Day: May 13, 2019

Apple won’t be appy: US Supremes give green light to massive lawsuit over App Store prices

Legal action over 30% cut iGiant takes from software sales allowed to continue Folks can sue Apple in the US for forcing app developers to pay the iGiant a 30 per cent commission, America’s Supreme Court has decided.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


BMW ConnectedDrive issues caused Apple CarPlay to disappear for some owners – Roadshow

It should be back up and running for just about everyone at this point. …read more Source:: CNet


Spider-Man themed United safety video is still a little dull – CNET

At least there’s a Stan Lee cameo. …read more Source:: CNet


Accused of ‘Terrorism’ For Putting Legal Materials Online

Carl Malamud believes in open access to government records, and he has spent more than a decade putting them online. You might think states would welcome the help. From a report: But when Mr. Malamud’s group posted the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the state sued for copyright infringement. Providing public access to the state’s…


The drumbeat to break up Facebook gets louder (The 3:59, Ep. 559) – CNET

Plus, the Supreme Court looks into Apple’s App Store, and CNET chats with Google’s ad chief. …read more Source:: CNet


California is Bringing Law and Order To Big Data. It Could Change the Internet in the US

California is embarking on a new era of privacy on the internet, and Xavier Becerra can’t stop thinking about the failed debut of Obamacare. From a report: Back in 2013, Becerra, then a Democratic congressman from Los Angeles, watched as technical problems with the website marred the rollout of President Barack Obama’s signature law, delaying…


A Customizable Open Source Mechanical Numpad

Mechanical keyboards with reduced key counts are all the rage these days, but while those streamlined input devices might look cool on your desk, there are times when the traditional number pad or navigation keys are quite handy. Rather than just going without, [Mattia Dal Ben] decided to put together his own mechanical auxiliary input…


The precious: Bosch’s EV fuel cells will use way less platinum than usual, report says – Roadshow

Reuters claims it’ll need about 10% of the platinum that other fuel cells require. …read more Source:: CNet


Save 40% on Adobe Creative Cloud through May 17 – CNET

US buyers have until Friday, May 17, to get a year of Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects and more for about $360. …read more Source:: CNet


Loyalty programs are ‘a honey pot for hackers,’ says report – CNET

As rewards programs grow increasingly digital, hacks are becoming more common, experts tell The New York Times. …read more Source:: CNet