Key takeaways: The launch of the VSS Unity marks the first time a mother and daughter have flown in space together, and the first time…
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Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have reignited their proposed "cage match" face-off, with Musk announcing that it will be live-streamed on his social media platform X. The two tech moguls have yet to confirm a date for the fight, but Musk has stated that proceeds will go to charity for veterans. Viewers will have the chance to watch the fight as it happens, with both Zuckerberg and Musk expressing their readiness.
China's internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has proposed new regulations to limit the amount of time children spend on their smartphones, including restricting internet usage to one hour per day for those between 8 and 15 and two hours for those between 16 and 18. The regulations, which are open for public comment until June 10, are part of a broader push by Chinese authorities to protect minors from the potential harms of the internet.
Overstock.com has breathed new life into the iconic home goods retailer, Bed Bath & Beyond, by relaunching the website under its new ownership. Customers can take advantage of a number of perks, such as up to $50 of loyalty reward points reinstated from former Bed Bath & Beyond customer accounts, 20% off, transfer of membership, and all current rewards for members of Club O. Furthermore, anyone who downloads the new Bed Bath & Beyond mobile app will receive 25% off their initial purchase. The relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond marks a new chapter for the retailer, which is sure to be a success with the combination of Bed Bath's brand name and Overstock's business model.
Key takeaways: Workers removed a large flashing “X” sign from the roof of Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco. The sign was removed after the San…
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has threatened legal action against Twitter for its failure to take down hate speech since Elon Musk took over as CEO. X Corp., the parent company of Twitter, responded with a letter accusing CCDH of making false or misleading assertions. CCDH then flagged 100 tweets from paid “Twitter Blue” subscribers that violated Twitter’s policies, to which Elon Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, responded by claiming the research was inaccurate and misleading. CCDH has since stated that they will not be intimidated by legal threats and will continue to hold Twitter accountable.
Kanye West has been reinstated on the social media platform X after being suspended for over six months for posting an image of a swastika inside a Star of David. X owner Elon Musk said in a December post that West was suspended "for incitement to violence" and his account will be ineligible for monetization. The reinstatement of West's account has been met with mixed reactions, and it remains to be seen how the platform will manage the account going forward.
San Francisco has launched an investigation into the installation of a giant "X" sign on the former Twitter headquarters building, which was installed by the building's owner, Elon Musk. The city has stopped workers from removing the iconic bird and logo from the side of the building due to safety concerns, and is now investigating the installation of the "X" sign to ensure consistency with the historic nature of the building and safety of any additions. The outcome of the investigation is yet to be determined.