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By Federal Newswire | Aug 8, 2024
On Thursday, the fourth and final season of "The Umbrella Academy" premieres, and Tudum provides comprehensive coverage to prepare fans for the series' conclusion.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 8, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has issued a statement in response to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) announcement of an investigation into Amazon's $4 billion investment in AI company Anthropic, which grants Amazon a minor ownership stake.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Ahead of the second anniversary of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act enactment, global tech trade association ITI released a new memo that recaps year two of the law’s implementation and outlines actions U.S. policymakers should prioritize to continue investment in U.S. domestic semiconductor leadership and enhance U.S. competitiveness.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center believes a proposed regulatory rule by an electric utility company could be unconstitutional. The rule would permit the utility to share private consumer information with law enforcement without "probable cause, warrant, or judicial review," according to Alan Butler, the group's executive director.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Netflix and Toho are set to collaborate for the first time to reboot the iconic 1960 special effects film, "The Human Vapor," as a live-action series. The new series will feature advanced visual effects and a contemporary storyline.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center has raised concerns about a regulatory proposal that would allow an electric utility to share private consumer information with law enforcement. Alan Butler, the group's executive director, stated that such a rule would be unconstitutional because it permits the provision of private information without "probable cause, no warrant, no judicial review."
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Netflix has commenced production on the new Dutch comedy series "Football Parents" ("Voetbalouders"). Written and directed by Ilse Warringa and produced by Hollands Licht, the series explores the humorous side of overenthusiastic parents interfering with their children's football performances. The cast includes Eva van Gessel, Mariana Aparicio, Michiel Nooter, Edwin Jonker, Bas Hoeflaak, Guido Pollemans, Leonoor Koster, Nyncke Beekhuyzen, Arnoud Bos, Gurkan Küçüksentürk, Evrim Akyigit, Rian Gerritsen, Steef Cuijpers and René van ‘t Hof. The series is expected to be available...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
WASHINGTON—In response to the lawsuit filed by X against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Vice President Daniel Castro.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
A new wave of terror is set to begin on Netflix with "Terror Tuesday: Extreme." The series will feature eight episodes, each delivering extreme horror.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
A thrill-seeking squirrel and an amateur sleuth dominated the English Top 10 Lists this week. "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie," the animated film set in the iconic world of SpongeBob SquarePants, garnered 12.8 million views to land atop the English Films List and was the most-watched title of the week. The adaptation of Holly Jackson’s best-selling series, "A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder," secured first place on the English TV List with 7.4 million views. Star Emma Myers appears to have utilized her crime-solving skills from "Wednesday" for this YA mystery series.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Transparency is a cornerstone of many technology policy discussions. People rely on social media and similar platforms for nearly every aspect of modern life, including receiving and sharing information related to medical care, organizing social movements, petitioning the government, and making a living. Users are subject to policy choices made by platforms regarding what information to host and prioritize, making transparency into these policies paramount for engendering trust and fostering accountability when platforms deviate from their stated intentions or fail to meet...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
A new report by the Computer & Communications Industry Association Research Center indicates that the Liberal Democrats’ 2024 election proposal to increase the UK Digital Service Tax (DST) from 2% to 6% would negatively impact U.S. companies offering digital services, penalize firms with lower profit margins, and harm UK consumers. The report highlights that the DST taxes gross revenues instead of income, resulting in double taxation for U.S. companies, particularly affecting major firms such as Amazon, Apple, eBay, Meta, and Google.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Apple Arcade will introduce three new games in September, all free from ads and in-app purchases. On September 5, NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+, and a new Apple Vision Pro spatial title, Puzzle Sculpt, will join the platform's existing library of over 200 titles.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Following Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's signing of an amendment to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released a statement from Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Following a ruling by Judge Amit P. Mehta in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that Google’s browser and Android agreements constituted unlawful monopolization under Sherman Act §2, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Joseph V. Coniglio, director of ITIF’s Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 4, 2024
Pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling, CTRL is a thriller that will make viewers rethink their dependency on technology. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Saffron and Andolan Films, CTRL premieres on October 4.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 3, 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun implementing a new policy requiring passengers to have their photos taken before flying. Privacy advocates are raising concerns over this move, urging travelers to consider opting out.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Global tech trade association ITI has outlined recommendations for the U.S. government to consider before advancing a proposed rule on outbound investments, transactions, and transfers. In comments sent to the U.S. Department of Treasury today, ITI emphasized that the proposed outbound investment process could unintentionally curtail U.S. businesses’ ability to grow and expand into global markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Provisions in the bill could limit how third-party companies advertise to anyone under 17. COPPA 2.0 includes a ban on so-called individual-specific targeted advertising to young users, forbidding companies from using certain personalized data, such as a person’s phone location or web-surfing history, to send tailored ads to most minors, said Suzanne Bernstein, a law fellow specializing in data protection and consumer privacy at the nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center.
