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AI-Generated Musk Dupes Elderly American Out of $700,000 in Fake Ad Scam
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times on the 14th, Elon Musk’s image has been used in thousands of fake advertisements through AI-generated “deepfakes,” resulting in billions of dollars in fraud. The report highlights the story of Steve Beauchamp, an 82-year-old retiree, who fell victim to this scam. Seeking…
Amazon Introduces ‘Refund Only’ Option for Items Under $75: Feature Defaulted to Off
August 16, 2024 – Amazon has recently announced an expansion of options for sellers to handle customer returns, introducing a flexible “(refund) no return” policy for US-based sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). This new measure aims to streamline the processing of inventory returns. According to Amazon, they have unveiled the FBA Return-Free Solution, a…
TikTok Appeals to Overturn Ban Act, Claims DOJ Misrepresentation
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters today, TikTok, owned by ByteDance, urged a federal appeals court on Thursday to overturn the injunction act that “requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. assets,” arguing that the relevant charges by the U.S. Department of Justice contain misrepresentations. In the appeal document submitted on Thursday,…
Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro Display Panels Shipped This Month, New Model Expected in Q4
August 16, 2024 – Recent revelations from display analyst Ross Young indicate that the display panels destined for the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro models have been shipped to Apple in July and August. This suggests a potential release in the fourth quarter of this year, aligning with previous rumors about the launch…
Canon Confirms: EOS R5 Mark II Fully Compatible with Third-Party Batteries
August 15, 2024 – Canon has recently clarified through a statement released via Peta Pixel on August 13th that it has not implemented any measures to restrict the use of third-party batteries in its EOS R5 Mark II cameras. This clarification comes in response to user feedback and speculation regarding compatibility issues. Tech enthusiast Justin…
Raspberry Pi Enthusiast Recreates Classic Dell Computer with Windows XP Theme
August 15, 2024 – The Raspberry Pi community has once again demonstrated remarkable ingenuity with a new creation. Following the successful replication of the original PlayStation by a skilled enthusiast, another hobbyist, Salim Benbouziyane, has crafted a miniature Dell computer, running an operating system themed after Windows XP. Creating this mini PC was no easy…
Ex-Twitter Employee Wins $600,000 After Musk’s Layoff Email Ruled Illegal
August 14, 2024 – The Irish labor regulatory body has ruled on Monday that the email sent by Elon Musk to Twitter employees after his acquisition of the company in 2022, demanding they “click to agree” to retain their jobs within 24 hours or be considered as having voluntarily resigned, was illegal. According to the…
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Revealed: Not Earlier Than April Next Year
August 14, 2024 – Recent revelations from Chris Dring, the editor of GamesIndustry.biz, have indicated that developers have been informed that Nintendo’s new console will not be released before April 2025. In May of this year, Nintendo confirmed that it would unveil its next-generation console within its fiscal year ending on March 31, 2025. However,…
NVIDIA CEO Huang Sells Shares Daily in August, Latest Cash-Out Totals $24.91 Million
August 14, 2024 – According to recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang sold a total of 240,000 shares of the company’s stock on August 8 and 9, realizing a profit of $24.91 million. Documents reveal that Huang has been consistently selling NVIDIA shares throughout the first week…
SpaceX Faces Allegations of Multiple Wastewater Violations, Polluting Texas Waters this Year: Regulatory Report
August 13, 2024 – SpaceX, the space exploration company owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of violating environmental regulations multiple times this year by illegally discharging pollutants into Texas waters. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a notice of violation last week, specifically pointing out serious issues with the water deluge system…