South Korea‘s telecommunications regulator said on Tuesday it plans to launch an investigation into app store operators such as Apple Inc, Alphabet’s Google and One Store over suspected violations of in-app payment law. Potential fines for infractions could be as high as 2% of the average annual revenue from related business practices, the law says. The… Continue reading South Korea to probe app store operators over suspected in-app payment violations
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Beijing consumer rights group summons grocery firm Missfresh over complaints
A Beijing consumer rights group said on Tuesday it had asked Missfresh to work on plans to refund its customers and explain how it will rectify its business after receiving a number of complaints, adding to pressures facing the Tencent Holdings and Tiger Global-backed grocery startup. The government-backed Beijing Consumer Association said in a statement on its website on Tuesday that… Continue reading Beijing consumer rights group summons grocery firm Missfresh over complaints
Cleantechnica: Tesla and Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion 002169
CNBC Indonesia is reporting that Tesla and the government of Indonesia have come to an agreement for that country to supply nickel worth $5 billion to Tesla over the next 5 years. The deal apparently means that Tesla will not be relying primarily on iron phosphate batteries for its vehicles in the future. Since Google Translate… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla and Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion 002169
Clean Technica: Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders002168
After the announced proposal results at Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, CEO Elon Musk took the stage. “Welcome,” he began, but a rousing round of applause forced him to halt his introductory remarks. “I feel welcome,” he smiled, looking around at the adoring masses. Musk’s extemporaneous talk continued to be punctuated by applause from… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders002168
Clean Technica: Some Fans Love The Tesla Brand But Question Musk’s “Unfiltered Tweeting”002167
If you look at the Tesla Reddit forum, it’s nearly universal: the Redditors love their Teslas. People who post there talk about the Tesla brand — the Supercharger network, Smart Summons, accessories and apps, the 4680 batteries, adapters, autonomy, and other vehicle-specific topics. Sure, a few commenters speak about the health of the company or… Continue reading Clean Technica: Some Fans Love The Tesla Brand But Question Musk’s “Unfiltered Tweeting”002167
Clean Technica: Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk002166
Elon Musk had a special message for those involved in Tesla’s Q2 earnings call last month, noting a global need for lithium and other battery materials. While lithium mining is something many companies can do, and a necessary part of the electric vehicle industry’s growth, Musk says lithium refining is tougher — which makes it a perfect market in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk002166
Rangers Keep Discovering Human Remains in Drying Up Lake
They just uncovered the fourth set of remains since May. Number Four It happened again. On Saturday, park rangers came across yet another set of human remains in Lake Mead’s shrinking waters, NPR reports. The investigation is still ongoing, and no cause of death has been released. This is the fourth grisly discovery of the… Continue reading Rangers Keep Discovering Human Remains in Drying Up Lake
Iran Just Made a $10 Million Import Order Using Crypto
It’s likely an attempt to evade sanctions. Evasion Iran has purchased $10 million worth of imported goods using cryptocurrency — a move that could allow the country to evade US sanctions. So far, not much is known about the crypto order first announced by the country’s Tasnim news agency. For one, we still don’t know… Continue reading Iran Just Made a $10 Million Import Order Using Crypto
Analysis: No, AI Isn’t Sentient, You Absolute Morons
BIG WAVES WERE MADE earlier this year when a former Google engineer, Blake Lemoine, told a reporter at the Washington Post that a Google language-modeling AI — a chatbot called LaMDA — was sentient. Google refuted the claims, ultimately firing Lemoine, but not before the engineer’s testimony sent the question of AI sentience and the ethics… Continue reading Analysis: No, AI Isn’t Sentient, You Absolute Morons
Best Headphone Stands in 2022
Tucked into the back corner beside your monitor, or suspended under the lip of your desk, headphone stands help you manage space and create a comfortable work environment. Some headphone stands are freestanding objects that capitalize on aesthetics and serve one single purpose. Others offer your headphones a proverbial gilded throne while concurrently serving as… Continue reading Best Headphone Stands in 2022