Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook

Meta accounts have arrived. As of today, Facebook parent company Meta has begun rolling out the new login system for Quest owners. “The update will roll out globally on a gradual basis, so if you don’t have the option to create a Meta account and Meta Horizon profile right away, you’ll get the update soon,”… Continue reading Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook

Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk

In a whistleblower complaint, Twitter’s former security chief has raised serious questions not just about the company’s security practices, but the potential for foreign governments and entities to influence the company. According to Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, Twitter’s dealings with other countries could be putting the United States’ national security at risk. As reported by CNN,… Continue reading Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk

NPR’s podcast catalog comes to YouTube

Google is partnering with National Public Radio to bring the broadcaster’s podcasts to YouTube. On Thursday, the two announced that more than 20 NPR shows, including Up First and Throughline, are now available on the platform. NPR is no stranger to YouTube. Its Tiny Desks concert series has been a hit on the platform for… Continue reading NPR’s podcast catalog comes to YouTube

Yelp adds a warning label to anti-abortion center listings

Starting today, Yelp will apply a label to business pages for crisis pregnancy centers (also known as anti-abortion centers) to clarify that these facilities usually have limited medical services. The label also notes that crisis pregnancy centers “may not have licensed medical professionals onsite.” The consumer notice could help people avoid confusion with clinics that… Continue reading Yelp adds a warning label to anti-abortion center listings

SG’s ONE Championship re-domiciles to the Cayman Islands

Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) media firm ONE Championship has re-domiciled to the Cayman Islands, according to recent filing updates in Singapore. According to ONE’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) filings, the Asian MMA media property transferred all its shares to an entity called Group One Holdings (Cayman) on August 15, 2022. Go to… Continue reading SG’s ONE Championship re-domiciles to the Cayman Islands

DigitalOcean acquires Pakistan’s Cloudways in $350m deal

US-based DigitalOcean has inked an agreement to acquire Pakistani cloud hosting service provider Cloudways for $350 million in an all-cash transaction, according to a press statement. DigitalOcean and Cloudways have been business partners since 2014. Together, DigitalOcean and Cloudways will serve over 124,000 customers paying over $50 per month, representing approximately 84% of the pro… Continue reading DigitalOcean acquires Pakistan’s Cloudways in $350m deal

Toyota accepts California’s authority to set emissions standards under Clean Air Act

Toyota has joined the growing list of automakers that have recognized the state of California’s authority to set vehicle emissions standards under the U.S. Clean Air Act. The move will make the Japanese automaker eligible for government fleet purchases by California. “Toyota continues to share the vision of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and carbon neutrality… Continue reading Toyota accepts California’s authority to set emissions standards under Clean Air Act

Tier Mobility lays off 180 people amid poor funding climate

Tier Mobility, the German micromobility giant that recently acquired Spin from Ford, is laying off 16% of staff, or 180 people, according to a LinkedIn post by CEO Lawrence Leuschner and an open letter from the executive that has been viewed by TechCrunch. “Ultimately, we have to respond to the current economic and funding climate,… Continue reading Tier Mobility lays off 180 people amid poor funding climate

Tesla engineer accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in bizarre situation

A former Tesla engineer who the company accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in a bizarre situation where he can’t defend himself as Tesla moves the case to arbitration. Tesla has a clause in its employment contract that requires employees to settle workplace disputes by arbitration, an out-of-court method that relies on third-party decision-makers… Continue reading Tesla engineer accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in bizarre situation

Security pros are rallying to defend the Twitter whistleblower

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the former Twitter security chief who has alleged that the company covered up negligent security practices and lied to regulators about data management, was a credible, capable, and brutally honest security expert, according to peers and colleagues. The assessment of Zatko’s work and character — culled from public messages of support and… Continue reading Security pros are rallying to defend the Twitter whistleblower