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Microsoft posted information titled: “Adapting ahead of regulation: a principled approach to app stores”. It includes four commitments in four important areas. This could be seen as an attempt to appease regulators. The four Open App Store Principles are: Quality, Safety, Security & Privacy We will enable all developers to access our app store as long as they meet reasonable
Sony announced that their PS5 and PS4 beta includes features that are designed for accessibility. This could make gaming easier and more fun for people who have disabilities. It includes an update to party chat, new UI settings and a preview of a voice command feature. The Verge reported that your PS5 can listen for the “Hey PlayStation!” voice command to
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has arrested two individuals for an alleged conspiracy to launder cryptocurrency that was stolen during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex, a virtual currency exchange. According to the DOJ, the cryptocurrency that was seized is presently valued at $4.5 billion. Law enforcement has seized over $3.6 billion in cryptocurrency linked to the Bitfinex hack. “Today’s
Signal announced that it will now allow users to change their phone number. It is an unusual choice for a company that identifies users based on their phone number. That said, it may be a feature that people who use Signal will be excited about. Millions of people worldwide rely on Signal every day for secure and private communication. Some
Will Meta Pull Facebook and Instagram from the EU seems that's what Meta is threatening in an SEC filing. They do not want to observe EU data transfer rules by moving EU user data back to the United States. Don't let any of this fool you they are not going to leave the EU but they are pissed that the privacy rules are not letting them target as effectively.
There was an uproar on Twitter as several music artists discovered something horrible. An account called “joinhitpiece” appeared to be making - and trying to sell - NFTs of artist’s songs, and their album art, without the artist’s permission. This led to the RIAA threatening a lawsuit against HitPiece over what the RIAA called “flagrant” IP violations. Billboard reported that
Twitter is exploring a new way to send DMs on iOS, and it involves letting users slide into your inbox through a link on your tweets, bypassing the DM button on your profile, The Verge reported. According to The Verge, Twitter says this will make it easier to “start a conversation” from your timeline. I think it is obvious how
Twitter first announced their interest in giving people a downvote button in July of 2021. At the time, it was a test for research purposes. Twitter clarified “this is not a dislike button”, and pointed out that your downvotes will only be visible to you. On February 3, 2022, @TwitterSupport tweeted: “We learned a lot about the types of replies
Meta announced that they are adding a Personal Boundary for Horizon Worlds and Horizon Venues. The Personal Boundary prevents avatars from coming within a set distance of each other, creating more personal space for people and making it easier to avoid unwanted interactions. A Personal Boundary prevents anyone from invading your avatar’s personal space. If someone tries to enter your
Apple will charge dating app developers in The Netherlands, who are using an alternative payment system, a “reduced” commission that is set at 27% net of tax 9to5Mac reported. Apple typically charges 30% commission on purchases made using its In-App Purchase system. According to 9to5Mac, the 27% commission was something Apple had to do to comply with a ruling from
The Washington Post reported that Meta, the new name for the company formerly known as Facebook, reported Wednesday that Facebook lost daily users last quarter for the first time ever. According to The Washington Post, the company as a whole, which includes Instagram and WhatsApp, continued to grow, Facebook stalled just shy of 2 billion log-ins a day. The Washington
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