Oct 21
Oct 21
For years, Democrats have championed a 12-week paid leave program. They’re now considering just four weeks.
Oct 21
Revealed earlier this year during Summer Game Fest, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands seems like something of a departure from the standard Borderlands formula. Today, we’re getting a better idea of just how big of a departure it will be, as the very first developer diary has gone live with an overview of how Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will play. Alongside that, a … Continue reading
Oct 21
Razer revealed the Razer Kraken V3 this week, complete with multiple angles for easy entry. Kraken V3 is a headset – a set of headsets – made to deliver “the most immersive gaming audio experience possible” with multiple price points and multiple sets of features. This release also marks the first time a wireless Kraken was released by the company … Continue reading
Oct 21
American tech heavyweights are facing yet more scrutiny of their payment practices. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, PayPal and Square to hand over info concerning their payment system plans. The bureau wants to learn how these companies harvest data and control access to spot any anti-consumer behavior and provide “adequate” protections to the public.
The CFPB will also study Chinese tech firms’ payment systems, including Alipay and WeChat Pay.
Director Rohit Chopra justified the order by warning that payments can pose a threat to the fair market thanks to their “tremendous scale and market power.” He pointed to China as an example, noting that systems like Alipay and WeChat Pay are so thoroughly integrated with Chinese society that residents are effectively forced to use them as-is.
The bureau said it was following up on Federal Trade Commission oversight of Big Tech. The regulator has studied some of the companies’ behavior in detail and, in the faces of Facebook and Google, put them under close watch. In 2020, for instance, the FTC investigated Facebook and Google acquisitions that hadn’t been reported.
There’s no certainty the CFPB orders will lead to regulatory action. However, they come right as politicians are trying to rein in Apple, Google and others for allegedly abusing app store payments. The Biden administration as a whole is also determined to crack down on tech companies. There’s a chance CFPB will take corrective measures, even as those companies lower fees and otherwise try to make peace offerings.
Oct 21
RIP GETTR, 2021-2021
Posted in: Today's ChiliEx-president and incumbent goblin king Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is launching Truth Social, a MAGA competitor for the likes of Facebook and Twitter, where bigots and conspiracy theorists can roam free from the eyes of prying mods. That is extremely bad news for its circus parade of competitors,…
Oct 21
It’s been a rough year for gadget makers. The global chip shortage has impacted everything from the PlayStation 5 to graphics cards. For a while, it seemed like Apple had avoided the worst of the supply chain woes, but it looks like that luck has finally run out.
Oct 21
Like many people in the last year and a half, a retreat indoors and away from public events to grapple with the scope of the covid-19 pandemic led to a retreat to the indulgence of past hobbies and nostalgic loves. As the prospect of staying inside went on for longer and longer, I binge-watched old favorites,…
Oct 21
If Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin get their way, lots of people will lose.
Oct 21
The CDC, FDA, and other public health officials have been investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak that has resulted in more than 600 known illnesses and 129 hospitalizations. Though the probe continues, an update has been shared with the public: the illnesses may be linked back to onions imported over the summer from Mexico, resulting in a voluntary recall. The salmonella … Continue reading
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