Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey has told US lawmakers the company’s algorithms have not always been “impartial”. He said the platform “unfairly” reduced the visibility of 600,000 accounts, including some members of Congress. But he was unable to immediately say whether a majority of them were Republican, Democratic or otherwise. Mr Dorsey is being questioned […]
Mattel Inc. is reportedly in the process of setting up Mattel Films, a new division producing feature films based on its globally recognized franchises such as Barbie, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Hot Wheel. Sony Pictures was developing features based on both Barbie and Masters of the Universe, but their options have reportedly expired […]
Some two million Ford F-150 pickup trucks are being recalled by the company after more than 20 reports of smoke or fire coming from the seat belts. The recall, which was announced Thursday, applies to certain Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles from model years 2015-18. The problem, according to the company, is with a […]
The FCC wants to ensure that wireless companies don’t hit any unnecessary hurdles thrown in the way by state or local governments as they build out their 5G networks. As it works today, carriers typically have to apply locally within towns, cities, and states to install new cell sites. Local government can impede progress by denying permission […]
The European Commission has given Apple permission to close its planned purchase of Shazam. In April, the Commission put the brakes on the deal in fear in might reduce choice for users of music streaming services. After conducting an investigation, the Commission now concedes that the acquisition will not harm European consumers. Shazam is used […]
The Department of Justice said it has met with the attorneys general of some states over what it says is Facebook’s “[intentional] stifling the free exchange of ideas.” The DOJ’s viewpoint came to light after executives from Facebook and Twitter testified before Congress about their policies for policing content on their respective platforms. Some believe […]
Snap just rolled out two new styles of Snapchat Spectacles, called Veronica and Nico. These feature the same things as the Spectacles 2 did. They basically record 10-second clips of video, which you can upload to your Snapchat account. You can also capture a photo with ’em. They’re great for recording events, adventures, vlogs, or […]
Acura has today announced details for its 2019 ILX sport sedan. Included in the upgrades for the latest ILX model are a dual-screen infotainment system with CarPlay and Android Auto support. Detailed in a press release, Acura shared more about the improvements it is bringing to the 2019 ILX. In addition to including its “AcuraWatch […]
Facebook has filed a lawsuit against BlackBerry in California, claiming the company is violating six patents that pertain to voice messaging technology, graphics, audio, video, and GPS tracking. Facebook is seeking unspecified damages. BlackBerry sued Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp earlier this year over messaging technology. Both companies claim the other used their patented technology without […]
New laws set to go into place by the end of the year will see the likes of Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services who are operating in the European Union having to dedicate at least 30% of their on-demand catalogs to local content reports Variety. Roberto Viola, head of the European Commission department that regulates […]
Copyright © 2008 - 2025 · StreetCorner Media , LLC· All Rights Reserved ·