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you may soon be able to change Google is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to change their Gmail addresses, a long-awaited capability that could significantly enhance user experience. you may soon be able to change Background…

ny governor hochul signs bill requiring warning New York Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted a significant piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of young users on social media platforms by mandating warning labels for features deemed potentially addictive….

trump administration seeks to deport hate speech The Trump administration has initiated efforts to deport Imran Ahmed, a prominent researcher focused on hate speech, but a federal judge has intervened to temporarily halt these actions. trump administration seeks to deport…

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google is letting some people change their Google is now allowing select users to change their Gmail addresses, a long-awaited feature for those who have been stuck with less-than-ideal email handles. google is letting some people change their New Developments…

google says it is gradually rolling out Google has announced a significant update that allows users to change their existing Gmail addresses, a feature that many have long requested. google says it is gradually rolling out Overview of the New…

italy tells meta to suspend its policy Italy has mandated that Meta suspend its policy prohibiting companies from utilizing WhatsApp’s business tools to deploy their own AI chatbots on the widely-used messaging platform. italy tells meta to suspend its policy…

apple pauses app store changes in texas Apple has announced a pause on its plans to implement changes to its App Store in Texas following a court ruling that blocked the enforcement of a new age-assurance law. apple pauses app…

texas judge blocks state s app store A Texas judge has issued a ruling that blocks the implementation of the state’s App Store age verification law, a significant development for both tech companies and consumers. texas judge blocks state s…

trump administration bars former eu official and The Trump administration has enacted sanctions against former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and several researchers involved in content moderation and anti-disinformation efforts. trump administration bars former eu official and Background on the Sanctions…

apple settles brazilian antitrust case with app Apple has reached a significant antitrust settlement in Brazil, leading to a major overhaul of its App Store policies, including the introduction of app sideloading and external payment links. apple settles brazilian antitrust…

texas judge blocks state s app store A Texas judge has issued a ruling that blocks the implementation of the state’s App Store age verification law, just days before it was scheduled to take effect. texas judge blocks state s…

new york s landmark ai safety bill A coalition of tech companies and academic institutions has mounted a significant advertising campaign against New York’s recently enacted AI safety legislation, the RAISE Act, which aims to establish comprehensive safety protocols for…

judge blocks texas app store age verification A federal judge has intervened to block a Texas law aimed at requiring mobile app stores to verify the ages of their users, a significant development in the ongoing debate over digital privacy…

apple is going to allow third-party app Apple is set to allow third-party app stores on iOS in Brazil next year after settling with the country’s competition watchdog in a legal battle dating back to 2022, as reported by 9to5Mac….

the fcc s foreign drone ban is The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted a ban on the importation of new drones manufactured in foreign countries, a move that significantly impacts the drone industry and raises national security concerns. the…

no one loves president trump more than Brendan Carr, the current chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has demonstrated a notable shift in his stance regarding the agency’s independence, particularly in relation to presidential influence. no one loves president…

apple hit with 115m fine for extremely Apple has been fined $115 million by Italy’s competition authority for allegedly abusing its dominant market position, particularly through its App Store privacy policies. apple hit with 115m fine for extremely Background on…

apple fined by italian antitrust watchdog over Italy’s competition authority has imposed a significant fine on Apple, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding privacy regulations and digital advertising practices. apple fined by italian antitrust watchdog over Background on App Tracking Transparency Introduced…

whatsapp is working on quiz-based interactions for WhatsApp is introducing a new quiz tool aimed at enhancing user engagement within its channels feature, as revealed in the latest beta version for iOS. whatsapp is working on quiz-based interactions for Overview…