| 25.04.2024 18:16
Congo questions Apple on conflict minerals in supply chain
Congo Government Questions Apple on 'Blood Minerals' in Supply Chain In a recent development, the government of Congo has raised concerns about the presence of "blood minerals" from a conflict zone in the country potentially being used in Apple's supply chains. A group of international lawyers repr...
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| 24.04.2024 18:40
Key Questions Answered: Potential US TikTok Ban Implications
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app TikTok, a measure has finally won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature. The measure gives ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional...
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| 19.04.2024 10:13
Apple Complies with Beijing's Order to Remove WhatsApp from China App Store
Apple has removed the popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, following an order from the country's internet watchdog citing national security concerns. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps, both owned by Meta, from the China stor...
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| 19.04.2024 01:17
Netflix Surpasses 270 Million Subscribers in 2024
Netflix had a strong start to the year, gaining 9.3 million subscribers and seeing a significant increase in profit. The company's performance demonstrated that it is still building on the momentum from last year, when measures such as cracking down on password sharing and introducing a low-priced...
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| 27.03.2024 18:22
Apple sets June 10 date for in-person Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple has announced that their annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be taking place from June 10 to June 14, with the first day featuring a live-streamed keynote address showcasing the latest software and product updates. However, select developers have been invited to attend in-person events...
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| 26.03.2024 20:03
Introducing Truth Social: Donald Trump's new social media platform
Former President Donald Trump has made a splash in the social media world with the launch of his platform, Truth Social, earlier this year. This move came after Trump was banned from major sites like Facebook and Twitter following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. While he has since been reins...
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| 25.03.2024 19:27
Europe threatens 'heavy' fines for Apple, Google, and Meta in new probes
The European Union has launched an investigation into tech giants Apple, Alphabet, and Meta under the new Digital Markets Act legislation. The probes focus on various issues such as anti-steering rules, self-preferencing, and compliance with DMA obligations. Apple has already been fined 1.8 billion...
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| 21.03.2024 22:31
Europe's Apple regulatory battle foreshadows consumer impact in US
The U.S. government's massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is expected to take years to resolve, but the iPhone maker's ongoing issues with European regulators may provide a preview of what American customers could experience in the future. The lawsuit aims to prevent Apple from unfairly competi...
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| 21.03.2024 18:25
Justice Department accuses Apple of illegal smartphone monopoly
The Justice Department, along with 16 state attorneys general, has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market that stifles competition and innovation. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey...
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| 19.03.2024 22:33
Apple's attempt to dismiss AirTag stalking lawsuit denied by judge
A class-action lawsuit against Apple for alleged stalking using AirTag devices has been allowed to proceed by a U.S. District Judge in San Francisco. The lawsuit claims that stalkers have been using Apple's $29 AirTags to track victims without their consent and that the tech giant has not done enou...
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| 15.03.2024 22:13
Apple Settles Investor Allegations for $490 Million
Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging CEO Tim Cook misled investors about a steep downturn in iPhone sales in China. The preliminary settlement, filed in Oakland, California, federal court, stems from a shareholder lawsuit focused on how Apple relayed inform...
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| 08.03.2024 22:59
European regulators question Apple over Epic Games app store feud
Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games from launching its own app store on iOS in Europe, following pressure from European Union officials investigating the matter. This move comes just a day after the new Digital Markets Act went into effect in Europe, marking the first major test of th...
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| 07.03.2024 20:18
House bill threatens TikTok ban unless divested from ByteDance
A new bill that could potentially ban TikTok from all US phones and tablets is set for a vote by a key House committee on Thursday. The draft legislation, introduced with bipartisan support, would require TikTok to be spun off from its China-linked parent company, ByteDance, within 165 days. If not...
