Month: August 2024
Telegram Says CEO Durov Has ‘Nothing To Hide’
Messaging app Telegram has said its CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France on Saturday, has “nothing to hide.” From a report: Mr Durov was arrested at an airport north of Paris under a warrant for offences related to the app, according to officials. The investigation is reportedly about insufficient moderation, with Mr Durov accused of failing to take steps to curb criminal uses of Telegram. The app is accused of failure to co-operate with law enforcement over drug trafficking, child sexual content and fraud.
Telegram said in a statement that “its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving.” The app added: “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.” Telegram said Mr Durov travels in Europe frequently and added that it abides by European Union laws, including the Digital Services Act, which aims to ensure a safe and accountable online environment. “Almost a billion users globally use Telegram as means of communication and as a source of vital information,” the app’s statement read. “We’re awaiting a prompt resolution of this situation. Telegram is with you all.” Judicial sources quoted by AFP news agency say Mr Durov’s detention was extended on Sunday and could last as long as 96 hours.
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Messaging app Telegram has said its CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France on Saturday, has “nothing to hide.” From a report: Mr Durov was arrested at an airport north of Paris under a warrant for offences related to the app, according to officials. The investigation is reportedly about insufficient moderation, with Mr Durov accused of failing to take steps to curb criminal uses of Telegram. The app is accused of failure to co-operate with law enforcement over drug trafficking, child sexual content and fraud.
Telegram said in a statement that “its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving.” The app added: “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.” Telegram said Mr Durov travels in Europe frequently and added that it abides by European Union laws, including the Digital Services Act, which aims to ensure a safe and accountable online environment. “Almost a billion users globally use Telegram as means of communication and as a source of vital information,” the app’s statement read. “We’re awaiting a prompt resolution of this situation. Telegram is with you all.” Judicial sources quoted by AFP news agency say Mr Durov’s detention was extended on Sunday and could last as long as 96 hours.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Viggle makes controllable AI characters for memes and visualizing ideas
You might not know Viggle AI, but you’ve likely seen the viral memes it created. The Canadian AI startup is responsible for dozens of videos remixing the rapper Lil Yachty bouncing on stage at a summer music festival. In one video, Lil Yachty is replaced by Joaquin’s Phoenix’s the Joker. In another, Jesus seemed to
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You might not know Viggle AI, but you’ve likely seen the viral memes it created. The Canadian AI startup is responsible for dozens of videos remixing the rapper Lil Yachty bouncing on stage at a summer music festival. In one video, Lil Yachty is replaced by Joaquin’s Phoenix’s the Joker. In another, Jesus seemed to […]
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Scientists to use AI and 1.6 million brain scans for earlier and more accurate dementia diagnoses
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16GB of RAM Could Be the New Minimum in Apple’s Upcoming M4 Macs
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Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
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Ikea takes on Craigslist with classifieds site for its used furniture
Retailer launches peer-to-peer sales platform for its customers.
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Ikea is taking on the likes of eBay, Craigslist, and Gumtree with a peer-to-peer marketplace for customers to sell secondhand furniture to each other.
Ikea Preowned will be tested in Madrid and Oslo until the end of the year with the aim of rolling out the buying and selling platform globally, according to Jesper Brodin, chief executive of Ingka, the main operator of Ikea stores.
“This has been a dream in the making for a while,” Brodin told the Financial Times. “We are in a place in Ikea where we can do more advanced and cool stuff. There is an incredible confidence in the company evolving on digital.”
AirPods Max Hit $399 in Every Color on Amazon ($150 Off)
Amazon today has Apple’s AirPods Max headphones at a near all-time low price of $399.00, down from $549.00. The last time we tracked a deal this low was earlier in August, and today’s price is just about $5 higher compared to the record low price.
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You’ll find all five colors of the AirPods Max on sale this time: Green, Pink, Silver, Sky Blue, and Space Gray. Prime members can get the headphones delivered by August 28, while regular shipping should have them arrive by September 1.
$150 OFFAirPods Max for $399.00
Besides the AirPods Max, Amazon also has all other models of the AirPods on sale. This includes the AirPods 2 for $89.00, down from $129.00; the AirPods 3 for $149.99, down from $169.00; and the AirPods Pro 2 for $189.99, down from $249.00. These are all second-best prices.
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Amazon today has Apple’s AirPods Max headphones at a near all-time low price of $399.00, down from $549.00. The last time we tracked a deal this low was earlier in August, and today’s price is just about $5 higher compared to the record low price.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
You’ll find all five colors of the AirPods Max on sale this time: Green, Pink, Silver, Sky Blue, and Space Gray. Prime members can get the headphones delivered by August 28, while regular shipping should have them arrive by September 1.
Besides the AirPods Max, Amazon also has all other models of the AirPods on sale. This includes the AirPods 2 for $89.00, down from $129.00; the AirPods 3 for $149.99, down from $169.00; and the AirPods Pro 2 for $189.99, down from $249.00. These are all second-best prices.
Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.
This article, “AirPods Max Hit $399 in Every Color on Amazon ($150 Off)” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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