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American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seat
Read full article: American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seatAmerican Airlines is changing law firms after a controversial filing in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was recorded using an airplane lavatory.
Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments
Read full article: Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app paymentsLongtime Apple executive Phil Schiller has acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment system in its iPhone app store hasnāt done much to increase competition ā a shortcoming that could result in a federal judge demanding more changes.
Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options
Read full article: Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment optionsA federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, despite a court order seeking to create more ways for consumers to pay for digital services.
Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news
Read full article: Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback newsApple has posted its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemicās outset.
Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
Read full article: Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringementA group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been āpurloining millionsā of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots.
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
Read full article: Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentiaAn independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia.
5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone
Read full article: 5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphoneWe all know that a total solar eclipse will happen across most of America on April 8, but you may be asking yourself how to get a perfect photo of the natural occurring phenomenon with your own phone.
Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Read full article: Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey findsNearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they donāt have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeovers
Read full article: State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeoversA group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing concern over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts.
For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thing
Read full article: For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thingThe widespread attention given to the blanking of Metaās Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday tells a tale.
Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations
Read full article: Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulationsApple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise.
Concerns over new NameDrop function on iPhones are exaggerated, but hereās how to disable the feature
Read full article: Concerns over new NameDrop function on iPhones are exaggerated, but hereās how to disable the featureNameDrop allows iPhone users with iOS 17.1 or watchOS 10.1 to quickly share their contact information.
A teen girl found an iPhone in an airplane bathroom. Her family says it was put there to record her
Read full article: A teen girl found an iPhone in an airplane bathroom. Her family says it was put there to record herThe family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston said they believe it was put there to record her by a member of the crew.
Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
Read full article: Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or SiriA new study says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies.
The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon. What to know about Apple's iOS 17 change
Read full article: The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon. What to know about Apple's iOS 17 changeThe location of Appleās red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS 17 updates to the phone app, so be wary of your thumbās muscle memory.
Lawyers submitted bogus case law created by ChatGPT. A judge fined them $5,000
Read full article: Lawyers submitted bogus case law created by ChatGPT. A judge fined them $5,000A federal judge has imposed $5,000 fines on a group of lawyers after ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research to support an aviation injury claim.
'BlackBerry' film hails the must-have gadget that the iPhone turned into a forgotten relic
Read full article: 'BlackBerry' film hails the must-have gadget that the iPhone turned into a forgotten relicAlmost everyone knows the backstory of the iPhone, a breakthrough that continues to reshape culture 16 years after late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the device to the world.
Both sides use trove of cell data at Alex Murdaugh trial
Read full article: Both sides use trove of cell data at Alex Murdaugh trialA state agent testifying in Alex Murdaughās double murder trial meticulously reconstructed activity from his iPhone and the cellphones of his son and wife the night they were killed to try to link the disgraced South Carolina attorney to the shooting deaths.
Teen getting 10 years for fire that killed 5 from Senegal
Read full article: Teen getting 10 years for fire that killed 5 from SenegalOne of three teens accused of starting a fire that killed five immigrants from Senegal in 2020 at a Denver home has been sentenced under a deal that calls for him to get 10 years in custody ā seven years in prison and three years in juvenile detention.
Guadalupe County Sheriff warns of scam callers targeting area residents
Read full article: Guadalupe County Sheriff warns of scam callers targeting area residentsThe Guadalupe County Sheriffās Office is warning of an active phone scam thatās targeting area residents in an effort to collect money.
WhatsApp says service back after outage disrupts messages
Read full article: WhatsApp says service back after outage disrupts messagesWhatsApp said service on the popular chat app has been restored following a brief outage that left people around the world complaining that they couldnāt send or receive messages.
Twitter says it removes 1 million spam accounts a day
Read full article: Twitter says it removes 1 million spam accounts a dayTwitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the companyās fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk over āspam bots.ā.
2 dead in Mexico after Netflix series cast, crew van crashes
Read full article: 2 dead in Mexico after Netflix series cast, crew van crashesTwo actors on the Netflix series The Chosen One were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after a van crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula.
EXPLAINER: How sweeping EU rules would curb tech companies
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How sweeping EU rules would curb tech companiesEuropean Union lawmakers are weighing rules that would require online companies to ramp up efforts to keep harmful content off their platforms and take other steps to protect users.
Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs
Read full article: Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, MacsApple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone except Apple-approved technicians from fiddling with its proprietary parts and software.
Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlement
Read full article: Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlementApple has agreed to let developers of iPhone apps email their users about cheaper ways to pay for digital subscriptions and media by circumventing a commission system that generates billions of dollars annually for the iPhone maker.
Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers
Read full article: Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackersAt a time of widespread digital insecurity it turns out that the oldest and simplest computer fix there is ā turning a device off then back on again ā can thwart hackers from stealing information from smartphones.
WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaint over privacy update
Read full article: WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaint over privacy updateFacebookās WhatsApp faces a complaint from European Union consumer groups who say the chat service has been unfairly pressuring users to accept a new privacy update, in a breach of the blocās regulations.
Power your iPhone and Apple Watch with this multifunctional charger, now 40% off
Read full article: Power your iPhone and Apple Watch with this multifunctional charger, now 40% offKick the cords to the curb with this multifunctional charger, which has a spot for your iPhone and a pop dock for your Apple Watch.
Apple's app store chief fends off attacks in antitrust trial
Read full article: Apple's app store chief fends off attacks in antitrust trialAppleās top app store executive faced a barrage of documents lobbed by an Epic Games lawyer aiming to prove allegations that the iPhone maker has been gouging app makers as part of a scheme hatched by Appleās late co-founder Steve Jobs.
Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy crackdown
Read full article: Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy crackdownApple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next weekās rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.
Facebook finds Chinese hacking operation targeting Uyghurs
Read full article: Facebook finds Chinese hacking operation targeting UyghursFacebook says hackers in China used fake accounts and impostor websites in a bid to break into the phones of Uyghur Muslims, Facebook announced Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)Hackers in China used fake Facebook accounts and impostor websites to try to break into the computers and smartphones of Uyghur Muslims, the social network said Wednesday. The hackers attempted to gain access to the computers and phones by creating fake Facebook accounts for supposed journalists and activists, as well as fake websites and apps intended to appeal to a Uyghur audience. In some cases, the hackers created lookalike websites almost identical to legitimate news sites popular with Uyghurs. FireEye, however, said in a statement that āwe believe this operation was conducted in supportā of the Chinese government.
Stripe continues cash haul, now valued at $95 billion
Read full article: Stripe continues cash haul, now valued at $95 billionThe online payment company continues to attract investors, raising $600 million in funding to reach a company valuation of $95 billion, making it the most valuable private fintech company in the world. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)The online payment company Stripe continues to attract investors, raising $600 million in funding to reach a whopping company valuation of $95 billion. Stripe is by far the most valuable private fintech company in the world. Robinhood, the trading platform recently making headlines, just raised $3 billion to reach a valuation of around $11.2 billion. Companies that enable online payments have thrived in the pandemic.
With 'big one' coming, quake alert system launches in Oregon
Read full article: With 'big one' coming, quake alert system launches in OregonFILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019, file photo, a mobile phone customer looks at an earthquake warning application on an iPhone in Los Angeles. An earthquake early warning system operated by the U.S. Geological Survey has been activated in Oregon on the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)SALEM, Ore. ā People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes ā particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say āthe big one" is coming ā as an early warning system launched Thursday, the 10th anniversary of a devastating quake and tsunami in Japan. California already has the system, while Washington state will join in May to complete coverage of the West Coast. āWhen a Cascadia event happens, the critical seconds of notice ShakeAlert warnings provide will save lives and reduce damage to important lifeline systems,ā Oregon Gov.
Facebook says it will pay $1B over 3 years to news industry
Read full article: Facebook says it will pay $1B over 3 years to news industryThe social networking giant, which has been tussling with Australia over a law that would make social platforms pay news organizations, said it has invested $600 million since 2018 for news. The social networking giant, which has been tussling with Australia over a law that would make social platforms pay news organizations, said it has invested $600 million since 2018 in news. Google said in October that it would pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years. News companies want Google and Facebook to pay for the news that appears on their platforms. Facebook was criticized for its ban, which also temporarily cut access to government pandemic, public health and emergency services on the social networking site.
Facebook steps up vaccine misinfo efforts. Will it work?
Read full article: Facebook steps up vaccine misinfo efforts. Will it work?FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, an iPhone displays the Facebook app in New Orleans. Facebook says its going all in to block the spread of bogus vaccine claims. In practice, that means the social network plans to ban a new bunch of false claims in addition to the old bunch of false claims about vaccines or COVID-19 that it has already banned. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)As inoculation efforts for the coronavirus ramp up around the world, Facebook says itās going all in to block the spread of bogus vaccine claims. In practice, that means the social network plans to ban a new bunch of false claims in addition to the manifold false claims about vaccines and COVID-19 that it has already banned.
