Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to tech companies ASRock, Gigabyte, and Zotac, reminding them that “warranty void if removed” stickers are illegal. The FTC’s concerns go beyond the physical stickers and delve into the companies’ warranty and customer support practices. In the letters, the FTC warns the manufacturers to revise their warranties
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Microsoft recently agreed to a $14.4 million settlement in California to resolve claims of retaliation against employees who took legally protected time off. The California Civil Rights Department announced the proposed settlement, stating that almost all of the money will go to California workers who took parental leave, family care-taking leave, or disability leave from
Redbox, owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection. This move comes after a series of financial setbacks for the DVD rental company, including defaulting on loans, facing car repossession orders, and missing employee payroll. This situation paints a bleak picture for the company’s financial health, leaving many questions
Recently, Facebook and Instagram advertisers were hit with a new fee that requires them to pay an extra 30% when purchasing ads through an iOS device. This change, which was first introduced to U.S. advertisers in February, is now being expanded to all advertisers worldwide. The fee goes directly to Apple, and if advertisers want
The news industry has recently faced challenges due to the rise of artificial intelligence, with OpenAI being at the forefront of the controversy. The Center for Investigative Reporting, a well-known nonprofit newsroom, has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. This lawsuit is just one of many that have been
Boeing, a renowned aircraft manufacturer, recently found itself under fire by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for breaching the confidentiality of an ongoing investigation related to a near-catastrophic aviation incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight on a Boeing 737 MAX. The NTSB, an authoritative investigative body in the United States, issued a scathing statement
Amazon’s cloud division is currently conducting an investigation into Perplexity AI for potential violations of Amazon Web Services rules. The issue at hand revolves around allegations that the AI search startup has been scraping websites, despite attempts made by these websites to prevent such actions. This investigation brings to light important questions regarding the ethical
Tech giant Apple recently faced charges for breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules, making it the first big tech company to be on the receiving end of such allegations. The European Commission accused Apple of preventing developers from communicating directly with their users and promoting offers, a practice referred to as anti-steering. According
In 2020, Twitch shocked the gaming world by abruptly banning one of its biggest stars, Herschel “Guy” Beahm, also known as Dr Disrespect, without any explanation. Now, four years later, two former Twitch employees have shed light on the events that led to his removal from the platform. According to a former Twitch employee who
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI recently settled a lawsuit in Illinois alleging that their extensive collection of facial images violated the privacy rights of individuals. The settlement, estimated to be worth more than $50 million, involves a unique agreement that gives plaintiffs a share in the potential value of the company, rather than a typical