The recent statement from the Justice Department’s top antitrust official regarding Apple’s alleged anticompetitive practices serves as a reminder of the importance of companies competing on the merits. Jonathan Kanter emphasized the benefits of healthy competition not only for businesses but also for consumers and the economy as a whole. By encouraging companies to focus
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the U.K. has raised concerns over Vodafone’s planned merger with rival CK Hutchison, prompting an in-depth investigation unless satisfactory solutions are provided to alleviate the regulator’s apprehensions. The CMA’s main worry is that this merger could result in a significant decrease in competition, leading to higher prices for
The recent action taken by GitLab to cut off access to the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu and disable the accounts of its developers has sparked a wave of controversy and confusion within the emulation community. This move came after the platform received a DMCA takedown notice from a representative of the rightsholder, leading to speculation
Cerium, a rare Earth metal, is known for its various technological applications, such as in lightbulbs and flat-screen TVs. Even though the element is scarce in Earth’s crust, it is relatively more abundant in the universe. However, there is still much mystery surrounding how cerium is synthesized in stars. Uncovering New Insights A recent study
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, recently released a video showcasing the first human patient using their brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play a game of chess. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down due to a diving accident, described the experience as akin to using the Force
The field of robotics has seen incredible advancements in recent years, with robotic systems becoming increasingly sophisticated and versatile. From stiff robots to soft, humanoid, and animal-inspired robots, the possibilities seem endless. One area of particular interest is legged robots, especially quadrupeds, which have shown great promise in tasks such as exploring environments and carrying
Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill recently announced that the highly-anticipated MMORPG project has been “reset” and is unlikely to be released for several years. This decision was made due to the perceived lack of innovation in the game, with Merrill stating that the MMO felt too similar to other games in the genre. The team
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to transcribe voice notes on their Android devices. This feature, still in development, will use the speech recognition feature on smartphones to locally process voice notes sent and received on the app. The transcribed text will be displayed in the chat window, making
Aravind Srinivas, a rising entrepreneur, attributes a significant life change to none other than Google CEO Sundar Pichai – the freedom to consume eggs. Raised as a vegetarian in India, Srinivas found himself in a dilemma as he desired to incorporate more protein into his diet. However, it was a casual mention by Pichai of
Elon Musk’s startup, Neuralink, recently showcased a live video demonstrating the capabilities of their brain implant technology. The video featured a patient named Noland Arbaugh, who used Neuralink’s device to control a computer and play chess through neural signals. This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and has the