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Grindr users seek payouts after dating app shared HIV status with vendors: Grindr admitted sharing HIV status with software firms in 2018, said it stopped.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/grindr-users-seek-payouts-after-dating-app-shared-hiv-status-with-vendors/
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Leicester streetlights take ransomware attack personally, shine on 24/7: City council says it lost control after shutting down systems
theregister.com/2024/04/23/leicester_streetlights_ransomware/
3 Things We'll Miss as Boomers Leave the Job Market: It won't be long before the majority of boomers will no longer be part of the labor market. We have with
t3n.de/news/drei-dinge-vermissen-boomer-arbeitsmarkt-1613731/
Grab This Two-Pack Smart Plug for Less Than $20: A smart plug can majorly upgrade any outlet, and now you can get a pair of them for a low price.
cnet.com/deals/grab-this-two-pack-smart-plug-for-less-than-20/
Tesla lowers prices for the Model 3: Tesla is reducing prices for the new Model 3, which was only presented in September 2023. The cheapest version was priced at ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/tesla-senkt-preise-fuer-das-model-3/
Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug: Unverified users could scoop up data on high-value individuals without any form of ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/neighbourhood_watch_privacy_bug/
Voyager 1 is sending data again: How NASA repaired the probe from billions of kilometers away
t3n.de/news/voyager-1-reperatur-aus-milliarden-kilometern-entfernung-1620641/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid: The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/metafluid-gives-robotic-gripper-a-soft-touch/
Ex-NASA engineer develops propulsion that would defy the laws of physics: The space startup Exodus Propulsion Technologies claims to have used electrostatics to ...
t3n.de/news/ex-nasa-ingenieur-entwickelt-antrieb-der-den-gesetzen-der-physik-widersprechen-wuerde-1620855/
Mandiant: Orgs are detecting cybercriminals faster than ever: The 'big victory for the good guys' shouldn't be celebrated too much, though
theregister.com/2024/04/23/mandiant_orgs_are_detecting_cybercrims/
Texture makes a bid to become the world’s go-to platform of the energy transition
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/texture-seed-round/
SAP cloud swells its topline, but profits slide: Cloud migration good for margins, CEO says
theregister.com/2024/04/23/sap_reports_steady_revenue_growth/
Origin Genesis (2024) Review: Origin built a mighty powerful Genesis gaming desktop with Corsair's sweet-looking 6500X case. Just prepare your wallet and ...
pcmag.com/reviews/origin-genesis-2024
The digital elite is recovering analogously: “No laptop, no smartphone, no news”: Silicon Valley has turned people into smartphone junkies. Now the tech thought ...
berliner-zeitung.de/panorama/die-digitale-elite-erholt-sich-analog-kein-laptop-kein-smartphone-keine-news-li.2206601
Three-year-olds groomed online, Internet Watch Foundation warns: IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.
bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1vo
Readdle: Documents gets transcribing tool: We have reported quite often here in the blog about the still very good Documents tool from Readdle ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/readdle-documents-erhaelt-nuetzliches-transkribier-werkzeug/
In Paramount takeover effort, Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide: David Ellison, 41, would not be the first rich guy to arrive in Hollywood with a fat ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/silicon-valley-hollywood-worlds-collide-david-ellison-bids-paramount-2024-04-23/
Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets: Here are all of the ways you can recycle your old gadgets, from national programs to state-specific initiatives ...
engadget.com/where-to-recycle-electronics.html
WD Gold 24TB HDD review: The highest capacity hard drive you can buy right now: The WD Gold 24TB HDD delivers a modest capacity increase over the 22TB model ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/wd-gold-24tb-hdd-review-the-highest-capacity-hard-drive-you-can-buy-right-now
Campus, a community college startup, receives $23M Series A extension led by Founders Fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/campus-a-community-college-startup-receives-23m-series-a-extension-led-by-founders-fund/
Curving Terahertz Signals Around Obstacles For 6G: The first curved THz data link could boost faster data networks beyond 5G
spectrum.ieee.org/6g-network-curved-terahertz-signals
Pokémon GO with a new look: They're still running around in droves: Pokémon GO players - although I suspect there have been a few fewer over the years...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/pokemon-go-mit-neuem-look/
Two widow founders launch DayNew, a social platform for people dealing with grief and trauma
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/two-widow-founders-launch-daynew-a-social-platform-dedicated-to-people-dealing-with-grief-and-trauma/
The Feds Just Announced a $7B Plan to Make Solar Affordable: Grants for Solar for All programs aim to boost solar panels and community access nationwide.
