Daily Tech Headlines eBay to Cut 800 Jobs, or 6% of Workforce - DTH
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Feb 26, 2026 Layoffs at a major online marketplace and a regulatory tweak that could change how kids are verified online. New AI task automation rolling out on flagship phones. Social platforms adding parental alerts for self‑harm searches. Trials of autonomous shuttles at a busy airport and a big new research hub opening overseas. A gambling lawsuit targets game storefront practices.
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eBay Executes Third Layoff Wave Despite Revenue Growth
- eBay is cutting about 800 jobs, roughly 6% of its full-time workforce.
- This is its third round of layoffs in three years despite a 15% Q4 revenue increase and the $1.2B Depop acquisition.
FTC Offers COPPA Exemptions For Verified Age Checks
- The FTC will exempt companies from COPPA enforcement if they use age verification under strict conditions.
- Companies must delete verification data immediately, limit use to verification, secure data, provide notice, and use accurate methods.
Gemini Can Autonomously Complete App Tasks On Phones
- Google's Gemini will automate tasks on select Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 phones by virtually launching and navigating apps.
- Users can watch or let it run in background; early preview limited to US and Korea with apps like Uber and Grubhub.