Greg Herst – Brev Magazine https://brevmag.com Where Culture Lives Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:21:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://i0.wp.com/brevmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/image.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Greg Herst – Brev Magazine https://brevmag.com 32 32 196827943 Costco Accused Of Sharing Customers Health Data With Meta https://brevmag.com/costco-accused-of-sharing-customers-health-data-with-meta/ https://brevmag.com/costco-accused-of-sharing-customers-health-data-with-meta/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:08:55 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=50368 Costco is facing a lawsuit in a Seattle federal court, which alleges that the company provided customer information to Meta (formerly known as Facebook) without obtaining customer consent. This alleged sharing of private data occurred through the installation of Meta’s analytical tool, Meta Pixel, on Costco’s website.

Meta Pixel is a technology that tracks website visitors and their activities. It provides businesses with insights into the effectiveness of their advertising efforts. In this case, the lawsuit claims that Costco used Meta Pixel in its healthcare section, where customers can order or refill prescriptions. This has raised questions about why this technology would be used in a healthcare context.

The lawsuit contends that through Meta Pixel, Meta gained access to customers’ prescription data, treatment information, health insurance details, and location information. As the story develops we will keep you updated.

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Tesla Cuts Prices On US Models After Missing Delivery Goals https://brevmag.com/tesla-cuts-prices-on-us-models-after-missing-delivery-goals/ https://brevmag.com/tesla-cuts-prices-on-us-models-after-missing-delivery-goals/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:16:55 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=50373 Tesla has reduced the prices of its Model 3 compact sedan and the Model Y SUV in the United States. This price reduction is part of Tesla’s strategy to boost sales and maintain competitiveness in the market.

The standard Model 3 sedan is now priced at $38,990, which is $1,250 cheaper, and the Model Y long-range variant is now priced at $48,490, representing a $2,000 price reduction. These cuts range from approximately 2.7% to 4.2%. Tesla initiated a series of price cuts starting in January, aimed at supporting sales and staying competitive, especially against automakers like Ford and Chinese automaker BYD.

Tesla’s recent price reductions come after the company faced challenges in meeting market expectations for third-quarter deliveries. The automaker has set an ambitious target of delivering 1.8 million vehicles in 2023, which requires the delivery of a record 476,000 vehicles in the last three months of the year.

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Elon Musk Says He Will Be Implementing Paywall On Twitter https://brevmag.com/elon-musk-says-he-will-be-implementing-paywall-on-twitter/ https://brevmag.com/elon-musk-says-he-will-be-implementing-paywall-on-twitter/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:54:54 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=37446 Elon Musk is reportedly considering a significant alteration to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. During a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 18th, Musk mentioned that X was exploring the possibility of introducing a “small monthly payment” as a measure to combat bots on the platform. This move could potentially help reduce automated and spammy accounts on the social media platform.

“It’s the only way I can think of to combat vast armies of bots,” Musk explained, per TechCrunch. “Because a bot costs a fraction of a penny, call it a tenth of a penny, but even if it has to pay…a few dollars or something, the effective cost of bots is very high,” he added.

While Elon Musk did not provide specific details regarding the cost of the proposed monthly fee for X, he indicated that it would be a “small amount of money.” His interest in introducing paid subscriptions and exploring alternative monetization strategies for X has been evident since he acquired the platform last year. The existing X Premium, formerly known as Twitter Blue, is priced at $8 per month and offers subscribers access to various features, including a blue checkmark, post-editing capabilities, and prioritized visibility in conversations and searches, among others. It remains to be seen how this potential new subscription model would align with existing premium offerings on the platform.

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Elon Musk Confirms X Won’t Leave San Francisco Despite City Facing Challenges https://brevmag.com/elon-musk-confirms-x-wont-leave-san-francisco-despite-city-facing-challenges/ https://brevmag.com/elon-musk-confirms-x-wont-leave-san-francisco-despite-city-facing-challenges/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:30:41 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=26753 Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter, which he is rebranding as “X,” will keep its headquarters in San Francisco, despite the challenges the city is currently facing with major businesses leaving and the economy plummeting.

Musk, along with a group of investors, took Twitter private in a significant $44 billion deal last year. Despite receiving enticing offers from other locations trying to attract the company, Musk stated in a tweet on Saturday that Twitter, now known as “X,” will not be moving its headquarters from San Francisco.

The decision to remain in San Francisco showcases Musk’s commitment to the city, even amid concerns about a “doom spiral” as several companies have recently left or are leaving. By choosing to stay, “X” is signaling its determination to maintain its roots in the city and contribute to its economic and social landscape.

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Paralyzed Man Can Move Again Thanks To AI https://brevmag.com/paralyzed-man-can-move-again-thanks-to-ai/ https://brevmag.com/paralyzed-man-can-move-again-thanks-to-ai/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:10:54 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=26728 With the help of artificial intelligence, doctors are celebrating a remarkable medical achievement they consider a modern-day “miracle.” Keith Thomas, a Long Island man who was paralyzed in a diving accident, has experienced a significant recovery with restored motion and feeling in his body. This incredible outcome was made possible through a groundbreaking surgery that utilized machine learning-based techniques, connecting a computer to his brain via microelectrode implants.

Keith Thomas’s successful case is being hailed as a pioneering example in the medical field, demonstrating the potential of AI-infused surgeries to treat and potentially cure previously incurable conditions such as blindness, deafness, ALS, seizures, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease. Experts at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset are celebrating this breakthrough, as it opens new avenues of hope for patients facing seemingly insurmountable health challenges.

The use of artificial intelligence in medical treatments is rapidly advancing, with this case highlighting the transformative power of technology in improving the lives of patients with severe neurological conditions. The success of Keith Thomas’s surgery paves the way for further research and advancements in AI-based medical interventions, offering hope for countless individuals seeking life-changing treatments in the future.

