Bezos' Washington Post Backlash: 200,000 Subscribers Lost
Jeff Bezos' decision to spike Washington Post's endorsement of Kamala Harris sparks massive backlash, resulting in 200,000 canceled subscriptions.
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Fortnite Overhauls Battle Pass System for Seamless Progression
Epic Games streamlines Fortnite battle passes, allowing XP to progress across modes, including Lego Fortnite and Fortnite Festival, starting November 2nd.
Google Chrome Introduces Performance Tools to Tame Memory-Hungry Tabs
Google Chrome rolls out new performance tools to help users manage memory-hungry tabs, including alerts and updated Memory Saver modes.
Meta Develops AI-Powered Search Engine to Rival Google
Meta reportedly builds AI-powered search engine to reduce dependence on Google and Microsoft, with web crawlers active for months.
South Africa Blocks Vodacom's $745M Fiber Deal
South Africa's antitrust tribunal halts Vodacom's $745M acquisition of Remgro's fiber businesses, citing competition concerns.
Stitch3D Revolutionizes Lidar File Sharing with Browser-Based Platform
Stitch3D's platform enables easy sharing and collaboration on massive 3D lidar files, solving a major pain point for industries like military, architecture, and more.
Threads Expands Trending Topics to Japan
Meta's Threads tests Trending Now feature in Japan, following US rollout, to highlight real-time conversations.
Elon Musk's PAC Caught Running Deceptive Pro-Harris Ads
Elon Musk-funded super PAC, Building America's Future, runs fake pro-Kamala Harris ads to sway swing state voters, sparking controversy and legal concerns.
Google Accused of Violating Labor Law Over Antitrust Case
Alphabet Workers Union files charge against Google for restricting employee discussion of antitrust case, citing labor law violations