Fears about Google’s use of Fitbit data to potentially gain an unfair advertising advantage cause EU regulators to take a closer look at the potential anticompetitive effects of the deal. I don’t see much cause for alarm here, and here’s why.
ICYMI: Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Brings Significant Performance Improvements to Android Smartwatches
Performance improvements aside, I can’t help but sense that the android smartwatch ecosystem is being somewhat hamstrung by a lack of interest, perhaps from Google, to really focus on beating Apple at its own game.
Apple Moving Away From Intel Isn’t a Massive Concern for Intel
Apple has long been planning on moving its Mac chips away from Intel to an in-house design based on ARM. How bad is this for Intel?
Big Tech Experiencing a Revival
A few months ago, Big Tech was not doing so well. But then COVID-19 changed the storyline. Are we watching a Big Tech revival?
Why Apple AirPod Pros Are the Best Quarantine Gear Ever
Here’s my take on why Apple AirPod Pros are the best quarantine gear ever — and the critical reasons they are worth every pricey penny.
Privacy Pros And Cons As Apple And Google Look Into Using Data To Trace COVID-19
Big Tech is using consumer data to help government and the healthcare system better understand the spread of COVID-19. But what privacy implications should be considered by consumers?
How the EU’s Suspicion of US Tech Giants Could Hinder Post-COVID-19 European Economic Recovery
Here’s a look at how the EU’s suspicion of US tech giants could hinder post COVID-10 European economic recovery. The urgency of the situation, driven by the need to begin safely but quickly restarting the global economy, may require EU regulators to select a solution they are not entirely comfortable with, in order to start working toward that goal in the next month.
Google, Apple COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Partnership — A Look at the Good and the Bad
The Google, Apple COVID-19 contact-tracing partnership pits infectious disease mitigation against data privacy and security challenges. While the project has a lot going for it, its two most obvious potential flaws are data security vulnerabilities and people choosing simply to not opt-in. Here’s a look at how it will work, as well as an analysis of the pros and cons at work here.
Apple Rumored to be Moving Mac Processors to ARM by 2021?
Rumors that Apple is planning an ARM based chip on 5nm have started spreading, leading some to wonder what that means for Intel and Qualcomm.
China Chipping Away at Smart Speaker Market as Amazon Maintains Lead
New data on smart speakers show that the market is growing at a fast pace, but it is new entrants, mostly from China that are seeing the biggest growth.