Roku says 576,000 streaming accounts compromised in recent security breach

[ad_1] Just weeks after a security hack exposed more than 15,000 Roku accounts, the company said Friday that a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts. In a statement on its website, the company said it found no evidence that it was the source of the account credentials used in either of the attacks or … Read more

Meta tests new auto-blur tool and other features on Instagram designed to fight sextortion

[ad_1] Meta is trying out new tools on its Instagram platform to combat the sexual extortion of teens, including a feature that will automatically blur photos containing nudity in direct messages. The social media company announced in a blog post Thursday that new features, including the auto-blur technology, are part of a campaign to fight … Read more

Google makes it easier to find your missing Android device

[ad_1] Gadgets and apps to help find lost items Gadgets and apps that can help find lost items 04:46 Google is making it easier for people to find their misplaced devices, including Android phones.  The Alphabet-owned search giant on Monday released a new version of its “Find My Device” feature that integrates a new, crowdsourced … Read more

Judge tosses out X lawsuit against hate-speech researchers, saying Elon Musk tried to punish critics

[ad_1] A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate, ruling that the case was about “punishing” the research group for its speech. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was … Read more

EU investigating Apple, Google and Meta’s suspected violations of new Digital Markets Act

[ad_1] London — European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive arm, said it was investigating the companies for “non-compliance” with the Digital Markets Act. The Digital … Read more

Federal officials will review how major airlines protect passengers’ personal information

[ad_1] Federal officials said Thursday they will review how airlines protect personal information about their passengers and whether they’re making money by sharing that information with other parties. The U.S. Department of Transportation said its review will focus on the 10 biggest U.S. carriers and cover their collection, handling and use of information about customers. … Read more

EPA’s new auto emissions rules boost electric vehicles and hybrids

[ad_1] The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials said were the most ambitious ever to reduce carbon emissions from passenger vehicles. The new rules relax the initial tailpipe limits that were proposed last year, but they’ll eventually approach the same strict standards laid out by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rules … Read more

Judge rejects Apple’s request to toss out lawsuit over AirTag stalking

[ad_1] Howard County Police hand out AirTags and SmartTags to track stolen Hyundais and Kias Howard County Police hand out AirTags and SmartTags to track stolen Hyundais and Kias 02:08 A judge on Tuesday denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims and that … Read more

Biden administration to invest $8.5 billion in Intel’s computer chip plants in four states

[ad_1] The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico and Oregon. Intel said the new funding, as well as additional investments, will create a combined 30,000 manufacturing and construction jobs. President … Read more

Stock market soars to record highs, fueled by AI optimism

[ad_1] Stock market soars to record highs, fueled by AI optimism – CBS News Watch CBS News The tech-centric Nasdaq is closing at a new high, driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. This milestone marks its first record peak since 2021. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and … Read more