Category: newyork

New York set to legalize e-scooters and e-bikes

[ad_1] Municipalities would still have to give e-scooter and e-bike companies the go-ahead, and would decide how to regulate them. For instance, under the state-wide bill, riders won’t need to wear helmets, though cities could require that. If the bill progresses as expected, e-scooters and e-bikes are likely to come to New York City, a […]

US conducts criminal investigation into Facebook’s data deals

[ad_1] Facebook acknowledged the investigation to the Times, stating that it was “cooperating with investigators” and was taking probes “seriously.” The deals typically revolved around making it easier to fill out contacts, share content and otherwise integrate Facebook with devices and websites. There’s a concern that these deals weren’t always transparent to everyday users, though. […]