Browser Companies Criticize Apple’s EU Choice Screen in iOS 17.4

Several third-party browser companies have experienced a spike in iPhone installs since Apple made major changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union, but many are not happy with Apple’s implementation of its default browser choice screen. In iOS 17.4, released last month, Apple no longer limits […]

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The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind

Cleaner, greener transport is on its way—from delivery to air travel—but government action on incentives and infrastructure is needed to make it work fast and at scale. “It’s a bit frustrating sometimes in the UK, with the government delaying targets and support,” says Murvah Iqbal, co-CEO and founder at all-electric delivery network Hived. Hived counts […]

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Samsung may finally spend its $60 billion cash to buy companies

It’s not uncommon for companies that have deep pockets to fuel growth through mergers and acquisitions. Samsung is certainly one with deep pockets as its cash reserves are in excess of $60 billion. However, the company has been out of the M&A market since 2017 when it acquired Harman for $8 billion. That might change […]

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Apple Music Spatial Audio Royalties Only Benefit the Biggest Companies, Say Indie Record Labels

Independent record labels have expressed concerns about Apple’s plans to pay more money for songs recorded in Spatial Audio, claiming it will only benefit the biggest companies in the marketplace, reports the Financial Times. Last week, Apple announced royalty incentives to encourage music artists and record labels to publish tracks in Spatial Audio. Apple said […]

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These Mining Companies Are Ready to Raid the Seabed

But deep-sea mining is considered a risky business not just because of environmental concerns. Norway’s startups are betting on an industry that doesn’t yet exist. “It could end up not becoming an industry at all because the resources are not there or the technology’s not good enough,” says Håkon Knudsen Toven, spokesperson for the industry […]

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Microsoft briefly passes Apple in market cap for the top spot, as both companies hover around $2.87 trillion market capitalization

What you need to know Microsoft is on the verge to surpass Apple as the world’s most valuable company.  The Redmond-giant has a market cap of$2.888 trillion compared to Apple’s $2.887 trillion. The change can be attributed to Microsoft’s heavy investment in generative AI which has drawn more investors to the company. Microsoft is on […]

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My next PC webcam NEEDS Microsoft’s answer to Face ID — Here’s why (and why we need more companies to make them)

Something you should know about me is that I hate spending money. I can’t stand it. I hold onto my tech until the bitter end, and my webcam is a prime example of such unhealthy hoarding. It’s a Logitech C910 (no, not even the C920) that I bought almost 13 years ago in 2011(!) and, […]

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“Whether a company loses a factory in a fire or millions of files in a cybersecurity incident it may be material to investors” A new SEC rule went into effect requiring public companies to report cybersecurity incidents in 4 days

What you need to know Cybersecurity breaches seem to only be more commonplace with the recent high-profile MGM, Ardent Hospital, Xfinity, and Insomniac breaches. Cybercriminals have an incentive to keep attacking these companies, companies need more incentive to improve protection rather than plan for recovery of a breach. New SEC rules went into effect on […]

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Microsoft finds itself ranked among the top 20 best tech companies for internships

What you need to know Microsoft has been ranked among the top 20 tech firms that interns would recommend to their friends. The company also ranked as the best-managed company for the fourth time in a row recently. Microsoft’s compensation packages might act as a great incentive for new hires and interns. internships serve as […]

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Samsung Pay won’t be free for credit card companies anymore

After the launch of Apple Pay in South Korea, Samsung is changing its whole strategy around Samsung Pay. The company’s mobile payment service was free for consumers and credit card companies. However, the South Korean firm plans to charge credit card companies in a fashion similar to Apple. Samsung Electronics has reportedly notified all credit […]

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Alibaba to restructure as six separate companies

Alibaba Group is planning to split into six units, the company told Reuters. The different entities will seek fundraisings and market listings as China eases its crackdown on private enterprises. The big restructuring will see the company split into six organizations – Cloud Intelligence Group (cloud solutions), Taobao Tmall Commerce Group (local online commerce services), […]

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The Unique Guide into the marketing strategy of Gaming Companies

In the 21st century, gaming has become one of the most popular hobbies and pastimes in the world. In 2022 there are an incredible 3.24 billion gamers across the world and that number continues to grow. We have come a long way from the days of ‘Pong’ and ‘Pacman’ and the rapid technological advancements of […]

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Spaceflight Companies Promised to Do Science—So How’s It Going?

“We provide our customers the guidance and insight needed to ensure their research is rigorous, well-designed, and impactful to the broader scientific community–this helps move the needle forward on microgravity research,” she wrote. Sirisha Bandla, the head of Virgin Galactic’s research operations, says analysis for their projects is also still in progress. “We have flown payloads […]

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Here are the companies working on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered flagships

As expected, just after Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 a number of companies took to Weibo to announce that their next flagship will use the new chip. During the announcement Qualcomm did share a list of brands working on a Gen 2 powered phone, but some might need longer than others. Here are […]

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This Platform Makes Sure Companies Stick to Their Climate Pledges

After mapping comes planning. Sustainability professionals, warehouse managers, CFOs, or whoever uses the platform are given a to-do list for decarbonization. “It explains specifically what kind of materials you need to switch to, what stakeholders you need to involve, and who is responsible for this decarbonization activity,” Jordanova says. The science-based approach to analyzing company […]

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Microsoft breach may have affected 65,000 companies in 111 countries

What you need to know Microsoft was alerted by security researchers at SOCRadar about a misconfigured endpoint that had exposed some customer information. Microsoft had quickly acted to correct its mistake to secure its customers’ data. Though Microsoft would not reveal how many people were impacted, SOCRadar researchers claimed that 65,000 entities across 111 countries […]

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How can companies ensure the safety of lone workers?

All employers have a legal and moral duty to do all they can to protect the employees under their care – especially their lone workers. Lone workers face a wide range of different hazards every day, with the risks that they face as varied as the locations they work in. Lone worker settings vary from […]

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Apple Collects the Least Amount of User Data Out of Major Tech Companies, Study Suggests

Thursday August 25, 2022 3:21 am PDT by Sami Fathi A new analysis has found that out of major tech giants, Apple collects the least amount of private user data from its users, with Google, Twitter, Amazon, and Facebook, collecting much more data from its users than the iPhone maker. The study measured how many […]

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Many video game companies come out to support US workers after Roe v. Wade decision

What you need to know The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision.  This decision undoes long-standing legal precedent, with abortion now illegal in numerous states across America, while introducing the possibility of abortion becoming illegal in other states. Game development companies across the industry have reacted with statement affirming […]

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Microsoft and other companies come out to support US workers after Roe v. Wade decision

Update (4:43 p.m, June 24, 2022): Publisher Bethesda, as well as independent studio Innersloth, have also voiced support. Sony-owned London Studio and San Diego Studio have joined in as well.  Update (7:47 p.m, June 24, 2022): Xbox and Electronic Arts have made official statements, with both companies affirming support for employees where possible.  What you […]

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