House Democrats are prepping 5 antitrust bills to take on Big Tech
House Democrats are preparing five bills to weaken Big Tech's grip on the economy, in what could amount to Congress's biggest challenge yet to the dominance of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google......»»
AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing
A recent test of the emergency alert system found only 1 percent got it via AM. Enlarge / Congress provides government support for other industries, so why not AM radio? (credit: Getty Images) A controversial bill that.....»»
Possible clues emerge on Amazon"s mystery plan for Zoox robotaxis
Developments in the Amazon empire may hint at tech giant's strategy for its Zoox robotaxi subsidiary that plans to launch service this year......»»
NASA does Dragon shuffle prepping for Starliner launch
Parking is at a premium at the International Space Station, but NASA and SpaceX cleared out one spot as a cargo Dragon spacecraft completed its trip home with a splashdown off the Florida coast......»»
US Republicans vote to remove wolf protections
The Republican-majority US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would remove endangered species protections for the gray wolf across much of the country, sparking outrage among conservationists......»»
After iOS, the EU now has its Sights set on iPadOS
Apple's under fire once more. The post After iOS, the EU now has its Sights set on iPadOS appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s in hot water (again) – following an investigation by the European Commission into the Cupertino tech.....»»
Critics question tech-heavy lineup of new Homeland Security AI safety board
CEO-heavy board to tackle elusive AI safety concept and apply it to US infrastructure. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) On Friday, the US Department of Homeland Security announced the formation of an Artific.....»»
iPhone web browser choice gets one thing right, two things wrong, say developers
Being prompted to make an iPhone web browser choice in Europe has seen an uptick in the use of third-party apps, but not everyone is happy about it. The EU itself is investigating whether Apple’s implementation of the antitrust requirement goes.....»»
More Matter products, and a big new Sonos app update on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we check out a new humidifier that uses moss, new Matter products, and Sonos' giant app update.HomeKit Insider PodcastSonos is prepping a major new update for its iOS app, set to launch on May 7. This o.....»»
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Ford"s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise after 2 crashes
NHTSA said it confirmed BlueCruise was engaged in both vehicles immediately prior to the collisions......»»
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling programs
The list of skills technologists and organizations need to succeed grows with each new tech advancement, according to Pluralsight. But for many organizations, budgets and staff continue to shrink. This survey asked 1,400 executives and IT professiona.....»»
Elon Musk lands in China as Tesla seeks self-driving tech rollout; GM"s Mary Barra visited Beijing Friday
Tesla's CEO has said Tesla may make Full Self-Driving technology available to customers in China "very soon." GM CEO Mary Barra was seen at the Beijing auto show on Friday, reports say......»»
Huawei"s smart car tech offers Audi, other automakers route to China sales
Huawei's rapid emergence as a key auto supplier highlights the telecommunications equipment maker's drive for sources of growth after U.S. export controls pursued on national security grounds since 2019 hammered its businesses, especially smartphones.....»»
Forget about the TikTok ban; now the U.S. might ban DJI
DJI is staring at an uncertain future in the U.S. after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce introduced a bill that could get its drones grounded......»»
Tech brands are forcing AI into your gadgets—whether you asked for it or not
The "AI mouse" is just the start. Enlarge / Tech brands love hollering about the purported thrills of AI these days. (credit: Getty) Logitech announced a new mouse last week. A company rep reached out to inform Ars of.....»»
Meta says it will take years to make money from generative AI – but what about Apple?
Pretty much every tech company has been investing in generative AI for the past two years, and Apple is rumored to finally bring new AI-based tools to iPhone users soon with iOS 18. However, the costs of operating such tools are quite high, and Meta.....»»
Fujifilm"s next budget camera may house surprisingly powerful hardware
Fujifilm's rumored X-T50 will reportedly support in-body image stabilization and have a 40MP image sensor inside......»»
Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time
Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Will Chrome, the world's most popular browser, ever kill third-party cookies? Apple and Mozilla both killed.....»»
Deepfakes in the courtroom: US judicial panel debates new AI evidence rules
Panel of eight judges confronts deep-faking AI tech that may undermine legal trials. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, a federal judicial panel convened in Washington, DC, to discuss the challenges of policing AI.....»»
A new Google Pixel Tablet is coming, but it’s not what you think
A new rumor claims that Google is prepping a new Pixel Tablet for release next month. However, it's not exactly the sequel you may be expecting......»»
California man recovers stolen BMW thanks to AirTag and dashcam videos
Another stolen car has been recovered thanks to a hidden AirTag, this time in California. Speaking to NBC News, Philip Obando said that he woke up and walked out of his house to find that his BMW was gone. Thanks to the hidden AirTag and dashcam.....»»