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Japanese govt aims to break Apple, Google app store monopolies
Recently, the Japanese government held its seventh Digital Market Competition Conference, with the main output being a Final Report on the Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems, reports The Register. According to the report, mobile ecosystems have become critical infrastructure, but more options for consumers are required, as well as an equal and equitable competition environment.
Google-backed Adda247 acquires Veeksha to create 3D experiences for students
Based in Ahmedabad, Veeksha provides innovation to enhance learners' experience by producing 3D educational content. "With Veeksha, we plan to simplify complex concepts into simple 3D visualisations, virtual experiments, explanatory videos and ultimately lead students to perform better," Anil Nagar, Founder and CEO, Adda247, said in a statement.
Short-video platform Moj to bring Dolby Vision in its app
"With this partnership with Dolby Vision, a first in India, Moj enables creators to share richer stories and experiences, empowered by cutting-edge innovation and advanced technology. Viewers, in turn, enjoy a more immersive and enhanced viewing experience," Setal Patel, Director of Product, Moj, said in a statement.
Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of stolen Reddit data
The BlackCat ransomware gang, also known as ALPHV, is demanding $4.5 million in exchange for deleting the stolen data, reports TechCrunch. The hackers have claimed to have stolen the data on a post on its dark web leak site. A Reddit spokesperson confirmed that "BlackCat's claims relate to a cyber incident confirmed by Reddit on February 9".
Apple iPhone 16 may upgrade to Wi-Fi 7
Currently, the iPhone 14 smartphone comes with Wi-Fi 6. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted on Monday: "Apple will aggressively upgrade hardware specifications to build a more competitive ecosystem for Vision Pro. "The ecosystem is one of the key success factors for Vision Pro, including the integration with other Apple hardware products, and related main hardware specifications are Wi-Fi and UWB."
Chinese display makers team up to invalidate Samsung OLED patent: Report
Those Chinese manufacturers are going against Samsung Display in the US due to the company's past attempts to prevent the importation of third-party displays that might be infringing on its innovations, reports SamMobile. BOE, CSOT, Tianma and Visionox have together filed a trial for patent invalidation with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Researchers stole Samsung Galaxy S8's crypto key via iPhone 13 Pro Max
Researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel have detailed video-based cryptanalysis as a "new method used to recover secret keys from a device by analysing video footage of a device's power LED." "We show that cryptographic computations performed by the CPU change the power consumption of the device which affects the brightness of the device's power LED.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 may come in 3 online-exclusive colours
The company will likely bring some online-exclusive colours for its next-generation foldable devices, reports SamMobile. According to tipster Buliga David Cristian, the Z Fold 5 will be available in three colours -- Cream, Diamond and Phantom Black -- and three online-exclusive colours -- Blue, Coral and Platinum.
91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report
CyberArk, in its report said that Indian organisations experienced growing cyber debt in 2022 where security spending over the pandemic period lagged investment in broader digital business initiatives. In 2023, levels of cyber debt are expected to rise as a result of an economic downturn, increased staff turnover, a drop in consumer spending, and an uncertain global environment.
Musk backs Joe Rogan's $100K debate challenge to vaccine scientist after RFK Jr podcast
Rogan offered $100,000 to Hotez to debate Kennedy on his podcast after he criticised Rogan's interview with him. Hotez recently tweeted that Kennedy spread a lot of misinformation on the show, which Rogan didn't like and snapped back. He also asked Hotez to participate in a podcast discussion with Kennedy.
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