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Aug 9, 2024

Advertising non-profit coalition GARM shuts down following X, Rumble lawsuit

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1. Advertising non-profit coalition GARM shuts down following X, Rumble lawsuits

X: Linda Yaccarino.

  • Parent World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) said GARM lacks financial resources.

  • WFA claims no wrongdoing and will challenge X’s lawsuit.

  • WFA and other companies were the suit’s named defendants, not GARM itself.

  • GARM allegedly encouraged advertisers to boycott X after Musk’s buyout.

2. Apple planning smallest Mac mini ever with M4 chip

Mac sales may get revived with the new model:

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  • First major design change since 2010 revamp.

  • 2 versions in development, one may have yet-to-be-announced M4 Pro chip.

  • Apple TV set-top box-like size.

  • 3 USB-C ports, HDMI port likely.

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