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Google pulls Element’s Android chat app over content it doesn’t control Sponsored Links Element Google is once again coming under fire for its less-than-forgiving approach (real or perceived) to federated Android apps. According to Android Police, Google has pulled Element’s federated chat app from the Play Store for allegedly hosting abusive content. However, Element noted…
WhatsApp uses Stories to try and assuage users’ privacy fears Sponsored Links Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images WhatsApp really, really wants to keep you from jumping to a rival chat service over its controversial new privacy policy, and it’s using some of its built-in features to get the message across. The Verge has learned…
Google union in turmoil following global alliance announcement Zoe Schiffer The Alphabet Workers Union (AWU) is in turmoil following the announcement of an international alliance on Monday. The alliance, Alpha Global, was billed as a worker-led initiative, but union members in the US say they didn’t know about it until The Verge published an exclusive.…
Apple just paid a record $25 million to buy a Sundance movie Sponsored Links Sundance Film Festival Apple hasn’t been shy about spending lots of money to make TV+ a success, and that’s true even in an era when it can’t negotiate deals in person. Deadline and Variety report that Apple has bought Siân Heder’s…
Tesla offers collision repairs in its service centers Sponsored Links moisseyev via Getty Images Tesla’s Service Centers can now perform various forms of collision repair in-house, according to CNBC. The automaker has reportedly sent out a message to customers entitled “Collision Repair is Here,” telling them that their local Tesla Service Centers can now be…
Hyundai said to be ‘agonizing’ over Apple’s electric car Sponsored Links Roberto Baldwin/Engadget Hyundai might not be in a rush to make Apple’s electric car despite reports of a tentative deal. Reuters sources claim Hyundai executives are “agonizing” over how the company will cooperate with Apple, or whether or not it’s a wise idea in…
Steam’s February Game Festival will feature over 500 playable demos Sponsored Links The next Steam Game Festival is will start on February 3rd, and it will give you access to playable demos of over 500 upcoming titles. Valve started hosting the virtual festival last year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic after in-game industry…
Xiaomi files court challenge against US ban Sponsored Links VCG via Getty Images Xiaomi isn’t wasting time disputing the US’ decision to put it on a list of Chinese military-backed companies and ban American investments. Reuters reports the Chinese phone giant has filed a legal complaint against the US Defense and Treasury Departments, calling the…
SpaceX Starship launch reportedly violated an FAA license Sponsored Links SpaceX, Flickr SpaceX’s high altitude Starship test may have created more problems than a fiery explosion. The Verge sources understand that the Starship SN8 launch violated the terms of SpaceX’s FAA test license, leading to an official investigation. It’s not clear just what the spaceflight…
Hitting the Books: The continuing controversies surrounding e-cig safety Though more than a billion people worldwide still smoke cigarettes, folks who are looking to kick the habit have an ever-widening wide array of modern assistive techniques and technologies at their disposal. However, among the talk therapies and transdermal nicotine patches, no smoking cessation aid has…