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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet: Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad ...
wired.com/story/cybertruck-recall-accelerator-pad-tesla/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
WhatsApp: Meta AI brings AI search and replies and more: Haven't heard anything about the integration of AI in anything for a long time? Then that's good. Meta ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-meta-ai-bringt-ki-suche-und-antworten-und-mehr/
Meta AI is restricting election-related responses in India: Last week, Meta started testing its AI chatbot in India across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/meta-ai-is-restricting-election-related-responses-in-india/
Mark Zuckerberg has passed Elon Musk as the world's third-richest person as Tesla stock hits new lows
qz.com/tesla-musk-meta-facebook-zuckerberg-wealth-stock-1851419657
Google Maps: These are the new map and search updates: Google has introduced two new functions for its Maps application. As always, I would like to point out ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-maps-das-sind-die-neuen-karten-und-suchupdates/
Huawei Unveils New Phone Lineup to Ramp Up the Pressure on Apple: Huawei Technologies Co. released its latest series of smartphones on Thursday ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/huawei-unveils-new-phone-lineup-to-ramp-up-the-pressure-on-apple
Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-as-android-rivals-rise
Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet Can Still Rally Markets After Tech Earnings Gloom, Here’s Why. And 5 Other Things to Know Before the Market Opens.
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Meta releases Llama 3, claims it’s among the best open models available: Meta has released the latest entry in its Llama series of open generative AI models: ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/meta-releases-llama-3-claims-its-among-the-best-open-models-available/
The new Meta.ai website can draw amazing AI art instantly: Meta's new Meta.ai site creates AI art almost instantly, even animating the resulting images ...
pcworld.com/article/2308678/the-new-meta-ai-website-can-draw-amazing-ai-art-instantly.html
Apple’s Cook Weighs Indonesia Production as Region Gains Clout: Apple Inc. is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/apple-s-cook-weighs-indonesia-production-as-region-gains-clout
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Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Nvidia Won AI’s First Round. Now the Competition Is Heating Up.: Amazon.com, Google, Meta Platforms, AMD, and Intel have big ambitions in AI chips.
barrons.com/articles/ai-nvidia-chips-40bc6704
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Netflix slips after stopping subscriber tally report, downbeat Q2 revenue forecast
reuters.com/technology/netflix-slips-after-stopping-subscriber-tally-report-downbeat-q2-revenue-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Singapore’s Next PM Lawrence Wong as He Wraps Asia Tour: Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/apple-ceo-tim-cook-meets-singapore-s-next-pm-lawrence-wong-as-he-wraps-asia-tour
Apple’s China Problems Just Got Worse. They Involve Meta Now, Too.: Apple was ordered to remove some messaging services from China’s App Store including some ...
barrons.com/articles/apple-meta-stock-china-whatsapp-9825b666
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Cybertruck: Tesla needs to improve: Turbulent week at Tesla. First the company had to announce layoffs, and now a product recall follows ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/cybertruck-tesla-muss-nachbessern/
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In: The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to ...
wired.com/story/bitcoin-miners-halving/
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell: A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a ...
wired.com/story/influencer-painted-champagne-bottles-meta-customer-support-hell/
Meta gives the Quest 2 its second permanent price cut in four months: Meta has given the base Quest 2 a permanent price cut for the second time this year ...
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Fans thirst over Photoshopped picture of Mark Zuckerberg with a beard: 'I'd zuck him'
pagesix.com/2024/04/19/celebrity-news/fans-thirst-over-photoshopped-picture-of-mark-zuckerberg-with-a-beard/
A TikTok Ban Now Looks More Likely
barrons.com/articles/tiktok-ban-meta-amazon-snap-stock-d7c895ee
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Meta’s Oversight Board probes explicit AI-generated images posted on Instagram and Facebook
techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/metas-oversight-board-probes-explicit-ai-generated-images-posted-on-instagram-and-facebook/
Magnificent Meta Stock Holds Strong Amid Expectations For Bullish Quarter: Meta stock has been a pillar of strength in the stock market even as several leading ...
investors.com/research/earnings-preview/meta-stock-holds-strong-earnings-dexcom-earnings/
Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
cnn.com/2024/04/17/tech/apple-bug-fix-jerusalem-palestinian-flag-emoji/
How ‘open’ is generative AI really? Not very : The tech sector will never embrace true openness
ft.com/content/a09e4aaf-be52-4a45-86a7-c6d1636526bc
Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say
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Samsung Regains Top Spot in Smartphone Market as iPhone Shipments Fall: Apple saw a 9.6% dip in its smartphone shipments between January and March ...
pcmag.com/news/samsung-regains-top-spot-in-smartphone-market-as-iphone-shipments-fall
Judge dismisses some claims against Meta's Zuckerberg over social media harm: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday won the dismissal of some claims in a ...
reuters.com/legal/judge-dismisses-some-claims-against-metas-zuckerberg-over-social-media-harm-2024-04-16/
Apple wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam, state media says: Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S ...
