Huawei says that it’s open to selling its 5G modems, but only to rival Apple. Meanwhile Apple is considering Samsung and Mediatek.
Beyoncé's Coachella Performance Coming to Netflix
Over the weekend Netflix announced Beyoncé’s Coachella performance will be coming to the service on April 17.
…a trailer that dropped today promises the special, called Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé, will be “interspersed with candid footage and interviews detailing the preparation and powerful intent behind her vision, [the movie] traces the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.”
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.
Safari Click Tracking, Social Media Duty of Care – TMO Daily Observations 2019-04-08
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in Safari security, and a proposed UK law addressing online harm.
Two Students Accused of Jamming School Wi-Fi to Avoid Tests
Two high school students in New Jersey successfully jammed their school’s Wi-Fi network in order to avoid taking exams.
Secaucus Schools Superintendent Jennifer Montesano says the school’s Wi-Fi network has been restored and is now fully operational. But she declined further comment. Since much of the school’s curriculum is internet-based, the lack of Wi-Fi connection disrupted the students’ daily assignments.
As Redditor u/AdvancedAdvance quipped: “Although their slowing down the network to unusable speeds will land them in a lot of trouble at school, they can now expect to get full-time, high-paying job offers from AT&T and Verizon.”
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.
EU Continues to Push For Tax on Big Tech
Sweden, Finland, Ireland, and Denmark blocked a draft tax proposal aimed at tech giants over the weekend. However, EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager continued to push for the tax which would affect Apple as well as Google, Facebook, and Amazon reported AppleInsider.
Vestager has argued that a “global solution” is ultimately needed, but that if results are to come “in a reasonable period of time,” Europe will have to lead the way with a harmonized tax. France’s National Assembly is voting today on a national GAFA tax, which would claim 3 percent from digital ads and other income sources for tech firms with revenues over 750 million euros, or about $842 million. Of concern is the fact that tech companies often escape paying regular taxes, even as they and the demands on government budgets continue to grow.
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.
Record Number of U.S. Teens Expect Next Phone to be an iPhone
83% of U.S. teens own an iPhone, according to a new survey, that shows 86% expect their next phone to also be an Apple device.
Have You Tried Restarting? London Landmark the BT Tower Displays Windows Error Message
LONDON – The iconic BT Tower in central London suffered technical problems that left a Windows error message on display for days. The landmark is a key part of the London skyline, but people noticed its screen asking for the system to be reset. The error message said: “Choose operating system to start or press TAB to select a tool: (Use arrow keys to highlight your choice and then press ENTER).” INSIDER noted that the message comes from Windows 7. The tower carries telecommunications transmissions from London to the rest of the UK.
The info board normally displays messages of good cheer, like: “Good morning London,” or “It’s coming home,” referring to England’s short-lived success in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The display was fixed eventually, however, and a BT spokesperson said: “A technical issue caused the info band on the BT Tower to display an error message.” The tower was the tallest building in London from it’s unveiling in 1965, until 1980.