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FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
<p>A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order to justify new regulations in […]</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Positive
This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors
<p>Test subjects were required to move a 30-pound kettlebell up and down a flight of stairs. </p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Negative
Apple, Google wallets now support California driver’s licenses
<p>California residents can now store their driver’s license or state ID in their Apple Wallet apps, the state’s government announced on Thursday. California started allowing digital IDs through Google Wallet just last month. Californians with an ID in the Apple Wallet or Google Wallet app can use their mobile devices to present their ID in […]</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Neutral
Virtuous, a fundraising CRM for nonprofits, raises $100M from Susquehanna Growth Equity
<p>I recently adopted a kitten from a local animal shelter. The modern, well-staffed three-story facility relies almost entirely on donations to operate. It’s just one of the 1.8 million nonprofits in the U.S. that need to continually solicit contributions from donors to maintain its services. But Virtuous founder and CEO Gabe Cooper says that many […]</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Positive
No, the FAA isn’t fining SpaceX because of Elon Musk’s politics, former FAA head says
<p>Elon Musk is suing the FAA over fines he claims are "politically-motivated." The former head of the FAA disagrees. </p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Neutral
Apple Intelligence is now live in public beta. Here’s what it offers and how to enable it.
<p>Starting Thursday, those who are enrolled in Apple’s public beta program will be able to experience the generative AI-fueled platform the company has been talking up since June.</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Positive
A leadership shake-up at Motional, inside the fight over TuSimple’s cash, and Fisker waffles on recall repairs
<p>This week's Mobility newsletter looks at a leadership shakeup at Motional, and we go inside the fight over TuSimple's cash and much more.</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Positive
Cruise robotaxis return to the Bay Area nearly one year after pedestrian crash
<p>The company said Thursday that it will put "several" vehicles driven by humans in the two cities that will initially perform mapping.</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Neutral
For $5, Photon Library brings back the feel of the old iOS Photos app
<p>The company said it was inspired to create an alternative Photos app after seeing how frustrated iOS 18 early adopters were with Apple's new design.</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Negative
Apple’s new macOS Sequoia update is breaking some cybersecurity tools
<p>On Monday, Apple released its latest computer operating system update called macOS 15, or Sequoia. And, somehow, the software update has broken the functionality of several security tools made by CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft, and others, according to posts on social media, as well as messages posted in a Mac-focused Slack channel.  At this point, it’s […]</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p>
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Reception: Positive