CMA Investigates Apple and Google's Mobile Platforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched investigations into Apple and Google's mobile platforms on August 3, 2024, to determine if they should face special regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), following criticism of a new chair's appointment.
CMA Investigates Apple and Google's Mobile Platforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched investigations into Apple and Google's mobile platforms on August 3, 2024, to determine if they should face special regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), following criticism of a new chair's appointment.
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EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
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S&P 500 Snaps Winning Streak Amid Apple's China Sales Slump
On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.21%, ending a three-day winning streak, primarily due to a 4% drop in Apple's stock price following a report showing it fell to third in Chinese smartphone sales; the U.K. also announced weaker-than-expected economic growth.
S&P 500 Snaps Winning Streak Amid Apple's China Sales Slump
On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.21%, ending a three-day winning streak, primarily due to a 4% drop in Apple's stock price following a report showing it fell to third in Chinese smartphone sales; the U.K. also announced weaker-than-expected economic growth.
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BanShee Malware Uses Stolen Apple Encryption to Target Macs
A new variant of the BanShee info-stealer malware, using stolen Apple encryption and fake GitHub repositories, targets Macs to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency data, and other personal information, affecting potentially millions of users.
BanShee Malware Uses Stolen Apple Encryption to Target Macs
A new variant of the BanShee info-stealer malware, using stolen Apple encryption and fake GitHub repositories, targets Macs to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency data, and other personal information, affecting potentially millions of users.
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Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.
Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.
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TikTok Remains Off U.S. App Stores Despite Trump's Reprieve
President Trump's executive order temporarily delaying a TikTok ban until late September has led to the app's continued absence from U.S. app stores, despite resuming service, while potential investors such as former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin explore alternative ownership structures.
TikTok Remains Off U.S. App Stores Despite Trump's Reprieve
President Trump's executive order temporarily delaying a TikTok ban until late September has led to the app's continued absence from U.S. app stores, despite resuming service, while potential investors such as former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin explore alternative ownership structures.
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US TikTok Ban: Apple Issues Support Document Amidst Potential Reprieve
A temporary US ban on TikTok and other ByteDance apps on January 19th, 2024, prompted Apple to release an unusual support document explaining app limitations, while President-elect Trump hinted at a potential 90-day reprieve.
US TikTok Ban: Apple Issues Support Document Amidst Potential Reprieve
A temporary US ban on TikTok and other ByteDance apps on January 19th, 2024, prompted Apple to release an unusual support document explaining app limitations, while President-elect Trump hinted at a potential 90-day reprieve.
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Apple suspends AI news summarization feature after false alerts
Apple temporarily suspended its AI-powered news summarization feature after it produced false news alerts for BBC, New York Times and other news organizations, including false reports of a suspect's suicide and a dart player's premature win.
Apple suspends AI news summarization feature after false alerts
Apple temporarily suspended its AI-powered news summarization feature after it produced false news alerts for BBC, New York Times and other news organizations, including false reports of a suspect's suicide and a dart player's premature win.
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Apple Offers Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Models Early in Europe
Apple's online stores in Spain, Germany, France, and Italy now offer refurbished iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models at a 15% discount, following the removal of older models due to EU USB-C regulations; US and UK availability is pending.
Apple Offers Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Models Early in Europe
Apple's online stores in Spain, Germany, France, and Italy now offer refurbished iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models at a 15% discount, following the removal of older models due to EU USB-C regulations; US and UK availability is pending.
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iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hack: Security Researchers Reveal Vulnerability
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's iPhone 15 ACE3 USB-C controller security, achieving code execution and firmware extraction; experts warn this could lead to future vulnerabilities, although Android users remain unaffected.
iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hack: Security Researchers Reveal Vulnerability
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's iPhone 15 ACE3 USB-C controller security, achieving code execution and firmware extraction; experts warn this could lead to future vulnerabilities, although Android users remain unaffected.
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iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hacked: Security Implications
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller security on the iPhone 15, achieving code execution and firmware dumping; while currently limited to iPhone, it paves the way for further attacks.
iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hacked: Security Implications
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller security on the iPhone 15, achieving code execution and firmware dumping; while currently limited to iPhone, it paves the way for further attacks.
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48% Bias Score