Judge Tosses Out Cryptocurrency Apple Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Venmo Customers

Judge Tosses Out Cryptocurrency Apple Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Venmo Customers

A lawsuit targeting Apple’s refusal to allow apps to support cryptocurrency transactions was today tossed out by a San Francisco judge, reports Reuters. The lawsuit, which was filed by Venmo and Cash App customers, claimed that Apple drove up the fees charged by Venmo and Cash App by not letting payment apps facilitate cryptocurrency transactions. …

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White River Connect’s fiber internet is now under construction in the Theodosia area

White River Connect’s fiber internet is now under construction in the Theodosia area

White River Connect, a subsidiary of White River Valley Electric Cooperative, has announced that work is now under construction in the Theodosia service area for its high-speed fiber internet service.  According to a White River Connect graphic posted to social media explaining the steps to completion of the project, the construction phase is third of …

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Uber Eats courier’s fight against AI bias shows justice under UK law is hard won

Uber Eats courier’s fight against AI bias shows justice under UK law is hard won

Image Credits: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images On Tuesday, the BBC reported that Uber Eats courier Pa Edrissa Manjang, who is Black, had received a payout from Uber after “racially discriminatory” facial recognition checks prevented him from accessing the app, which he had been using since November 2019 to pick up jobs delivering food on …

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WeatherPromise app wants to pay for your vacation if it rains

WeatherPromise app wants to pay for your vacation if it rains

Travel By Stacey Lastoe Published March 28, 2024, 7:47 p.m. ET A new app, WeatherPromise, turns a wash out into a win. Matrix Reloaded – stock.adobe.com The bet is simple: You book a trip, you purchase a “WeatherPromise,” and you’re eligible for a refund if a meteorological act of god spoils you’re fun. Sort of.  …

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Good news for roos Down Under. Singapore’s Internet speed sets the pace. Amadeus support programme. More.

Good news for roos Down Under. Singapore’s Internet speed sets the pace. Amadeus support programme. More.

Good news for roos Down Under. Singapore’s Internet speed sets the pace. Amadeus support programme. More. VW’s life-saving RooBadge In good news for those taking road trips around Australia, Volkswagen has developed a device that could protect kangaroos and save hundreds of thousands of dollars in vehicle damage. Developed over three years by Volkswagen Australia …

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Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

4 hours ago Image source, Campaign Lab Image caption, Campaign Lab runs regular hack days to work on new campaigning tools Concern about artificial intelligence (AI) wrecking elections and threatening democracy has reached fever pitch. Each week sees a new set of warnings about the potential impact of AI-generated deepfakes – realistic video and audio …

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Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) Shares Up 1.3%

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) Shares Up 1.3%

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGTI – Get Free Report) shares shot up 1.3% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $1.57 and last traded at $1.56. 1,756,869 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 74% from the average session volume of 6,834,652 shares. The stock had previously closed at …

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Google Pixel Watch 2 Review 2024

Google Pixel Watch 2 Review 2024

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Google’s second-generation Pixel Watch 2 has everything you want in an Android wearable. It functions as an effective smartwatch, has fast, reliable GPS, and has a battery that lasts longer than one day. But before I tested the watch, I …

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