by alex | Jan 8, 2025 | newsletter
Google has filed a set of proposed remedies in its high-profile antitrust case concerning its dominance in the online search market, a case that has drawn significant scrutiny from regulators and competitors alike. Background to the Antitrust Case The case centres on...
by alex | Jan 8, 2025 | newsletter
Following a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting how Microsoft has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices, we now look at Microsoft’s strategies for deploying its AI assistant, and the broader implications of...
by alex | Jan 8, 2025 | newsletter
Kyivstar (Ukraine’s largest telecom operator) has announced an agreement with Starlink (a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX) to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to the whole country. Attacks On Communications Infrastructure By Russia The partnership...
by alex | Jan 8, 2025 | newsletter
Recent developments in US tech policy have halted the return of net neutrality rules and put the looming TikTok ban on pause, thereby raising significant questions about internet governance, corporate power, and digital rights. What Is Net Neutrality? Net neutrality,...
by alex | Jan 8, 2025 | newsletter
Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a lawsuit claiming its Siri virtual assistant recorded users without their consent and shared voice data with advertisers. The class action, filed in Northern California, accused Apple of eavesdropping through...
by alex | Jan 8, 2025 | newsletter
Apple is under fire for enabling its Enhanced Visual Search feature by default on iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 devices, analysing users’ photos for landmarks without prior notice or consent. The feature uses local machine learning to identify landmarks in photos,...
