Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon is apparently increasing its controversial administrative charge. This fee is purportedly going up from $3.30 to $3.60 a month per voice line. We’ve asked Verizon to confirm this fee increase. Verizon has long forced users to pay a monthly “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge,” with complaints that this fee wasn’t adequately explained to …
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Bluesky COO Rose Wang rejects the idea the social network is "left-leaning" and says Bluesky plans to launch a subscription service by the end of this year (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Bluesky COO Rose Wang rejects the idea the social network is “left-leaning” and says Bluesky plans to launch a subscription service by the end of this year — – Company isn’t building an app for ‘one voice,’ Wang says — Service has added more than 10 million US users since election
Read More »He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too
At around 5 pm on a Thursday in December 2022, a privacy- and information-freedom-focused programmer named Micah Lee learned, to his shock, that he had just been banned from Twitter. His crime: posting a link to @Elonjets, an account on the competing social media service Mastodon that tracked the location of the private jet of Twitter’s new billionaire owner, Elon …
Read More »What Is Data Science? | TechRepublic
Data science merges statistics, science, computing, machine learning, and other domain expertise to generate meaningful insights from data, driving better decision-making and operational efficiency. It can be technically challenging, time-consuming, and prone to data privacy issues. However, when managed properly, it can lead to increased efficiency, reduced risk, and improved decision-making. Nicole Rennolds, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this explanation …
Read More »Judge rejects Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, despite shareholder vote
A Delaware judge rejected Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla pay package for the second time, despite shareholders voting to reinstate it earlier this year.
Read More »Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Can’t Be Reinstated, Delaware Judge Rules
The judge said she would not reverse her decision to strike down the package after Tesla shareholders approved it a second time.
Read More »Fitbit bug is making it almost impossible to navigate the app properly
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Users of the Fitbit app claim an issue is cutting off the UI at the top of the screen on several pages. It’s believed the problem started after the rollout of Android 15. The issue appears to be affecting not just Pixel devices. Google officially rolled out Android 15 back in the middle of …
Read More »Invent event, AWS CEO Matt Garman discusses upcoming “real, needle-moving” announcements, the AI landscape, Anthropic, and more (Belle Lin/Wall Street Journal)
Getting things done (GTD): Streamlining productivity — Getting Things Done (GTD) is more than just a productivity method; it’s a framework designed to help you regain control of your workload, reduce stress, and allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Read More »Wayfair Coupons: 15% Off | December 2024
Wayfair has become a staple of online furniture sales thanks to its wide selection of furniture and home goods, as well as fast and free shipping with orders over $35, limited-time deals and exclusive daily sales. There are tons of rotating Wayfair coupons and flash deals for up to 70% off those pricey purchases like furniture. Since the Boston-based online …
Read More »Trump and allies blur the lines between politician and influencer
The president-elect and some in his proposed Cabinet are adopting influencer tactics to hawk products, boost political points and promote their personal brands.
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