Amazon to Pay $31 Million in Privacy Violation Penalties for Alexa Voice Assistant and Ring Camera
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Amazon Ring customers getting $5.6 million in refunds, FTC says
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.CBS News - Top stories - Amazon -
FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside accessABC News - Tech -
FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside accessABC News - Top stories -
In Settlement, FTC Sends $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers
The agency said the Amazon-owned video doorbell and security provider failed to keep personal data safe, leading to "egregious" privacy violations.Inc. - Business -
How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said.The New York Times - Tech -
Anne Heche’s son says her estate cannot pay its debt of over $6 million
Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death after the fiery crash of her car into a Los Angeles home.NBC News - Top stories -
Newgarden stripped of win for software violation
Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race at St. Petersburg was disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race, making Pato O'Ward the winner.ESPN - Sports -
With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready
To some, “video podcasts” are a contradiction in terms. That hasn’t made them any less popular.The New York Times - Top stories -
Keefe: Marchand making 'art' of dodging penalties
Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday.ESPN - Sports -
13 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2024): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.Wired - Tech -
Premier League: Everton beat Liverpool to dent Reds' title hopes
Follow 5 Live coverage & live text commentary as Everton host Liverpool, plus three more fixtures in the Premier League.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Google's New Privacy Plan Has Flaws, Regulator Says in Internal Documents
The Information Commissioner’s Office said in a draft report that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies have gaps that advertisers can exploit.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
NFL scout believes 49ers could target Georgia receiver at No. 31
One longtime NFL scout believes the 49ers could target a surprise wide receiver with the No. 31 pick in the first round of the 2024 draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
49ers pick Florida WR Pearsall No. 31 overall, bolster offense
The 49ers resisted the urge to trade the No. 31 overall pick Thursday night and instead used it to draft Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and fill a roster need.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
Meta launches new AI assistant with Llama 3 model
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.CBS News - Top stories - Meta -
Prosecutors Say Trump Keeps Breaking Gag Order, With Four New Violations
The judge in his criminal case is already considering whether to punish the former president for statements about jurors and witnesses in the case.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
As Alphabet follows Meta with a dividend, the pressure is now on Amazon
Dividends are a sign of maturing companies, but may also be a diversion for investors amid hefty capital spendingMarketWatch - Business -
Does Medicare pay for hearing aids?
Wondering if Medicare covers hearing aids? Learn more about which plans offer coverage for for hearing aids.CBS News - Top stories -
Al Unser Jr. recalls his 1995 disqualification, putting the Josef Newgarden IndyCar penalty in perspective
The last time a race winner was disqualified was Al Unser, Jr. at Portland in 1995, but later got the win restored on appealYahoo Sports - Sports -
Snap shares soar 23% as company beats on earnings, shows strong revenue growth
Snap reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' estimatesCNBC - Business -
Ashanti and Nelly Announce Their Engagement and a New Baby
More than two decades after they first met, the R&B singer announced her pregnancy and engagement to the rapper. Fans rejoiced.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Ashanti and Nelly Rekindled Their Y2K Romance With a Ring
More than two decades after they first met, the R&B singer announced her pregnancy and engagement to the rapper. Fans rejoiced.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid
A prominent German far-right lawmaker says he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament electionsABC News - World - China -
Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps
Users of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger will be able to turn to the new technology, powered by Meta’s latest artificial intelligence model, to obtain information and complete tasks.The New York Times - Tech -
David Pecker testifies Michael Cohen said Trump ‘furious’ over refusal to pay Stormy Daniels – live
Ex-National Enquirer publisher emphasizing in testimony that he refused to pay off any more people for Trump when Stormy Daniels looked to sell her affair. A guide to Trump’s hush-money trialWho is David Pecker, key witness in Trump’s criminal ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Former foe of Ukraine assistance helps move aid bill with broad bipartisan support
Speaker Mike Johnson has gained the respect of his conference, not only by listening for hours on end to his colleagues’ advice and complaints, but also by quickly learning the difference between representing only your congressional district and, ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Biden won’t sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations in West Bank
The State Department has determined that Israeli units accessed of human rights violations in the West Bank will remain eligible for US aid.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Fallout: Vault Dweller's Cookbook Gift Set Discounted At Amazon
Sure, most of humanity might have perished in a storm of mutually assured destruction in Fallout, but that's no excuse to not enjoy a good meal! If you've been curious about the culinary state of the world in this post-apocalyptic series, which ...GameSpot - Tech -
Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
The bodies of nine migrants found on an African boat off the northern coast of Brazil’s Amazon region have been buried in a cemetery in Belem, Para state’s capitalABC News - World -
Texas Chain Saw Massacre And Halloween Board Games Are Up For Preorder At Amazon
Nothing is better than a night of horror movies and board games, especially if both of those hobbies have been combined into an unholy union of dice rolls and familiar franchises. If that sounds like a good time to you, you can keep an eye out for ...GameSpot - Tech -
Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages
Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".BBC News - Top stories -
How to pay off $7,500 in credit card debt
Do you have $7,500 or more in credit card debt? Here are a few ways to pay it off quickly.CBS News - Top stories -
Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories -
Review: 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' announces an exciting new voice
Much is just out of reach in Joanna Arnow’s shrewdly perceptive and very funny new film, “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over diss track using what appears to be late rapper's AI-generated voice
Tupac Shakur’s estate is threatening to sue Drake over his recent Kendrick Lamar diss track, calling what appears to be the use of an artificial intelligence-generated version of the late rapper’s voice a “blatant abuse” of his legacy.NBC News - Top stories -
Can we really trust AI to channel the public’s voice for ministers? | Seth Lazar
Large-language models such as ChatGPT are still liable to distort the meaning of what they are summarising. Seth Lazar is a professor of philosophy at the Australian National University and a distinguished research fellow at the Oxford Institute ...The Guardian - World -
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America after covering report on mass killings
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch on a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forcesABC News - World -
Ring home security customers will get refunds over security-lapse claims
The Biden administration is sending out $5.6 million in refund payments to certain Ring home security system customers after the company settled a federal complaint accusing it of security lapses.NBC News - Top stories -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business