France launches criminal probe of X's alleged algorithm 'manipulation'
Sarah Fielding / engadget - France is investigating whether X has manipulated its algorithm and engaged in "fraudulent data extraction." Prosecutors are looking into if the social media platform engaged in election interference. They launched the investigation on July 11, following …
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Corning's EU compliance changes won't affect iPhones, iPads
appleinsider - A new agreement between Corning and the European Commission will address anti-competitive marketing concerns by the company, without affecting the glass of any Apple products, such as the iPhone or iPad.Corning's current glass products made exclusively fo…
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LA Nightclub Car Crash Injures Over 30
A car barreled into a crowded Los Angeles nightclub area, injuring over 30 people and sparking chaos outside the venue. Emergency responders scrambled to tend to the injured while investigators work to determine whether driver error or unforeseen vehicle issues set off this disturbing incident.
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Explosion at LA sheriff's facility results in three fatalities
An explosion at a Los Angeles sheriff’s training facility has tragically claimed three lives, prompting an urgent investigation into safety protocols. Emergency services arrived quickly as details remain sketchy, leaving officials and the public both shocked and questioning the facility’s preparedness in handling such catastrophic events.
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No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone
Luc Olinga / gizmodo - The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.
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Apple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks
appleinsider - Longtime leaker and YouTuber Jon Prosser is being sued by Apple over accusations that he and others accessed confidential information about iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass redesign.Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: …
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Trump Seeks Grand Jury Docs in Epstein Case
In a twist that keeps the legal drama simmering, President Trump is demanding the release of grand jury documents connected to the Epstein investigation. Both sources report the move amid a flurry of controversy and skepticism, raising eyebrows over the timing and motivation behind the demand.
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Anthropic Hit With Class Action Certification in High-Stakes AI Copyright Battle
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic, escalating a high-stakes copyright battle amid conflicting judicial rulings on fair use.The post Anthropic Hit With Class Action Certification in High-Stakes AI Copyright Batt…
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Elon Musk gets more time to respond to SEC suit over Twitter disclosure
cnbc - Musk now has until Aug. 29, an additional six weeks, to answer the SEC's complaint.
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Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta bigwigs just agreed to a settlement in $8 billion suit
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with a group of current and former company directors and officers, just agreed to settle to end a trial that sought $8 billion in damages, according to a report by Reuters. Zuckerberg and the others will actually be paying …
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Meta Settles Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit Amid Board Avoidance
Meta’s board reached a last‐minute settlement to end a high-stakes shareholder lawsuit tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The resolution, which circumvents public testimony by board members, has quietly closed one chapter while leaving industry insiders with a mix of relief and lingering skepticism.
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Subnautica 2’s creators sue their publisher for ‘severely’ damaging the game’s release
Ash Parrish / theverge - The battle between Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton and the three former executives at its developer Unknown Worlds continues. Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire — the three executives who Krafton terminated earlier this year — have filed a lawsui…
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YouTuber Threatened With Jail Time For Reviewing Retro Gaming Handhelds
Zack Zwiezen / kotaku - A retro gaming YouTuber in Italy claims he might end up in court and could even face possible jail time for reviewing Android-powered handheld gaming devices that sometimes come pre-loaded with old games. Read more...
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Apple Finalizes €14.25 Billion Irish Tax Payment, Closing Nine-Year Legal Battle with the EU
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Apple finalizes its €14.25B ($16.5B) back-tax payment to Ireland, concluding a nine-year legal battle with the EU over claims of illegal state aid.The post Apple Finalizes €14.25 Billion Irish Tax Payment, Closing Nine-Year Legal Battle with the EU appear…
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Chinese-made iPhones could be banned in US over theft of trade secrets
appleinsider - US regulator ITC is recommending that BOE smartphone displays, such as those in some iPhones, should be banned, following a preliminary ruling in Samsung's case against its rival.BOE makes displays for the iPhone 16eBack in 2023, both Samsung Display and …
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Ex-US soldier who Googled 'can hacking be treason' pleads guilty to extortion
Jessica Lyons / theregister - File this one under what not to search if you've committed a crime A former US Army soldier, who reportedly hacked AT&T, bragged about accessing President Donald Trump's call logs, and then Googled "can hacking be treason," and "US military personnel defe…
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Trump Lets Polymarket Off the Hook, Ends Probe Into Crypto Betting Platform
AJ Dellinger / gizmodo - Who could have predicted it?
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The EU is testing a prototype age verification app
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - The European Union is piloting a blueprint for age verification apps in Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy that aims to make it easier for online platforms to comply with rules that require them to protect minors. The app prototype was announced on…
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FBI video doctored amid Epstein controversy sparks FBI turmoil
New allegations claim that the so-called “raw” Epstein prison video was doctored, fueling controversy over the agency’s handling of the case. In the midst of the fallout, an FBI official is reportedly weighing resignation, deepening the internal uncertainty as questions over evidence manipulation and institutional accountability mount.
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Dan Bongino Might Quit FBI as ‘Epstein Files’ Scandal Boils Over: Reports
Matt Novak / gizmodo - One source told Axios "he ain't coming back."
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