A recent FTC workshop on the widespread, manipulative UX design elements suggests the US regulator will place greater emphasis on protecting consumers from deceptive design and behavioral cues
A recently revealed user manual offers more specifics around Facebooks’ Project Aria AR research glasses. Though not intended for consumer use, the new specs and features may give a sense of where Facebook is going with wearables.
18 out of 24 federal agencies were found to have used facial recognition tech despite growing public backlash. Rampant government use and loose oversight of the tech could spark life into calls for federal regulation or a national data privacy standard.
The CEOs of top tech firms met with Biden to discuss US cybersecurity. Though cooperation may help, meaningful change will require legislation or the enforcement of mandatory security standards.
TSMC is mulling hiking up prices for its chips—which may translate to even higher prices on consumer goods, which buyers will feel as demand for components heats up ahead of the holiday season.
TSMC is mulling hiking up prices for its chips—which may translate to even higher prices on consumer goods, which buyers will feel as demand for components heats up ahead of the holiday season.
The smartphone giant acquired AV startup Deepmotion for $77.4 million. Xiaomi could use its consumer electronic experience to create compelling entertainment-focused vehicles, but it will have to overcome manufacturing challenges and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Rising COVID-19 cases in Malaysia are causing production delays and worsening the chip shortage. The geographic concentration of chip makers has made the industry more susceptible to disasters and may amplify calls for supply chain reshufflings.
Consumers have concerns about cyberattacks
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 reviews are less than good news: Samsung’s flagship foldable is slightly cheaper and much improved, but it’s still a tough sell. They’re either a sign that competitors have an opening in the foldable space or a warning that dual displays are a bust.
The government will create a social media platform, meant to replace Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The trend of emerging markets recoiling from US platforms threatens social media’s key user growth area.
Pentagon gives Intel a needed boost: Intel will lead a DOD program to bolster the US domestic semiconductor supply. The deal will benefit Intel and could have long-term strategic benefits for US manufacturing, but it will likely do little to alleviate the short-term chip crisis.
More than 90 groups signed a letter demanding Apple cease rollout of its CSAM scanning tool, citing the potential for misuse. The continued pressure could stand as a major inflection point in Apple’s brand history.
More than 90 groups signed a letter demanding Apple cease rollout of its CSAM scanning tool, citing the potential for misuse. The continued pressure could stand as a major inflection point in Apple’s brand history.
The $1.8 billion recall exposes the perils EV makers face in relying on third-party battery suppliers.
The agency’s suit reaffirms its claim that Facebook engaged in anti-competitive behavior. Despite the additional evidence of Facebook’s monopoly status, the company will likely point to TikTok and other thriving apps as evidence to the contrary.