birthday, we revisit all the times the Spice Girls ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/times-victoria-beckham-wasnt-posh-best-way-possible-20653900/
Taylor Swift fans scammed for over $1.2 million for Eras Tour tickets, bank says
wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-fans-scamed-for-ovber-12-million-for-eras-tour-tickets-bank-says-712552
YouTube: New rules against apps with ad blockers: YouTube is tightening measures against ad blockers in third-party apps. The goal is to generate more ...
connect.de/news/google-youtube-apps-werbeblocker-neue-regeln-3205190.html
Without conditions: 1. FC Nürnberg receives the license: Nuremberg - That was different in the past: the club received a license for the coming season from the ...
nn.de/sport/1-fc-nuernberg/ohne-auflagen-der-club-bekommt-die-lizenz-fur-die-nachste-saison-1.14225305
Shannon Matthews’ kidnapper Michael Donovan dies 16 years after hoax abduction: The terrified schoolgirl was later found under his bed
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/shannon-matthews-kidnapper-michael-donovan-29011748
Civil servants face the axe as Ruto seeks to ease ballooning wage bill: Job cuts looming as the government rolls out tough austerity measures.
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493433/civil-servants-face-the-axe-as-ruto-seeks-to-ease-ballooning-wage-bill
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Bavaria-wide speed camera marathon 2024: There will be speed cameras here in the Nuremberg region on April 19th
nn.de/region/nuernberger-land/nurnberger-land-hier-wird-beim-blitzermarathon-am-19-april-geblitzt-1.14225160
What If Your AI Girlfriend Hated You?: AngryGF offers a perpetually enraged chatbot intended to teach men better communication skills. WIRED took it for a spin.
wired.com/story/what-if-your-ai-girlfriend-hated-you/
Google fires workers protesting $1.2 billion Israeli contract
deccanherald.com/business/companies/google-fires-workers-protesting-12-billion-israeli-contract-2983339
'The Signing': What to know about the Arizona attorney general's 2020 election probe
abcnews.go.com/US/signing-arizona-attorney-generals-2020-election-probe/story
Hackers attempted to trick LastPass employee with cloned voice of CEO: Bad actors targeted a LastPass employee with fake WhatsApp messages, going as far as ...
techspot.com/news/102667-hackers-attempted-trick-lastpass-employee-cloned-voice-ceo.html
Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros: Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/17/taylor-swift-british-fans-scammed-over-a-million-euros
As Aamir Khan’s fake video on Congress goes viral, how to spot disinformation amid elections
indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/aamir-khan-video-congress-ai-elections-9279171/
South Korean man jailed for throwing fake money from apartment's window: A court recently handed down a two-year prison sentence for a South Korean man for ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/news/south-korean-man-jailed-throwing-fake-money-apartments-window-3590461
Ondo 2024: Seven APC aspirants allege sharp practices ahead of primary election: The aspirants alleged that a particular aspirant has massively printed fake ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687013-ondo-2024-seven-apc-aspirants-allege-sharp-practices-ahead-of-primary-election.html
NAPTIP arrests fake Rev Sister for allegedly trafficking 38 children: The Edo Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ...
punchng.com/naptip-arrests-fake-rev-sister-for-allegedly-trafficking-38-children-2/
Defining imposter syndrome and what to do about it: Ever nailed a presentation, then spent the entire evening convinced everyone thinks you're a fake? ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/wellness/article/2001493363/defining-imposter-syndrome-and-what-to-do-about-it
NAFDAC analyses N1.7bn fake drugs seized by Customs: THE Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over seized fake drugs worth N1 ...
punchng.com/nafdac-analyses-n1-7bn-fake-drugs-seized-by-customs/
Delta Is an iOS Game Boy Emulator That (Likely) Won’t Get Taken Down: A new app called Delta that lets iPhone owners play old Nintendo games is available on the ...
wired.com/story/delta-game-boy-emulator-apple-app-store/
BSE cautions against fake videos of MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy: It is important to note that the BSE MD & CEO does not initiate or endorse any such ...
