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In a significant development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) imposed a hefty $1.1 million fine on Razer on Tuesday. The action follows allegations that the gaming accessory giant misled consumers by falsely asserting that its flashy Zephyr mask was certified as N95-grade.
Meta faces ongoing criticism regarding its treatment of young users on its platforms. Despite this, the company recently announced plans to launch a new education product for its Quest VR headset, aiming to position it as a valuable tool for classrooms. The product, yet to be named, will feature a hub for educational apps and management tools for multiple headsets. Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, emphasized the long-term nature of this initiative, indicating that profitability is not expected in the near future
TikTok, the popular social media platform, appears to be gearing up to launch a potential rival to Instagram, as screenshots shared by users hint at a new app called TikTok Notes for photo sharing. The development has been confirmed by TikTok itself, although the app is not yet available.
The recent passage of a bill by the U.S. House of Representatives has thrown TikTok, the popular social media platform, into the spotlight once again. The bill could potentially force ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest its ownership of the app or face a ban from U.S. app stores. While the debate surrounding this move has largely centered on data security and free speech concerns, another important aspect has emerged: TikTok’s growing role in the e-commerce landscape, and its impact on smaller merchants.
Elon Musk’s company, formerly known as Twitter and now referred to as X, has announced plans to expand access to its Grok chatbot to more paying subscribers. Previously only available to Premium+ subscribers, Grok will now be accessible to all Premium subscribers starting this week.
In the ongoing dispute between Google and France’s competition authority over copyright protections for news snippets, the Autorité de la Concurrence has announced a €250 million fine against Google. This is around $270 million at the current exchange rate.
Cowboy’s new electric bike, the Cowboy Cross, is designed for comfort and long-distance trips, featuring a sleek design typical of Cowboy bikes. It boasts a fully integrated design with minimal maintenance, including hidden braking cables and carbon fiber belts. The bike’s standout feature is its custom-designed, large tires, paired with front fork and seat post suspensions for a smoother ride on rough terrain. The frame comes in step-over and step-through variants, with a variety of color options and a rear rack for additional utility.
The MSI Claw has officially launched, with the base model available on MSI’s website for $699. Two higher-specced models are set to release on March 12th, priced at $749 and $799 respectively. All three models can be preordered from Newegg, with availability starting March 15th. Preorders on Newegg come with a Skull and Bones standard edition game code and Xbox Game Pass free for one month. Best Buy is also offering the MSI Claw, with shipping expected by April 4th.
Rivian recently made a surprise announcement at an event primarily focused on its new R2 SUV, unveiling an all-electric hatchback called the R3. This “one more thing” reveal, reminiscent of Apple’s keynote style, introduces Rivian to the smaller EV market, a space currently dominated by Tesla.
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