DOJ lawsuit against Apple is headline grabber but poses limited near-term impact

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple Thursday, accusing the company led by CEO Tim Cook of engaging in anti-competitive business practices. The allegations include claims that Apple prevents competitors from accessing certain iPhone features and that the company’s actions impact the “flow of speech” through its streaming service, Apple TV+. However, … Read more

‘Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown’s Daughter Talks Impact Of Social On Garrison

Maddie Brown, the daughter of “Sister Wives” stars Kody and Janelle Brown, is opening up about her feelings following her brother’s heartbreaking demise. Earlier this month, Garrison Brown, the fourth of six children, died of an apparent suicide in his Flagstaff home. His older sister recently addressed his death in a candid video, sharing why she believes social media … Read more

This small change in the definition of broadband could have a big impact

Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images When I started using the internet in the 1970s, my business used a 1.544 megabits per second (Mbps) T1 connection. At home, I was lucky to have a 1,200 baud connection that delivered 1.2 kilobit per second (Kbps).  We’ve gotten much faster since then. However, since January 2015, the Federal Communications Commission … Read more

Biden is spreading $442 billion across the US. The impact could be greatest where he’s least popular.

Two signature laws of the Biden administration are spreading hundreds of billions across the country, funding everything from new roads in Florida to broadband lines in Alaska to green energy projects in California. But where that $442 billion (so far) will have the most impact are places where voters are least likely to support Joe … Read more

5 ways to prepare for the impact of generative AI on the IT profession

amgun/Getty Images The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a reason to be scared. Some experts believe emerging technologies are developing capabilities to complete tasks quicker and more effectively than their human counterparts. Research suggests technology leaders feel about 17% of IT jobs could be lost to automation. Whether that proportion … Read more

Oprah Winfrey to Host Special on Impact of Weight-Loss Medication After Admitting to Taking It Herself

After admitting that she uses weight-loss medication as a “maintenance tool,” Oprah Winfrey is bringing the conversation to TV. On Thursday, ABC announced that the media mogul will host a primetime special event featuring sit-down conversations around the radical impact of prescription weight-loss medications. Premiering on March 18, An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution aims to “delve into the … Read more

Jamie Carragher says key to Liverpool’s Premier League title charge is impact subs and late goals | Football News

Liverpool host Manchester City this Sunday, live on Sky Sports, and it would not be a surprise if the table-topping clash was decided late on at Anfield. A really important feature of Liverpool’s season has been their ability to score late goals. Jurgen Klopp’s side have scored 24 goals after the 75th minute, dwarfing what … Read more

The Last Airbender’ Scene Falls Short of Original’s Impact

The Big Picture Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has tonal issues and changes, missing what made the original special. Kyoshi, instead of Roku, possessing Aang lacks symbolism and significance in a key scene. Roku’s possession of Aang symbolizes his rejection of the Fire Nation and the punishment for imbalance. Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has … Read more

Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases

A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear, in a ruling issued Friday that could impact dozens of other cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. While a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for … Read more

Every Genshin Impact 4.5 Livestream Code & Reward

You can already redeem the Genshin Impact 4.5 livestream codes and claim the respective rewards, following the broadcast of the special event. As a live-service game, the popular RPG developed by HoYoverse frequently gets new patches that add more content, including new playable characters, areas, events, quests, and more. The patches also tend to bring … Read more