Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
X’s New Policy: Blocked Accounts Can See Your Public Posts
In a controversial update, X (formerly Twitter) will soon allow blocked accounts to view public posts from users who have blocked them, raising significant concerns about user privacy and safety. Meanwhile, Google expands its smart home features to all Google TV devices, enhancing user experience and control. Additionally, Microsoft partners with Constellation Energy to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor, marking a significant shift towards sustainable energy in tech. Lastly, California's lawsuit against ExxonMobil reveals a long-standing deception about plastic recycling, highlighting the urgent need for corporate accountability in the environmental crisis.
Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/23/x-will-soon-make-your-public-posts-visible-to-accounts-youve-blocked/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/23/24252165/google-smart-home-panel-comes-to-all-google-tvs
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/23/how-big-tech-embraced-nuclear-power/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/23/24252433/exxonmobil-knew-plastic-recycling-lawsuit-california
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) X will soon make your public posts visible to accounts you've blocked
(00:03:24) Google is bringing its smart home panel to all Google TV devices
(00:06:10) How Big Tech embraced nuclear power
(00:08:24) ExxonMobil deceived the public with plastic recycling, lawsuit claims