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Hashtag Trending May 24 - Meta sued over Cambridge Analytica; Teslas strain Texas power grid; Hyundai opens the first U.S. plant

Washington D.C. Attorney General sues Meta, Tesla asks drivers in Texas to avoid charging their vehicles during peak hours, and Hyundai opens its first U.S.-manufacturing plant.

Hashtag Trending May 20 - Google Russia bankruptcy; Netflix loses loyal subscribers; and IT admin wipes four servers

Google Russia files for bankruptcy, Netflix is losing its most loyal subscribers, and an IT admin gets seven years in prison for wiping four servers.

Hashtag Trending May 19 - Apple delays return to office; Netflix lays off 150 employees; Older gens on TikTok

Apple delays its return to office policy, Netflix lays off employees, and Older generations are breaking stereotypes on TikTok.

Hashtag Trending May 18 - Twitter deal hangs; Twitter legal team accuses Musk of breaking NDA; Intel shareholders reject proposed compensation for execs

The Twitter deal hangs as Musk presses for proof of bot count on the platform, Twitter’s legal team accuses Musk of breaking an NDA, and Intel shareholders reject the company’s proposal for top executives.

Hashtag Trending May 17 - Texas turns off power plants, AI sees race in X-rays; keyless unlock in Teslas hacked

  Texas turns off power plants ahead of scorching weather, AI can discern race and nobody knows how, and a security researcher defeats Tesla’s keyless entry feature.

Hashtag Trending May 16, 2022 - Affordable U.S. internet; love or leave Netflix; data scraping on mainstream websites

The U.S. government announces affordable internet for low-income families, Netflix tells its employees to leave if they can’t support its content, and some mainstream websites collect data even before they’re sent.

Hashtag Trending May 13 - Indigo partners with TikTok; Texas social network censorship law back into effect; Google’s smart glasses

Canadian book retailer Indigo partners with TikTok, Texas law that lets users sue social networks for censorship is back into effect, and Google previews a pair of smart glasses capable of translating languages in real-time.

Hashtag Trending May 12 - Netflix’s ad-supported subscription; U.S. generates 20 per cent of electricity with renewable energy; How digital abortion footprints could lead to criminal charges

Netflix could roll out its service with ads by the end of the year, the U.S. generates 20 per cent of its electricity from solar and wind power, and digital abortion footprints could lead to criminal charges if Roe v. Wade is overturned. 

Hashtag Trending May 11 - Apple says goodbye to the iPod Touch; Big tech companies face lawsuits from Russia; Tech companies laying off employees

Apple will discontinue its iPod Touch, big tech companies face lawsuits for pulling services in Russia, and tech companies are laying off employees due to a post pandemic reset.

Hashtag Trending May 10 - Trump lawsuit dismissed; Apple chip vulnerability; Apple AI director leaves

A San Francisco district judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit against Twitter, a new vulnerability is discovered in Apple’s chips,and Apple’s director of machine learning leaves his post.

Hashtag Trending May 9 - Remote work doesn’t hamper productivity; Amazon curbs fake reviews; Nvidia fined by SEC

Another research finds that remote work does not reduce productivity, Amazon is taking legal actions against fake reviewers, and Nvidia was fined for hiding how much money it made off of crypto miners.

Hashtag Trending May 6 - Mixed reactions to Netflix’s password sharing charge; head of FDA says misinformation is the leading cause of death; Big Tech might have to start sharing data with researchers

Survey shows mixed reactions about Netflix’s extra “out-of-home user” charge, the head of the FDA says misinformation is the leading cause of death right now, and Big Tech may have to begin sharing data with researchers.

Hashtag Trending May 5 - Intuit fined for misleading ads; ISPs ordered to block illegal streams; Musk wants to charge corporations for tweets

Intuit fined for misleading tax filers, U.S. internet service providers ordered to block illegal streaming services, and Elon Musk wants to charge corporations to tweet.

Hashtag Trending May 4 - Google fires AI researcher; Android users switch to iPhone; California runs on 100 per cent renewable energy

Google is firing its AI researchers, Android users are switching to Apple, and for the first time ever, California briefly runs on 100 per cent renewable energy.

Hashtag Trending May 3 - HP disables subscription ink; Microsoft Edge VPN; India’s first semiconductor fab

HP disables printer cartridges if you opt out of its subscription program, Microsoft is planning a VPN service in Edge, and India will build its first semiconductor fabrication plant.

Hashtag Trending May 2 - Stop using Internet Explorer; AI tool to detect deep fakes; cryptomining in Texas rivals Hustan energy use

Microsoft urges Windows users to stop using Internet Explorer, one computer scientist creates an exceptional deep fake detection tool, and cryptocurrency mining in Texas uses as much electricity as Huston.

