Daily Tech News Show A New Color You Can Never See - DTNSB 5004
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Apr 23, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Niki Ackermans, a tech and science expert, sheds light on cutting-edge innovations and regulatory challenges facing tech giants. The conversation dives into Europe’s fines against Apple and Meta over the Digital Markets Act, revealing compliance hurdles and market impacts. Dr. Ackermans also explores a newly discovered color, Olo, and its fascinating implications for color perception. Listeners will enjoy insights into Samsung's One UI 7 updates and notable advancements in smart glasses and privacy technologies.
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Apple fined over payment restrictions
- The European Commission fined Apple €500 million for excessive commission on alternative payment links.
- Apple must ease restrictions on developers promoting external payment methods under the Digital Markets Act.
Meta fined for ad subscription policy
- Meta was fined €200 million for violating EU ad consent rules by charging for ad-free experience.
- Offering ad-free via subscription does not satisfy the EU's requirement for an equivalent free service.
OpenAI eyes Chrome amid Google antitrust case
- OpenAI expressed interest in buying Google Chrome if divestment is ordered.
- The DOJ pushes for Google search index to open to competitors, facing appeals and long legal processes.