Today: 17. Dec, 2024
British legislators have greenlighted a forward-thinking yet divisive internet safety law, which grants extensive authority to regulate digital platforms like TikTok, Google, and Meta (Facebook and Instagram’s parent company). The British government asserts that this newly adopted online safety bill will position…
Apple is set to roll out an update for its iPhone 12 in France amidst radiation concerns, according to the nation’s digital minister. Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that Apple is preparing a software patch specifically for French users in the near future. The…
Platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com now face significant limitations in New York due to the implementation of stricter regulations. These rules dictate how and when residents can list their homes for short-term rentals. The esteemed newspaper, The New York Times,…
United Airlines experienced a nationwide halt in departures due to a software update glitch, causing a significant disturbance on an already hectic travel day. The inability of United crews to communicate with airline dispatchers through the usual channels was confirmed by federal…
In a major regulatory move, the European Union (EU) has increased its scrutiny of six leading tech companies, which includes giants like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, aiming to curtail their overarching digital influence. This initiative seeks to offer consumers more digital options…
The ongoing conflict has deprived nearly 15 million cable viewers of ESPN and other Disney-linked channels. In a unique turn, both Disney and Charter Communications are pointing these viewers toward alternate TV platforms. This intriguing dynamic in the business disagreement between Disney…
The government is mulling over imposing stricter regulations on airlines’ hidden fees in a bid to enhance online shopping transparency. A forthcoming public consultation aims to tackle companies that spring unexpected costs upon customers during checkout, subsequently raising the overall payment. Airlines…
Mark Thompson has been named the upcoming Chairman and CEO of CNN, taking the helm shortly after Chris Licht’s departure. Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent firm, announced on Wednesday their choice of Thompson as the next head of the network. His assumption…
Brown-Forman, known for Jack Daniel’s, missed Wall Street’s first-quarter fiscal 2024 forecasts on Wednesday, grappling with diminished whiskey sales, supply issues, and a substantial inventory re-establishment. The company noted a 1% reduction in whiskey net sales, with Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack…
Goldman Sachs announced its intention to divest its personal financial management division to a rival entity, Creative Planning. The deal is slated to be finalized in the last quarter of the current year, promising a profitable outcome for Goldman Sachs, based in…
