Signal scandal unsettles White House and GOP officials
April 21, 2025, 3:20 pm
Explosive revelations from internal Signal chats have ignited a political firestorm. Details implicate political appointee Pete Hegseth in dubious attack plans, sparking bipartisan criticism and prompting urgent calls for his replacement. The controversy exposes deep internal miscommunications and administrative chaos at the highest levels.
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cnet.com / What Is Signal, the App at the Center of 2 US Military Controversies?
gizmodo.com / Even a Republican Congressman Is Turning on Pete Hegseth After Signalgate 2.0
arstechnica.com / White House plagued by Signal controversy as Pentagon in “full-blown meltdown”
techdirt.com / Hegseth Shared Attack Plans In Another Signal Chat… With His Wife, Brother & Lawyer
permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 6 hours ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #infosec #cloudsec +
China warns nations amid escalating US–China trade war
April 21, 2025, 2:20 pm
Beijing’s sharp warning comes as tensions mount over alleged “unfair” US trade deals that could undercut its economic clout. In the midst of aggressive tariff impositions, major tech players like Apple are caught in the crossfire—an unmistakable signal that Beijing is ready to retaliate, adding fuel to the global trade fire.
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techspot.com / Logitech quietly raises prices on popular PC accessories by up to 25% after tariffs
techinasia.com / US tariff worries hit Taiwan’s economic sentiment: survey
zerohedge.com / Air Cargo Faces $22BN Revenue Hit When China Tariff Exemption Ends
techinasia.com / Taiwan launches $2.71b relief package over US tariffs
betanews.com / President Donald Trump’s tariffs are killing cheap handheld emulators as Anbernic suspends China shipments
zerohedge.com / Protectionism Is Good
zerohedge.com / Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Disappears
theverge.com / DHL halts international deliveries to US consumers worth over $800
zerohedge.com / What American Hardline Retailers Are Saying about Tariff Fallout
cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Latest on Trump's Shifting Import Tax Plan, and What It Means
theverge.com / Game Boy clone maker Anbernic suspends all shipments to US
tomshardware.com / TSMC says it cannot guarantee that its chips don't end up in China
winbuzzer.com / WD Partners with Microsoft For US-Based Hard Drive Recycling, Reclaims Rare Earths Amid China Curbs
zerohedge.com / "China Will Never Accept It": Beijing Warns Countries Against Trade Deal With Trump At China's Expense
androidheadlines.com / Apple is still not safe from the tariffs
cnet.com / Time May Be Running Out to Buy an iPhone Before Tariffs Hike the Price
techcrunch.com / Tariff turmoil may have killed the tech M&A market’s comeback
arstechnica.com / Trump can’t keep China from getting AI chips, TSMC suggests
appleinsider.com / Trade war escalations between Trump and China to significantly impact Apple
winbuzzer.com / Huawei Readies Ascend 910C AI Chip for Mass Shipment in May as US Curbs Nvidia H20
cnet.com / How Will Tariffs Affect the Switch 2? | Obvious Skill Issue Ep 2 video
permalink / 24 stories from 13 sources in 7 hours ago #hardware #semiconductors #techpolicy #apple #fang +
FTC targets Uber’s shady subscription tactics
April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm
The Federal Trade Commission has taken aim at Uber for allegedly tricking subscribers into recurring charges by enrolling customers and making cancellations a labyrinthine process. Multiple lawsuits allege deceptive billing practices centered on the Uber One subscription, prompting legal action that puts a spotlight on the company’s customer safeguards.
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gizmodo.com / FTC Says Uber Enrolled People Into Its Subscription Service Without Consent
www.ft.com/ / FTC sues Uber over ‘deceptive’ subscription service - Financial Times
techcrunch.com / Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent
theinformation.com / FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing Practices - The Information
wsj.com / Uber Faces FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices
cnbc.com / FTC sues Uber, says company charged for Uber One without consent
theverge.com / Uber accused of signing up and charging subscription customers without consent
ftc.gov / FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices
permalink / 12 stories from 10 sources in 8 hours ago #fintech #ecommerce #dataprivacy #techpolicy #infosec +
Airbnb reveals full pricing to boost user transparency
April 21, 2025, 11:20 am
Airbnb has eliminated hidden fees by displaying the total cost of bookings upfront, a change designed to comply with FTC rules and win back customer trust. Travelers can now see exactly what they’ll pay from the start, sparing them the old “surprise‐at–checkout” routine.
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gizmodo.com / Airbnb to Show Full Price by Default Thanks to Biden-Era Rule
theverge.com / Airbnb now shows the full price of your stay by default
bloomberg.com/technology / Airbnb to Show Fees in Price Display to Comply With FTC Rule - Bloomberg.com
techcrunch.com / Airbnb will now show users the total cost of their stay right away
permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 10 hours ago #software #innovation #ecommerce #digitaltransformation #mobile +
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