Tech giants are facing a legal battle over the impact of their platforms on users, while Apple and Microsoft are making strides in software and storage technology, according to recent reports. Several social media companies, including Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google-owned YouTube, are now in the crosshairs of lawsuits alleging their platforms have harmed teens' safety and mental health. Meanwhile, Apple released new beta versions of its operating systems, and Microsoft unveiled a new data storage medium made of glass.
The lawsuits against social media companies center on claims that these platforms were designed in ways that negatively affect users, according to The Verge. These cases have overcome attempts by the companies to dismiss them, and executives like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg are expected to testify.
Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas, released this week, include new features such as a Playlist Playground for Apple Music subscribers and native support for video podcasts in the Podcasts app, as reported by Ars Technica. These updates, usually released between major iOS releases, are expected to bring significant refinements.
In other tech news, Microsoft Research announced Project Silica, a system that can read and write data into glass, as detailed in Ars Technica. This new storage medium aims to provide extremely dense and stable data storage for centuries. The company's research, published in Nature, demonstrates a working system for etching data into glass, a material known for its physical and chemical stability.
Additionally, consumers looking for new tech deals can find discounts on iPads, including the base iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro, according to The Verge. While major sales events like Black Friday often offer the best deals, there are savings to be found throughout the year.
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