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Aliens Are Real: UFO Whistleblower Says Under Oath https://brevmag.com/aliens-are-real-ufo-whistleblower-says-under-oath/ https://brevmag.com/aliens-are-real-ufo-whistleblower-says-under-oath/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:27:51 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=26599 The testimony of a U.S. Air Force officer and ex-intelligence official, along with UFO whistleblower David Grusch, raises significant interest in the topic of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Their claims about the recovery of “non-human” biologics from crashed aircraft add to the ongoing discussions and debates about UFOs and their potential implications on national security and government transparency.

It’s important to note that this testimony is part of a broader ongoing effort to address the subject of UAPs and assess their significance in the context of national security and public safety. As more information and evidence are presented, further investigations and research may be conducted to gain a better understanding of these phenomena and their possible implications. Ryan Graves, an executive director of Americans for Safe Aerospace, and David Favor, a former commanding officer with the U.S. Navy, were also among the individuals who provided testimony during the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena hearing in front of the House Oversight subcommittee.

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Shark Tank’s Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Former Contestants https://brevmag.com/shark-tanks-daymond-john-granted-restraining-order-against-former-contestants/ https://brevmag.com/shark-tanks-daymond-john-granted-restraining-order-against-former-contestants/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:33:20 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=26494 Celebrity investor and “Shark Tank” star, Daymond John, has been granted a temporary restraining order against three former contestants he partnered with on the show. The contestants, ex-NFL defensive end Al “Bubba” Baker, his wife Sabrina, and daughter Brittani, allegedly made disparaging remarks about their experience with John on social media, referring to it as a “nightmare.”

The court order, issued in New Jersey federal court, prohibits the Bakers from making any further public statements or comments about their interaction with Daymond John following their appearance on the ABC reality TV show in 2014. This restraining order aims to prevent any potential defamation or further damage to John’s reputation resulting from the negative comments made by the former contestants.

As per the court ruling, the Bakers, known for creating Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs and their appearance on “Shark Tank,” are required to take down any social media posts that are deemed “disparaging.” These posts include detailed accounts of their business relationship with Daymond John, accusing him of attempting to gain control of their business entity. US District Judge Robert Kugler noted that all of the Bakers’ posts were negative or disparaging, and such content has the potential to impact Daymond John’s reputation, goodwill, and credibility, as well as that of DF Ventures, the entity set up by John for conducting business with the family.

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Threads App Already Seeing Decline In Usage https://brevmag.com/threads-app-already-seeing-decline-in-usage/ https://brevmag.com/threads-app-already-seeing-decline-in-usage/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:42:50 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=26181 According to data from Sensor Tower and Similarweb, Meta’s new platform and Twitter competitor, Threads, has experienced a decline in usage among its subscribers. Although Threads initially garnered significant attention and achieved a record-breaking 100 million signups within five days of its launch, it appears that user interest in the app has waned. CNBC reports that on Tuesday and Wednesday, Threads saw a 20% decrease in its number of daily active users compared to Saturday. Additionally, the amount of time users spent on the app declined by 50%, dropping from an average of 20 minutes to 10 minutes. These statistics indicate a decline in user engagement and suggest that the initial excitement surrounding Threads has diminished

Other companies that track user traffic like Similarweb have also indicated an abrupt downward trend in the usage of Threads. The app experienced a 25% decrease in its number of daily active users between its peak on July 7 and subsequent dates. Similarweb’s data also suggests that usage time on the app significantly declined by more than half. Specifically, the average time spent by users in the United States on Threads decreased from approximately 20 minutes on July 6 to only around 8 minutes on July 10. These analytics further confirm the decline in user engagement and usage of the app.

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U.S. Officials Arrest Goran Gogic For Trafficking $1 Billion Worth Of Cocaine https://brevmag.com/u-s-officials-arrest-goran-gogic-for-trafficking-1-billion-worth-of-cocaine/ https://brevmag.com/u-s-officials-arrest-goran-gogic-for-trafficking-1-billion-worth-of-cocaine/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:45:31 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=17773 Former heavyweight boxer, Goran Gogic has just been charged with one of the largest cocaine busts in the history of the United States. According to U.S. officials, the 43-year-old ex-athlete from Montenegro, Balkans was recently convicted of trafficking approximately 22 tons ($1 billion worth) of cocaine from Colombia, Europe, and into North America. 

Gogic was placed in a local Miami jail this past Monday, October 31, 2022, after he was specifically labeled as a “sophisticated drug trafficker,” as stated by NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell. As a response to the handful of criminal accusations, the defendant’s attorney, Lawrence Hashish, claimed the following during their brief court appearance: “These charges came as a surprise to him. He maintains his innocence and has come to the United States for a boxing convention in Puerto Rico.” A follow-up trial is now set to take place this upcoming Monday, November 7.

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New York City Pay Transparency Law To Take Effect Next Week  https://brevmag.com/new-york-city-pay-transparency-law-to-take-effect-next-week/ https://brevmag.com/new-york-city-pay-transparency-law-to-take-effect-next-week/#respond Sat, 29 Oct 2022 23:36:32 +0000 https://brevmag.com/?p=17561 The city of New York has recently made national headlines for it’s push to make wage transparency a law. The change will make it mandatory for all employers to disclose the maximum and minimum pay for all job openings beginning next week.

According to the CNBC, the law will only be applicable to companies with more than three employees. In addition, not every employee needs to reside in NYC; if the business has just one NYC-based worker, it will be required to share the maximum and minimum wage for each role. If a company chooses not to follow suit, than it will be given a warning and 30 days to correct the violation. If a correction is not made, the business could face up to $250,000 in fines.

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