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EU antitrust regulators finalizing charges against Apple following Spotify complaint

Apple’s bad day for antitrust concerns continues. European Union antitrust investigators are planning to announce the results of their investigation into Apple in the coming weeks, as reported by Reuters. This comes after the UK announced that it is opening its own investigation into the App Store earlier on Thursday.
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iOS 14.5 beta 3 adds ‘Item Safety Feature’ to help prevent stalking when using tracked items
Google’s FLoC Is a Terrible Idea
Article URL: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/03/googles-floc-terrible-idea
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26344013
Points: 141
# Comments: 81
The YouTube app no longer works on the third-generation Apple TV, please use AirPlay instead
Hands-on with Marshall’s first true wireless earbuds: Mode II was worth the wait

Today, Marshall is unveiling the latest addition to its collection of retro-themed audio products. Marking the first time the brand is getting into the true wireless earbud space, the new Marshall Mode II arrive with all of the usual vinyl-wrapped stylings you’d expect, but also with transparency mode, a compact design, and up to 25-hour playback per charge. Head below for all of the details on the new unveils as we take a hands-on look at the latest that Marshall has to offer.
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HTTPWTF
Article URL: https://httptoolkit.tech/blog/http-wtf/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26343577
Points: 248
# Comments: 49
UK Competition Watchdog Investigates Apple's App Store
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US Senators call on FCC to raise broadband definition to 100Mbs down and up
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/4/22312065/fcc-highspeed-broadband-service-ajit-pai-bennet-angus-king-rob-portman
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26343394
Points: 443
# Comments: 189
Hands-on: iOS 14.5 beta 3 changes and features [Video]

Apple released the third iOS 14.5 beta to developers Tuesday afternoon, and although the release didn’t go as smoothly as normal, all ended up well. This latest beta sees the return of the default music player requests via Siri that was available in the initial iOS 14.5 beta release, but was unavailable in beta 2.
The release also brings about a new Find My Splash Screen, the Item tab in the Find My app to track third-party accessories and Apple’s upcoming AirTags, Item Safety Alerts functionality, and more. Watch our iOS 14.5 beta 3 changes and features video walkthrough for the details, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for more videos.
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CarPlay on a motorbike? Indian Motorcycle touts 7-inch display for Apple’s iPhone infotainment feature

We’ve been fans of CarPlay at 9to5Mac since 2014, and I started riding motorcycles in my free time last summer. So it’s an understatement to say I was intrigued when news of a new model of Indian Motorcycle with Apple CarPlay crossed the wire.
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Eve unveils 3 new HomeKit accessories with Apple-supported Thread connectivity

Last month, Eve shared a deep dive into how Thread works and why it could be the future of smart home devices. Now the HomeKit-only device maker has announced today three new products that are getting upgraded to include the useful Apple-supported Thread connectivity.
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Apple TV+’s ‘Wolfwalkers’ earns 10 Annie Award nominations; Billie Eilish doc sets new viewer record

Apple TV+ continues to grow. The Golden Globe-nominated Wolfwalkers animation has earned 10 Annie Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature. Stillwater, another Apple TV+ series, also landed a nomination for Best Preschool Series. Apple has also detailed some viewership numbers for its recent Billie Eilish documentary.
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iOS version of What3Words app now uses Apple Maps

If you’re not familiar with the What3Words app, it’s a clever idea designed to make it easier to tell people exactly where you are. Every three-meter square in the world has a unique three-word code, and the iOS app now uses Apple Maps instead of Google Maps for its displays and directions …
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SpaceX Launches 60 New Starlink Satellites
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Launch HN: Alinea (YC W21) – Invest in stocks you believe in
Anam, Eve, and Nikhil here, co-founders of Alinea (https://alinea-invest.com/). Alinea is an investing app for those who want to understand the companies they are investing in. We explain how each company makes money, how they treat their stakeholders, and their environmental impact on the world so customers can buy stock in companies they believe in.
Despite our different backgrounds, the three of us struggled with the same problem. We knew we had to invest our money to build wealth, but when we tried, we felt intimidated and lost. We had so many questions - What kind of stocks do we invest in? Where do we find accurate information? And quickly realized we’re not alone, our friends and other people were also experiencing the same problem.
So in early 2020 we started working on a new approach to investing. We wanted to build an experience without the hassle and complexity of charts and financial jargon. We also wanted to move away from a gamified experience which tends to cause stress and anxiety around investing - so we’ve gone as far as removing red and green from the app entirely.
There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion around how to start investing in stocks so we guide our users through the process. First, we match you to stocks based on your interests so you can better understand a company. Second, we simplify hard to find research into bite-sized formats, so you can evaluate if it's a good investment. Lastly, we show you the impact of your investment on our environment, society, and workplace. We do the homework, so you can make an informed decision.
Underneath the hood, we’re using Drivewealth for stock prices and executing trades and extract data from ISS reports to offer visibility on a companies’ environmental, social and workplace impact scores. We sort through SEC filings and earnings reports to consolidate and synthesize information. We’ve custom built UI in native swift in“swipeable cards” so the information is easy and quick to digest.
In the past months, we’ve seen the power of retail investors who want more choices than just putting their money in ETFs, we provide the tools for them to make informed stock investments. We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on what we’re building!
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26342977
Points: 64
# Comments: 80
SoftBank-backed Greensill Capital is on the brink. 50k jobs could be at risk
Article URL: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/03/investing/greensill-insolvency-apollo/index.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26342578
Points: 66
# Comments: 31
OpenHaystack: Tracking Personal 'AirTags' via Apple's Find My Network
Article URL: https://github.com/seemoo-lab/openhaystack
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26342504
Points: 26
# Comments: 4
Square To Buy Jay-Z's Music Service Tidal
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US high-speed broadband definition is wildly outdated, say senators

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is being called on to update the official US high-speed broadband definition to reflect today’s needs …
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