Broadcom Charged By FTC of Illegal Monopolization, Agrees To Settlement
phalse phace shares a report from The Wall Street Journal: The Federal Trade Commission and Broadcom have agreed to settle charges that the company used its dominance in some chip markets to squeeze out potential rivals (Warning: source paywalled; al.....»»
NASA experiment sheds light on highly charged moon dust
Researchers are studying data from a recent suborbital flight test to better understand lunar regolith, or moon dust, and its potentially damaging effects as NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the lunar surface under the Artemis campaign. The e.....»»
Diamond quantum memory with Germanium vacancy exceeds coherence time of 20 ms
The color centers of diamond are the focus of an increasing number of research studies, due to their potential for developing quantum technologies. Some works have particularly explored the use of negatively-charged group-IV diamond defects, which ex.....»»
AMC to pay $8M for allegedly violating 1988 law with use of Meta Pixel
Proposed settlement impacts millions using AMC apps like Shudder and AMC+. Enlarge (credit: Henri Leduc | Moment) On Thursday, AMC notified subscribers of a proposed $8.3 million settlement that provides awards to an est.....»»
VMware admits sweeping Broadcom changes are worrying customers
Broadcom has cut VMware products, perpetual licenses, and its partner program. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom has made a lot of changes to VMware since closing its acquisition of the company in November. On Wednesday,.....»»
Innovative technique reveals that leaping atoms remember where they have been
University of Oxford researchers have used a new technique to measure the movement of charged particles (ions) on the fastest ever timescale, revealing new insights into fundamental transport processes. These include the first demonstration that the.....»»
DataCamp & DISH Settle Massive IPTV Piracy Lawsuit, Still Completely Disagree
A DISH copyright lawsuit against UK-based CDN company DataCamp has ended with a settlement. The original complaint alleged that DataCamp failed to terminate 'repeat infringer' customers, identified by DISH as the operators of several IPTV services. T.....»»
Broadcom-owned VMware kills the free version of ESXi virtualization software
Software's free version was a good fit for tinkerers and hobbyists. Enlarge (credit: VMware) Since Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware closed in November 2023, Broadcom has been charging ahead with major changes.....»»
Apple to settle trade secrets lawsuit with chip startup Rivos
Apple has decided to settle with the chip startup Rivos, two years after first suing the company for stealing trade secrets. According to a filing released on Friday, Rivos and Apple informed a judge that they are planning to finalize a settlement by.....»»
AI-generated voices in robocalls now illegal
The FCC has revealed the unanimous adoption of a Declaratory Ruling that recognizes calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The ruling, which takes effect immediately, makes voice c.....»»
Apple agrees to settle with Rivos in chip trade secret theft lawsuit
Apple may have reached a potential settlement to end its legal battles with the startup Rivos, which it previously accused of stealing trade secrets and poaching employees.Apple's M1 Max SoCApple sued Rivos in 2022, accusing it of taking engineers an.....»»
Please don"t use the Apple Vision Pro while driving [u]
In most of the United States, it's illegal to wear a headset like Apple Vision Pro while driving, but a Tesla owner decided to do it anyway.An Apple Vision Pro used while driving [x/lentinidante]Laws around the world concerning driving include requir.....»»
Unilateral efforts to combat illegal fishing may spur piracy in certain regions
Certain policies and policing measures taken by countries to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing drive local actors to engage in piracy, new research has found......»»
Please don"t use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
In most of the United States, it's illegal to wear a headset like Apple Vision Pro while driving, but a Tesla owner decided to do it anyway with predictable results.An Apple Vision Pro used while driving [x/lentinidante]Laws around the world concerni.....»»
Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit
Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit, filed by 25 California counties accused the electric vehicle maker of mishandling hazardous waste at its facilities across the state......»»
FCC to declare AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under existing law
Robocalls with AI voices to be regulated under Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on making the use of AI-.....»»
Cops arrest 17-year-old suspected of hundreds of swattings nationwide
Police traced swatting calls to teen’s home IP addresses. Enlarge / Booking photo of Alan Filion, charged with multiple felonies connected to a "swatting" incident at the Masjid Al Hayy Mosque in Sanford, Florida. (credit: Semi.....»»
eBay to pay $59M after DOJ ties pill press sales to fentanyl drug rings
It's DOJ’s first e-commerce settlement under the Controlled Substances Act. Enlarge (credit: Iryna Imago | iStock / Getty Images Plus) eBay has agreed to pay $59 million after the US Department of Justice accused the o.....»»
Comcast reluctantly agrees to stop its misleading “10G Network” claims
Comcast said it will drop "Xfinity 10G Network" brand name after losing appeal. Enlarge (credit: Comcast) Comcast has reluctantly agreed to discontinue its "Xfinity 10G Network" brand name after losing an appeal of a ru.....»»
Apple Vision Pro review roundup: an experience that weighs on you
Initial reviews are in about Apple Vision Pro, and while everyone agrees it's a look at the future of Apple, it's not the most comfortable one.Apple Vision Pro [Apple]Consensus about Apple Vision Pro is mostly unanimous, with everyone interested in t.....»»
NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data
Violating Americans’ privacy "not just unethical but illegal," senator says. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying records from data brokers detai.....»»