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-feds-just-announced-a-7b-plan-to-make-solar-affordable/
Even the indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie: The hit indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie, with Academy Award ...
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Starlink Review: It's not for everyone, but for those who need it, Starlink internet is a game changer, bringing satellite broadband to remote and rural areas ...
pcmag.com/reviews/starlink
Quick Glance: Starlink in Russia: Musk's Technology in Warfare
- Elon Musk expresses concern over Starlink's use in Russia's war.
- Russia employs Starlink for military purposes contrary to its original intent.
- Illicit networks smuggle banned Starlink terminals into Russia.
- Starlink aids Russia in overcoming communication issues and controlling drones.
Spotify: 20% more sales: Spotify increased prices in Germany at the end of last year - and it is not impossible that this will happen again soon. What...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/spotify-20-mehr-umsatz/
Adios cheap SSDs? WD, Seagate warn that PC storage prices are going up: You're going to pay more for storage soon. Western Digital and Seagate are warning ...
pcworld.com/article/2311361/wd-seagate-warn-pc-ssd-storage-prices-going-up.html
Brits to issue their own sick notes via algorithm under plan to save GP time: In an attempt to reduce the workload of GPs, the UK is planning to introduce a new ...
thenextweb.com/news/brits-issue-own-sick-notes-algorithm-save-gp-time
No storage is safe from price hikes -- Seagate raises hard drive prices, blaming inflation and market forces
tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/no-storage-is-safe-from-price-hikes-seagate-raises-hard-drive-prices-blaming-inflation-and-market-forces
Newsletter service Ghost will support the fediverse protocol ActivityPub: Newsletter platform Ghost is the latest service to pledge support for ActivityPub ...
engadget.com/newsletter-service-ghost-will-support-the-fediverse-protocol-activitypub-231359155.html
Tinder Will Let Users Share Date Details, Profiles With a Time-Sensitive Link: Tinder is releasing a new 'Share My Date' feature that allows users to quickly ...
uk.pcmag.com/dating/151951/tinder-will-let-users-share-date-details-profiles-with-a-time-sensitive-link
Winning The Tech Trend Race: Keeping Your Skills Current–Hey Tech Lady: Technology trends change so quickly that it's hard to keep up. How do you keep your skill ...
forbes.com/sites/katiedelgado/2024/04/22/winning-the-tech-trend-rat-race-hey-tech-lady/
Price comparison for telecommunications and energy: seal of approval could come: Would you like to be informed about the prices of telecommunications and energy ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/preisvergleich-bei-telekommunikation-und-energie-pruefsiegel-koennte-kommen/
Here are the 30+ startups showcasing at HAX’s May 1 Demo Day: A few weeks back, TechCrunch ventured out to New Jersey to pay an early visit to HAX’s Newark ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/here-are-the-30-startups-showcasing-at-haxs-may-1-demo-day/
What we watched: Bluey’s joyful finales: Bluey closed out its third season with two episodes of joyful highs and weepy lows.
engt.co/4d5ijO7
Rippling’s Parker Conrad on the company’s new round, new SF lease, and also, its newest critic
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/ripplings-parker-conrad-on-the-companys-brand-new-round-its-brand-new-sf-lease-and-also-its-brand-new-critic/
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
TikTok Shop expands its secondhand luxury fashion offering to the UK: TikTok Shop, TikTok’s social commerce marketplace, is launching a secondhand luxury ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/21/tiktok-shop-expands-its-secondhand-luxury-fashion-offering-to-the-uk/
It's Your Last Day To Score Great Deals at Best Buy's Members Sale: If you're a Best Buy member, today is the last day to get your hands on some amazing tech ...
cnet.com/deals/its-your-last-day-to-score-great-deals-at-best-buys-members-sale/
How to Recycle or Donate Your Old Printer: Did your laser printer spit out its last page? Looking to upgrade your ancient inkjet unit? Overflowing with ink and ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-recycle-or-donate-your-old-printer
Researchers create Goldene — a single atomic layer of gold with semiconductor properties
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/researchers-create-goldene-a-single-atomic-layer-of-gold-with-semiconductor-properties
How to Get Kindle Unlimited: For less than the cost of buying one book a month, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited gives you access to millions of ebooks and thousands of ...