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| 07.03.2024 14:01
Apple's App Store Revamp in Europe Raises Concerns About iPhone Security
Apple is facing a major regulatory clampdown in Europe that is shaking up its iPhone ecosystem. The changes mandated by the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are aimed at giving consumers more choices but are also raising concerns about security risks. The overhaul, which is the biggest change to the iPhon...
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| 06.03.2024 17:13
Tech giants in Europe forced to change under Digital Markets Act
Europeans will soon see changes in their digital experiences as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) comes into effect, requiring tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok owner ByteDance to adhere to new regulations by midnight Wednesday. The DMA, part of the European Union's ef...
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| 05.03.2024 19:43
US sanctions spyware company for targeting American journalists and officials
The Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on two individuals and a Greece-based commercial spyware company, Intellexa Consortium, for their involvement in developing and distributing technology used to target U.S. government officials, journalists, and policy expert...
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| 04.03.2024 17:10
European Union fines Apple $2 billion for music streaming competition
The European Union has issued its first antitrust penalty against Apple, fining the tech giant nearly $2 billion for unfairly favoring its own music streaming service over rivals. The European Commission found that Apple muzzled app developers from informing users about cheaper music subscription o...
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| 29.02.2024 13:55
Tech Tip: Skip the Rice and Save Your Smartphone
Recently, there has been a lot of debate and conflicting advice on how to properly dry a wet smartphone. Apple even issued a warning against using rice to dry out a phone, stating that rice particles could potentially damage the device. So what should you do if your phone gets wet? First, dry off t...
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| 26.02.2024 18:46
Amazon Joins Dow Jones Industrial Average
Amazon.com Inc. is set to join the prestigious Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance in the 30-company index. This move comes as a result of a 3-for-1 stock split by another Dow company, Walmart, which will reduce Walmart's stock price and weighting in the index. S&P Dow...
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| 26.02.2024 15:54
Veteran reporter's 'Burn Book' exposes love and loathing in Silicon Valley
In her incendiary memoir "Burn Book," longtime Silicon Valley reporter Kara Swisher takes a scathing look at the tech industry and the once-idealistic entrepreneurs who have become disconnected from reality. Swisher paints Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a harsh light, c...
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| 23.02.2024 17:35
Cellphone outage highlights decline of landlines in the US
In an era where landline phones are becoming increasingly rare, a recent AT&T network outage served as a reminder of the value of this old-fashioned form of communication. The outage left many individuals unable to use their cellphones, prompting suggestions to utilize landlines as an alternative....
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| 23.02.2024 02:24
Nvidia's Meteoric Rise to AI Prominence: By the Numbers
Nvidia's stock price saw a historic surge on Thursday, jumping 16% and adding a staggering $273 billion to the company's market value in just one day. This increase marks a record amount for the chipmaker, which has been experiencing a surge in demand for its semiconductors used in artificial intel...
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| 14.02.2024 23:18
Zuckerberg: Meta's Quest 3 Outshines Apple's Vision Pro
In a surprising move, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, took to Instagram to share his opinion on Apple's new mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. In a video review, Zuckerberg boldly claimed that Meta's Quest 3 headset is not only the better value but also the better product overall. This move h...
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| 14.02.2024
Poland's PM reveals widespread illegal use of spyware by previous government
During a news briefing on Tuesday, Poland's new prime minister, Donald Tusk, revealed that he possesses evidence proving that state authorities under the previous government had illegally utilized the powerful Pegasus spyware. Tusk, who was accompanied by President Andrzej Duda, a political opponen...
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| 08.02.2024 16:20
Nadella entices Indian developers to embrace Microsoft's AI tools
In a speech delivered to over a thousand Indian computer code developers in Bengaluru, India's "Silicon Valley," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the importance of utilizing the company's artificial intelligence (AI) tools across its products. Nadella highlighted the significant presence of I...
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| 07.02.2024 01:45
Safety Concerns Raised Over Tesla Driver Wearing Apple Vision Pro Headset
In a series of viral videos circulating on social media, a disturbing trend has emerged, depicting drivers of Tesla vehicles in Autopilot mode while wearing Apple Vision Pro headsets, seemingly oblivious to the road ahead. These videos have caught the attention of federal transportation officials,...
