Seattle City Council passes ban on rental junk fees, including pet rent and package fees
The Seattle City Council has passed a ban on rental "junk fees," including administrative service charges, pet rent and package fees, according to an Aug. 12 announcement from Mayor Katie Wilson's office.
» readAmazon blocks Meta's AI assistant Muse from making purchases on its platform
Amazon has blocked Meta's AI assistant Muse from purchasing goods on its platform, according to reports from GeekWire. Users encountered an error message stating that access by an unauthorized AI agent violates Amazon's Conditions of Use.
» readiOS 27 brings a smarter Siri with AI-powered personal context
The original Siri, unveiled in 2011, has struggled with basic tasks and failed to evolve over time, but iOS 27 aims to change that with a rebuilt AI version.
» readDyson’s $499 CameraJet toothbrush vanishes from stores after reports of water damage and battery failures
The Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush, launched with great fanfare earlier this month, has been pulled from stores in the US, UK, France, and Singapore after users reported water in the battery compartment and failures within seconds of use.
» readX now tells users when posts are shadowbanned due to local laws
The social media platform X announced Monday that it will now inform users when their posts have been shadowbanned, or shown to fewer people, because of compliance with local laws.
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