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Business - Inc.
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.6 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Meta Introduces Spirit LM open source model that combines text and speech inputs/outputs
Spirit LM Expressive incorporates emotional cues into its speech generation and can detect and reflect anger, surprise, or joy.October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
The Apple HomePod speaker, inspired me to setup my smart home
We reviewed Apple’s second-gen HomePod and its high-quality audio and smart home compatibility has made me fall in love with my smart home again.October 18 - Apple -
Tech - Wired
The Apple Keyboard Is Bad. Upgrade to the Nuio Flow Instead
Upgrade your Apple MacBook setup with Nuio's new expensive, ergonomic, fully wireless split keyboard.October 18 - Apple -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Apple Headset Stalls, Struggles to Attract Killer Apps in First Year
Many of the most successful virtual-reality software developers haven’t built apps for the Vision Pro headset, leading some users to opt out.October 18 - Apple -
Top stories - BBC News
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.October 18 -
Business - MarketWatch
Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling 20% faster in China than its predecessor, report says
Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new featuresOctober 18 - China -
Sports - ESPN
Which team owns betting in the Big Apple?
How does the betting market compare between New York teams?October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.October 17 - Meta -
Tech - Wired
The 23 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2024)
Wolfs, Fancy Dance, and The Last of the Sea Women are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.October 17 - Apple -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.October 17 - Meta -
Tech - ABC News
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Apple iPad mini getting an update, Amazon rolling out new line of Kindles
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS ...October 17 - Apple -
World - The Guardian
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
iPhone 16 review: more buttons and speed for Apple’s standard phone
Smallest and cheapest new model plays catchup to Pro iPhones with strong battery life but familiar design. Apple’s latest iPhone bucks the trend of buttons vanishing from phones, gaining not one ...October 17 - Apple -
Business - Financial Times
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama modelsOctober 17 - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentOctober 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
Where To Preorder New iPad Mini - Apple's Compact Tablet Gets Substantial Upgrades Next Week
For Apple users who prefer the company's small tablets, the long wait for an updated iPad Mini is almost over. Earlier this week, Apple revealed the first major revision to Apple's line of ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.October 16 -
Tech - Wired
Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it's not quite what it's cracked up to be.October 15 - Apple -
Top stories - NBC News
Apple announces new iPad mini, available to order now and in stores on Oct. 23
Apple announced a new iPad mini on Tuesday, offering the first update to its smallest tablet since 2021.October 15 - Apple -
Tech - Wired
The 32 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2024)
Disclaimer, Slow Horses, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.October 15 - Apple -
Business - Inc.
Nvidia Share Price Moves Could Unseat Apple as Most Valuable Company
Investors are driving up market capitalizations for the chipmaker, Apple, and Microsoft so fast it’s hard to know which company holds the top spot.October 15 - Apple -
Tech - GameSpot
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Launches Today - Get Batman: Arkham Shadow For Free
Meta Quest 3S (128GB) + Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle $300 | Bundle with Elite Strap to save ...October 15 - Meta -
Business - CNBC
Apple hits an all-time high as new smartphone data sides with the bulls in a sea of negativity
Shipments of iPhones rose 3.5% year over year in the third quarter, according to IDC.October 15 - Apple -
Tech - ABC News
Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria
Meta’s oversight board has expressed serious concern over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gayOctober 15 - Facebook -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 14October 15 - Apple -
Entertainment - ABC News
Apple TV app - Top Movies
Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 14October 15 - Apple -
Entertainment - ABC News
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 14October 15 - Apple -
Business - CNBC
Apple announces new iPad mini, available to order now and in stores on Oct. 23
Apple announced a new iPad mini on Tuesday, offering the first update to its smallest tablet since 2021. It starts at $499 and launches in stores on Oct. 23.October 15 - Apple -
Tech - Wired
Apple iPad Mini (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
Not much has changed with Apple's tiniest tablet, but the A17 Pro chip brings support for new AI features.October 15 - Apple -
Politics - The Hill
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...October 14 - Apple -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Apple’s stock is a sweet play ahead of earnings, according to this analyst
An Evercore ISI analyst thinks Apple looks primed to capitalize on low investor expectations for the latest quarter.October 14