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Nancy Pelosi Warns Tech Firms: 'It's a New Era'
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that it is “new era” for tech regulation in a recent interview, noting developments in the UK.
France Accuses Internet Archive of Hosting Terrorist Content
The French Internet Referral Unit sent 550 takedown demands to the Internet Archive claiming that it hosts “terrorist propaganda.”
Facebook Fights Back Against Fake News
Facebook is increasing its efforts to block fake news, with the Associated Press expanding its fact-checking role.
Google Currents is the Reanimated Corpse of Google+
Google+ is sort of back. Google still has the code and is resurrecting the service into Google Currents. It’s Google+ for enterprise.
Dutch Apple Investigation Compliments EU's Look at Spotify Complaint
The EU Commission said that the investigation complemented its own investigation into Spotify’s complaint against Apple.
Apple Set to Beat Own Green Energy Targets
Apple has twice the amount of suppliers committed to green energy and increased how much renewable energy it will bring to the supply chain.
Netherlands ACM Investigates Apple Over App Store
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced it will investigate Apple over antitrust concerns about the App Store.
You Can Now Listen to Apple Podcasts on the Web
Apple has made it possible to listen to Apple Podcasts on the web. The Movies and TV show web interfaces have also been updated.
HSBC Downgrades Apple Stock Following Services Announcement
HSBC downgraded Apple shares saying its recent services announcements will not “move the needle” and had come “too late”
Wiz Khalifa to Launch Apple Music Docu-Series April 17
Wiz Khalifa will be launching a documentary series for Apple Music on April 17, called “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam.”
2 in 3 Hotels Websites' Leak User Data
Two in three hotel websites are putting guest’s private data at risk, security firm Symantec has discovered.
Apple Watch Activity Challenge for 2019 Earth Day
2019 Earth Day falls on April 22, and we have a few details on the Activity Challenge Apple is preparing for the event.
Prince Harry, Oprah to Make Mental Health Docu-Series for Apple TV+
Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey will be creating a documentary series on mental health for Apple’s TV+ service.
Buy a New Mac and Migrate Your Data for Free
Now when you buy a new Mac at an Apple Store they will migrate your data over for free. Previously this service cost US$99.
Major Ransomware Attacker Jailed In UK
A UK ransomware attacker who ran a global blackmail scam worth many millions of pounds has been jailed and suspected U.S. associates arrested.
Yahoo! Proposes New Settlement For Data Breach Victims
Yahoo! has proposed an updated settlement package worth $117.5 million for millions of users who were victims of data breaches.
Ming-Chi Kuo: New MacBook Pros Coming in 2021
Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has updated investors on the details and release schedule for new MacBook Pros and iPads.
Julianne Moore Will Star in Apple’s ‘Lisey’s Story’ Series
Apple won a bidding war for an adaptation of Stephen King’s horror-romance called Lisey’s Story, starring Julianne Moore.
So Far, New York Facial Recognition Hasn't Worked
So far, New York facial recognition experiments, such as ones used at toll booths, have failed. But the program will be expanded.
Huawei Wants to Sell Apple its 5G Modems
Huawei says that it’s open to selling its 5G modems, but only to rival Apple. Meanwhile Apple is considering Samsung and Mediatek.
Sonos, IKEA Team Up For AirPlay 2 Speakers
Sonos and IKEA are joining forces to release AirPlay 2 speakers. Shipping this August, there will be a Symfonisk table lamp speaker and bookshelf speaker.
Spyware App Exodus Targets iPhone Users
Researchers found spyware app Exodus, originally designed for Android, has been found on iPhones, but we don’t know how many.
Mobile Phone Shipments to Stall As Users Keep Devices for Longer
Mobile phone shipments are set to contract slightly in 2019 before growing in 2020, as users are holding onto their devices for longer.
