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Coronavirus app rejected: developer sued Apple

Apple’s control over app sales for iPhones causes a new legal dispute: the rejection of its coronavirus app last spring is inadmissible, argues an app provider in its lawsuit filed in a US court (Coronavirus Reporter vs. Apple, United States District Court for the New Hampshire District, Case 1: 21 – cv – 00047). Developer:… Read more

Brief information: USA, Tesla Grünheide, LG Smartphones, eBay

WHO, Paris Climate Agreement: The US is back The US is back. Joe Biden signals that. The former US Vice President is on Wednesday as 46. President of the United States of America sworn in. He did not hesitate and within hours of taking office 15 issued decrees and two further orders to federal authorities…. Read more

vivo VISION + Mobile Photography Awards 2020: winners announced

by Mattia Speroni, published on 21 January 2021, at 15: 41 ?? vivo Chinese producer announced the winners of the VISION + Mobile Photography Awards 2020 photo contest created with the collaboration of National Geographic and photographers from high level like Steve McCurry.?? This is not the first time we have written about dedicated photography… Read more

Italians and smart working at the time of COVID-19: the results of the research commissioned by OpenText

According to the research, one third of respondents believe that they do not yet have the necessary tools for profitable remote work and only the 15% can manage the daily flow of information of Editorial published on 21 January 2021 , at 10: 01 in the Innovation channel OpenText Smart Working OpenText , a leading… Read more

iPhone 12: Less mini, more pro

Is the iPhone 12 mini a slow seller? At least the smallest Apple smartphone seems to have been less popular with customers for years than expected by the manufacturer. As the banking house Morgan Stanley has found out, a production shift has now been ordered. A total of two million less of the iPhone 12… Read more

Raspberry Pi Pico Review: ‘Pi Silicon’ Debuts on $4 Microcontroller

Our Verdict A first for Raspberry Pi, the Pico microcontroller provides an affordable and simple way to control lights, motors, sensors and other electronic components. For Low cost Small size Ease of use Built-in ADC Against C workflow is tricky No built-in wireless No 5V output Raspberry Pi has a history of disrupting the status… Read more

Amazon offers its resources for new Biden Administration’s vaccination efforts

Amazon is the second largest employer in the United States with over 800,000 employees and has a massive transport and logistics network with reach all over the US. In a letter addressed directly to the newly inaugurated President Joe Biden, Amazon offers its resources to assist in Biden’s goal of vaccinating 100 million Americans during… Read more

Blind man regains his sight thanks to a synthetic cornea

A blind man regained his sight thanks to a synthetic cornea developed by an Israeli startup. After removing the bandages, the 78 year old patient recognized the family members. The CorNeat KPro implant replaces deformed, scarred or dull corneas and integrates with the eye wall without requiring donor tissue. by Manolo De Agostini published 20… Read more

First 5 minute rechargeable electric car battery produced

The technology comes from the Israeli company StoreDot, while the first battery capable of this performance, which would allow the vehicle to be recharged as quickly as with traditional petrol or diesel cars, was produced in China, by Eve Energy by Rosario Grasso published the 20 January 2021 , at 12: 41 in the Technology… Read more

Shipping costs between China and Europe skyrocket, technology prices destined to rise

Hi-tech producers must facing a surge in shipping costs fueled by the shortage of containers and the recovery of consumer demand. The solution? Passing the costs on to final consumers. by Manolo De Agostini published 20 January 2021 , at 10: 01 in the Market channel In jargon it says that “ Trouble never comes… Read more

Apple Car: allegedly produced in Kia’s US factory

Is the first “Apple Car” a Kia? According to a media report from South Korea, Hyundai, which is being seriously considered as a producer of Apple’s electric cars, is considering moving to a location in the United States that currently produces vehicles of that brand. Hyundai has a stake in Kia with around 34 percent…. Read more

Space travel: aim high in 2021

Nothing went as planned in the space sector either 2019. Like almost all sectors, space activities have been hit hard by the pandemic. Observers were particularly looking forward to the start of seven planned space missions, some things went great: SpaceX sent astronauts into space, China brought moon rocks back to Earth. But many other… Read more

Netflix surpasses 200 million subscribers, but has more competition than ever in 2021

Netflix has surpassed another major milestone: 203.6 million subscribers around the world. The achievement comes after Netflix saw spectacular growth in the first half of 2020. But as it celebrates passing the 200 million subscriber mark, Netflix is also acknowledging that 2021 likely won’t see as many net subscriber gains every quarter, starting in the… Read more

Almost 160 million euros in GDPR fines in 2020

The penalties imposed for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation in the EU increased significantly 2020 to a total of 158, 5 million euros. Compared to 20 months since the DGSVO came into force in May 2018 this means a plus of 39 percent. These figures about the 20 EU member states plus GB,… Read more

All five seasons of The Muppet Show are heading to Disney Plus

All five seasons of The Muppet Show will stream on Disney Plus beginning February 19th, Disney announced today. With the addition, Disney Plus is now home to nearly every Muppets title — except two. While Disney owns the rights to The Muppet Show, Muppets Most Wanted, The Muppet Movie, Muppet Treasure Island, The Muppet Christmas… Read more