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    Fiber-optic drones are highly dangerous, as they can't be jammed with traditional electronic warfare and are difficult to detect.

  • Apple fights $1.8 billion App Store lawsuit in UK class action

    STORY: Apple has abused its dominant position and cost British consumers up to $1.8 billion.That was what a London tribunal heard on Monday (Jan 13).The U.S. tech giant is accused of charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its App Store.Apple faces a mass lawsuit brought on behalf of around 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the UK.They were allegedly overcharged for app purchases.Apple argues the case is meritless.The firm also believes it overlooks the benefits to consumers of the integrated approach of its iOS operating system - which prioritizes security and privacy.It is the first mass lawsuit against a tech giant to come to trial under Britain's growing class action-style regime.Many other cases are waiting to move forward against the likes of Google, Meta and Amazon.Rachael Kent is a British academic bringing the case.She argues Apple has made "exorbitant profits" by excluding all competition for the distribution of apps and in-app purchases.Her lawyers argue this dominant position allows the company to impose restrictive terms on app developers.They say it also allows them to charge excessive commission, which they believe is taken on by consumers.Apple has faced pressure from regulators in the U.S. and Europe over the fees it charges third-party developers,The firm argues 85% of developers do not pay any commission at all.The trial is due to last seven-weeks and expected to hear evidence from Apple's chief financial officer later this week.

  • What Brits pay to run a mobile compared to other countries

    From Argentina to the United Arab Emirates, what do people pay for their mobile plans in 35 selected nations around the world? The difference might shock you...

  • What is RedNote? The Chinese app users are downloading before US TikTok ban

    A Chinese social media app previously little known in the West has suddenly soared to the top of the charts – here's why.

  • Labour’s ambitious AI rollout has a fatal flaw – the public sector still uses fax machines

    This week the Prime Minister announced that artificial intelligence would be “unleashed across the UK to deliver a decade of national renewal.” As part of an AI action plan designed by the tech entrepreneur Matt Clifford, tech companies will be given access to NHS data including scans, biodata and anonymised patient records to train AI models, a move which ministers hope will attract billions in American investment and position Britain as an AI superpower. It is a noble goal, but one that seems

  • Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during this week’s LA fires

    Fire-tracking app Watch Duty has become a crucial source of information for Los Angeles residents threatened by the ongoing wildfires. As TechCrunch’s Maxwell Zeff explained, the app relies on a network of active and retired firefighters, first responders, official government reports, and volunteer reporters who monitor radio scanners to offer real-time updates on active wildfires. During this week’s fires, where the official alerts could be buggy or inaccurate, Watch Duty climbed to the top of Apple’s App Store charts.

  • Exclusive: OpenOrigins, a blockchain software to combat deepfakes, expands globally with $4.5 million from Galaxy

    The company is also launching a marketplace to help newsrooms license their data for AI training.

  • iPhone Sales Drop 5% in Holiday Quarter After AI Disappoints

    (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.’s iPhone sales declined about 5% globally in the final quarter of last year, hurt by underwhelming upgrades and competitors making inroads in China.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesThe iPhone’s market share slipped a point to 18% worldwide in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research data. Archrival Samsung Electronics Co. also gave up g

  • A breach of Gravy Analytics' huge trove of location data threatens the privacy of millions

    A hack and data breach at location data broker Gravy Analytics is threatening the privacy of millions of people around the world whose smartphone apps unwittingly revealed their location data collected by the data giant. The full scale of the data breach isn't yet known, but the alleged hacker has already published a large sample of location data from top consumer phone apps — including fitness and health, dating, and transit apps, as well as popular games. The data represents tens of millions of location data points of where people have been, live, work, and travel between.

  • As potential TikTok ban looms, some U.S. users are flocking to Chinese app Xiaohongshu instead

    As potential TikTok ban looms, some U.S. users are flocking to Chinese app Xiaohongshu instead

  • Mark Zuckerberg Backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's View On Quantum Computing: 'It's Still Quite A Ways Off'

    Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg agreed with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang‘s cautious outlook on quantum computing, saying that the technology remains years away from practical implementation. What Happened: Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast Saturday, Zuckerberg acknowledged his limited expertise but supported the industry consensus of a decade-long timeline for widespread quantum computing adoption. “I’m not really an expert on quantum computing, but my understa

  • Kayak founder returns with Steppin, an app that locks you out of social media until you go for a walk

    A new iOS app called Steppin combines these two ideas to help users do both at the same time to bridge the gap between physical and mental health. Steppin blocks your social media apps unless you walk a certain number of steps each day. You unlock time on your most-used social media platforms, like TikTok and Instagram, by achieving daily step goals.

  • Sonos CEO Leaving After Botched App Revamp Led to Customer Revolt

    (Bloomberg) -- Sonos Inc. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Spence is leaving after eight years in the job, a move that follows a botched app revamp that upset customers and stymied growth. Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionThe audio technology company named Tom Conrad, a board member and former executive at Snap Inc. and t

  • Obscure Chinese app surges to top of British download charts

    A little-known Chinese-language social network has become the most downloaded app in Britain after the threat of an impending US ban on TikTok encouraged a wave of digital “refugees” to find an alternative.

  • Hollywood stars and top technologists want to billionaire-proof social media using Bluesky’s protocol

    The likes of Mark Ruffalo and Jimmy Wales are backing the Free Our Feeds project, to ensure Bluesky's tech will thrive even if the company goes bad.

  • CES 2025: Self-driving cars were everywhere, plus other transportation tech trends

    All U.S. and some European automakers that have helped turn CES into an auto show were absent. The West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the majority of vehicle and transportation tech sets up, felt emptier than previous years. Toyota, for instance, announced the first phase of Woven City, a prototype city built on 175 acres at the foot of Mount Fuji, was complete and in search of inventors and startups.

  • Sonos CEO quits after disastrous app launch

    New software was supposed to make it ‘easier, better and faster’ to control smart speakers – but caused huge problems for customers and led to layoffs at company

  • Apple is first of the big tech firms to face a UK class action trial

    Apple is set for trial on Monday as the first of the Big Tech to face a UK class action over allegations it has been charging “excessive and unlawful” its App Store

  • Apple fights $1.8 billion App Store lawsuit in first of UK class actions against tech giants

    Apple has abused its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its App Store, costing British consumers up to 1.5 billion pounds ($1.8 billion), a London tribunal heard on Monday. Apple, however, says the case is meritless and overlooks the benefits to consumers of the integrated approach of its iOS operating system, which prioritises security and privacy. The lawsuit at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal is the first mass lawsuit against a tech giant to come to trial under Britain's burgeoning class action-style regime, with many other cases waiting in the wings.

  • Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after app update debacle

    The company named board member Tom Conrad, 55, as interim CEO, effective immediately. Conrad is the outgoing chief executive of Zero Longevity Science, the maker of the metabolic health app Zero. In May 2024, Sonos launched a new app that was plagued with significant issues, with users not able to perform essential functions like accessing or searching their music libraries, setting sleep timers, or even downloading the app.