Hashtag Trending April 29 - Amazon lets warehouse workers keep their phones on the job; Zuckerberg doesn’t mind employee loss; PayPal shuts San Francisco office

Hashtag Trending April 28 - Twitch cut streamer pay; Apple hides old apps; Tesla stock woes

Amazon’s Twitch streaming platform is considering cutting streamer’s pay to increase profits, Apple wants to hide apps that have not been updated, and Tesla stocks suffer after the Twitter purchase.

Hashtag Trending April 27 - Backflash following Elon Musk’s Twitter deal, Brooklyn library offers digital access to banned books; Meta store

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal sparks backlash, the Brooklyn Public Library is offering digital access to banned books, and Meta is opening its first store.

Hashtag Trending April 26 - Elon Musk strikes a deal with Twitter; low morale at Netflix; Apple must pay over absent iPhone charger

Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s buyout deal, Netflix is facing a morale crisis, and Apple must pay a customer $1000 for not including a charger with his iPhone.

Hashtag Trending April 25 - Elon’s Twitter saga continues; Google’s new privacy feature; Netflix’s anti-password sharing tactic

Twitter is reportedly considering Elon Musk’s latest offer, Google releases a new privacy option in Europe, and Netflix is cracking down on password sharing.

Hashtag Trending April 22 - Elon’s Twitter pursuit continues; Tesla reports record gains; CNN+ shuts down

Elon Musk has secured new funding to purchase Twitter, Tesla makes record gains in Q1 2022, and CNN+ shuts down just three weeks after its launch.

Hashtag Trending April 21 - Netflix’s subscriber drop; Google’s Canada to Asia fibre-optic cable; U.K. self-driving car owners not responsible for crashes

Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years, Google plans to build the first-ever high-speed fibre-optic cable to connect Canada to Asia, and U.K. self-driving vehicle owners will not be held responsible for crashes.

Hashtag Trending April 20 - Elon Musk’s Twitter troubles; Amazon commissions ‘racial equity audit’; Tesla employees sleep in Shanghai factory

Elon Musk promises $0 salary for Twitter’s board following "poison pill" introduction, Amazon commissions a racial equity audit, and Tesla employees in its Shanghai factory are being made to sleep in the building due to COVID-19 cases.

Hashtag Trending April 19 - Senator questions Intuit; Windows toolbox malware; and U.S. military prints barracks

Elizabeth Warren slams Intuit for misleading tax filers, a popular windows toolbox script is actually malware, and the U.S. military contracts a 3D printing company to build training facilities.

Hashtag Trending April 18 - Apple retail employees wants to unionize; Instagram eating discorder controversy; WhatsApp Community chat

  Apple retail employees at Apple’s flagship store are looking to unionize, Instagram is serving pro-eating disorder content, and WhatsApp’s big feature update is stirring mixed feelings.

Hashtag Trending April 14 - Uber criticized for increasing prices; Elon Musk faces lawsuit over Twitter shares; Meta gets greedy in metaverse

Uber faces backlash for increasing prices during a shooting, Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit for disclosing his Twitter stake too late, and Meta will be taking a huge cut from transactions made in its metaverse.

Hashtag Trending April 13 - Zukerberg’s personal security; Twitter cancels Q/A with employees; Dell Netherlands trials the four-day work week

Meta spends big on keeping Mark Zukerberg safe, Twitter cancels Q/A session with employees over Musk’s enrollment, and Dell Netherlands tests a four-day work week.

Hashtag Trending April 12 - John Oliver threatens to blackmail congressmen with their digital data, Amazon claims union organizers used marijuna to secure worker votes, the repair your own phone era

John Oliver threatens to blackmail congressmen with their digital data, Amazon claims union organizers handed out cannabis to secure votes, and the fix-your-own-phone era is almost here.

Hashtag Trending April 11 - Return of in-person workplace; Self-repair for Google phones; FedEx’s new drone

Managers want employees to return to the office, Google increases self-repair options for Pixel phones, and FedEx is testing a big drone.

Hashtag Trending April 8 - Chips shortage cuts into GDP; Activision hires 1,100 employees; right to repair gains traction in Europe

The U.S. government once again highlights the need to secure chips supply chains, Activision Blizzard hires 1,100 full-time employees, and the right to repair in Europe continues to gain traction.

Hashtag Trending April 7 - Google Maps to show tolls; Pinterest combat climate misinformation; new social engineering attack

Google Maps to show toll fees, Pinterest bans misinformation on climate change; BlackBerry is warning people of a new type of social engineering attack.  

Hashtag Trending April 6, 2022 - Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board; Apple sued over payment schedule; new U.S. cyber bureau

Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board of directors, Apple is being sued over payment schedule, and the U.S. government establishes a new cyber bureau.

Hashtag Trending April 5, 2022 - Elon Musk now Twitter’s largest shareholder; new EU law to bring back replaceable batteries; Windows 11 adoptions slows

Elon Musk is now the largest Twitter shareholder after his latest stock purchase, a new EU policy brings replaceable batteries back on the table, and the Windows 11 update is slowing down.

