#Apple, Google to lose lucrative payment fees under new law

#Apple, Google to lose lucrative payment fees under new law

“#Apple, Google to lose lucrative payment fees under new law” Apple and Google will be forced to allow app developers to use alternative payment systems under a new law passed by South Korea’s parliament Tuesday, threatening the companies’ lucrative commissions that are facing antitrust scrutiny around the world — including in the US. TheSouth Korean…

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#Apple workers slam tech giant in new labor movement

#Apple workers slam tech giant in new labor movement

“#Apple workers slam tech giant in new labor movement” Apple employees are slamming the company for “isolation, degradation and gaslighting” in the workplace as part of a new labor organizing campaign called #AppleToo.  “For too long, Apple has evaded public scrutiny,” reads a site recently launched by the group. “The culture of secrecy creates an…

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#Apple bans political engravings in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

#Apple bans political engravings in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

“#Apple bans political engravings in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan” Apple has banned customers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan from engraving political phrases on its devices — including references to voting rights, freedom of the press, political dissidents and Chinese history, according to a report from a human rights organization.  The California-based tech giant’s…

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#The 11 best smartwatches of 2021 for men, women and kids

#The 11 best smartwatches of 2021 for men, women and kids

“#The 11 best smartwatches of 2021 for men, women and kids” NY Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Don’t be stupid, smartwatches are a brilliant and simple way to start achieving your fitness goals and motivate you to get moving. Smartwatches have become an everyday accessory,…

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#Senators introduce bipartisan bill to rein in Apple, Google app stores

#Senators introduce bipartisan bill to rein in Apple, Google app stores

“#Senators introduce bipartisan bill to rein in Apple, Google app stores” A bipartisan trio of senators introduced a bill that would rein in app stores of companies they said exert too much market control, including Apple and Alphabet Inc’s Google. Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota teamed up with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of…

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#Apple exec says she was placed on leave after raising sexism concerns

#Apple exec says she was placed on leave after raising sexism concerns

“#Apple exec says she was placed on leave after raising sexism concerns” An Apple senior engineering program manager said she was placed on indefinite administrative leave Wednesday after raising concerns about sexism, a hostile work environment and unsafe working conditions.  Ashley M. Gjøvik told The Verge she asked Apple to mitigate the hostile work environment while they investigate” the claims she had…

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#Apple to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse

#Apple to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse

“#Apple to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse” Apple unveiled plans to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens. The tool designed to…

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