The authorities in the Netherlands said the ride-hailing company had violated European data protection laws when it sent sensitive information to the United States.
Hobbyists discover how to insert custom fonts into AI-generated images
Enlarge / An AI-generated example of the Cyberpunk 2077 LoRA, rendered with Flux dev. Last week, a hobbyist experimenting with the new Flux AI image synthesis model discovered that it’s unexpectedly good at rendering custom-trained reproductions of typefaces. While far more efficient methods of displaying computer fonts have existed for decades, the new technique is...
Inside Elon Musk’s Chaotic Revamp of Twitter Blue
Twitter Blue, a revamped subscription service that let users buy verified badges, was the first big test for the platform’s new owner. It didn’t go well.
Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.’
The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self.
U.S. Accuses RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents in Antitrust Suit
The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against the real estate software company, accusing it of creating an illegal pricing scheme to charge tenants more.
Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China
The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.
Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique
Enlarge (credit: d3sign) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and relays it to attackers, a novel technique that effectively clones the card so it can be used at ATMs or point-of-sale terminals, security firm ESET said. ESET researchers have named the malware NGate because it incorporates NFCGate,...
JD Vance’s ‘Never Trump Guy’ Comment Becomes a Viral TikTok Remix
A mash-up of years-old comments by the Ohio senator with a hip-hop track is finding a broad audience. It’s part of a new genre of videos on the app.
Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California
The agreement includes $70 million from the state, which needs legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies.
(BPRW) NISSAN UNVEILS ITS LIMITED-EDITION VINYL ALBUM, “DRIVEN BY ELECTRIC BEATS,” BENEFITING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC FOR NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY.
(Black PR Wire) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In celebration of National Vinyl Record Day on August 12, Nissan proudly unveils an exclusive limited-edition LP titled Driven by Electric Beats. Priced at $23, this vinyl is a unique blend of lofi music and innova…