Apple sued by DOJ over iPhone monopoly claims
The United States Department of Justice this morning filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of monopolistic smartphone practices. Sixteen state attorneys general joined the federal department in the massive suit. “Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in
Read moreVCs double down on fintech Coast, which aims to be the Brex for ‘real-world’ industries
The expense management arena is a crowded one, with well-funded players such as Brex, Ramp and Navan all clamoring for market share. Those companies are generally focused on tech startups and large corporations. But a four-year-old contender, Coast, is pursuing a different type of customer — businesses with so-called “real-world”
Read moreThe Browser Company raises $50 million at $550 million valuation
The Browser Company, which makes the Arc browser, has raised $50 million in a round led by Pace Capital at a $550 million valuation, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. The company’s head of storytelling, Nashilu Mouen, confirmed the investment to TechCrunch. “Now, more than ever, we continue to believe that the
Read moreDoorDash begins piloting drone deliveries in the US
DoorDash is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Wing to bring its drone delivery pilot to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday. Select users in Christiansburg, Virginia will be able to order eligible menu items from their local Wendy’s. DoorDash first launched its drone delivery pilot program in Australia in
Read moreDOT to investigate data security and privacy practices of top US airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced its first industry-wide review of data security and privacy policies across the largest U.S. airlines. The DOT said in a press release Thursday that the review will examine whether U.S. airline giants are properly protecting their customers’ personal information and whether airlines are “unfairly
Read moreIntercede Launches MyID® MFA 5.0 for Enhanced Security
Intercede announces the launch of MyID® MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) 5.0. This latest addition to the MyID product family enhances security by offering phishing-resistant MFA options for protecting on-premises and cloud-based applications, as well as Windows desktop logon (both online and offline). With MyID MFA 5.0, organizations can deploy a range
Read moreBreach Safe Harbor
In the context of medical data, Safe Harbor typically refers to the Safe Harbor provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule explained here. Breach Safe Harbor is a little different. It basically means you’re off the hook if you breach encrypted health data. I’m not a lawyer, so this isn’t legal
Read moreCrypto exchange OKX ceases services in India
Crypto exchange OKX is ceasing services for users in India, it said in an email to customers Thursday, advising them to withdraw their funds by April-end. The move follows Apple and Google pulling the eponymous app of OKX in the country after an Indian government agency said many crypto exchanges
Read moreTechnology: A Beacon for Human Rights in the Modern Era
As we commemorate Human Rights Day, it’s crucial to contemplate the profound influence technology exerts on our fundamental freedoms. In this modern era, technology stands as both a catalyst for progress and a challenge to human rights. Technology serves as a powerful tool in advancing and safeguarding human rights in
Read moreNeuralink video shows patient using brain implant to play chess on laptop
Neuralink’s N1 implant. | Image: Neuralink Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company has released a video purporting to show the first human patient using Neuralink’s brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play a game of chess. The patient, identified as 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, said he was injured in a
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