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Workplace monitoring tools spill worker data to third parties, study finds
policy5 days ago

Workplace monitoring tools spill worker data to third parties, study finds

A Columbia Law–led study of nine bossware (workplace-monitoring) tools found all of them share worker data with third parties, including major ad platforms like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, expanding data flows beyond employers and raising privacy and potential discrimination concerns. Researchers call for a bright-line ban on sharing, limits on collecting sensitive data, and stronger state/federal privacy enforcement to curb this ongoing surveillance.”

gaming15 days ago

Sony Exec: PS5 Should Be Defined by Content, Not Hardware

Sony's VP Christian Svensson underscores that PlayStation's value hinges on games and content, not hardware alone, reiterating the CEO's remark that a PS5 is a 'plastic box' without content. He argues third-party titles are essential for growth and that Sony should foster new voices on the platform. The piece also notes a related class-action lawsuit alleging Sony monopolized the market by restricting third-party games, and that FY2025 Q4 data shows a trend toward digital PlayStation games amid ongoing discussions about the 30% store commission.

Grok Expands AI Voice to CarPlay Dashboards
technology19 days ago

Grok Expands AI Voice to CarPlay Dashboards

Grok AI’s voice mode is now available on Apple CarPlay, letting users ask questions and issue requests hands-free from the car dashboard. After iOS 26.4 opened CarPlay to third-party voice chatbot apps with an entitlement and Apple’s voice-control template, Grok joins ChatGPT and Perplexity on CarPlay. Apple’s rules require a voice UI with up to four action buttons and no on-screen text responses to minimize driver distraction.

Amazon bills ASCS as a third‑party logistics platform using its shipping empire
tech22 days ago

Amazon bills ASCS as a third‑party logistics platform using its shipping empire

Amazon is expanding its logistics footprint by offering its massive shipping and fulfillment network to other companies through Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS). The service lets businesses store inventory in Amazon’s global fulfillment centers and ship via its fleet of trucks, aircraft, and delivery vehicles, competing with DHL, UPS, and FedEx. The move aims to replicate AWS-style cost efficiency and reliability for external customers, with early adopters including Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters.

Hackers Breach Anthropic’s Mythos Amid Restricted-Release Push
technology1 month ago

Hackers Breach Anthropic’s Mythos Amid Restricted-Release Push

Hackers gained unauthorized access to Anthropic’s Mythos via a third-party vendor, though Anthropic says its systems were not impacted; Mythos is a restricted, enterprise-focused AI under Project Glasswing being tested by tech and financial firms, with Bloomberg noting involvement from Amazon, Apple, JPMorgan Chase and others and a Treasury meeting discussing its use.

Switch 2 Dev Kits Remain Hard to Secure for Some Studios in 2026
gaming3 months ago

Switch 2 Dev Kits Remain Hard to Secure for Some Studios in 2026

Despite improvements since the launch period, several studios still report difficulty obtaining Nintendo Switch 2 development kits for 2026. Arkaden’s interviews indicate kits remain largely unavailable, with some developers needing to wait to be tapped by Nintendo. The reasons are speculative—some fans theorize Nintendo is aiming for a curated experience or a phased rollout—though Nintendo hasn’t clarified. Previous reports of a three-phase launch and widening third‑party support contrast with ongoing kit supply constraints for certain teams.

Nintendo Unveils Complete Switch 2 Partner Lineup in New Infographic
technology3 months ago

Nintendo Unveils Complete Switch 2 Partner Lineup in New Infographic

Nintendo published an infographic recapping every game shown in its latest Partner Direct for Switch and Switch 2, with titles split into Switch 2, Switch 2/1, and Switch 1 releases. Highlights include Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Adventures of Elliot, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Valheim, among others, signaling a robust 2026 calendar for Switch 2 alongside a mix of ports and some exclusives. The showcase wasn’t heavy on surprises, but it underscores strong third-party support as the new generation gears up.

Vance Facilitates Trump-Musk Truce Amid 2028 Politics
politics4 months ago

Vance Facilitates Trump-Musk Truce Amid 2028 Politics

Vice President JD Vance played a key role in mediating a truce between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, leading Musk to scrap his plans for a third party and re-engage with the GOP, although their relationship remains fragile. The story highlights Musk's influence in government reform efforts and the complex political dynamics involving tech billionaires, the White House, and the Republican Party.