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DOJ targets Apple in antitrust lawsuit DOJ targets Apple in antitrust lawsuit, alleging monopoly practices 02:59 Tech giant Apple on Thursday issued an apology following widespread backlash over a new commercial released earlier this week for the latest iPad Pro which shows an array of artistic tools and objects being destroyed. Titled “Crush!,” the ad was posted Tuesday to Apple’s YouTube channel and CEO Tim Cook’s social media account. It features a myriad of objects getting smashed in a large hydraulic press. Set to Sonny & Cher’s “All I Need is You,” the casualties include musical instruments, cameras, paints and books.”The most powerful…
The key difference between this action and previous attempts to remove content is that this is a civil injunction, unlike a criminal prosecution—meaning it is, at least legally speaking, closer to a copyright takedown request. In turn, a platform could arguably be less likely to take a reputational hit as long as it removes the content upon request. Kwong believes this will indeed make platforms more likely to cooperate and there have already been pretty clear signs to that effect. In one hearing in December, the government was asked by the court to consult online platforms for the feasibility of…
Following the trial that began last month, Comcast has now gone nationwide into the prepaid game with NOW, a new way to get internet and phone service without all the usual hassles. Think no contracts, no credit checks, and prices that won’t break the bank.NOW Mobile isn’t your average prepaid phone plan. Comcast figures that we already use Wi-Fi for most of our phone-related stuff anyway, so what they’ve done is hook their service up to Xfinity’s large Wi-Fi hotspot network. This move allows for better connectivity as well as making their plans much more affordable.If you need internet at…
Maybe it’s me. No, it’s got to be me. When I wrote the story on Tuesday night showing the official videos that Apple had created and released for the “Let Loose” iPad event, this is what I said about the now heavily-criticized ad called “Crush!”: “The iPad Pro is extremely thin and some of this is due to the new OLED display being used on both top-of-the-line tablets. We can tell you that Apple did not use the process seen in the following hilarious video.”Because the new iPad Pro tablets use OLED displays instead of LCD screens, no backlight is…
With each new flagship series, Huawei is thumbing its nose at U.S. sanctions more and more. Once again, we direct your attention to the spotlight on that story from last August when Huawei introduced the Mate 60 series. That Huawei revealed a new flagship line wasn’t a big deal. What was a big deal was the chip that the phone was equipped with, the Kirin 9000s. You see, U.S. sanctions from back in 2020 were created to prevent Huawei from obtaining chips that support 5G networks.Thanks to the ban, for the P50, Mate 50, and P60 flagship lines, Huawei had…
WhatsApp, one of the world’s most widely used messaging apps, has received a significant visual upgrade. Meta, the parent company, aims to keep the app’s look current while also enhancing its user experience, thus this new update involves new colors, refreshed icons, and subtle animations.When you launch the redesigned app, the most noticeable change is the new color scheme. WhatsApp’s signature green is used more prominently, with complementary neutral tones adding a touch of sophistication. This shift creates a cohesive look throughout the app. If you prefer a darker interface, you’ll enjoy the even deeper dark mode, which is a…
Bluesky, the decentralized social network that got its limited start back in 2021, is making some substantial changes to its app. The team behind the app shared their product roadmap in a blog post, revealing that they are now focusing on making Bluesky easier and more enjoyable to use. They’re adding some new features, some of which have been long-awaited, and should be landing in the next few months.One of the most exciting changes will be the addition of direct messages (DMs). This is a popular feature missing from the initial version of Bluesky and currently missing from competing social…
If you’ve ever shared an iPad with a family member or wanted to keep your work life separate from your personal browsing, you likely understand the pain of only having one Chrome profile allowed on iOS. This stands in contrast to Chrome on other operating systems (like Windows or ChromeOS) where you can easily create and switch between multiple profiles. Well, that may soon change.According to a report from The Mac Observer (h/t Reflector Media), Google is finally testing the ability to create and switch between multiple Chrome profiles on iOS. This has long been a desired feature, as multiple…
Many other brain atlases exist, but most provide much lower-resolution data. At the nanoscale, researchers can trace the brain’s wiring one neuron at a time to the synapses, the places where they connect. “To really understand how the human brain works, how it processes information, how it exports memories, we will ultimately need a map that’s at that resolution,” says Viren Jain, a senior research scientist at Google and coauthor on the paper, published in Science on May 9. The data set itself and a preprint version of this paper were released in 2021. Brain atlases come in many forms.…
Google’s messaging app, Google Messages, has always been a key part of the company’s push for widespread adoption of the RCS messaging standard. RCS offers advanced features over traditional SMS, like read receipts, typing indicators, and higher quality media sharing. While Google Messages supports RCS, its feature set hasn’t quite felt like a true rival to popular messaging options like WhatsApp and iMessage. Now, a new update may be starting to change that.The latest beta of the Messages’ beta app hints at a feature inspired by Apple’s 3D Touch. According to app researcher AssembleDebug (who shared the tip on Telegram),…
Teased not long ago, the new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is the latest addition to Mobvoi’s smartwatch lineup. The sequel to the already successful TicWatch Pro 5, the Enduro model promises longer battery life, a sleeker profile, and a major fitness upgrade.As the name suggests, the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro has been built for endurance and durability in an attempt to meet the needs of outdoor adventurers. The smartwatch features extended battery life, lasting up to 90 hours in Smart Mode and up to 45 days in Essential Mode.The new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro features a 1.45-inch AMOLED scratch-resistant sapphire…
“At its latest I/O conference on May 14, Google unveiled its newest mid-range smartphone…” is what we would say if the tech giant had not broken its pattern and surprised everyone by revealing the Pixel 8a earlier. Pixel 8a and the new iPads are like apples and oranges – totally different beasts catering to different crowds. It is rare to see an Android loyalist suddenly itching for an iPad, or vice versa. So, why did Google throw its hat in the ring at the same time as Apple’s big reveal? The buzz around the powerful new iPads somewhat overshadowed the…
After winning the global smartphone sales war for an entire year for the first time in history in 2023, Apple was unable to start 2024 on a similarly high note, giving back its crown to Samsung at the end of the first quarter.But because the mobile industry is very rarely a true black-and-white affair, there are various shades of gray surrounding both Samsung and Apple’s Q1 2024 results in key regions around the world. In India, for instance, one market research firm named Samsung the quarter’s volume champion a few weeks ago, while another one is only ranking the company…
Samsung released the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series early this month but had to put the rollout on hold due to boot issues. The update was only available in South Korea, but it was enough to pinpoint the problem and find a fix.Less than a week after the update was pulled, Samsung resumed the rollout of One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 (via Tarun Vats). A new firmware version is now available for download in South Korea that weighs in at 3.2GB.Unfortunately, it’s impossible to tell whether or not this will make it to other…
Undercover sting operation renews attention of need to protect kids on social media – CBS News Watch CBS News An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Undercover #sting #operation #renews #attention #protect #kids #social #media
Even though it’s obviously too soon to know for sure, Apple’s hot new M4-powered iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 13 look like they have everything it takes to become the best tablets money can buy in 2024. We’re talking the “world’s most advanced display”, an outrageously fast processor integrating (among others) Apple’s most powerful Neural Engine yet, and somehow, lighter-than-ever designs packing all the battery life you need to get through a full day’s work with ease and no wall-hugging.The only problem is (predictably) that the fifth-generation 11-incher and seventh-gen 13-inch giant don’t come cheap by any definition of…