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Top tech stories today: January 4, 2024
More of your essential technology highlights for January 4, 2024.
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More of your essential technology highlights for January 4, 2024.
Context
Avoid the hassle of scouring the web for essential stories – we’ve got you sorted. Delve into the pivotal global technology highlights as of January 4, 2024. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against SpaceX, alleging illegal firing of employees who criticized CEO Elon Musk in an open letter. NLRB claims SpaceX violated workers’ rights and engaged in surveillance, urging apologies and posting notices for 120 days. A hearing is set for March 5, 2024. (The Verge)
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Analysis
Orange, Spain’s second-largest telecom provider, faced a cyber attack affecting clients’ internet access. The unauthorized access to Orange’s IP network coordination center has been largely resolved, and client data remains uncompromised, as confirmed by the company on social media platform X. (Investing.com) Grayscale is in talks with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs for roles in its Bitcoin ETF. Both may serve as authorized participants, crucial for maintaining ETF value and liquidity. Representatives from the firms have not commented on the discussions. (Yahoo) ProShares strategist Simeon Hyman points out deficiencies in the Bitcoin spot market, citing pricing variations across exchanges and platform risks. He highlights multiple Bitcoin prices and expresses doubt about the practicality of cash creation and redemptions in the cryptocurrency’s futures market. (Bloomberg) Facebook and Instagram’s “link history” feature, designed to help users revisit links, raises privacy concerns for potential ad targeting improvements. Users, prompted to enable this feature, can check and disable it in settings. Privacy advocates worry about data collection tactics, urging caution. Despite potential ad impact, users have the option to opt out. In the EU, a fee allows ad opt-out. (Yahoo)
Key Points
- 1. SpaceX faces NLRB complaint over employee firings
- 2. Cyber attack hits Orange’s Spanish network
- 3. JPMorgan, Goldman consider Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF
- 4. ProShares strategist flags issues in Bitcoin spot market
- 5. Privacy concerns as Facebook’s “Link History” aids ad targeting
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