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av Mikael Winterkvist | apr 16, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads |
There’s another development in the saga that is governments accusing Google of monopolistic practices favoring its search app and Chrome. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a cease and desist order to Google, demanding the tech company end all efforts to gain preferential treatment on Android phones.
The watchdog alleges that Google required phone makers to preinstall Chrome and Google Search on Android phones — along with setting Chrome as the default browser. It also claims they had to place the icons for each app on the home screen. This arrangement came due to the tech company’s power as provider of the Google Play app ecosystem, which Android manufacturers need to install before distribution.
Källa: Japan clamps down on Google’s Android app pre-install deals
av Mikael Winterkvist | apr 16, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads |
In its attempts to make the iPhone Fold a reality, Apple has reportedly decided to use Samsung Display to produce the foldable OLED screens for the project.
The screen is arguably the most important part of the iPhone Fold, as a component that practically defines how the device functions. It seems that Apple has narrowed down the source of the screen to Samsung Display for its first foldable release.
According to sources of Business Korea, Apple has finally made the decision to go with Samsung Display as its foldable screen supplier. While Apple does work with other suppliers for its products, including LG Display and BOE, it will only be using Samsung for its folding device screens for the moment.
Källa: Samsung Display tapped for iPhone Fold OLED screens
av Mikael Winterkvist | apr 16, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads |
Everybody knows browser extensions are embedded into nearly every user’s daily workflow, from spell checkers to GenAI tools. What most IT and security people don’t know is that browser extensions’ excessive permissions are a growing risk to organizations.
LayerX today announced the release of the Enterprise Browser Extension Security Report 2025, This report is the first and only report to merge public extension marketplace statistics with real-world enterprise usage telemetry. By doing so, it sheds light on one of the most underestimated threat surfaces in modern cybersecurity: browser extensions.
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av Mikael Winterkvist | apr 15, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads |
There were reportedly 5.3 million people in the US who watched the Season 2 premiere of The Last of Us. That same-day viewership tops Season 1’s debut night over two years ago, which saw 4.7 million people checking out the HBO series.
According to Deadline, HBO noted that the 5.3 million same-day viewers for The Last of Us Season 2 premiere represents a 10% increase over Season 1. The debut episode of the show–which is based on Naughty Dog’s video game franchise–has now been seen by 32 million people. That’s apparently the most ever for an HBO and Max series premiere.
Källa: The Last Of Us Season 2 Premiere Sees Strong Viewership, Outperforming First Season
av Mikael Winterkvist | apr 15, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads |
Government minister Lucy Powell’s X account has been hacked to promote a scam ”House of Commons” cryptocurrency.
A string of now deleted posts on the House of Commons leader’s account described the ”$HCC” coin as ”a community-driven digital currency bringing people’s power to the blockchain”.
The MP’s office confirmed her account was hacked on Tuesday morning and said ”steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts”.
Other public figures with a large number of followers who have been targeted in a similar way by online hackers recently include BBC journalist Nick Robinson.
Some of the posts from Powell’s account, which is verified by the platform and mentions her cabinet position in the bio, included an image of the House of Commons logo.
Källa: Minister Lucy Powell’s X account hacked to promote crypto scam
av Mikael Winterkvist | apr 15, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads |
Beats Cables have launched, with the premium cables from the Apple subsidiary including braided sleeves and a choice of colors wider than Apple’s standard options.
Apple and Beats often include cables with their products, with Apple also offering extra cables in its online store. Now, consumers can pick up a Beats version for a bit of variety.
Introduced on Tuesday, Beats Cables are a selection of reinforced charging cables. They use a tangle-free woven design for durability and minimal fraying, as well as giving it a more premium appearance than a typical plastic-coated cable.
Källa: Beats Cables adds more color to Apple’s connectivity accessory lineup