Hashtag Trending April 4, 2022 - Apple’s iPhone hardware subscription service; Meta loses AI scientists; Amazon spent $4.3 million on anti-union consultants

Apple's next move may be an iPhone hardware subscription service, Meta loses top AI scientists, and Amazon has spent over $4 million on consultants to prevent the unionization of its warehouses.

Hashtag Trending April 1- Smartphone demand slows; Twitter user sentenced to community service after offensive tweet; Apple’s financial infrastructure

The demand for smartphones is slowing, a Twitter user in the U.K was sentenced to community service after making an offensive tweet, and Apple plans to build its own financial infrastructure.

Hashtag Trending March 31 - Apple faces lawsuit; Activision Blizzard's harassment settlement approved; Tech employees in China get laid off with a congratulations note

Apple faces a hefty lawsuit from a Dutch foundation, a judge approves Activision Blizzard’s harassment settlement, and big tech companies in China are sending congratulations notes to employees they lay off.

Hashtag Trending March 30 - Missing iPhone repairs; TikTok watch history; SpaceX ends Crew Dragon

Apple Stores will refuse to service iPhones marked as missing, TikTok is testing a Watch History feature, and SpaceX ends the production of its Crew Dragon astronaut capsules.  

Hashtag Trending March 29 - Remote work in the U.S.; misinformation hurts green energy adoption; Apple cuts back on iPhone SE production

More than a third of jobs in the U.S. can be done remotely, misinformation is dissuading the public from green energy initiatives, and Apple is allegedly cutting back the iPhone SE’s production due to low demand.

Hashtag Trending March 28 - Kaspersky a security threat; subscription for iPhones; and sideloading apps on iPhones?

  FCC considers Kaspersky a security threat, Apple is rumored to be working on a subscription plan for iPhones, and a new EU legislation could force Apple to allow sideloading.

Hashtag Trending March 25 - Uber is adding NYC yellow cabs to its app; Mercedes to accept legal responsibility when Drive Pilot mode is active; Netflix’s latest price hikes in the U.S.

Uber says it plans to list all NYC yellow cabs to its app by 2025, Mercedes will accept full legal responsibility for the vehicle whenever Drive Pilot is active, and Netflix’s new price officially comes into effect.

Hashtag Trending March 24 - Microsoft attacked by Lapsu$; EU wants more stringent cybersecurity rules; YouTube offers free TV with ads

Microsoft says it’s been hacked by the same group responsible for Nvidia and Samsung attacks, the EU calls for stricter cybersecurity rules, and YouTube will now offer free TV shows.

Hashtag Trending March 23 - U.S. pays devs well; online scams on the rise; and Ukraine uses Clearview AI facial recognition

The U.S. offers the highest pay to software developers, online scams are still on the rise, and Ukraine’s ministry of defense employs Clearview AI’s facial recognition tech.

Hashtag Trending March 22 - Australia to tackle misinformation; Amazon acquires MGM DC sues Grubhub

Australia’s federal government wants to introduce new laws to cut down on misinformation, Amazon acquires MGM for $8.45 billion, and the District of Columbia attorney general is suing Grubhub.

Hashtag Trending March 21 - Robots for long-haul freights; Apple saves billions; Google’s new search history delete feature

Robots to take over long-haul freights, Apple saves billions by omitting earphones and chargers from iPhones, and Google to roll out a new feature that lets users delete their most recent search history.

Hashtag Trending March 18 - Tech merger bill; Netflix’s new fee; Amazon wage strikes

  A new bill could ban tech mergers worth over $5 billion, Netflix is enforcing a new fee to stop password sharing with multiple households, and Amazon warehouse workers walk out.

Hashtag Trending March 17- Marketers must pay fines for unwanted calls; Tesla hikes prices; University of Alberta protects digital data in Ukraine

Companies who made unwanted marketing calls to older people must pay fines, Tesla raises its prices, academics at the University of Alberta are helping protect digital data in Ukraine.

Hashtag Trending March 16 - Windows 11 ads; Arm layoff; Israeli government DDoS

Microsoft is contemplating on adding ads into Windows 11’s File Explorer, Arm lays off employees amid talks of IPO, and the Israeli government becomes the target of a denial of service attack.

Hashtag Trending March 15 - Google faces lawsuit; Ford to ship and sell incomplete cars; Misinformation on TikTok

Google is being sued by a Florida restaurant group, Ford will ship cars without certain chips, and contrary to popular belief, misinformation on social media affects Gen Z too.

Hashtag Trending March 14 - Uber adds fuel charge; Russia wants to ban Instagram; YouTube Vanced discontinued

Uber adds extra costs amid surging fuel costs, Russia wants to ban Instagram and calls Meta an extremist organization, and YouTube Vanced is going away forever.