uk.pcmag.com/ebook-readers/151929/how-to-get-kindle-unlimited
TechCrunch Early Stage Founder Summit 2024 | Boston, MA: Join TechCrunch's annual founder summit on April 25 where current & prospective startup founders ...
techcrunch.com/events/tc-early-stage-2024/
What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024): Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service ...
wired.com/story/what-is-5g-home-internet/
AOC enters professional market with trio of U3 Graphic Pro series monitors: Popular PC monitor maker AOC has showcased its first monitors tailored to the ...
tomshardware.com/monitors/aoc-enters-professional-market-with-trio-of-u3-graphic-pro-series-monitors
Quantum Computing for Dummies: New guide helps beginners run quantum algorithms on IBM’s quantum computers over the cloud
spectrum.ieee.org/quantum-computing-for-dummies
The Houses Passes a TikTok Ban Bill That’s on the Fast Track: The latest TikTok ban bill has been tacked onto a foreign aid package, making it much harder for ...
wired.com/story/house-passes-tiktok-ban-fast-track/
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
EKWB reportedly plagued with financial disarray — many employees and suppliers were allegedly left unpaid for as long as four months
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ekwb-reportedly-plagued-with-financial-disarray
Commodity traders bet on big data and AI: Sector pushes to harness latest tech tools as competition from hedge funds intensifies
ft.com/content/ffc4d781-8761-47e4-bb2b-83fa974252b1
US seeks alliance with Abu Dhabi on artificial intelligence: Biden administration brokers talks between Microsoft, OpenAI Google and the UAE ...
ft.com/content/843796a6-191c-4828-8bc9-d6648e4b460e
Quick Glance: US Seeks Alliance with Abu Dhabi on Artificial Intelligence
- The Biden administration actively encourages US tech companies to seek artificial intelligence deals and partnerships in the United Arab Emirates to gain an edge over China.
- Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI group, as part of the US efforts to dominate in artificial intelligence development.
- The discussions between the US and the UAE highlight how the competition for emerging technologies has become geopolitical, intertwining commercial decisions with national strategic and security interests.
- The Microsoft-G42 deal signifies the initiation of a broader alliance between the US and UAE in the field of artificial intelligence.
Target to Reduce In-Store Sales of DVDs, Blu-rays: While Best Buy will phase out physical media sales this year, Target will still offer them online.
pcmag.com/news/target-to-reduce-in-store-sales-of-dvds-blu-rays
Tesla Lowers Prices Again, Ditches Referral Program: Tesla drops the price tag for its Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles by $2,000 in the US.
uk.pcmag.com/cars-auto/151943/tesla-is-ditching-its-referral-program-and-lowering-prices-for-some-vehciles
Joyor S5 ABE (2024): Greatly damped e-scooter in the test: Just like with e-bikes, providers of e-scooters are now a dime a dozen. If you are on a day with good ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/joyor-s5-abe-2024-grossartig-gedaempfter-e-scooter-im-test/
Levi Penell and his viral hits: The student who brought the myth of the white light mite into the world
spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/weisslichtmilbe-und-co-wie-der-student-levi-penell-auf-tiktok-durchstartet-a-14fb60dd-89ba-45a5-b624-4141d7bc7316
Record Store Day 2024: How to Flatten Warped Vinyl Records at Home: Whether you bought some used records or have ruined your favorite LP, these tips can get your ...
cnet.com/home/record-store-day-2024-how-to-unwarp-vinyl-records-at-home/
Quick Glance: Unwarp Vinyl Records: Tips for Record Store Day 2024
- Record Store Day is an exciting day for music enthusiasts to find rare vinyl records.
- If your vinyl record is warped, there are various methods to flatten it, including using pressure and heat.
- Alternatively, you can purchase a record flattening machine or hire a professional to unwarp your records.
- A risky method involves heating the record between glass panels in an oven and hoping it regains its shape.
Fallout has already scored a green light for a second season: Amazon has renewed the hit show for a second season.
engt.co/4aZDu2i
Quick Glance: Fallout: Season 2 Must Embrace Darkness
- For Fallout on Amazon to succeed, Season 2 needs to embrace a darker and more sinister tone.
- Critiques of the first season include a lack of moral complexity and unfulfilled character potential.
- Simplification of character complexity in favor of plot advancement must be addressed in Season 2.
- In order to maintain viewer engagement, the protagonists must become darker and more complex in Season 2.
