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New "Technology" post on CNN: Fake placenames with anti-Israel messages flood Google Maps' depiction of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt https://ift.tt/z92cV8l When Google Maps users navigated to the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, they might have seen placenames that included, "F**k Israel," and "May god curse Israel's Jerusalem."

New "Technology" post on CNN: Microsoft, Google post strong quarterly sales growth as Big Tech continues its comeback https://ift.tt/Z6G0UVH Big tech companies are continuing a turnaround from last year, as Alphabet, Microsoft and Snap kicked off earnings season with strong sales results for the quarter ended in September.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Apple announces 'scary fast' October event https://ift.tt/pZ82CBr Apple announced its second product event of the season, a month after introducing its new iPhone 15 lineup. New iMacs are likely.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Dozens of states sue Instagram-parent Meta over 'addictive' features and youth mental health harms https://ift.tt/ORq3S8A Dozens of states sued Instagram-parent Meta on Tuesday, accusing the social media giant of harming young users' mental health through allegedly addictive features such as infinite news feeds and frequent notifications that demand users' constant attention.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Sony's PlayStation Access controller offers a new social lifeline for gamers with disabilities https://ift.tt/328nmBc Grant Stoner said that he has loved playing video games his entire life, and that his earliest memory is of playing Super Nintendo in his parents' bedroom at roughly 3 years old.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Google Maps and Waze temporarily disable live traffic data in Israel https://ift.tt/ohpiFxP Google is temporarily disabling live traffic conditions on its mapping service apps, Google Maps and Waze, in Israel, the tech company confirmed Monday, as the country prepares for a potential ground invasion into Gaza.

New "Technology" post on CNN: New York AG accuses crypto firms of deceiving investors in $1 billion fraud https://ift.tt/GRFzm2a On Thursday, New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against three digital asset firms that were caught up in the collapse of Bankman-Fried's empire last fall — Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital and Digital Currency Group, parent company of Genesis.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Snapchat isn't just for teens anymore. Now it needs to make some real money https://ift.tt/fLOi3Gq When Snapchat announced last month that it had reached 5 million paying subscribers for its Snapchat+ service, it seemed like a stunning achievement. The milestone marked the halfway point to the 10 million subscriber number that CEO Evan Spiegel had just months earlier identified as a "medium-term" goal.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Nokia says will cut up to 14,000 jobs https://ift.tt/05MlxtT Nokia will slash up to 14,000 jobs in a major cost-cutting drive, it said in a statement on Thursday.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Apple continues its sweep to roll out USB-C to more devices https://ift.tt/zDAjyxO Apple quietly announced its next-generation Pencil that works with iPads and now includes USB-C charging.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Taiwan's Foxconn to build 'AI factories' with Nvidia https://ift.tt/LOl9xrp Taiwan's Foxconn says it plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) data factories with technology from American chip giant Nvidia, as the electronics maker ramps up efforts to become a major global player in electric car manufacturing.

New "Technology" post on CNN: US escalates tech battle by cutting China off from AI chips https://ift.tt/os3Uead The Biden administration is reducing the types of semiconductors that American companies will be able to sell to China, citing the desire to close loopholes in existing regulations announced last year.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Elon Musk's X is testing an annual fee for unverified accounts https://ift.tt/wDcJu6m After Elon Musk hinted last month that X could start charging all users, the company (formerly known as Twitter) announced a test of such a system.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Medical imaging struggles to read dark skin. Researchers say they've found a way to make it easier https://ift.tt/3IsAqvk Traditional medical imaging -- used to diagnose, monitor or treat certain medical conditions -- has long struggled to get clear pictures of patients with dark skin, according to experts.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Hamas' social media following has skyrocketed since its attack https://ift.tt/PQUaqoy Hamas is barred from most social media platforms. But its following has surged on popular messaging app Telegram since its October 7 terror attack on Israel.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Adobe previews new AI and 3D editing innovations -- including an animated dress https://ift.tt/MsClvQh Photo-editing software maker Adobe unveiled a slew of new AI-powered tools and features last week at its annual Max event, including a dress that transforms into a wearable screen and streamlined ways to delete elements from photos.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Lina Khan's rise was heralded as an antitrust revolution. Now she has to pull it off https://ift.tt/YxKDPr1 When the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon last month in a landmark antitrust case, Lina Khan, chair of the FTC, described it as a "cutting-edge" lawsuit that captures "state-of-the-art thinking" about modern monopolies in the tech industry.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Australia issues $386,000 fine against X over failure to cooperate with child sex abuse probe https://ift.tt/IL5jwvu Australia on Monday issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) against the company formerly known as Twitter for "falling short" in disclosing information on how it tackles child sex abuse content, in yet another setback for the Elon Musk-owned social media platform.