financialexpress.com/market/bse-cautions-against-fake-videos-of-md-amp-ceo-sundararaman-ramamurthy-3461328/
Japan takes page from EU playbook with app store antitrust bill: TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Japan's proposed legislation to rein in tech giants' control over ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-takes-page-from-EU-playbook-with-app-store-antitrust-bill
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How faux flowers got fashionable: Once deemed second-best to their real-life counterparts, artificial blooms have had a stylish makeover ...
harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/lifestyle_homes/a45823980/faux-flowers/
Aamir Khan responds after doctored video showing him ‘promoting Congress’ emerges on social media: ‘Never endorsed any political party’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-responds-doctored-video-showing-him-promoting-congress-emerges-social-media-never-endorsed-any-political-party-9273018/
Quick Glance: Aamir Khan responds to doctored video promoting political party
- A doctored video allegedly showing Aamir Khan endorsing a political party surfaced, but his team confirmed it as fake.
- Amidst the campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, a viral video depicted Aamir Khan purportedly supporting a specific party. However, his team emphasized that the actor has not endorsed any political parties.
- A closer scrutiny of the video revealed inconsistencies, proving it to be doctored. Nonetheless, the original video shared some similarities and was intended as promotional material for an episode of Aamir Khan's talk show Satyamev Jayate.
- Following the circulation of the doctored video, Aamir Khan's spokesperson clarified that the actor does not endorse any political party and labeled the video as fake and entirely untrue.
Elon Musk's Grok AI Pushes False News Stories About Indian Election, Iran Strike: X users were surprised to see that Prime Minister Modi was 'ousted' in a ...
pcmag.com/news/elon-musks-grok-ai-pushes-false-news-story-about-indian-election-more
5 reasons to buy Good Food's Money Saving Meals: Find out about Good Food's Money-Saving Meals collection and where to buy it.
bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/5-reasons-to-buy-money-saving-meals
New app “Safe Now” at the Stuttgart Spring Festival offers help in the event of attacks
stimme.de/ueberregional/baden-wuerttemberg/nachrichten/pl/app-safer-now-cannstatter-wasen-stuttgarter-fruehlingsfest-festzelt-hofbraeu-art-4910301
Frantic bullet hell shooter Dragon Pow launches today: dragon pow releases today for the app store and google play
pocketgamer.com/dragon-pow/launches/
Chart Climbers: Brawl Stars, Legend of Mushroom, Sea of Conquest and more rise up the mobile game revenue rankings
pocketgamer.biz/feature/83508/chart-climbers-the-fastest-growing-games-in-2024/
Forget Back to Black. Here are eight great fake music biopics: If you really want to know about making music, fame, exploitation, addiction ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/17/forget-black-to-black-here-are-eight-great-fake-music-biopics
What are virtual cards and when should you use them?: Google says using a virtual card number can help you keep your payment information safe ...
zdnet.com/article/what-are-virtual-cards-and-when-should-you-use-them/
Shooting range will be almost twice as expensive: The construction of the hunting training center in Ahlhorn is at a standstill. Meanwhile, the costs rose from 1 ...
om-online.de/om/schiessanlage-wird-fast-doppelt-so-teuer-471983
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Omni Network token falls 55% after airdrop, fake token completely rugs: The layer-1 blockchain Omni Network is still in testnet, and its token airdrop to early ...
cointelegraph.com/news/omni-token-dumps-after-airdrop-as-scammers-rug-fake-token
We need default parental controls to protect our children online: A concerned Irving mother writes about the effects social media is having on kids ...
dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/18/we-need-default-parental-controls-to-protect-our-children-online/
Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio — but not always: Now that people can easily create real-sounding voices with artificial ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1241446778/deepfake-audio-detection
Quick Glance: Teachers Utilizing AI for Essay Grading: Ethical Concerns
- Teachers are utilizing AI tools to grade essays, with experts raising ethical concerns.
- The integration of AI is reshaping education, offering benefits like automation but also posing risks such as accuracy issues and plagiarism.
- Educators and students are leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Writable, and Grammarly for grading papers and providing feedback.
- Ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI for writing feedback or grading assignments are being addressed as schools establish guidelines.
Got a Phone Call From LastPass? Hang Up, It's a Phishing Scam: The scheme combines a fake email and a human caller pretending to be a LastPass employee.
pcmag.com/news/got-a-phone-call-from-lastpass-hang-up-its-a-phishing-scam
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