X is working on a way to block links in replies It could help cut down on spam. mariella moon Sat, Jul 20, 2024 Robert Way via Getty Images X is developing a new feature that could help address spam posts on its website. According to Nima Owji, an independent app researcher who’s … Continue reading X is working on a way to block links in replies
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Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring Any questions? will shanklin Mon, Jun 3, 2024 Samsung Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Oura to try to head off intellectual property disputes as the Galaxy Ring launch draws near. The suit notes that Oura has used its patent … Continue reading Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Ads Take Another Block And Tackle
Ads Take Another Block And Tackle by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 30, 2024 A group of advertising and media trade groups have reportedly asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt the rollout of a new feature expected to be released in in iOS 18. Web Eraser allows users to erase sections of web … Continue reading Ads Take Another Block And Tackle
TikTok sues U.S. to block prospective ban or sale of the app
May 07, 2024 TikTok sues U.S. to block prospective ban or sale of the app The companies argue that the law violates the U.S. Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections. BY Reuters TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday they filed suit in U.S. … Continue reading TikTok sues U.S. to block prospective ban or sale of the app
Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements
April 24, 2024 Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements The U.S. Chamber of Commerce could move for an injunction temporarily blocking the FTC’s rule from taking effect as the case proceeds. BY Reuters The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country’s largest business lobby, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking … Continue reading Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements
iRobot stock tumbles on report that the EU may block Amazon’s acquisition of Roomba maker
By Tracy Brown Hamilton January 19, 2024 The European Union’s competition watchdog appears set to thwart Amazon’s $1.4 billion acquisition of the robot vacuum maker iRobot, according to sources connected to the Wall Street Journal. This has triggered a sharp decline of almost 40% in the stock shares of the Roomba vacuum manufacturer, which … Continue reading iRobot stock tumbles on report that the EU may block Amazon’s acquisition of Roomba maker
Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi
Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi Deanna Ritchie / Oct 12, 2023 Jack Dorsey, the founder of Block — which used to be Square — has now acquired Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup. HiFi was launched in the US in 2020. Matt Pincus joined the HiFi board and became an investor in the … Continue reading Block acquires music financial services startup Hifi
Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub lose attempt to block NYC minimum-wage bill
By Jessica Bursztynsky September 28, 2023 A New York State judge on Thursday denied Uber, DoorDash, and Grubhub’s attempt to block the city’s minimum-wage bill from going into effect, paving the way for certain gig workers to make at least $18 an hour. The bill was a novel attempt to ensure tech giants better … Continue reading Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub lose attempt to block NYC minimum-wage bill
YouTube test threatens to block viewers if they continue using ad blockers
YouTube Premium family plan now costs $23 a month Sean Buckley @seaniccus If you subscribe to a YouTube Premium family plan, you may want to check your email: Google is notifying users that the monthly cost of the service will be going up by $5 a month. Starting in November, most users will … Continue reading YouTube test threatens to block viewers if they continue using ad blockers
FTC Will Try To Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition: Report
FTC Will Try To Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition: Report by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, June 12, 2023 Microsoft has struggled to get governments to clear its acquisition of Activision Blizzard since January 2022. The UK blocked the deal, but the European Union approved it earlier this year. Now the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set … Continue reading FTC Will Try To Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition: Report