New "Technology" post on CNN: The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality https://ift.tt/jOW3Ic7 As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hunger for frontline perspectives: From "graphic Israel footage" to "live stream in Israel right now," internet users are seeking out raw, unfiltered accounts of a crisis they are desperate to understand.

New "Technology" post on CNN: How to block graphic social media posts on your kids' phones https://ift.tt/ZDXp5bN Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children's social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate graphic videos of hostages captured in the Israel-Gaza war.

New "Technology" post on CNN: EU officials warn Google and YouTube about Hamas-Israel disinformation and graphic content https://ift.tt/DLGNptT The European Commission sent a warning letter Friday to Google and its subsidiary YouTube over disinformation and graphic content linked to the Hamas-Israel conflict, in the European Union's latest effort to scrutinize Big Tech's handling of the war.

New "Technology" post on CNN: 'All hands on deck.' How Israel's vital tech sector is navigating the war https://ift.tt/y6AiXjR Israel's vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each time, the industry has bounced back, demonstrating why the country of just 9 million people is known as the world's "startup nation."

New "Technology" post on CNN: UK removes final hurdle to Microsoft's blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal https://ift.tt/gSjxGPB UK antitrust officials have approved Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty" and other hit games, greenlighting one of the biggest tech deals of all time.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Chipmaker Qualcomm to lay off over 1200 California workers https://ift.tt/0Vjg68l Qualcomm, one of the largest microchip manufacturers globally, is scaling back its workforce.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Microsoft Outlook will soon write emails for you https://ift.tt/sKzIV3p Many Microsoft Outlook corporate users will soon have the option to create and send AI-written emails as the company widens its roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot, an artificial intelligence companion.

New "Technology" post on CNN: EU officials warn TikTok over Israel-Hamas disinformation https://ift.tt/iozCN0G EU officials warned TikTok Thursday about "illegal content and disinformation" on its platform linked to the war between Hamas and Israel, calling for CEO Shou Zi Chew to respond within 24 hours.

New "Technology" post on CNN: India arrests Chinese smartphone executive in fraud probe https://ift.tt/WuHGxmo An executive at Vivo, one of China's top smartphone makers, has been arrested in India in connection with a money laundering probe, raising fears of a renewed crackdown on Chinese businesses in the country.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Elon Musk's X says it has removed 'hundreds' of Hamas-affiliated accounts https://ift.tt/Q3LNtJo X says it has removed "hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts" and taken down thousands of posts since the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group.

New "Technology" post on CNN: The world will pay a high price if China cuts off supplies of chipmaking materials https://ift.tt/4X2eP5y Just one month after China announced it would curb exports of germanium and gallium, both essential for making semiconductors, its overseas shipments of the materials fell to zero.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Microsoft to appeal IRS request for nearly $29 billion in back taxes https://ift.tt/V9Usc5E Microsoft plans to contest a US Internal Revenue Service request for an additional $28.9 billion in back taxes for the years 2004 to 2013, the company said in a securities filing Wednesday.

New "Technology" post on CNN: NY officials announce legislation aimed at protecting kids on social media https://ift.tt/nxOzfrF Two new bills meant to protect children's mental health online by changing the way they are served content on social media and by limiting companies' use of their data will be introduced in the New York state legislature, state and city leaders said Wednesday.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Samsung picks Indiana for new Stellantis battery plant https://ift.tt/arHZlBL Samsung has chosen Indiana for a second time to host a new electric vehicle battery plant it is planning to build with Stellantis.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Samsung flags 78% profit drop as chip demand remains weak https://ift.tt/02JBji1 Samsung warned that operating profit in the third quarter likely plunged 78% as it continues to contend with lower than usual demand for consumer devices.

