Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced its plans to restrict news access for Canadian consumers following the passing of a controversial online news bill by parliament. The bill mandates that major platforms must compensate news publishers for the content posted on their sites. Both Meta and Google have already been testing limited news access for some Canadian users. In 2021, Australian users experienced a similar restriction on Facebook, where they were blocked from sharing or viewing news due to a comparable law.
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Calico: The Tiny Robot that Takes on Multiple Roles – Dance Instructor, Workout Tracker, and Beyond
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a remarkable robotic innovation called Calico. This tiny robot weighs a mere 18 grams and possesses the ability to traverse a specially designed track affixed to clothing. Its versatility is truly impressive, as it can assist users in various tasks such as guiding them through fitness classes or even functioning as a stethoscope.
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Cryptocurrency Executive Do Kwon Sentenced to Four Months in Montenegro for terraUSD Collapse
Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency CEO responsible for the $40 billion collapse of terraUSD and Luna tokens, has been sentenced to four months in jail in Montenegro.
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Intel’s Historic $25 Billion Investment in Israel: New Factory and Job Opportunities, Netanyahu Reveals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp plans to invest an unprecedented $25 billion in a new factory in Israel. This landmark deal represents the largest-ever international investment in the country, according to Netanyahu.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have parted ways with Spotify, ending their lucrative deal to produce podcasts, according to a joint statement from their company and the streaming giant. The decision to part ways was described as mutual. Spotify has confirmed that it will not renew Meghan’s podcast Archetypes for a second series, which aired 12 episodes from August 2022. The original contract was estimated to be worth $25 million (£18 million) in late 2020.
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Twitter’s New CEO, Linda Yaccarino, Aims to Make it the Most Reliable Real-Time Information Source.
Linda Yaccarino, the newly appointed CEO of Twitter, has outlined her vision for “Twitter 2.0” since taking over from Elon Musk a week ago. She is determined to position the company as the world’s most accurate real-time information source. Twitter has faced criticism for its handling of disinformation under Musk’s ownership.
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Sources reveal that Meta, the company behind Facebook, has presented its staff with plans for a text-based social network that aims to directly compete with Twitter
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