Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable

Cath Virginia / The Verge The European Union has published several recommendations for Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable with competitors following two separate proceedings launched in September, sparking concerns about user privacy from the iPhone maker. On Wednesday, the EU Commission submitted draft recommendations to Apple regarding changes that would make the…

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FAA announces temporary restrictions on drone flights in New Jersey following influx of sightings

The Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary flight restrictions prohibiting drone flights over parts of New Jersey following an influx of sightings in recent weeks. The notice, which expires Jan. 17, 2025, said drone operations in support of national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue or disaster response missions are not included in…

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The left would like a word – all of them, in fact

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2024 is “polarization,” which it defines as “division into two sharply distinct opposites.” (The word beat out “brain rot,” but one wonders if it did so among dictionary staff.)  In reality, it’s been the word of the year since at least 2016, when President-elect Trump won the first time…

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