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| 05.02.2024 22:03
Snap Inc to Lay Off 10% of Global Workforce
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that it will be laying off over 500 employees, which amounts to approximately 10% of its global workforce. The majority of these job cuts are expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024. The company disclosed this information in a regu...
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| 03.02.2024 12:56
Apple's Vision Pro headset introduces 'spatial computing' for immersive experiences
Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro headset is set to hit store shelves on Friday, marking the company's foray into the world of spatial computing. Apple executives and their marketing team have been promoting the headset as a transformative product, comparing its potential impact to that of the...
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| 02.02.2024 15:29
Apple Vision Pro debuts Friday. Here's what you need to know.
Apple's highly anticipated mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, is set to launch in stores on Friday in the US. This marks Apple's first new product in seven years and is expected to be one of the most innovative tech products in recent years. Customers will have the opportunity to purchase the h...
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| 02.02.2024 05:55
Apple's holiday season revenue rise ends yearlong slump, but stock slips
Apple Ends Sales Slump with Holiday Quarter Boosted by iPhone Demand Cupertino, California - In a much-needed turnaround, Apple has finally snapped out of its yearlong sales funk with a solid performance during the holiday season. The tech giant's October-December results revealed modest revenue gr...
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| 01.02.2024 14:49
At least 30 journalists, lawyers and activists hacked with Pegasus in Jordan, forensic probe finds
Israeli-made Pegasus spyware has been used in Jordan to hack the cellphones of at least 30 individuals, including journalists, lawyers, human rights and political activists, according to a report by digital rights group Access Now. The hacking, which occurred from early 2020 until last November, wa...
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| 29.01.2024 15:07
AI Companies Required to Report Safety Tests to US Government
The Biden administration is taking steps to ensure the safety and transparency of major artificial intelligence (AI) systems by implementing a new requirement for developers to disclose their safety test results to the government. This initiative stems from an executive order signed by President Jo...
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| 25.01.2024 22:04
Apple Embraces Europe: Third-Party App Stores and Lower Fees Now Allowed
In a groundbreaking move, Apple has announced a series of sweeping changes to its app store policies in Europe, aimed at breaking down competitive barriers and complying with upcoming European regulations. These changes, set to take effect in early March, mark a significant departure from Apple's p...
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| 25.01.2024 15:15
Tech Tips: The Importance of Apple's Stolen Device Protection
Apple Introduces Stolen Device Protection to Combat Rising Phone Thefts In response to the increasing number of phone thefts reported worldwide, Apple has released a new software update for iPhones and iPads that includes a crucial feature called Stolen Device Protection. This feature aims to preve...
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| 18.01.2024 03:36
Apple Faces Potential Watch Sensor Removal Depending on Court Ruling
In a recent development, a federal appeals court has decided to revive a U.S. sales ban on Apple's premium watches while it referees a patent dispute revolving around a sensor. This decision raises concerns that Apple may have to pull the devices from stores for the second time in less than a month...
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| 18.01.2024 03:35
Meta's "historical reluctance" to protect children on Instagram revealed in court documents
Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have revealed the company's "historical reluctance" to prioritize the safety of children on its platforms. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez in December, ac...
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| 18.01.2024 02:07
Apple Removes Pulse Oximeter from New Apple Watches to Avoid Sales Ban
Apple Faces Sales Ban on Flagship Smartwatches Following Patent Dispute with Masimo Apple is expected to remove the capability to detect pulse rates from its flagship smartwatches after losing a patent case against medical technology company Masimo. The court ruled that Apple must cease selling its...
