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Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store
Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Watkins, USC try to bring 'fun' back to L.A. in win
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC tried to bring 'some fun' to weary and fire-ravaged Los Angeles in Saturday's win over Penn State.ESPN - 6d -
Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store
Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban 'is controversial,' but there is 'national security risk to' app
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there's going to] be a disruption in ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles
A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide live updates on fire conditions.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
TikTok ban goes before Supreme Court. Here’s where the app’s $10 billion in ad revenue could go if it dies.
The end of TikTok in the U.S. could mean a sizeable boost for its publicly traded American competitors.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Shares in TikTok’s rivals gain as Supreme Court weighs U.S. ban for social-media app
The shares of publicly traded companies that compete with TikTok were gaining Friday as the video-sharing platform’s attorney faced tough questions from Supreme Court justices during oral arguments ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
England’s Lauren Filer: ‘I don’t want to hurt anyone, but to get a few helmets is fun’
The fast bowler says Australia ‘didn’t know who I was’ in the last Ashes but this time around they will be wary of the 24-year-old as she pushes the 80mph barrier. It’s not often that you hear a ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
What's next for TikTok? App left with few options after skeptical Supreme Court reception
After lawyers for TikTok defended the app to the Supreme Court and received a skeptical reception, it seems that there are only a few pathways left for the app.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – live
Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review case. How would a TikTok ban in US work? TikTok maintains it is not ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The Evacuation App That’s Saving Lives in the L.A. Wildfires
Government agencies were slow to adapt Genasys Protect, created by two tech industry veterans at the request of a fire chief. But the app, which guides people to safety, has proved its value.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Elon Musk's xAI Launches Stand-Alone Grok App
The AI startup launched its first stand-alone consumer app, as the company tries to catch up with more established players such as OpenAI and Google in the generative AI race.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
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 -
Los Angeles residents turn to Watch Duty app for rapid wildfire updates
Los Angeles residents are turning to a free nonprofit-run app called Watch Duty to help them navigate the chaos caused by the catastrophic fires ravaging the area.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
ByteDance's Lemon8 gains traction amid TikTok ban threat as creators push the app
Hearing a lot about Lemon8 latelyABC News - Jan. 8 -
11 More of the Most Fun Things We’ve Seen at CES
As our week in Las Vegas winds to a close, here’s a final look at the most clever, smart, and forward-looking tech at CES 2025.Wired - Jan. 8 -
TGL golf results, takeaways: New league is fast, fun, not for everyone as The Bay defeats New York in debut
The newest iteration of non-tour gol debuted Tuesday night in Florida, and initial reviews are positive but mixedCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Nvidia using GenAI to integrate Omniverse virtual creations into physical AI apps
Nvidia unveiled generative AI models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
College students arrested for allegedly luring man on dating app and attacking him, police say
Six students at a Catholic university in Massachusetts are facing charges for allegedly enticing a man to campus using a dating app and then attacking him. Police say the students falsely told them ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Texans poking fun at Titans' Oilers look leads NFL Week 18 trolls
Divisional matchups in the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season prompted petty posts.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Intel unveils new Core Ultra processors with 2X to 3X performance on AI apps
Intel unveiled new Intel Core Ultra 9 processors today at CES 2025 with as much as two or three times the edge performance on AI apps.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Doublepoint releases WowMouse gesture app for Apple Watch to control your Mac devices
Doublepoint has released its WowMouse app for Apple Watch, which you can use to control your Mac devices with gestures.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Evolution: Kevin Love pokes fun following Jimmy Butler's trade frenzy
The Heat forward channeled his inner R&B following Butler's comments of not having joy in a Heat jersey.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
What to know about Turo, the car rental app used in New Orleans attack and Las Vegas bombing
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead
One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”Wired - Jan. 3 -
One-punch-killer thought victim had made fun of partner at pub karaoke
The judge says the 64-year-old's murder was "senseless and cruel" and the killer showed no remorse.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M
Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns
After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Turo Car Rental App Was Quietly Growing Before New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks
Turo, which investigators say was used to acquire the vehicles involved in the attack in New Orleans and explosion in Las Vegas, was emerging as an alternative car-rental service.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Both New Year’s Day Attackers Rented Their Vehicles Through Turo, an App Known for Convenience
Even terrorism reflects trends in society and technology. Here’s how.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attack and Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion put car-rental app Turo in the spotlight
The peer-to-peer service was used to rent vehicles used in the incidents on New Orleans’ storied Bourbon Street and at a Trump Organization–operated hotel in Las Vegas, leading investigators to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
What is Turo? Car rental app used in New Orleans and Las Vegas
Turo, a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010, operates differently from traditional car rental services.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
What to know about the car-renting app used in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks
The car-renting app Turo is in the spotlight after both the cars used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year's Day were rented through the company. In New Orleans, a pickup truck ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024
With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.Wired - Jan. 1 -
Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
