Federal privacy law hits Democrat roadblock after earlier Republican ones
Hopes of passing a federal privacy law during the current session of Congress are now fading. The problem to date has been getting enough Republicans on board, but now there are challenges on the Democrat side, too. Two key Democratic figures say th.....»»
Apple TV+ reaches 6% market share in the US while Netflix loses subscribers
A report from earlier this year revealed that Apple TV+ had been growing slowly, just reaching 5% of the market share of streaming platforms in the United States. Three months later, Apple TV+ finally accounts for 6% of the US streaming market – w.....»»
Apple updates AirPods beta firmware available to developers
Following the release of iOS 16 beta 3 for developers earlier today, Apple has now updated the beta firmware for the AirPods, which is also available to developers. The update enhances the Automatic Switching feature and brings other improvements to.....»»
Federal patient privacy law doesn’t cover most period-tracking apps
Passed in 1996, HIPAA hasn’t kept pace with new technologies and at-home tests. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newslet.....»»
Elon Musk grieved with crash victim’s dad. Now Tesla faces him in court
A week-long jury trial set to begin in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is the first for the company over a fatal accident involving one of its electric cars......»»
Snow At One of World"s Highest Observatories Melting Earlier Than Ever Before
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The snow at the highest observatory in the world to be operated all-year-round is expected to completely melt in the next few days, the earliest time on record. Scientists at the Sonnblick observ.....»»
Crypto Broker Voyager Digital Files for Bankruptcy
Crypto broker Voyager Digital has filed for bankruptcy protection, days after suspending all trading and withdrawals on its service. From a report: Voyager announced late Tuesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York federal court......»»
Forspoken pulled from packed fall lineup, delayed till January 2023
Forspoken has suffered another delay. It was originally supposed to launch earlier this year, in May, but was delayed to October. Now, it's due out in 2023......»»
HomePod mini hits $83 in Wednesday’s best deals, plus Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard and more
All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking with a rare discount on all five HomePod mini colors leading the way. That’s alongside Logitech’s just-released MX Mechanical Mac Keyboard at $144 and Belkin’s new 15W MagSafe charger from.....»»
iPhone privacy screen protectors: When to use and best options
Privacy screen protectors are dark shields, usually made of glass that you can use on your iPhone. You may have seen one on someone else’s iPhone and wondered what a use case would be. Let’s explore what a privacy screen protector does and the b.....»»
BOE gets go-ahead for iPhone 14 OLED production despite previous panel problems
Apple has reportedly approved supplier BOE to provide OLED panels for the iPhone 14 even after earlier manufacturing changes were performed without Apple's knowledge.BOE expected to produce 5 million iPhone 14 OLED panelsBOE has had a rollercoaster y.....»»
Senate Intel leaders call for FTC probe into TikTok amid alleged "misrepresentations" on data practices
Top lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee called for a Federal Trade Commission probe of TikTok on Tuesday, amid allegations the social media company has made "repeated misrepresentations" to Congress and others on its data security practice.....»»
Kuo: Entry-level and mid-range iPhones will no longer have the latest Apple chips
Earlier this year, an intriguing report by the very well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple might keep the new A16 chip exclusively for iPhone 14 Pro models, while regular iPhone 14 models will get last year’s A15 chip. In a new report.....»»
Largan reports improved sales for June
Lens module maker Largan Precision has disclosed June 2022 revenue of NT$3.39 billion (US$115.36 million), up 8% on month and 1% from a year earlier......»»
TikTok commits to changes to avoid App Store ban
Earlier this week, an FCC commissioner in the United States called on both Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their respective apps stores. Now, TikTok parent company ByteDance has responded to the situation and confirmed that some China-based e.....»»
‘Pestle’ recipe app now lets users share their cookbook with others
We have been covering Pestle since its introduction earlier this year, as it is a fun and intuitive app that lets you create and manage your cooking recipes on your iPhone and iPad. This time, the app has been updated with a new feature called “Ho.....»»
Why the FTC is issuing car dealer rules now
The FTC already can take legal action if dealerships violate the federal prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices. But the government's path to catching violations becomes easier if a behavior is specifically defined as illegal in a.....»»
Google closes data loophole amid privacy fears over abortion ruling
Developers’ ability to see which other apps are installed on people’s phones restricted. Enlarge (credit: Lari Bat | Getty Images) Google is closing a loophole that has allowed thousands of companies to monitor and sell s.....»»
Robotaxi services progressing in the US and China
The reality of commuting with robotaxis has come closer. Cruise, a GM-owned self-driving car company, began charging for its driverless taxi rides in part of San Francisco. Two months earlier, autonomous vehicle (AV) technology companies Apollo and P.....»»
What the end of Roe v. Wade means for reproductive rights and privacy
On June 24, the Supreme Court released a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, upholding the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The court also ruled 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wad.....»»
Google hit with more privacy complaints for “deceptive” sign-up process [Updated]
Consumer group: One click grants permission to “exploit everything you do.” Enlarge (credit: 400tmax | iStock Unreleased) More than a billion people worldwide have signed up for Google accounts, clicking through screens pr.....»»