Big Tech’s undersea cable expansion could trap it in a geopolitical crossfire: Facebook’s addition of Asian landing points will make its 2Africa undersea cable the world’s largest when it's finished.
US looks to set an example with Chinese telecom equipment reimbursements: The FCC’s $1.9B program will reimburse small US carriers for replacing banned Huawei and ZTE telecommunications equipment.
Silicon batteries could resolve lithium-ion battery shortage and save carmakers money: Researchers created a solid-state silicon battery they say lasts longer and charges faster than lithium-ion batteries.
Schools and libraries across the US will split $1.2B and 3M devices from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
Lina Khan confirms large firms are the FTC’s primary target: The chairwoman released a memo to staff detailing her policy priorities and outlining potential action.
The new rules would force electronic makers to standardize USB-C charging ports, taking direct aim at Apple’s iPhone.
Bosworth’s promotion marks Facebook’s pivot toward a hardware-backed metaverse: The company’s head of VR and AR will replace Mike Schroepfer as CTO.
Apple is letting users show proof of vaccine through their Apple Wallet—an app they’re already spending more time in thanks to the pandemic.
EV recycling could be a win-win for recycling startups and carmakers: Ford’s $50M investment in Redwood Materials creates a partnership to build a US-based battery supply chain.
Internet freedoms declined yet again both in the US and abroad: Now, Big Tech will have to choose whether to continue making concessions to increasingly restrictive governments or turn away from markets altogether.
Tesla may need to expand eye-tracking tech for inattentive Autopilot drivers: A new study may confirm that Autopilot users aren’t paying enough attention to the road—which compounds scrutiny the automaker is already facing amid plans to expand its driverless features.
Irish privacy regulators want to know if Facebook’s pinpoint-sized white light is a sufficient indicator to alert bystanders that smart glasses wearers are recording photos and video.