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Xinjiang

Nike and Coca-Cola Lobby Against Xinjiang Forced Labor Bill

Nike and Coca-Cola Lobby Against Xinjiang Forced Labor Bill Via Outkick: The New York Times reports that Apple, Nike, and Coca-Cola are among the many global companies and business groups lobbying Congress to weaken a bipartisan bill that cracks down on human rights abuses and forced labor in China. “The bill also targets so-called poverty alleviation and pairing programs that ship Muslims from impoverished areas to work in factories elsewhere, […]

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Apple

Apple’s Security Chief Accused Of Bribery In California Gun-Permit Probe

Apple's Security Chief Accused Of Bribery In California Gun-Permit Probe Via Reuters: Apple Inc’s security chief on Monday was indicted on bribery charges as prosecutors alleged he promised a donation of 200 iPads to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office to secure four concealed-weapon permits for Apple employees. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said a grand jury indicted Apple Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer, 50, and two officers […]

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iPhone Battery

Apple To Pay Another $113M To Settle iPhone Battery Claims

Apple To Pay Another $113M To Settle iPhone Battery Claims Via AP News: Apple will pay $113 million to settle the latest case alleging the the trend-setting company duped consumers by deliberately slowing down older iPhones to help extend the life of their batteries. The payment announced Wednesday in Arizona resolves a case brought by more than 30 states for Apple acknowledged a software update released in 2017 bogged down […]

today11/19/2020 2

Safety Probe

U.S. upgrades safety probe into nearly 159,000 Tesla vehicles

U.S. upgrades safety probe into nearly 159,000 Tesla vehicles Via Reuters: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it was expanding a probe into nearly 159,000 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles, upgrading it to an engineering analysis, a step required before it can seek to compel recalls. The auto safety regulator had opened a preliminary evaluation in June over touchscreen failures. NHTSA said the […]

today11/17/2020 1

ByteDance

ByteDance Gets 15-Day Extension On U.S. Order To Divest TikTok

ByteDance Gets 15-Day Extension On U.S. Order To Divest TikTok Via Reuters: The Trump administration granted ByteDance a 15-day extension of a divestiture order that had directed the Chinese company to sell its TikTok short video-sharing app by Thursday. TikTok first disclosed the extension earlier in a court filing, saying it now has until Nov. 27 to reach an agreement. Under pressure from the U.S. government, ByteDance has been in […]

today11/16/2020

Ring

Ring Recalls 350,000 Smart Video Doorbells For Potential Fire Hazard

Ring Recalls 350,000 Smart Video Doorbells For Potential Fire Hazard Via Reuters: If you recently purchased a Ring Video Doorbell, take note. About 350,000 of the smart video doorbells are being recalled for potential fire and burn risks. The recall is for the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), which is model number 5UM5E5, according to a recall notice posted Tuesday on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website. "The video doorbell's battery can overheat when […]

today11/12/2020 1

Epic Games

Federal Judge Dismisses Some Claims By Apple In Fight Against Epic Games

Federal Judge Dismisses Some Claims By Apple In Fight Against Epic Games Via Reuters: A federal judge in California late on Tuesday dismissed some of Apple Inc’s counterclaims against Epic Games, in a dispute that has seen the online game maker’s “Fortnite” game removed from the iPhone maker’s App Store. Apple and Epic have been in a legal battle since August, when the maker of the popular game launched its […]

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Zoom

FTC Says Zoom Misled Users On Its Security For Meetings

FTC Says Zoom Misled Users On Its Security For Meetings Via AP News: Federal regulators are requiring Zoom to strengthen its security in a proposed settlement of allegations that the video conferencing service misled users about its level of security for meetings. The settlement, approved by the Federal Trade Commission in a 3-2 vote, was announced Monday. A complaint filed by the agency accused Zoom of deceiving users over security […]

today11/10/2020 4

Virgin Hyperloop

Virgin Hyperloop Hosts First Human Ride On New Transport System

Virgin Hyperloop Hosts First Human Ride On New Transport System Via Reuters: Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop has completed the world’s first passenger ride on a super high-speed levitating pod system, the company said on Sunday, a key safety test for technology it hopes will transform human and cargo transportation. Virgin Hyperloop executives Josh Giegel, its Chief Technology Officer, and Sara Luchian, Director of Passenger Experience, reached speeds of up to […]

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