Mike Lynch, also known as ‘Britain’s Bill Gates,’ has been confirmed dead in a devastating superyacht wreck. The news of his untimely demise has sent shockwaves throughout the technology and business sectors, leaving many mourning the loss of a visionary and exceptional entrepreneur. Lynch, 56, was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures… Continue reading Mike Lynch, ‘Britain’s Bill Gates,’ Confirmed Dead in Superyacht Wreck
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Apple Has Finally Found a Right to Repair Bill That It Likes
Apple Inc. finally found something that it likes: legislation governing the company’s right to repair. After battling against regulations in a number of states, the tech giant has settled on a bill put forth by the Massachusetts Senate that it sees as a suitable compromise. For years, repair advocates have pushed companies like Apple to… Continue reading Apple Has Finally Found a Right to Repair Bill That It Likes
Apple lends support to California State Right to Repair bill
The right of consumers to repair the products they own has long been a hot-button issue in the tech world, and Apple has recently weighed in on the side of the consumer. The Cupertino-giant has publicly voiced its support regarding a proposed California bill that would allow customers to perform their own repairs and seek… Continue reading Apple lends support to California State Right to Repair bill
Fan fiction writers rally fandoms against KOSA, the bill purporting to protect kids online
In the ongoing battle to protect kids from potential online dangers, a new bill drawing the attention of fan fiction writers has been proposed: KOSA, the Kids Online Safety Act. The bill was created to give parents and guardians the power to control what kinds of content their children can access online. While many parents… Continue reading Fan fiction writers rally fandoms against KOSA, the bill purporting to protect kids online
New Arkansas bill to keep minors off social media exempts most social media platforms
A new law in Arkansas seeks to keep minors under 16 years of age from using social media, but most platforms are exempted in the move. The Arkansas Online Child Protection Act was passed in April of 2021 and is set to go into effect this summer. The law, which was designed to protect the… Continue reading New Arkansas bill to keep minors off social media exempts most social media platforms
Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Warren, and More Unlikely Senators Propose Bill to Break Up Google and Meta
In a recently proposed bill, two unlikely senators, Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), alongside several other senators from opposing political backgrounds, have come together with a new proposed bill to break up Google and Meta. Google has become increasingly dominant in the tech world, providing search engine, email, cloud storage and other services.… Continue reading Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Warren, and More Unlikely Senators Propose Bill to Break Up Google and Meta
Non-Existent Vaccine Microchips Could Soon Be Banned in Missouri
As of June 2021, the state of Missouri has proposed a new law that would ban the non-existent vaccine microchip technology if passed. The controversial bill was sponsored by four state Representatives and was voted on unanimously by the House of Representatives. If approved by the Senate, it would prohibit the purchase, sale, or use… Continue reading Non-Existent Vaccine Microchips Could Soon Be Banned in Missouri
House Republicans Just Passed a Tech Censorship Bill That’s Pure Nonsense
On Thursday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that could lead to major changes in the way technology companies censor posts and conduct speech policing. The bill, which was proposed by House Republicans, seeks to make it easier for companies to delete content that is considered offensive or otherwise objectionable. The bill,… Continue reading House Republicans Just Passed a Tech Censorship Bill That’s Pure Nonsense
Secure messaging apps line up to warn UK’s Online Safety Bill risks web security
As the UK’s Online Safety Bill moves through parliament, many secure messaging apps are warning that it could create problems for web security. The bill, which is set to become law in April 2021, is intended to help protect minors from harmful content on the internet, but could have unintended consequences for protecting data. Secure… Continue reading Secure messaging apps line up to warn UK’s Online Safety Bill risks web security
WhatsApp says it will leave the UK rather than weaken encryption under Online Safety Bill
It was recently announced that WhatsApp, the popular messaging app with over two billion users, will be leaving the United Kingdom instead of conforming to the proposed Online Safety Bill. This news comes after WhatsApp has publically opposed the new proposed bill, which would require tech companies to weaken security features in order to protect… Continue reading WhatsApp says it will leave the UK rather than weaken encryption under Online Safety Bill