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Romantic scam turned internet mockery for woman conned out of $855K by AI Brad Pitt
A French woman who thought she was in a romantic relationship with Brad Pitt handed over $855,000 to scammers who used an AI version of the actor to dupe her.NBC News - 5d -
These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks
A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.CNBC - 5d -
Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential ban
TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, or Xiaohongshu.NBC News - 6d -
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.The New York Times - 6d -
Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction
At this point, we’d take concepts of a plan.The New York Times - 6d -
TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Edwards fined again, promises 'no more techs'
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was fined by the NBA for the fifth time this season, getting docked $50,000 for "obscene gestures" toward an official.ESPN - 6d -
TikTok Alternatives: What to Know About RedNote, Lemon8, Instagram and YouTube
ByteDance has pushed Lemon8 as a ban on TikTok looms, and RedNote is drawing interest, but the same law could apply to all Chinese-owned platforms.The New York Times - 6d -
Users worried about TikTok ban appear to be downloading a different Chinese social media app
Chinese social media app RedNote is at the top of Apple's app store, underscoring concerns that TikTok will soon be effectively banned in the U.S.CNBC - 6d -
With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’
Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.Wired - 6d -
Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks to provide LA community with power, Internet amidst wildfire devastation
A Los Angeles County community near the Eaton Fire is getting help as wildfires have ravaged through residents' homes throughout the past week. Altadena, a census-designated place just north of ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
The internet wants me to spend £500 on a jumper. How can I say no?
I already have too much stuff – and every time I go online I’m being pushed to buy more. Time to channel my inner deinfluencer. I am uneasily aware that around this time last year I wrote that my ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Candy Crush Solitaire Brings The Classic Card Game To The Massive Mobile Franchise
Candy Crush is getting another feather in its cap. Rather than offering another twist on match-three puzzling, Candy Crush Solitaire will bring the franchise's sickly sweet aesthetic to the card ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
King launches Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices in February
King announced that it will launch Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices on February 6, 2025. It’s a sweet new chapter for Candy Crush, which is an extremely popular mobile game series. And it’s ...VentureBeat - Jan. 11 -
Jensen Huang crushed the quantum stocks, and now Martin Shkreli is going for the kill
So-called ‘Pharma Bro’ says he’s short the likes of Rigetti Computing as market resembles the dotcom bubbleMarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location
A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps are—knowingly or not—being used to collect your information behind the scenes.Wired - Jan. 9 -
The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker By the Day
While Meta enacts the X playbook, TikTok is on the verge of being declared illegal. Who wins? Probably not internet users.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Tottenham silence Mohamed Salah and beat Liverpool two weeks after being crushed by Reds, so what changed?
Spurs, with a makeshift backline once again, managed to end Liverpool's 24-game unbeaten streak with two teens and a new goalkeeper starringCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? | Arwa Mahdawi
Low-quality ‘slop’ generated by AI is crowding out genuine humans across the internet, but instead of regulating it, platforms such as Facebook are positively encouraging it. Where does this end?. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
AT&T to Credit Customers After Internet Outages
The announcement follows a year of high-profile internet blackouts that hit several companies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Rangers Blow Multi-Goal Lead In Crushing Loss To Stars
Here are some takeaways from the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Greene promises bill renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘ASAP’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has promised she will introduce a bill “ASAP” to back President-elect Trump’s idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico. In a post online, Greene shared a video of Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature
Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Minneapolis Promises Police Overhaul in Deal With Justice Department
With only two weeks left in the Biden administration, officials hurried to finalize a plan in the city where George Floyd was murdered.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Trump promises pardons for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters
President-elect Donald Trump has promised pardons for those who stormed the Capitol four years ago to try to disrupt the certification of President Biden's election win. CBS News political ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Amazon aims to branch into UK internet market with satellite broadband plan
Proposed space launches within next two years could ultimately deliver mobile phone signal even to most remote areas. Amazon is hoping to offer a satellite broadband service in the UK within the ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Georgia bench-warmer Parker Jones collides with ref in loss to Notre Dame, gains internet infamy
A little-known University of Georgia football player accidentally stepped into the limelight Thursday, costing his team 15 valuable yards and earning a permanent spot in social media infamy.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns
Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say. Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Alibaba to Sell Stake in Chinese Hypermarket Operator
Alibaba Group has agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail in a $1.7 billion deal, the latest divestment as part of efforts to focus on its core e-commerce business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1