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Today, Sony released its Q2 2024 financial report, revealing that the PlayStation 5 had reached 65.5 million units and the quarter had performed well enough to warrant an upgrade to the full-year forecast for the gaming segment. Following the report, the usual investors call saw PlayStation Co-CEO Hiroki Totoki talking about a couple of hot topics. Speaking of the failure of Concord, which led to wasting over $200 million spent on the project and to the closure of the developer Firewalk Studios last week, he said (excerpt via GamesRadar): Currently, we are still in the process of learning. Basically, with […]

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The holiday season is one of the best times to make a gaming laptop purchase, but as you can already tell, Amazon and other online retailers continue to list RTX 4080 models for insanely high prices. Fortunately, opting for a renewed version is an excellent way to save money while also getting a 90-day warranty, and with the Acer Predator Helios 16, you get to keep hundreds of your hard-earned cash because this absolute beast of a machine is available for just $1,799. Aside from a few marks and cosmetic imperfections, this version of the Predator Helios 16 is no […]

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Supreme Court avoids clarifying when government can control online speech.

Apple Could Be Fined A Billion Dollars A Day

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Surgeon general’s proposed social media warning label for kids could hurt kids

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Meta halts plans to train AI on Facebook, Instagram posts in EU

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Meta uses “dark patterns” to thwart AI opt-outs in EU, complaint says

EU Facebook users have until June 26 to opt out of AI training.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban

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Facebook and Instagram Are Being Investigated by the EU for Addiction

There is no denying that app usage should be considered, especially given how easy it is to access smartphones or other mobile devices now. The European Union happens to be taking this very seriously in the region it represents, and now, Facebook and Instagram are under investigation regarding these platforms. The "rabbit-hole effect" caused by apps like Instagram and Facebook is a danger not just to kids but to all of us Both Facebook and Meta are being investigated about whether they are the cause of addiction and whether or not they pose a threat to the mental and physical health […]

Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns

EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps.

Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook

Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says.

Over 100 far-right militias are coordinating on Facebook

Despite bans on militias, Facebook continues to struggle with content moderation.

EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring

EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations.

Facebook Has Lost $1 Billion Every Month On VR Since June 2022

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SCOTUS nixes injunction that limited Biden admin contacts with social networks

Supreme Court avoids clarifying when government can control online speech.

Apple Could Be Fined A Billion Dollars A Day

Back in March, the European Union brought in new rules that were designed to stop companies like Apple and Google from blocking third-party companies running their own in-app item stores. This was supposed to carve a path for games like Fortnite to be ...

Surgeon general’s proposed social media warning label for kids could hurt kids

Mental health experts warn label wouldn't solve platforms' child safety issues.

Meta halts plans to train AI on Facebook, Instagram posts in EU

Meta was going to start training AI on Facebook and Instagram posts on June 26.

Meta uses “dark patterns” to thwart AI opt-outs in EU, complaint says

EU Facebook users have until June 26 to opt out of AI training.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban

Presidential candidate believes Meta’s chatbot can reliably reveal shadowbans.

Facebook and Instagram Are Being Investigated by the EU for Addiction

There is no denying that app usage should be considered, especially given how easy it is to access smartphones or other mobile devices now. The European Union happens to be taking this very seriously in the region it represents, and now, Facebook and Instagram are under investigation regarding these platforms. The "rabbit-hole effect" caused by apps like Instagram and Facebook is a danger not just to kids but to all of us Both Facebook and Meta are being investigated about whether they are the cause of addiction and whether or not they pose a threat to the mental and physical health […]

Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns

EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps.

Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook

Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says.

Over 100 far-right militias are coordinating on Facebook

Despite bans on militias, Facebook continues to struggle with content moderation.

EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring

EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations.

Facebook Has Lost $1 Billion Every Month On VR Since June 2022

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, made a lot of money in its last financial quarter. However, its virtual reality and augmented reality division, Reality Labs, lost over $3 billion. That means that since June 2022, the metaverse-focused division has los...

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