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Why ‘Brain Rot’ Is 2024’s Word of the Year

December 3, 2024 2 min read Why ‘Brain Rot’ Is 2024’s Word of the Year The phrase “brain rot” spiked 230 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to the makers of the Oxford English Dictionary By Ben Guarino “Brain rot”…

Zipcar outage a warning against total app reliance

Zipcar’s rep declined to specify how many people were affected by the outage. A warning against total app reliance Zipcar’s app problems have not only cost it money but also traumatized some users who may think twice before using Zipcar…

Amazon Music now has its own version of Spotify Wrapped

It’s that festive time of year again. All of the algorithm elves living inside our favorite music-streaming apps have begun cranking out personalized “best of” lists in the vein of Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. This year, however, there’s…

USPTO Officially Withdraws Terminal Disclaimer Proposal

Support IPWatchdog with an individual sponsorship: Click here “The USPTO should not be weaponized against the biopharmaceutical industry.” – Sherry Knowles The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today officially withdrew its controversial proposed rule on terminal disclaimer practice. The…

Apple has allegedly committed $1B in Indonesia investment

We have a new development in the ongoing Apple – Indonesia saga. Indonesia’s Investment Minister, Rosan Roeslani, confirmed to local lawmakers that Apple has now allegedly committed a $1 billion investment in the country. The news comes after Apple proposed…