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Berkshire Hathaway Stock Looks Unsustainable Now: I think Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio composition does not justify its valuation as a large tech company ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684214-berkshire-hathaway-stock-looks-unsustainable-now
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Meta should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says
reuters.com/technology/meta-should-give-users-free-option-without-targeted-ads-eu-privacy-watchdog-says-2024-04-17/
Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia
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China orders Apple to remove Meta apps after “inflammatory” posts about president
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/china-orders-apple-to-remove-meta-apps-after-inflammatory-posts-about-president/
Apple's iPhone Screen Sizes Could Change in 2024, and Possibly Again in 2025: The iPhone 16 isn't even a thing and already we're starting to hear rumors about ...
cnet.com/tech/apples-iphone-screen-sizes-could-change-in-2024-and-possibly-again-in-2025/
Elizabeth Warren slammed for wanting to ‘break up Apple’s smartphone monopoly’: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she’s not a fan of “green texts on iPhones” and ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/elizabeth-warren-slammed-for-wanting-to-break-up-apples-smartphone-monopoly/
Apple 'beta' update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy: A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".
bbc.com/news/technology-68831685
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-loses-top-phonemaker-spot-samsung-iphone-shipments-drop-idc-says-2024-04-15/
This app tries to do what Apple couldn’t: Multiple Mac monitors on Vision Pro: New "Splitscreen" app works around the limitations, but it's not ...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/this-app-tries-to-do-what-apple-couldnt-multiple-mac-monitors-on-vision-pro/
Uber, Nvidia-backed Serve Robotics hits public markets with $40M splash: Serve Robotics, the Uber and Nvidia-backed sidewalk robot delivery company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/uber-nvidia-backed-serve-robotics-hits-public-markets-with-40m-splash/
Tesla asks shareholders to help Elon Musk get paid $56 billion: Tesla's stock has slumped in 2024 amid concerns about middling demand for EVs
axios.com/2024/04/17/elon-musk-pay-package-tesla-delaware-court
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Roccat: Once upon a time: Roccat was founded in Germany in 2006. The accessories manufacturer was then taken over by Turtle Beach Corporation in 2019 - almost 20 ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/roccat-es-war-einmal/
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
apnews.com/article/tesla-layoff-workforce-sales-decline-ee35abc216b5aeb222068500b916ef14
Meta’s new $199 Quest 2 price is a steal for the VR-curious: Move comes as support winds down for the original Quest headset.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/closeout-pricing-metas-aging-quest-2-headset-now-costs-199/
Sorry Nintendo fans, Apple says no more Game Boy app on the App Store: One of the first Apple-approved Game Boy emulators has been removed from the App Store ...
qz.com/apple-game-boy-emulator-app-store-1851411823
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
Samsung is back as the world’s #1 smartphone maker — IDC: In the first quarter of 2024, Apple experienced a decrease in its smartphone shipments by approximately ...
noypigeeks.com/smartphones/shipments-market-share-idc-q1-2024/
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate: Alaska Air Group is not concerned about the production rate of Boeing's 737 MAX ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/alaska-air-prioritizes-quality-safety-boeing-products-over-production-rate-2024-04-18/
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
Gaming emulators are now on the App Store after Apple relaxed the rules: iPhone users can finally download emulators for iOS.
mashable.com/article/gaming-emulators-ios-app-store-apple-relaxed-rules
Meta Stock Has More Upside as Advertising Improves, Analyst Says: Citi’s Ronald Josey increased his price target for the social media stock Meta Platforms to ...
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Palestine flag shows on iPhone when typing Jerusalem, Israel supporters angry: A new iPhone update presents UK users typing 'Jerusalem' with a Palestinian flag ...
businessinsider.com/iphone-update-suggests-palestine-flag-when-typing-jerusalem-israel-anger-2024-4
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'
- iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.
- The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.
- While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.
- Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.
