Apple’s app tracking privacy framework could fall foul of German antitrust rules

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Germany’s antitrust watchdog has been investigating Apple’s app privacy framework since 2022. On Thursday, releasing preliminary findings from this probe, the Bundeskartellamt (FCO) said it suspects the iPhone maker may not be treating third-party app developers as equally as the law requires. The antitrust watchdog said it believes Apple’s behavior could amount to self-preferencing. Apple […]
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How Much Time Does it Take for Hackers to Crack My Password?

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Hackers can crack weak passwords in seconds, while strong ones may take years. Learn about the time to crack your password and boost security.

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Telegram releases improved sticker search and video consumption features

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Chat app Telegram, which became profitable last year, released new updates to its apps, including improved sticker search, choosing video covers, and the ability to copy videos at the current time. The company first released its AI-powered sticker search in December, which allowed you to look for stickers using natural language. However, it was limited […]
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Barcelona-based spyware startup Variston reportedly shuts down

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Variston, a Barcelona-based spyware vendor, is reportedly being liquidated. Intelligence Online, a trade publication that covers the surveillance and intelligence industry, reported that a legal notice published in Barcelona’s registry on February 10 confirmed that Variston has gone into liquidation. This comes almost exactly a year after TechCrunch reported that Variston was in the process […]
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Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Many people are turning to so-called “sideloading” because the app is unavailable on official stores.

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China’s Salt Typhoon hackers continue to breach telecom firms despite US sanctions

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Threat intelligence firm Recorded Future said it had observed Salt Typhoon breaching 5 telcos between December 2024 and January 2025.
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Impress Your Boss With Help From This AI Meeting Coach

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Struggle to keep up in meetings? Hedy AI records, transcribes, and provides smart talking points to help you contribute confidently in any conversation.

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Apple will integrate Alibaba’s AI into iPhones in China, chairman Joe Tsai says

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Alibaba Group chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China on Thursday.

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Sony posts quarterly profit beat as gaming revenues jump

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.

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Elon Musk will withdraw bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit if its board agrees to terms

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

In a court filing on Wednesday, a lawyer for Elon Musk said the billionaire will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit if the ChatGPT maker’s board of directors “preserve the charity’s mission” and halt its conversion to a for-profit corporation. The filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of […]
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