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/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23957251/acastro_190204_1777_privacy_0001.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "An investigation exposes data brokers using ads to help track almost any phone")
Source: The Verge An investigation conducted by a data privacy group has revealed a vast tracking network that can follow the movements of a person’s phone, according to reports from 404 Media and Krebs on Security. The people-tracking service, called Locate X, reportedly lets users follow a device using its mobile advertising identifier, a unique…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23935558/acastro_STK103__01.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Amazon Prime members can now save on gas")
Source: The Verge Amazon Prime members are getting a new perk: extra savings at the pump. By linking your Amazon account with BP’s loyalty program, you’ll be able to save 10 cents a gallon whenever you fuel up at a participating BP station. Incidentally, it’s a discount much like the one Walmart offers at Exxon…
Source: Venture Beat Since the introduction of generative AI, many industries have undergone significant transformations. Recently, the new amp fitness machine was launched, showcasing how gen AI, combined with advanced technologies, is set to change the way people approach fitness training. Upon entering amp’s showroom in NYC’s Soho, the futuristic aesthetic of the machine immediately…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24402140/STK071_apple_K_Radtke_02.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Apple and Goldman Sachs fined millions for misleading Apple Card holders")
Source: The Verge The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced fines totaling $89 million against Apple and Goldman Sachs because the companies “illegally mishandled transaction disputes and misled iPhone purchasers about interest-free payment options” with the Apple Card. The CFPB says the issues affected “hundreds of thousands of Apple Card users.” Apple didn’t send…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25694796/lomo1.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Lomography’s new instant camera uses a glass lens for sharper photos")
Source: The Verge Lomography has announced an upgraded version of its Lomo’Instant Wide Camera that swaps the original’s 90mm plastic lens for one made with multi-coated glass. The company says its new Lomo’Instant Wide Glass is the “sharpest instant camera on earth,” but while it probably outperforms other Lomography offerings, it’s up against instant alternatives…
Source: Venture Beat PlaySide Studios, Australia’s largest indie game studio, announced Shattered for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S virtual reality headsets. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25554230/gwultra_9.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Samsung’s rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra has fallen to its best price to date")
Source: The Verge Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is a good Android smartwatch, especially if you’re already embedded in Samsung’s ecosystem, but it’s best suited for casual fitness tracking. If you’re the outdoorsy type or simply want the most full-featured Samsung smartwatch on the market, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is the better choice — one that’s…
Source: Venture Beat Founded in 2004, Virtuos has grown into a big company when it comes to the production of games. As an external developer, Virtuos’ team of 3,800 professional game devs can supplement the teams at game studios and publishers as they finish their games. The Singapore-based company has a big presence in Asia…
Source: Venture Beat Party Icons, a mobile-first gaming platform with three playable modes, said it has raised $9 million in funding despite market headwinds. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25691163/booxpalma3.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "The smartphone-like Boox Palma ebook reader hits a record low price")
Source: The Verge Kindles and Kobos are relatively comfortable to use, but if those are too big and restrictive, the smartphone-like Boox Palma is a fantastic alternative that’s grown on us considerably. A new model is on its way, but if you don’t need the smoother performance it promises, you can save a bit on…
