The Federal Communications Commission is the next US regulator hoping to hold companies more accountable for data breaches.
Magic Leap grants healthcare startups access to its new AR headset ahead of mid-2022 release
Ahead of a planned enterprise release later this year, Magic Leap has provided a group of healthcare companies with early access to its second-generation augmented reality headset.
Yukai Engineering’s cute stuffed animal robot will nibble on your finger
Yukai Engineering, the maker of the Qoobo robotic cat tail pillow, has revealed a soft robot that nibbles on a user’s fingertip. They hopes the “somewhat pleasing sensation” will brighten your day.
TikTok moderator sues over mental trauma caused by graphic videos
In a proposed class-action lawsuit, TikTok moderator Candie Frazier said that she has screened videos showing violence, school shootings, fatal falls and even cannibalism.
Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill is the second authorized by the FDA
Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill will already have some competition in the US: The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization for Merck’s Molnupiravir pill.
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid antiviral pill for people 12 and older
The FDA has issued an emergency authorization for Pfizer’s antiviral pill, making it the first oral method for treating mild to moderate cases of COVID-19. The EUA covers high-risk people 12 and up.
Zillow adds FaceTime SharePlay to browse homes with friends
Zillow has updated its iOS 15 iPhone and iPad apps with SharePlay support, letting you browse homes with other people on Facetime, the company announced.
FedEx receives its first fully-electric GM Brightdrop delivery vans
FedEx has received its first five GM-built electric delivery vans out of 500 total. The move represents an important landmark for FedEx in its goal to be have an all-electric delivery fleet by 2040.
Sidewalk Labs products will be folded into Google proper
Alphabet’s smart city project is winding down and Google will take over its products. Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff announced the news in a letter, in which he noted he is stepping down.
Meta expands bug bounty program to reward discoveries of scraped data
Meta is expanding its bug bounty program to reward researchers who report data scraping. The change will allow researchers to report both bugs that could enable scraping activity.