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Meta’s Ad-Free Subscription Violates Competition Law, E.U. Says

1 July 2024 at 09:57
Regulators said the subscription service introduced last year is a β€œpay or consent” method to collect personal data and bolster advertising.

Β© Yves Herman/Reuters

Thierry Breton, the European commissioner who helped draft the Digital Markets Act, said the law was intended to give users the power to decide how their data was used.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Touts Advertiser Return After Musk Takeover

13 June 2024 at 18:40
Still, Elon Musk, who owns the platform, and his chief executive Linda Yaccarino, have work to do to grow the business, leaders told employees.

Β© Jason Andrew for The New York Times

Linda Yaccarino told X employees that 65 percent of advertisers had returned to the platform since January, while admitting that the business continues to face advertising headwinds.

Is Your Driving Being Secretly Scored?

9 June 2024 at 05:00
The insurance industry, hungry for insights into how people drive, has turned to automakers and smartphone apps like Life360.

Β© Andres Kudacki for The New York Times

A safety feature of the Life360 app tracked the driving habits of Kathleen Lomax and her family, including her daughters, Brigitte, left, and Morgan.

Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal

15 May 2024 at 15:42
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.

Β© Bridget Bennett for The New York Times

Netflix’s deal with the N.F.L. marks a first for the streaming service.

Apple Says Destructive iPad Ad β€˜Missed the Mark’

9 May 2024 at 18:10
People in the creative world widely panned a commercial showing a giant hydraulic press squishing objects ranging from paint cans to a piano.

Β© Apple, via Associated Press

Apple faced a barrage of criticism from people who thought its ad for the latest iPad Pro was a metaphor for how Big Tech has cashed in on creative works.

Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat

8 May 2024 at 19:47
An ad meant to show how the updated device can do many things has become a metaphor for a community’s fears of the technology industry.

Β© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Apple’s latest iPad Pro has a more powerful chip inside, but a new ad for the device has been criticized in some circles.
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