Apple is forced to stop favoring its own apps in personal data collection prompts - Engadget
… We reached out to Apple for comment about the changes and will update the story when we hear back.
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Comcast spins off NBCUniversal as it exits media entirely - Engadget
… "As technological innovation, consumer behavior and competitive dynamics continue to reshape both media and communications, Comcast's Board and management team believe each company will be better positioned to pursue its own strategic priorities, invest for growth and create long-term shareholder v… …
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU - Engadget
… They will be sold as separate products for regulatory purposes, which likely means Nintendo won't be selling them outside the region. …
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year - Engadget
… The project was designed to assist the UK with building out AI infrastructure, but attributed high energy costs and regulatory issues with the latest stoppage.
Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using 'dark patterns' to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds - Engadget
… "We have introduced substantial changes to our processes and systems to meet our regulatory obligations, and will engage with Coimisiún na Meán to share details of this work."
Apple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription - Engadget
… Apple started offering more subscriptions under CEO Tim Cook to supplement slowing iPhone sales and a regulatory environment that was less friendly to the company's App Store model. …
EU orders Meta to stop blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp - Engadget
… The company argued that the EU's order was a regulatory overreach that would grant some of the world's largest companies access to the WhatsApp Business API without paying.
International Google Pixels are different than American models - here's how - Engadget
International Google Pixels are different than American models - here's how The changes are more subtle than you might think. …
A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science news - Engadget
… Also this week, NASA shared some awesome images of a comet flying into the sun, the nonprofit American Rivers released its annual report on the most endangered rivers in the US and ESA posted a throwback image of Mars to highlight some interesting changes down on the surface. …
Siri AI first look: How Apple's rebuilt AI-powered assistant behaves across iPhone, iPad and Mac - Engadget
… One last note on changes to Siri: gone is the multi-color glowing effect that appears around your screen or the pulsing orb that represents the assistant. …