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| 17.01.2024 22:23
Samsung's new Galaxy phones aim to bring AI to the masses
Samsung Unveils Next Generation of Galaxy Phones Packed with AI Features Samsung, the biggest rival to Apple and its iPhone, has provided a glimpse into the future of smartphones with the unveiling of its next generation of flagship Galaxy models. The Galaxy S24 lineup boasts a range of new feature...
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| 16.01.2024 20:13
Supreme Court's decision could cost Apple billions and impact sales
In a major blow to Apple, the US Supreme Court declined to review a lower court's order on Tuesday, which means that Apple will have to comply with a sweeping injunction that reshapes its relationship with mobile app developers and potentially affects billions of dollars in app-related sales. The d...
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| 12.01.2024 01:11
Microsoft briefly surpasses Apple as world's most valuable company
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft briefly surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company, thanks to its successful foray into generative AI. On Thursday, Microsoft's stock experienced a significant jump of up to 2%, pushing its market valuation to an impressive $2.903 trillion. Meanwh...
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| 10.01.2024 15:08
China claims it has cracked Apple Airdrop's encryption to identify senders
In a significant development, Chinese state-backed experts have reportedly discovered a method to identify individuals who use Apple's encrypted AirDrop messaging service. The Beijing municipal government revealed that experts at the Beijing Wangshen Dongjian Justice Appraisal Institute had success...
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| 09.01.2024 19:25
EU Considers Merger Review Amid Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership
The European Union is launching an investigation into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, raising concerns about potential anti-competitive practices in the artificial intelligence industry. The EU's move follows a similar announcement by UK antitrust officials last month and a preliminary probe b...
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| 08.01.2024 21:27
Apple sets release date for Vision Pro VR headsets, pre-orders now available
Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset will finally be available for purchase in the United States starting on February 2nd, with pre-orders beginning on January 19th, according to an announcement made by the company on Monday. The Vision Pro headset, which has been described a...
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| 08.01.2024 19:52
Apple starts compensating US iPhone users for device slowdown, UK lawsuit pending
Tech giant Apple has reportedly begun making payments to eligible iPhone owners in the US as part of a settlement agreement, following a lawsuit filed in 2017. The company has not admitted any wrongdoing. US owners of certain iPhone models, including the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 7, and 7...
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| 04.01.2024 12:40
Microsoft Introduces AI Button on Keyboards for Instant Chatbot Access
Microsoft is set to reshape the next generation of keyboards with the introduction of a special "Copilot key" that summons its AI chatbot. This move comes as the tech giant aims to capitalize on its partnership with OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, and position itself as a gateway for generative AI...
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| 28.12.2023 00:51
Apple's patent dispute fails, allowing sales of two watch models to continue
In a blow to Apple, the International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected the company's bid to lift a sales halt on two higher-end models of the Apple Watch. The ITC had previously ordered the sales halt in October due to a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo over the use of speci...
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| 28.12.2023 00:31
The Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I."s Use of Copyrighted Work
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement and unlawful use of the newspaper's articles to train their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in Manhattan, claims that the companies used The Ti...
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| 28.12.2023 00:30
US appeals court temporarily lifts Apple Watch import ban
In a major patent dispute between tech giant Apple and medical-monitoring technology company Masimo, Apple has been granted a temporary pause on a ban that prevented the import of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches into the United States. The ban was initially imposed by the US International Tra...
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| 27.12.2023 00:56
Apple faces sales halt in US as patent dispute threatens newest watches
Apple Seeks Permission to Resume Sales of Popular Watches Amid Patent Dispute In a desperate move to salvage holiday sales, Apple has filed an emergency motion seeking court approval to resume selling two of its most popular watches. The tech giant had cut off sales right before the Christmas holid...
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| 26.12.2023 15:06
Apple Watch fiasco ends as newest model pulled from US shelves
In a major blow to Apple, President Joe Biden has declined to issue a last-minute, emergency action to keep the newest Apple Watch models on store shelves. This decision comes after the US International Trade Commission ruled that Apple's Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, along with oth...
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