Rebecca French

Rebecca French writes books about Technology and smartwatches. Her books have received starred reviews in Technology Shout, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. She is a New York Times and a USA Today Bestseller....

Ninth Circuit Upholds AADC Ban on “Dark Patterns” - technology shout

Ninth Circuit Upholds AADC Ban on “Dark Patterns”

Introduction: The Importance of Protecting Children Online In August 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a critical provision in California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC), which bans “dark patterns.” This landmark ruling is a significant step in protecting vulnerable users, particularly children, from manipulative online tactics that exploit their privacy and decision-making. By banning…

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CAC-Vote Another Insecure Internet Voting System - technology shout

CAC-Vote : Another Insecure Internet Voting System

Introduction In recent years, digital technology has significantly transformed the way elections are conducted. From electronic voting machines (EVMs) to mail-in ballots, each method is continuously evolving. Yet, with the rise of internet-based voting systems, a new challenge has emerged: ensuring security and privacy in online voting. CAC-Vote, one such system, has come under scrutiny…

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Remote enables USDC crypto payouts for contractors - technology shout

Remote enables USDC crypto payouts for contractors

In today’s increasingly globalized economy, businesses are more interconnected than ever before. A growing number of companies rely on contractors from all around the world, and with that, there is an increasing demand for innovative and efficient payment methods. Traditional payment systems, often burdened by high fees, slow processing times, and limited cross-border accessibility, can…

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OpenAI used this subreddit to test AI persuasion - technology shout

OpenAI used this subreddit to test AI persuasion

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most intriguing areas of development is AI’s ability to interact persuasively with humans. OpenAI, the organization behind the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models, has been at the forefront of AI advancements, and its latest experiment has captured the attention of both tech enthusiasts…

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How to delete X and move on with your life - technology shout

How to delete X and move on with your life

In the ever-evolving world of social media, it’s easy to find yourself caught up in the whirlwind of endless scrolling, mindless updates, and constant notifications. While platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) may offer a fast-paced, information-packed experience, they can also become overwhelming, draining, and even toxic. If you’ve decided that it’s time to…

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OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’ - technology shout

OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. In their latest announcement, OpenAI unveiled a new ChatGPT agent designed specifically for deep research, a major leap forward in the AI assistant’s capabilities. This update has the potential to revolutionize how researchers, academics, and professionals in various fields…

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Why I quit Spotify - technology shout

Why I quit Spotify?

Streaming services have completely transformed the way we consume music. What started as a revolutionary shift from physical media to digital formats has now evolved into an ecosystem where everything is available on-demand at the tap of a button. Spotify, one of the giants in this space, is at the forefront of this transformation, but…

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