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How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
A Los Angeles jury dealt a blow to social media giants Meta and YouTube this week when it found that the platforms were negligent for designing addictive features that...
L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes
Two of America’s largest tech companies suffered stunning defeats in court this week, sustaining early jolts in what could prove to be a seismic shift in how social media...
California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media
As the daughter of a social media influencer, Caymi Barrett said she navigates life within a digital footprint she wished never existed. “Everything my mom posted is still on...
Netflix prices are rising again, hitting $27 a month
Netflix prices in the U.S. are going up — again.For the second time in a little over a year, the streaming service will demand a few more dollars a...
Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California
As major automakers pare back their EV offerings, Sony and Honda are scrapping their plans to launch a gadget-packed electric vehicle.The move by Sony Honda Mobility comes weeks after...
Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids
After a grueling seven weeks of court proceedings and more than 40 hours of tense deliberations across nine days in one of the country’s most closely watched civil trials,...
Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy, ruling that internet providers are usually not liable for copyright infringement...
As streaming subscription fees rise, more consumers opt to pay less and watch ads
When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break.But, over the years,...
New Mexico social media lawsuit ends in $375-million verdict against Meta
Jurors in New Mexico handed down a $375-million verdict against Meta for endangering children, leapfrogging their California peers in a similar lawsuit that was still pending in Los Angeles...
Commentary: Sora’s demise doesn’t mean the AI bubble is bursting anytime soon