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.....»»
China proposes magnetic launch system for sending resources back to Earth
In his famous novel "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress," Robert A. Heinlein describes a future lunar settlement where future lunar residents ("Loonies") send payloads of wheat and water ice to Earth using an electromagnetic catapult......»»
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom help organizations modernize their cloud infrastructure
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom announced a new private and hybrid cloud solution. The co-engineered solution brings together Hitachi Vantara’s integrated systems solution of Unified Compute Platform (UCP) RS with VMware Cloud Foundation to assist.....»»
How to install Windows 11 on Mac with a free VMware Fusion Pro personal license [Video]
A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, VMware Fusion 13 Pro is a no-brainer solution for.....»»
This Yeti power station is 30% during early Labor Day deals
Keep your must-have tech charged and powered with the Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station, now on sale at Goal Zero for $630!.....»»
US sues RealPage, claims rental-pricing algorithm used by landlords is illegal
AG: Landlords use RealPage algorithm "to align their rents." Enlarge / US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, August 23, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
GM"s Cruise agrees to supply robotaxis for Uber rides
Once the multiyear partnership between Uber and Cruise begins, an Uber rider requesting a qualifying ride will have the option of choosing a Cruise autonomous vehicle......»»
Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI
Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Google has agreed to fund local journalism and an artificial intelligence initiative in Califo.....»»
F&I tip: CarShield case a reminder to make sure customers understand service contracts
There's a lesson for dealerships in the $10 million CarShield settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, says Zeigler Auto Group COO Sam D'Arc: Make sure staff can explain what customers are buying......»»
CDK Global to pay $100 million to settle dealership antitrust suit
The proposed settlement, which requires a judge's approval, avoids a planned September trial. It does not affect other pending litigation against CDK......»»
MagSafe Monday: Spigen ArcField MagSafe Charging Stand delivers a streamlined charging approach for those without an Apple Watch
The 3-in-1 charging dock has become the standard in recent years as folks look for ways to keep all of their devices charged. What if you don’t wear an Apple Watch (or charge it at your desk)? You end up with extra bulk for a device you don’t hav.....»»
AltStore PAL now free, thanks to grant from Epic Games
Third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL is now free of charge, following a grant provided by Epic Games. This means there will be no annual subscription fee for new users, and existing subscribers to the EU app store will not be charged when their.....»»
A first definitive demonstration of nonthermal particle acceleration in magnetorotational turbulence
Researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder; KU Leuven; the Flatiron Institute and the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently set out to answer a long-standing research question, specifically whether charged particles in the turbulent flow.....»»
US may seek Google breakup or data share after search monopolization ruling
The US DOJ ruled Google is an illegal monopolist, which could result in breaking up the parent company Alphabet or requiring data sharing with rivals while undercutting Google Gemini's advantage.Google on the Apple App StoreGoogle is a word synonymou.....»»
5th Circuit rules geofence warrants illegal in win for phone users’ privacy
Court rules geofence warrants are illegal searches under Fourth Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | ) A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that geofence warrants, which are used to identify all users or devices.....»»
Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; ‘degrading its brand’
Apple is coming under fire for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions, which will either see creators receive less or supporters charged more. John Gruber said that Apple was degrading its brand, while Macworld accuses th.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Looking for a low-cost 3 in 1 MagSafe charger with Standby support? Check out this option
Keeping all your Apple devices charged in a simple way that doesn’t require multiple chargers is the goal of every desk and nightstand. There are countless options for accomplishing this goal, but what if you want to keep the cost down? I recently.....»»
Torras Ostand MagSafe Power Bank review: 2-in-1 charging and stand convenience
Torras' new MagSafe power banks are elegant and easy to use, keeping your devices fully charged on the go.Torras Ostand MagSafe Power Bank reviewFrom your pocket to your nightstand, a MagSafe charger provides convenient power for your iPhone and AirP.....»»
4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death
4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death.....»»
South Africa"s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A paper, "Under the lion's paw: lion farming in South Africa and the illegal international bone trade," published in Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent nee.....»»
City agrees to buy Moda Center, land for $7.13 million, plans ‘major renovation’
City agrees to buy Moda Center, land for $7.13 million, plans ‘major renovation’.....»»