Category Archives: Technology in the News

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: A Financial Nightmare Looms for Tech Giants

On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), mandating ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its ownership by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The … Continue reading

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WordPress: A Fork in the Road? Automattic Cuts Back, Prioritizes Profits

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, recently announced a significant reduction in its sponsored contributions to the core WordPress open source project. This move, driven by legal battles with competitor WP Engine and a stated desire for a “level playing field,” … Continue reading

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Visual Content Titans Merge: Getty Images and Shutterstock Join Forces

In a move that will reshape the visual content landscape, Getty Images and Shutterstock, two industry giants, have announced a merger of equals. This $3.7 billion deal aims to create a dominant player in the stock photography and video market, … Continue reading

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Is Facebook Doomed to Become the Next Twitter/X? Zuckerberg’s Gamble Ditching Third-Party Fact-Checkers Could Backfire

Mark Zuckerberg has thrown the dice with Meta’s radical shift in content moderation policy. By ditching third-party fact-checkers and empowering users with “Community Notes,” like Twitter/X is using, he’s essentially gambling on a less-regulated, more chaotic information ecosystem. While the … Continue reading

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WordPress.org Announces Holiday Break Amidst Legal Battle with WP Engine

WordPress.org, the open-source platform powering millions of websites worldwide, has announced a temporary pause on several core services. This decision comes amidst an escalating legal dispute with web hosting giant WP Engine. The dispute centers around WP Engine’s use of … Continue reading

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Webflow’s Shifting Focus: A Blow to Membership Sites and a Rise in Costs

Webflow, once a popular choice for building dynamic websites, has recently made significant changes that have left many users, especially those who rely on membership features, feeling frustrated and uncertain about the platform’s future. Key Changes: The Impact on Membership … Continue reading

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WP Engine Wins Court Order, Regains Full Access to WordPress.org in 72 Hours

In a dramatic turn of events, a judge has issued a preliminary injunction forcing WordPress.org (owned by Automattic) to restore full access to WP Engine and its affiliates. The court order, effective immediately, gives WP Engine just 72 hours to … Continue reading

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Homestead Website Builder Users Frustrated by Ongoing Editing Issues

A Growing Problem For the past week, numerous Homestead Website Builder users have been unable to edit their websites due to a persistent error message: “This site has changed since you started working in SiteBuilder Plus. To prevent unintended changes … Continue reading

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Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to Shut Down: A Loss for Journalists and SEOs

The digital landscape of journalism is facing a significant shift with the impending closure of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), now known as the Connectively Platform. This platform, which served as a vital connection point between journalists and expert sources, … Continue reading

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