Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, ending a high-profile bribery and fraud case. The judge approved the Justice Department's request to drop the charges but criticized the process. Adani welcomed the decision, saying his faith in the rule of law remained unwavering. The case had accused Adani of paying bribes for renewable energy projects. View more
Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bernard Arnault has publicly rejected claims that his five children are feuding for control of the $142 billion LVMH empire. In a letter on X, the CEO said his family is not the stuff of novels, and his children call each other on Sundays. Bill Ackman praised the response. View more
Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum uBlock Origin remains active in Firefox and Brave even as Chrome and Edge disable the popular ad blocker. The shift to Manifest V3 has forced a lighter replacement on Chromium browsers. Here is what that means for online privacy and ad blocking. View more
Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Twitch Chief Product Officer admitted during a public exchange that users hate the platform's new AI training feature, acknowledging that almost nobody would opt in voluntarily. The comment came after widespread criticism over default data-sharing settings. Streamers and viewers alike raised privacy concerns, pointing to copyrighted content and personal data. Twitch now faces growing demands to make AI training opt-in rather than opt-out. View more
Aug 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Windows 11 continues to employ manipulative design patterns that make it difficult for users to switch default browsers, according to new research. The study finds Microsoft's tactics violate both user expectations and the spirit of the EU Digital Markets Act. Users face confusing dialog boxes, repeated warnings, and hidden settings. The research highlights an ongoing battle over consumer choice and the need for stricter enforcement. View more
Aug 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Firefighting drones capable of spraying water and fire retardants are being tested in California and Alaska, demonstrating a potential rapid-response tool as wildfires become a year-round threat. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection recently tested a swarm of five autonomous drones that deployed up to 1,000 gallons of foam. Meanwhile, the XPRIZE Wildfire competition is pushing innovation, with Dryad Networks' Silvaguard system proving its ability to detect and suppress fires in Alaska. Early adopters like the Aspen Fire Protection District are already committing millions to deploy these drones. View more
Aug 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The European Commission has finalized Digital Markets Act measures requiring Google to share search data with competitors and open Android to rival AI assistants. Google says the binding rules threaten privacy and security, but it must comply by 2027. The decision could reshape the EU search and smartphone AI markets. View more
Aug 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Conde Nast has issued an amendment to the Ars Technica user agreement, replacing the clause that governs user-generated content. Users retain ownership of their posts, but they grant the publisher a broad, royalty-free license to use that content in connection with the site and its promotions. The updated terms also make clear that no compensation is required for such uses. View more
Aug 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Supermodel Adut Akech has joined forces with Vogue Australia to champion local fashion in a new campaign aimed at reviving the country’s struggling retail industry. The campaign launches as Australia emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns, with retail sales still falling. Akech says she is proud to support Australian designers in their recovery. Vogue Australia editor Edwina McCann calls on consumers to help reinvigorate the fashion sector. View more
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