Philosopher Daniel Dennett dead at 82: Part of the "New Atheist" movement, best known for work on consciousness, free will.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/philosopher-daniel-dennett-dead-at-82/
Alleged Zen 5 'Strix Halo' Mobile APU has more GPU cores than RX 7600 XT or PS5 — features monster RDNA 3.5 GPU with 40 compute units
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/alleged-zen-5-strix-halo-mobile-apu-has-more-gpu-cores-than-rx-7600-xt-or-ps5-features-monster-rdna-35-gpu-with-40-compute-units
Lawmakers vote to reauthorize US spying law that critics say expands government surveillance
techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/fisa-nsa-fbi-government-surveillance/
It’s cutting calories—not intermittent fasting—that drops weight, study suggests: The study is small and imperfect but offers more data on how time-restricted ...
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/its-cutting-calories-not-intermittent-fasting-that-drops-weight-study-suggests/
Notable Capital’s Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds: To some investors, “down round” is a dirty phrase, but not to Notable Capital’s ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/notable-capitals-hans-tung-on-the-state-of-vc-and-the-upside-to-down-rounds/
Discord Users Are Being Tracked Through Data-Scraping Site: A third-party surveillance tool claims it's tracking millions of Discord users across servers ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/151898/discord-users-are-being-tracked-through-data-scraping-site
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In: The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to ...
wired.com/story/bitcoin-miners-halving/
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Meta Quest: YouTube supports streaming in 8K: The Meta Quest is probably currently the most mass-market VR glasses on the market. The device is on sale quite ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meta-quest-youtube-unterstuetzt-streaming-in-8k/
How Israel uses facial recognition systems in Gaza and beyond: Amnesty International researcher Matt Mahmoudi discusses the IDF’s use of the techonology as a ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/idf-facial-recognition-surveillance-palestinians
Thunderbird: Fix to version 115.10.1 released: A few days ago Mozilla upgraded its Thunderbird mail client to version 115.10.0. However ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/thunderbird-fix-auf-version-115-10-1-veroeffentlicht/
Netflix: Profits soar after password sharing crackdown: The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.
bbc.com/news/business-68850766
Russia May Be Behind Hack of Texas Water Facility: Google's cybersecurity firm Mandiant uncovers evidence linking the water facility incident to an infamous ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/151899/russia-may-be-behind-hack-of-texas-water-facility
Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant: maintenance extended due to new defects: The new EPR in Olkiluoto was actually supposed to be back online on April 8th ...
heise.de/news/AKW-Olkiluoto-3-Wartung-wegen-neuer-Maengel-verlaengert-9685434.html
18 Best Mechanical Keyboards for PC (2024): Gaming and Work: Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your 'Fortnite' stats, these are the top typing ...
wired.com/gallery/best-keyboards/
DuckDuckGo also has an AI Chat: AI tools can now be found in many products. Last year the company DuckDuckGo already had a ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/auch-duckduckgo-hat-einen-ai-chat/
Low-Cost Carrier Visible Adds Annual Plans With Discounts for Travelers: Depending on your needs, Visible's new plans promise to save you up to $145 per year and ...
pcmag.com/news/low-cost-carrier-visible-adds-annual-plans-with-discounts-for-travelers
Roku's massive hack is why you shouldn't reuse passwords: Over half a million people were affected—and they won’t be the last victims of this kind of ...
pcworld.com/article/2309521/rokus-massive-hack-is-why-you-shouldnt-reuse-passwords.html
After years of testing, Seagate claims its heat-assisted HAMR drives are as reliable as traditional PMR storage
tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/after-years-of-testing-seagate-claims-its-heat-assisted-hamr-drives-are-as-reliable-as-traditional-pmr-storage
Bitkom: 11% of ordered goods are returned: On average, Germans return every eleventh online purchase, according to a new study by Bitkom. Among the main reasons. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/bitkom-11-der-bestellten-ware-wird-retourniert/
Google Fires 28 Employees After Protests Over $1.2B Israeli Military Cloud Contract
uk.pcmag.com/cloud-infrastructure/151908/google-fires-28-employees-after-protests-over-12b-israeli-military-cloud-contract
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
RFK Jr.’s Very Online, Conspiracy-Filled Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his campaign one year ago this week.
wired.com/story/rfk-online-conspiracy-campaign/
Micron to get $6 billion from U.S. gov't to build memory fabs: Report: U.S. government to support Micron's EUV DRAM fab, other fab projects in the U.S ...
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/micron-to-get-dollar6-billion-from-us-govt-to-build-memory-fabs-report
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