TikTok has begun a global restructuring of its business that includes layoffs, according to five people with knowledge of the process. The short-form video app, owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance, has rapidly expanded both its user base and workforce in recent years. Despite tensions with the Trump administration over fears it could be a… Continue reading TikTok Starts Layoffs in Company-Wide Restructuring
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GM previews the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and SS model
GM previewed its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV today, adding the two-row mid-size crossover [in a variety of trims, including the SS performance model,] to its growing lineup of all-electric cars. As far as SUVs go, the Chevy Blazer hasn’t ever been the most eye-catching or highest rated. But the new Blazer EV could stand out… Continue reading GM previews the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and SS model
Apple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of payment card issuers accuses Apple of illegally profiting from Apple Pay and breaking antitrust laws. Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union is listed as the plaintiff in the complaint, filed today in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that by restricting contactless… Continue reading Apple Pay illegally profited by walling off contactless payments, lawsuit alleges
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Uber is settling a Justice Department lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging riders with disabilities. The ridesharing company has agreed to pay at least $2.2 million to passengers who were charged wait time fees despite disabilities that required more time to enter a vehicle. The payout includes nearly $1.74 million for over 1,000 riders who… Continue reading Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Amazon makes Prime Video look more like Netflix (and every other streaming app)
Amazon is introducing a new Prime Video interface that will be familiar to anyone who has used Netflix – or, for that matter, any other modern streaming service. To make the Prime Video experience “less busy and overwhelming,” the company has relocated the platform’s main navigation bar to the left side of the screen and… Continue reading Amazon makes Prime Video look more like Netflix (and every other streaming app)
Bungie sues ‘Destiny 2’ player over alleged threats and cheating
On the same day it officially became a PlayStation studio, Bungie filed a lawsuit against a Destiny 2 player it accused of persistent cheating and making threats against its employees. The developer claimed Luca Leone violated the game’s Limited Software License Agreement (LSLA) on multiple occasions. It’s seeking $150,000 in damages and an injunction preventing… Continue reading Bungie sues ‘Destiny 2’ player over alleged threats and cheating
New Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback tipped for 2024 launch
Audi will launch a coupé-style Sportback version of its upcoming Q6 E-tron electric SUV – and it could be in dealerships in 2024. Spied for the first time, the electric SUV will join the standard version of the Audi Q6 E-tron, which the German car maker has tipped to reach its first customers in 2023. What sets the… Continue reading New Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback tipped for 2024 launch
Subs exclusive: Winners and losers from UK car market in Q2 2022
Sales figures for the first half of 2022 were thoroughly depressing: at 802,000, they were 11.9% down on this time in 2021, and 42.8% down on where they were five years ago. Here’s a detailed look at who sold what, based on the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data. Alfa Romeo Related articles 2021… Continue reading Subs exclusive: Winners and losers from UK car market in Q2 2022
New Alpine A110 EV will be halo car for expanded line-up
The next-generation Alpine A110 will continue to play a crucial role in the French performance brand’s lineup, with the French car maker readying an electric variant. The fan-favourite two-seat coupé – which received a minor update earlier this year – will make the switch to an electric powertrain for its third generation, lining it up… Continue reading New Alpine A110 EV will be halo car for expanded line-up
Honda celebra 50 años del divertido, eficiente, icónico y éxito de ventas Civic
Desde que salió a la venta en los Estados Unidos a principios de 1973, las 11 generaciones del Civic han establecido sistemáticamente el punto de referencia en la industria automotriz de los Estados Unidos al ofrecer una calidad y confiabilidad líderes en su categoría, una excelente eficiencia en consumo de combustible y bajas emisiones, una dinámica… Continue reading Honda celebra 50 años del divertido, eficiente, icónico y éxito de ventas Civic