This results from the first two weeks of the App Tracking Transparency. A first trend that will not please Mark Zuckerberg.Apple's iOS 14.5 update was effective April 26, 2021. The latter was eagerly awaited, in particular with the deployment of the Tracking Transparency App. A minor detail that changes the rules of the game for brands that develop applications on … [Read more...] about iOS 14.5: only 12% of users let apps track their activity
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Kid Spends Over Thousand Dollars on App Store, Apple Clears Slate, Apologizes
A 9-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) spent no less than $ 1,116.32 on the App Store for in-app purchases.Having initially refused the request for reimbursement by invoking in particular the general conditions of sale in force on the App Store, the Cupertino company finally returned the amount spent to the mother of the child while apologizing, after that the … [Read more...] about Kid Spends Over Thousand Dollars on App Store, Apple Clears Slate, Apologizes
Goldman Sachs Goes Into Cryptocurrency Trading!
Goldman Sachs embarks on cryptocurrency trading! The Manhattan bank becomes the first on Wall Street to venture into this type of activity. In an internal memo got by 'CNBC', GS informed its staff working in its markets division that it has formed a dedicated team for trading virtual currencies within its 'currency and emerging markets trading' arm, under the responsibility of … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs Goes Into Cryptocurrency Trading!
Stock market: the Fed warns on valuations, Wall Street does not care!
In its bi-annual report on financial stability, the US central bank underlines the increased risks of correction in the equity and bond markets, which are flying from record to record. "For some assets, valuations are high compared to historical standards", has just warned the US Federal Reserve in its semi-annual report on financial stability, where it also calls for … [Read more...] about Stock market: the Fed warns on valuations, Wall Street does not care!
The aggressive strategy of Epic Games, publisher of the game “Fortnite”, against the distributor Steam revealed in documents
Since the global success of video games, the American publisher has stepped up assaults against the main video game distributors.The big trials in Silicon Valley are often the occasion to see very interesting financial documents emerge, supposed to remain confidential, but published as exhibits for the needs of the hearing. This happened in the case between, since … [Read more...] about The aggressive strategy of Epic Games, publisher of the game “Fortnite”, against the distributor Steam revealed in documents
From China, the “996” management of TikTok criticized
Former British TikTok employees denounce poor working conditions with many extended hours.In the UK, working conditions at TikTok are scaring employees away. CNBC surveyed 6 people from the new technology industry with mixed experiences within TikTok. Some cut interviews short, others turned down attractive job offers or left the company in the face of an overly intense … [Read more...] about From China, the “996” management of TikTok criticized
IBM developed the first 2nm chip
IBM's new 2nm chip consumes 75% less power than 7nm ones.On May 6, 2021, IBM announced on its blog that it had created the first 2nm microprocessor. Compared to those of 7nm, for the same performance, Big Blue's new chip consumes 75% less energy. Using as much power as for the 7nm chips, the 2nm microprocessor has a performance increased by 45%. The autonomy of the new … [Read more...] about IBM developed the first 2nm chip
Researchers warn about a new form of hack targeting AI
The attack forces the neural network to use much more energy, causing its efficiency to slow down.Researchers at the Cybersecurity Center in Maryland, eastern state of the United States, published a study in which they alerted to a new type of cyberattack specifically targeting artificial intelligences.When deployed, the hack forces the AI to consume much more … [Read more...] about Researchers warn about a new form of hack targeting AI
Google to force two-factor authentication on its users
For World Password Day, May 6, Google has marked the occasion. On its blog, the company announced that it's hitherto optional two-factor authentication system (2FA) would soon apply automatically.Google against the invincible "123456"Commenting on the rankings of the most used passwords has become a habit for several years. Each year, it is always the same 123456 who … [Read more...] about Google to force two-factor authentication on its users
2021 is off to a good start for PayPal
For the second time in a row, PayPal has achieved record results.After posting a record fourth quarter in terms of transaction volume in 2020, PayPal continues its ascent in the first quarter of 2021. Once again, the online payments company achieves a new feat in terms of number of transactions with a total volume of payments of $285 billion, compared to $277 billion in … [Read more...] about 2021 is off to a good start for PayPal
