Anyone who’s paid even slight attention to a Congressional investigation of the power wielded by tech giants won’t be surprised by the report released Tuesday by the subcommittee’s Democrats. They say four companies—Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google—have monopoly power that threatens core economic and political liberties. The report, which ends a 16-month investigation and includes… Continue reading Congress Unveils Its Plan to Curb Big Tech’s Power
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Apple’s T2 Security Chip Has an Unfixable Flaw
A recently released tool is letting anyone exploit an unusual Mac vulnerability to bypass Apple’s trusted T2 security chip and gain deep system access. The flaw is one researchers have also been using for more than a year to jailbreak older models of iPhones. But the fact that the T2 chip is vulnerable in the… Continue reading Apple’s T2 Security Chip Has an Unfixable Flaw
House Democrats push Congress to break up Big Tech monopolies
Sponsored Links Tom Williams via Getty Images Congress should consider forcing the breakup of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google into smaller companies that can’t enter into adjacent lines of business (via NBC News). That’s the main recommendation of a 449-page report (PDF) the Democrats on the House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust published on Tuesday following… Continue reading House Democrats push Congress to break up Big Tech monopolies
What’s on TV: ‘FIFA 21,’ ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ and ‘The Boys’ finale
Sponsored Links EIKE SCHROTER/NETFLIX This week spooky season is taking over with a slew of horror-themed TV shows and movies. FIFA 21 arrives for sports gamers, while Chasing the Crown: Dreamers to Streamers makes a reality TV show out of wannabe Twitch stars. If you’d like to feel as if you’re on yet another Zoom… Continue reading What’s on TV: ‘FIFA 21,’ ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ and ‘The Boys’ finale
@Hyundai: Auto Mapping Technology of Hyundai MNSOFT produces Special Maps Required for Autonomous Driving
Map Auto Creation (MAC) technology of Hyundai MNSOFT is used for autonomous driving, realizing high precision maps and future mapping technology. As Hyundai Motor Group strives to commercialize level 3 autonomous driving technology, Hyundai MNSOFT is working to create and supply high-definition maps necessary for autonomous driving, using its industry-leading map creation technology. Hyundai MNSOFT… Continue reading @Hyundai: Auto Mapping Technology of Hyundai MNSOFT produces Special Maps Required for Autonomous Driving
Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
Sponsored Links Justin Sullivan via Getty Images If you needed confirmation that Apple has big plans for personal audio, Bloomberg reports that its stores have stopped selling speakers and headphones from several competitors. Based on checks and what employees have been told, the outlet reports that Logitech, Sonos and Bose are no longer available in… Continue reading Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
To 3D and Beyond: Pixar’s USD Coming to an Industry Near You
It was the kind of career moment developers dream of but rarely experience. To whoops and cheers from the crowd at SIGGRAPH 2016, Dirk Van Gelder of Pixar Animation Studios launched Universal Scene Description. USD would become the open-source glue filmmakers used to bind their favorite tools together so they could collaborate with colleagues around… Continue reading To 3D and Beyond: Pixar’s USD Coming to an Industry Near You
Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits
Sponsored Links Devindra Hardawar/Engadget As promised, the Apple TV is finally starting to play YouTube videos in 4K — with caveats. Users on Reddit and elsewhere (via FlatpanelsHD and 9to5Mac) are starting to see YouTube 4K support enabled on the media hub when it’s using at least tvOS 14. However, you can only watch in… Continue reading Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits
Goldman to buy GM’s credit card unit for $2.5 billion – WSJ
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is seen in the company’s space on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 17, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc GS.N is buying General Motors Co’s GM.N credit card business for… Continue reading Goldman to buy GM’s credit card unit for $2.5 billion – WSJ
@BMW: The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible.000599
Premiere for the new BMW 4 Series Convertible. New benchmark for dynamic driving pleasure combined with the allure of exclusive open-air motoring in the premium midsize segment. A design conceived in the brand’s current styling language that radiates sporting elegance, a new type of roof design and performance that has stepped up significantly compared to its predecessor make… Continue reading @BMW: The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible.000599