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Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Suit That Alleged ‘Dark Patterns’ in Prime Sign-Ups

Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Suit That Alleged ‘Dark Patterns’ in Prime Sign-Ups

In the six-year time frame established in the settlement, anyone who “unsuccessfully attempted” to cancel their Prime subscription online is…
Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance

Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance

Microsoft has cut off the Israel Ministry of Defense’s access to some of its tech and services after an internal investigation found the organization appeared to be using…
Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’

Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’

Tesla has asked the Environmental Protection Agency not to roll back current vehicle emissions standards, breaking from other major automakers…
Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists

Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists

This week, Spotify publicly addressed misinformation circulating about its terms of use. The response was prompted by videos from creators,…
Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones

Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones

“Instead of a 911 call , it’s an alarm call,” says Keith Kauffman, a former police chief…
25 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025): Qi2 Chargers, Magnetic Wallets, and More

25 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025): Qi2 Chargers, Magnetic Wallets, and More

Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren’t as great as the top picks in this guide, but they’re still…
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs

OpenAI is launching a new feature inside of ChatGPT called Pulse, which generates personalized reports for users while they sleep.…
Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed

Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed

Instagram is experimenting with bringing tools to control your own algorithm to Threads, its X rival. The feature was uncovered…
OpenAI says GPT-5 stacks up to humans in a wide range of jobs

OpenAI says GPT-5 stacks up to humans in a wide range of jobs

OpenAI released a new benchmark on Thursday that tests how its AI models perform compared to human professionals across a…
Find out if AI is really helping us find ‘the one’ at Disrupt 2025

Find out if AI is really helping us find ‘the one’ at Disrupt 2025

What happens when technology takes the wheel in our love lives? From dating apps and AI-powered matchmaking to full-on digital…