YouTube

YouTube Tests Blocking Videos Unless You Disable Ad Blockers

YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for a premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos, BleepingComputer reported. As first spotted by a Reddit user this week,YouTube will…

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AI

Where’s the Bot?

Wendy’s is automating its drive-through service using an artificial-intelligence chatbot powered by natural language software developed by Google and trained to understand the myriad ways customers order off the menu, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Dublin, Ohio-based fast-food chain’s…

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google

Android Developers Blog Gives Users Control Of Their Data

The Android Developers Blog posted “Giving Users More Transparency and Control Over Account Data”. It was posted by Bethel Otuteye, Senior Director, Product Management, Android App Safety. From the blog post: Google Play has launched a number of recent initiatives to…

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Meta

Meta Threatens To Block News Access If C-18 Bill Passes

Meta says it would end news access on its platforms for Canadians if the country passes legislation requiring companies like Meta and Alphabet parent Google to pay news outlets for linking to news articles, PCMag reported. The original source of…

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Legal

Supreme Court To Hear Two Cases Regarding Section 230

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) posted information titled: “Section 230 is On Trial. Here’s What You Need to Know”. The EFF wrote about two court cases that involve Section 230. According to EFF, the Supreme Court next week will hear…

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Chrome
Chrome Adds New Features To Save Battery And Improve Browsing

Chrome Adds New Features To Save Battery And Improve Browsing

Chrome posted information on The Keyword, written by Group Product Manager, Chrome, Mark Chang. It is a short post that focuses on Chrome’s new features that are optimized for your device’s battery and system memory. From the post: With the…

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