European Commission Criticised for Weakly Regulating Big Tech

European Commission Criticised for Weakly Regulating Big Tech

European politicians and advocacy groups are adamant that the region’s legislation is not hardline enough to dismantle the monopolies of Big Tech companies. In the last week, two open letters have been penned to regulators criticising how Apple and Google remain unchecked. On Jan. 16, four digital rights groups responded to the measures proposed by … Read more

10 biggest Apple launches expected in 2025

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Apple terminates several Indian workers in US for misusing charity donation programme linked to Telugu Association

Apple terminates several Indian workers in US for misusing charity donation programme linked to Telugu Association

Apple has reportedly terminated several employees of Indian origin in the United States for allegedly exploiting the company’s matching grants programme. The scheme allows Apple to match its employees’ charitable donations to qualifying organizations. Allegedly, some employees colluded with specific charitable organizations to fabricate donation records and redirect the matching funds back to themselves, a … Read more

UK Regulator Probes Apple’s Mobile Browser Dominance

UK Regulator Probes Apple’s Mobile Browser Dominance

The U.K.’s competition regulator has raised concerns about Apple’s dominance in the mobile browser market. The Competition and Markets Authority said on Nov. 22 that Apple restricts competition by limiting the use of rival browsers on its iOS devices and effectively requiring developers to use its WebKit browser engine. This could stifle innovation among competitors, … Read more

How Bengaluru techies turned Apple AirPods into hearing aids with the help of aluminum foil, microwave – ET HealthWorld

How Bengaluru techies turned Apple AirPods into hearing aids with the help of aluminum foil, microwave – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: When Rithwik Jayasimha, 24, discovered that Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 included a hearing aid feature, he eagerly bought a pair for his grandmother. However, his excitement quickly turned to frustration when he realized the feature was blocked in India. Despite being approved in over 100 countries following clearance by the U.S. Food … Read more

Foxconn beats estimates with record Q3 revenue on AI demand

Foxconn beats estimates with record Q3 revenue on AI demand

Taipei: Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the third quarter on strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Revenue for Apple‘s biggest iPhone assembler jumped 20.2% year on year to T$1.85 trillion ($57.3 billion). “The result exceeded the company’s original expectations of significant growth,” Foxconn … Read more

Do Emissions Credits Skew Sustainability Reporting?

Do Emissions Credits Skew Sustainability Reporting?

A review of emissions reports from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple by The Guardian revealed that actual emissions could be up to 662% higher than the companies’ official statements, The Guardian announced on Sep. 15. The discrepancy is largely attributed to the difference between direct, “location-based” emissions at company facilities and the purchase of renewable … Read more