Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his addiction lawsuit against Meta, following earlier settlements with TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube over claims of harmful, addictive social media features.
How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Tech workers are increasingly unionizing due to AI-driven layoffs, increased workloads, and concerns about how AI is deployed, marking a significant shift in an industry historically resistant to labor organizing.
AliExpress gets record €550m fine from EU for allowing sale of illegal products
AliExpress faces a record €550m fine from the EU for failing to adequately prevent illegal product sales, including counterfeit goods and unsafe items, on its platform.
Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race
China’s AI startups are challenging U.S. dominance by releasing capable, free models, while Google faces delays with Gemini. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley workers are taking collective action against AI-driven job losses.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize developer JAM Software is requiring perpetual license holders to subscribe for continued support and updates after their maintenance periods expire, frustrating customers who feel they already paid for the software.
Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming
Samsung is launching new foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event, including a wider Fold design, as it prepares for Apple’s forthcoming entry into the foldable market.