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Australia Wants Social Platforms to Offer an Algorithm Off Switch
Australia’s draft Digital Duty of Care would give users a lasting choice between recommended feeds and content from accounts they follow.
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Huawei Heads to Trial in a Defining U.S.-China Tech Case
Huawei’s long-running U.S. criminal case reaches jury selection, testing allegations tied to sanctions, trade secrets and global technology competition.
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Cinemark Posts Record Summer as Theaters Rebuild the Habit
A stronger mix of blockbusters and original films helped the exhibitor set a summer record while admissions remain below pre-pandemic levels.
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John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO From Tim Cook
Apple’s planned leadership handoff became official Sept. 1, placing longtime hardware chief John Ternus in the CEO role as Tim Cook moved to executive chairman.
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Sony Brings Free Ad-Supported TV to PlayStation 5
The new Live TV destination turns Sony’s console interface into a free streaming and advertising platform.
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Rivian CFO Claire McDonough Will Leave Oct. 30
The electric-vehicle maker has begun a search for a permanent successor and says the departure is not tied to a disagreement.
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Google’s Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air Ships Sept. 15
The $129 wearable offers themed hardware and software, while the standard Fitbit Air remains priced at $99.
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Belgian Startup Any Opens Orders for Cargo-Capable LUV1
The Belgian company is taking refundable reservations for a vehicle designed to carry more than a conventional electric motorcycle.
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Bluesky Adds a Discover Opt-Out for Users Who Don’t Want to Go Viral
The setting asks Discover not to amplify an account, while posts remain public and visible elsewhere in the open network.
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Retro Raises More Than $21 Million for Private Photo Sharing
An SEC filing shows the funding for Lone Palm Labs, the company behind a social product designed around friends rather than mass reach.