Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m
The proposed deal by Facebook’s owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. Source link
FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges
“As alleged, Mr. Bankman-Fried, Ms. Ellison, and Mr. Wang were active participants in a scheme to conceal material information from FTX investors, including through the efforts of Mr. Bankman-Fried and…
Tech trends 2023: Flying taxis and satellite phones
From the latest in electric aircraft to the satellites that connect to phones, next year’s emerging tech. Source link
Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads – EU
Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes. Source link
New bill would ban TikTok in the US but it faces long odds
TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, has called the effort “politically motivated”. Source link
Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government
The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. Source link
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer
Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges. Source link
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
The paper says its IT network is being affected by a “serious incident” and staff are working from home. Source link
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
Bitcoin is a type of digital currency (cryptocurrency). Similar to traditional currencies, like the dollar, pound or euro, there are many types of digital currencies. Other popular ones include Ethereum…
Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Other names mentioned as possible replacements include Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s former chief operating office, Sriram Krishnan, engineer and close confidante to Mr Musk, and Jared Kushner, US former presidential adviser…