Netflix’s subscriber growth slows as gains from password-sharing crackdown subside
Netflix on Thursday reported that its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off. The…
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Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
WASHINGTON — An Alabama man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price…
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TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
SAN FRANCISCO — Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads, according to a report…
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Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with ‘strategic goals’
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.” Meta says it has laid off some employees,…
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Nokia sees improved Q3 profit but reports 8% sales dip mainly due to weaker India market
Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia has reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings, mainly on the back of cost cutting measures, but saw its sales dive 8% largely due to a…
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Camellia Bowl gets a new name and title sponsor. It’s now the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The annual college football bowl game held in Alabama’s capital is changing its name to the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, organizers confirmed. The game has been…
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US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule Wednesday that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships. The “click-to-cancel” rule will prohibit…
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Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
Amazon on Wednesday said that it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of…
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How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
NEW YORK — It’s a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG,” performed by New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, has…
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Mexico says foreign firms have pledged $20 billion in investments, but many are old or uncertain
MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials announced Tuesday what they claimed was $20 billion in new foreign direct investment in Mexico, but much of that was neither new, nor completely certain….
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