Sep 23
Aiming to be the next Hunger Games by way of Pacific Rim—which admittedly does sound rather awesome—best-selling YA sci-fi fantasy The Iron Widow has been acquired by Erik Feig’s Picturestart.
Sep 23
Matt Gaetz, Florida Republican Congressman and alleged sex criminal, is now on Twitch. Gaetz (or at least whoever runs his social media accounts) announced his arrival on the streaming platform in a tweet. “I’m joining @Twitch to bring my America First message to a new generation of viewers,” he wrote.
Sep 23
Felix Krause’s discovery that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram apps can track iPhone owners across websites hasn’t sat well with some people. Bloombergreports users have filed two proposed class action lawsuits accusing Meta of evading Apple’s privacy-oriented App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature and consequently violating both federal and state laws barring unauthorized data gathering. Meta supposedly created a workaround by injecting tracking code into websites when you use its in-app browser, letting it monitor activity regardless of whether or not you gave permission to the app.
Apple introduced App Tracking Transparency as part of the iOS 14.5 update released in April 2021. The technology lets you ask apps not to track you, and requires that you explicitly opt in. Meta has been vocal in its opposition. It encouraged users to allow tracking, and warned that ATT might cost it $10 billion in ad revenue this year.
Meta rejected the allegations in a statement to Engadget. The company said both lawsuits were “without merit,” and that it would defend itself “vigorously.” It further claimed its in-app browsers honor privacy decisions, including for ads.
The lawsuits aren’t certain to obtain class action status, which could lead to compensation for many users. Whether or not the suits are successful, they illustrate the tension between Meta, Apple and privacy advocates — Meta is determined to preserve the targeted advertising that fuels its business, even as critics and rival companies raise more objections.
Sep 22
The Sun is a life-giving force that keeps the planet Earth happy and habitable, but what would happen if it got “turned off” or disappeared for a day?
Sep 22
Driving for Uber is a great way to earn a living or pick up some extra cash, but you’ll have to follow these rules and regulations.
Sep 22
The U.S. Space Force can’t catch a break. Following a Netflix show and quite a few jokes, it’s now facing criticism over its newly revealed anthem.
Sep 22
Tesla has recalled more than 1 million of its EVs over a power window issue found during testing, but the fix will be as simple as sending out some data.
Sep 22
The red light plays ays a major role in helping astronomers optimize their night vision during periods without bright light around.
Sep 22
So far, the White House hasn’t commented on the tongue-in-cheek reclassification theory, telepathically or otherwise.
Sep 22
Initiating a successful rocket launch into space is all about timing — and how much time there is depends on the mission at hand.
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