Swish has more than doubled its valuation in a year as its full-stack, hyperlocal model positions ultra-fast food delivery as a high-frequency habit.
Emil Michael, now a senior Pentagon official, expresses his unwavering grudge against Uber investors who ousted him and Kalanick
When asked whether he was still “salty” about about being shown the door at Uber, alongside co-founder Travis Kalanick, Michael didn’t equivocate. “I’ll never forget that, nor forgive,” he said.
Enhance AirPods Battery Longevity with an Easy Charging Routine
AirPods Pro 3 provides up to eight hours of audio playback on a single charge, with a total of 24 hours available using the charging case. Battery longevity was certainly one of the major aspects we highlighted in our AirPods Pro 3 evaluation, and even when looking back a generation or two, Apple AirPods have a reputation for excellent battery longevity.
Nonetheless, the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries found in these AirPods are consumable items, which means they will gradually decrease in charging efficacy over time. Fortunately, there are straightforward methods to extend the battery life of those AirPods, such as ensuring they are charged to the ideal level, but not exceeding it. Apple has even integrated a software feature that can accomplish this for you. Thus, until scientists discover a way to double the lifespan of Li-ion batteries, it’s beneficial to learn how to maximize that battery life through a simple charging routine.
How to preserve battery efficiency in AirPods
EU Broadcasters Push for Regulation of Apple TV and Siri as Gatekeepers Under the Digital Markets Act
A coalition representing commercial broadcasters in Europe has called on the European Commission to broaden its strict Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations to include smart TVs and virtual assistants. The Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT) has pointed out the growing market dominance of firms like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Samsung, advocating that these platforms should be identified as gatekeepers under the DMA.
ACT, which encompasses key broadcasters such as Canal+, RTL, Mediaset, ITV, Paramount+, NBCUniversal, Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sky, and TF1 Groupe, contends that a small number of operators are acquiring the power to shape outcomes for millions of users and businesses by managing access to audiences and content distribution. They stress the importance of the Commission labeling major TV operating systems as gatekeepers to maintain fairness and competitive balance in the market.
The coalition has raised alarms that companies like Apple might have motivations to keep users within their ecosystems, possibly hindering access to content and services. This issue parallels ongoing debates concerning the App Store, which is currently regulated under the DMA. The dynamics between Apple and the EU have been fraught, especially regarding App Store policies, with recent proposals under evaluation for almost a year.
Besides smart TVs, ACT has voiced concerns about virtual assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri, which have yet to be designated as gatekeepers under the DMA. This absence of classification has created a regulatory void, enabling these influential AI assistants to operate as unofficial gatekeepers for media content across multiple platforms without being bound by DMA requirements.
ACT’s appeal represents a broader initiative for regulatory oversight in the swiftly changing digital environment, striving to ensure that major tech companies do not monopolize access to content and services.
Lenovo Chromebook: Lightweight and Portable, Now 70% Off
The Lenovo Chromebook 100E Gen 2 is on sale for $60, a 70% discount on a compact laptop for daily use and online work.
US Government Bans Consumer Routers Manufactured Outside the US
In December, the Federal Communications Commission banned all future drones made in foreign countries from being imported into the United States, unless or until their maker gets an exemption. Now, the FCC has done the exact same for consumer networking gear, citing “an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to […]
Ads Might Soon Be Integrated Into Apple Maps
Apple Maps may soon serve ads in top results when users search on terms like “restaurants.”
Air Street Emerges as Leading Solo VC in Europe with $232M Fund
Londonâs Air Street Capital has raised a large Fund III with eyes locked on backing early-stage European and North American AI companies.
Rival CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket Support $35M Predictions Market VC Fund
As prediction markets explode, the new firm called 5(c) Capital, will back startups supporting the burgeoning category.
Four Configurations to Immediately Boost Your MacBook’s Performance
Apple has just revealed the latest MacBook Neo. However, if you’ve observed that your MacBook is experiencing some lag — whether it’s simply aging or you put it through a lot — there are several measures you can take to provide it with that much-needed boost.
Although there are methods to invest money to enhance your MacBook’s performance, numerous ways exist to achieve this by merely tweaking a few essential settings. Some of these methods involve streamlining how your Mac boots up, optimizing some of the storage, modifying certain visual features that Mac OS offers, and more. Let’s explore how to give your MacBook the competitive advantage it needs.
Improve your storage management
