TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet

A San Francisco jury found Meta guilty of violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act by collecting sensitive data from users of the Flo period-tracking app without consent, labeling it a 'landmark' victory for the plaintiffs. The case highlighted that Flo shared user data with Facebook through its software development kit, affecting over 3.7 million users during the specified period. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three significant security vulnerabilities in D-Link routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, due to evidence of active exploitation. These high-severity flaws, dating back to 2020 and 2022, include CVE-2020-25078, which has a CVSS score of 7.5. Want More Context? 🔎

Google's August Pixel update addresses issues with unresponsive three-button and gesture navigation systems that emerged after the Android 16 release in June, causing significant delays and functionality problems for users of Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9. The update also includes general stability improvements, fixes for a scheduled dark theme, and a security patch for a high-severity vulnerability. Want More Context? 🔎

In a randomized controlled trial published in Nature Medicine, participants lost twice as much weight on a minimally processed diet compared to an ultraprocessed diet that was nutritionally matched. This study from University College London reinforces the idea that food processing impacts weight and health, highlighting the need for further research on the effects of ultraprocessed foods. Want More Context? 🔎

Standard DDR4 DRAM prices surged dramatically in June 2025, with 8-gigabit units reaching $4.12 and 4-gigabit units at $3.14, the highest since July 2021, as ChangXin Memory Technologies reportedly shifted focus to DDR5 production for AI. Currently, DDR4 makes up 60% of desktop memory while major players Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron dominate 90% of the global DRAM market. Want More Context? 🔎

OpenAI is preparing to contest The New York Times' request for access to extensive ChatGPT logs to identify potential copyright violations, as both parties have requested a confidential settlement conference on August 7. This conference aims to resolve disputes over the search of millions of logs, which could clarify whether users' private chats may be accessed in the lawsuit. Want More Context? 🔎