Snap-On misses quarterly sales estimates on weak demand for power tools: Snap-On missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter sales on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/snap-on-misses-quarterly-sales-estimates-weak-demand-power-tools-2024-04-18/
‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/apple-vietnam-supply-chain-china/
Apple: Why I Sold All My Shares: Apple is facing challenges in China, and its Vision Pro reportedly hasn't sold enough units to move the needle for the company ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683445-apple-why-i-sold-all-my-shares
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Netflix Says It’s Going Dark on Subscriber Numbers. Is the Model Maturing?: The announcement came in the midst of a blowout quarter, suggesting that the growth ...
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More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/more-than-250-websites-selling-fake-weight-loss-drugs-reported-by-anti-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Over 250 Websites Shut Down for Selling Fake Weight-Loss Drugs - Report
- Cybersecurity firm BrandShield reported shutting down over 250 websites selling fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
- More than 90% of pharmacy websites closed last year for selling drugs to treat metabolic conditions were related to GLP-1 medicines.
- Cases of harm linked to fake GLP-1 versions have been reported in at least nine countries, including Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, and the United States.
- BrandShield removed over 6,900 illegal drug listings on social media platforms and marketplaces last year, with nearly 60% found on Facebook.
RISC-V AI chip upstart Rivos plans to undercut Nvidia, helped by a quarter-billion in VC lucre
theregister.com/2024/04/17/riscv_ai_startup_rivos_funded/
Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tesla-to-shareholders-approve-ceo-musks-record-high-pay/472850
Apple still thinks 8GB of RAM is adequate for a laptop: Despite criticism of the Macbook Pro, the Macbook Air M3 has now also come in an 8 GB version ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215920/apple-findet-8-gb-ram-fuer-einen-laptop-immer-noch-angemessen
Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey: Meta Platforms said on Monday it would temporarily shut down its social media platform ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/meta-temporarily-shut-down-social-media-platform-threads-turkey-2024-04-15/
Facebook speculation about "chemtrails" in the Passau sky: expert clarifies: In the early hours of Sunday morning, some Passau residents observed unusual cloud ...
pnp.de/lokales/stadt-passau/facebook-spekulationen-um-chemtrails-am-passauer-himmel-experte-klaert-auf-15851397
Dieter Hallervorden publishes video with poem about Gaza: Dieter Hallervorden expresses criticism of the conditions in Gaza in lyrical form ...
stern.de/lifestyle/leute/dieter-hallervorden-veroeffentlicht-video-mit-gedicht-ueber-gaza-34634520.html
If Apple loses against China so will the West: According to figures out on Monday, Apple is no longer the world’s biggest manufacturer of smartphones after a ...
spectator.co.uk/article/if-apple-loses-against-china-so-will-the-west/
Stock market today: S&P 500 hits 4-day losing streak as tech drops: The S&P 500 notched its fourth-straight day of losses as Nvidia, Meta, and other tech names ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-today-sp500-tech-fed-rate-cuts-outlook-inflation-powell-2024-4
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair: On Thursday, Apple announced that it has opened its iPhone repair process to include used components ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/apple-opens-access-to-used-iphone-components-for-repair/
Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps: Users of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger will be able to turn to the new ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/meta-ai-assistant-push.html
Japan may turn up heat on Apple and Google with hefty fines: Antitrust proposals could stretch to 30% of annual revenues for app store monopolies
theregister.com/2024/04/15/japan_app_store_monopolies/
iOS 17.5: Second beta for developers is here: Apple has just released the second beta of iOS 17.5 (and iPadOS 17.5) for developers. With the first beta ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ios-17-5-zweite-beta-fuer-entwickler-ist-da/
Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk compensation package: The proposals come amid a difficult stretch for Tesla, whose shares have fallen 37 percent ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-reapprove-huge-musk-compensation-package_6668778_4.html
Zuck just revealed the secret ingredient in his Jensen Huang bromance: Mark Zuckerberg said Jensen Huang of Nvidia likes cooking and once invited him over to ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-meta-nvidia-jensen-huang-bromance-cooking-2024-4
iPhone: AltStore PAL launches in Europe: Apple now also allows third-party stores on iPhones in the EU. The AltStore PAL is now one of the first stores to be ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/iphone-altstore-pal-startet-in-europa/
Danone beats first-quarter sales forecasts, keeps 2024 goals: France's Danone reported stronger-than-expected first quarter sales on Thursday and said consumers ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/danone-q1-sales-beat-forecasts-keeps-2024-goals-2024-04-18/
Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary attacks in new warning: Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/apple-warning-mercenary-spyware-attacks/
Cat was stuck in Spalt for a week in Hörsching: HÖRSCHING. The house tiger was freed in a complex rescue operation.
nachrichten.at/oberoesterreich/katze-steckte-in-hoersching-eine-woche-lang-in-spalt-fest;art4,3941194
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