South Korean authorities have fined Google ~$177 million for allegedly abusing Android’s dominance. The fine relates to Google’s requirement that OEMs sign anti-fragmentation agreements, prohibiting their ability to install modified versions of Android. It’s believed that this practice allows the company to stifle competition in the OS space. Google has been hit with a new
Read MoreKaren Hao / MIT Technology Review: Researcher discovers an AI-powered service that makes it incredibly easy for users to generate nonconsensual deepfake porn by uploading a picture of a face — Deepfake researchers have long feared the day this would arrive. — The website is eye-catching for its simplicity.
Read MoreArjun Kharpal / CNBC: Shenzhen-based DeepRoute.ai, which makes self-driving systems for vehicles that involve hardware and software, raises $300M+ led by Alibaba — – Alibaba has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up DeepRoute.ai.
Read MoreErin Griffith / New York Times: Christine Martinez files a suit against Pinterest claiming breach of implied contract, claiming she co-created Pinterest but was never compensated — In a lawsuit, a woman who said she had helped create Pinterest claimed the founders had agreed to compensate her but never did.
Read MoreScott Simmie / DroneDJ: Q&A with Brendan Schulman, former VP of policy at DJI and a leading global advocate for sensible drone regulations, as he takes up a new job at Boston Dynamics — DroneDJ sat down with Brendan Schulman for an exclusive interview during the weekend. The conversation took place between …
Read MoreA PC/PlayStation headset that uses beamforming mics instead of a boom mic. | Logitech Many of Logitech’s previous wireless gaming headsets cost more than $100, but its latest is a relative bargain without compromising too much on comfort or features. The G435 Lightspeed costs $80, comes in three colorways, and can connect wirelessly to a
Read MorePYMNTS.com: LevaData, which develops AI powered analysis and prediction software for supply chain management, raises $47M Series C led by Banneker Partners — Supply management software company LevaData announced that it had closed a $47 million Series C funding round, according to a press release on Monday (Sept. 13).
Read MoreLondon-based PassFort, a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) reporting, has closed a $16.2 million Series A led by US growth equity fund, Level Equity. The 2015-founded startup‘s existing investors OpenOcean, Episode 1 and Entrepreneur First also participated in the round. The Series
Read MoreThe Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said on Tuesday it fined Google $177 million for abusing its market dominance in its Android operating system (OS) market. The U.S. tech company has restricted market competition by prohibiting local smartphone makers like Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics from customizing their Android OS, through Google’s anti-fragmentation agreements (AFA),
Read MoreSure the box said they would last for years or even decades, but anyone who’s picked up some bargain LED bulbs knows the reality is a bit more complicated. Sometimes a few LEDs in the array pop, reducing the overall light output. More commonly, the power supply starts to fail and the bulb begins to flicker
Read MoreCredit: Google Google could reinstate the Active Edge feature on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Leaked case listings for the phones also mention a Pixel 5 feature. Google might be borrowing some features from the Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 for its upcoming Pixel 6 flagship duo. Case listings for the Pixel 6
Read MoreCharis McGowan / Rest of World: Workers for Cornershop, an online grocer that employs all of its delivery workers, say they fear deteriorating working conditions following Uber’s acquisition — Everything changed after Chilean unicorn Cornershop was bought by the American ride-hailing giant. — • SANTIAGO, CHILE
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has been fined 207.4 billion won (around $177 million) in South Korea for abusing its dominant market position to stop device manufacturers from using modified versions of Android, Bloomberg reports. Specifically, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) is taking issue with the anti-fragmentation agreements (AFA) Google has
Read MoreWhether or not Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom survives Tuesday’s recall election may depend to some degree on a small but vocal group of Silicon Valley power players who’ve thrown their weight behind the effort to oust him, including some who previously supported mostly Democratic politicians. To better understand what happened, we talked recently with
Read MoreIndia and Singapore are working to link their digital payments systems to enable “instant, low-cost fund transfers,” in a major push to disrupt cross-border transactions, the central banks of the two nations said on Tuesday. The project to link India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Singapore’s PayNow is targeted for operationalization by July 2022, Reserve
Read MoreUse it with any console, computer, or other compatible device. What you need to know EPOS announced its latest gaming headset, the H3 Hybrid. It can be used with a wired connection, Bluetooth, or both. The battery life lasts for up to 37 hours. You can purchase it now for $179. Category Spec Compatibility Mac,
Read MoreApple is set to announce new iPhone models today. The company is holding a (virtual) keynote at 10 AM PT (1 PM in New York, 6 PM in London, 7 PM in Paris). And you’ll be able to watch the event right here as the company is streaming it live. Rumor has it that there
Read MoreDina Temple-Raston / The Record: Report: China and Russia are stepping up efforts to control or influence undersea internet cable routes, raising concerns of backdoors and traffic interception — Authoritarian governments — particularly in Beijing and Moscow — are stepping up their efforts to buy or influence companies responsible …
Read MoreCredit: Samsung Samsung has opened up the One UI 4 beta program for Galaxy S21 devices. It will be available in seven countries at launch. One UI 4 includes new customization and privacy options. Samsung has launched the highly anticipated One UI 4 beta program. Users can now register to try out the new software
Read MoreAt the beginning of the home computer revolution, the humble compact cassette was far and away the most popular choice for microcomputer data storage, especially on the European continent. As a volunteer at the Museum of Computing, [Keith] was instrumental in recovering and archiving the early works of Roger Dymond, a pioneering developer of early
Read MoreChinese search engine giant Baidu has begun publicly testing its Apollo Go robotaxi mobile platform in Shanghai, marking the company’s continued expansion of its footprint in China. While Baidu says its robotaxis have achieved Level 4 capabilities, a human safety operator will be present during all rides, which are open to the public as of
Read MoreXiaomi has announced a pair of smart glasses called Xiaomi Smart Glasses. A company spokesperson tells The Verge that there’s no plan to actually put them on sale, but Xiaomi has provided enough detail to make the concept product seem somewhat plausible — at least for some point in the future. Xiaomi’s glasses have a
Read MoreAsa Fitch / Wall Street Journal: Car makers, who traditionally relied on parts vendors for chips, are establishing closer ties with chip makers, as shortages highlight their dependency on chips — As vehicles become more digital, the two industries talk about the benefits of cooperation: ‘We need you, and you need us.’
Read MoreCredit: Weibo/Oppo Oppo has revealed a leather-clad Find X3 Pro variant. It’s believed that this design is a tribute to camera company Kodak. We’ve seen Vivo team up with Zeiss and OnePlus partnering with Hasselblad, and recent rumors suggest that Oppo is working with Kodak on a smartphone. Now, it looks like Oppo has revealed
Read MoreBridgeLinx, a 9-month-old Lahore-headquartered startup that operates a digital freight marketplace, said on Tuesday it has raised $10 million in what is the largest seed financing round in Pakistan. Harry Stebbings’ 20 VC, Josh Buckley’s Buckley Ventures and Indus Valley Capital co-led the startup’s financing round, which Salman Gul, co-founder and chief executive of BridgeLinx,
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