Apple CEO escalates battle with Facebook over online privacy
Read full article: Apple CEO escalates battle with Facebook over online privacyApple says it will roll out a new privacy control in spring 2021 to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people. Cook's broadside came as Apple prepares to roll out a new privacy control in the early spring to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people. Apple released the latest schedule update as part of Data Privacy Day. Apple has been holding off to give Facebook and other app makers more time to adjust to a feature that will require iPhone users to give their explicit consent to being tracked. Currently, iPhone users are frequently tracked by apps they install unless they take the extra step of going into iPhone settings to prevent it.
Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.
Read full article: Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.Users across the northeast U.S. reported widespread internet outages Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. āAn internet issue impacting the quality of our Fios service throughout the Northeast has been resolved," said spokesman Rich Young in an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon. People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. Comcast, another major internet service provider, said it had not observed problems with its network Tuesday.
4 apps to expand your horizons in 2021
Read full article: 4 apps to expand your horizons in 2021SAN ANTONIO ā Weāre all looking to make 2021 better than 2020, and these four apps will help you on your journey to enlightenment. With user-friendly pictures, placement tests and quizzes, youāll be speaking Spanish or French in time for your next trip abroad. It offers book reviews and recommendations based on what youāve already read. Happy Color - Keep calm and 2021 on. Itās a free color by numbers app with beautiful pictures as results.
Slack kicks off 2021 with a global outage
Read full article: Slack kicks off 2021 with a global outageFile-This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo shows the Slack app icon being displayed on a computer screen in Tokyo. Slack suffered a global outage Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, during the first day back to work for most people after the New Years holiday. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)Slack, the messaging service used by millions of people for work and school, suffered a global outage on Monday, the first day back for most people returning from the New Year's holiday. At 12:30 p.m., service was still sporadic and Slack said the outage was ongoing, but that some users may begin to see improvement. The outage comes about a month after Salesforce.com said it would acquire Slack for $27.7 billion.
iPhone, Powerbeats2, LG fridge, online contact lens purchases may mean cash in your pocket
Read full article: iPhone, Powerbeats2, LG fridge, online contact lens purchases may mean cash in your pocketThe clock is ticking for Apple iPhone owners to file a claim over so-called batterygate. And, millions more dollars are waiting to be claimed by people who bought certain LG refrigerators, Apple earphones and contact lenses. The deadline to file a claim in the Apple iPhone matter is Oct. 6. If you bought Apple Powerbeats 2 before Aug. 7, you may be due more cash. LG settled a class action lawsuit that claimed a defect caused fridges not to cool, leading to repairs and spoiled food.
Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm Chaser
Read full article: Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm ChaserPublished: May 27, 2020, 8:12 pm Updated: May 28, 2020, 7:19 pmSAN ANTONIO ā Editorās Note: KSAT will take this page live when there are severe storms in the area. Follow Meteorologist Justin Horne on the KSAT Storm Chaser as he follows the storms in our area. WEDNESDAYāS UPDATES HERE: Chance for severe storms Wednesday eveningDownload the KSAT 12 Weather app on your smartphone for the latest weather updates. Continued Weather CoverageStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates. Remember, 'Turn Around, Don't Drown': Tips for staying safe while driving in the rainRead more: CPS Energy offers power outage tips-------------------------------------------------------
Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm Chaser
Read full article: Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm ChaserPublished: May 24, 2020, 8:10 pm Updated: May 24, 2020, 10:21 pmSAN ANTONIO ā Editorās Note: KSAT will take this page live when there are severe storms in the area. Follow Meteorologist Justin Horne on the KSAT Storm Chaser as he follows the storms in our area. SUNDAYāS STORM UPDATES HERE: Active weather pattern continues for South Texas Memorial Day weekendDownload the KSAT 12 Weather app on your smartphone for the latest weather updates. Continued Weather CoverageStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates. Remember, 'Turn Around, Don't Drown': Tips for staying safe while driving in the rainRead more: CPS Energy offers power outage tips-------------------------------------------------------
Download KSATās weather app for customized, accurate forecasts in San Antonio, South Texas or wherever you are
Read full article: Download KSATās weather app for customized, accurate forecasts in San Antonio, South Texas or wherever you areThe new KSAT Weather Authority app for iPhone and Android brings a hyperlocal, immersive weather experience that is very easy to use.