New "Technology" post on CNN: EU warns Elon Musk of 'penalties' for disinformation circulating on X amid Israel-Hamas war https://ift.tt/zmHnIdc European officials warned X on Tuesday that the company formerly known as Twitter appears to have been hosting misinformation and illegal content about the war between Hamas and Israel, in potential violation of the European Union's signature content moderation law.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Google looks to do away with passwords, making 'passkeys' the default option https://ift.tt/O4GRp17 Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number.

New "Technology" post on CNN: South Korean firms get indefinite waiver on US chip gear supplies to China https://ift.tt/QgkTKFx Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will be allowed to supply US chip equipment to their China factories indefinitely without separate US approvals, South Korea's presidential office and the companies said on Monday.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Elon Musk's X adds to fog of war at outset of Israel-Hamas conflict https://ift.tt/MUH3eBF Misinformation has run rampant on Elon Musk's social media platform X in the 48 hours since Hamas militants' surprise attack on Israel, with users sharing false and misleading claims about the conflict and Musk himself pointing users to an account known for spreading misinformation.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Taiwan investigates firms that worked with Chinese companies reportedly supplying Huawei https://ift.tt/nbZKHIF Taiwan is investigating whether four of its firms broke US sanctions or its own investment rules when they provided services to Chinese companies that are reportedly helping Huawei build chip factories.

New "Technology" post on CNN: US regulator seeks court order to compel Elon Musk to testify about his Twitter acquisition https://ift.tt/PZgNuYW The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday applied for a court order to force Elon Musk to testify in an ongoing probe related to his acquisition of Twitter and public disclosures he made in connection with the deal, according to court filings.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Apple rejected opportunities to buy Microsoft's Bing, integrate with DuckDuckGo https://ift.tt/pzKilVy Since 2017, Apple has turned down multiple opportunities to chip away at Google's search engine dominance, according to newly unsealed court transcripts, including a chance to purchase Microsoft's Bing and to make the privacy-focused DuckDuckGo a default for users of its Safari's private browsing mode.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Microsoft, Amazon facing UK antitrust probe over cloud services https://ift.tt/29bo65w Microsoft and Amazon could be in hot water over apparently making it difficult for UK customers to use multiple suppliers of vital cloud services.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Google unveils Pixel 8 built for 'the generative AI era' https://ift.tt/3KfLy8J There's nothing particularly new about Google's latest-generation Pixel 8 smartphone hardware. That's why the company is pushing hard to tout its AI-powered new software, which Google says was built specifically for the "first phone of the generative AI era."

New "Technology" post on CNN: Hate returning packages? Uber will now do it for you https://ift.tt/5t3v1aw Uber is looking to help with a much-dreaded chore: returning packages.

New "Technology" post on CNN: America's national emergency alert test is coming to your phone at 2:20 pm ET today: Here's what you need to know https://ift.tt/eTBiHXP Today is the day for the US government's big emergency alert drill, which will send a test message to every TV, radio and cell phone in the nation.

New "Technology" post on CNN: SoftBank CEO says artificial general intelligence will come within 10 years https://ift.tt/9vaKEcI SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said he believes artificial general intelligence (AGI), artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence in almost all areas, will be realized within 10 years.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Federal appeals court expands limits on Biden administration communications with social media companies https://ift.tt/v1wMlmR A federal appeals court has expanded the scope of a ruling that limits the Biden administration's communications with social media companies, saying it now also applies to a top US cybersecurity agency.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Meta considers paid subscription in EU for users to bypass targeted ads https://ift.tt/Fwr1HMD Instagram and Facebook users in the European Union may soon be able to opt out of targeted ads if they pay for a monthly subscription.

New "Technology" post on CNN: A woman was found trapped under a driverless car. It's not what it looks like, the car company said https://ift.tt/UpvrDiZ A pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was found critically injured and trapped underneath a driverless car Monday night. But the company that operates the autonomous car says it's not at fault.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Microsoft CEO warns of 'nightmare' future for AI if Google's search dominance continues https://ift.tt/uLwIal6 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned on Monday of a "nightmare" scenario for the internet if Google's dominance in online search is allowed to continue, a situation, he said, that starts with searches on desktop and mobile but extends to the emerging battleground of artificial intelligence.

New "Technology" post on CNN: Why everyone's phone will alarm at 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday https://ift.tt/T7wbPZ1 If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone -- and everyone else's cell phone -- this Wednesday at 2:20 pm ET, don't panic.