March 29, 2024
Tech News
Apple is gearing up to unveil a new range of iPad Pros with OLED displays and an M3 chip in May, along with a larger iPad Air featuring an M2 chip. This update, the first in nearly two years, is scheduled just before the WWDC 2024 event in June.
The United States and its allies are working on restricting companies from providing key chipmaking tools to Chinese customers. This measure aims to hinder China’s progress in chipmaking for military purposes, following similar actions taken by the U.S., Japan, and the Netherlands.
Bumble’s new CEO, Lidiane Jones, is on a mission to revitalize the company by focusing on AI, security, and enhancing the dating experience. The upcoming relaunch of the Bumble app will introduce changes, such as empowering women to have more control over initiating conversations.
U.S. antitrust enforcers are raising concerns about algorithms being used to facilitate illegal price collusion among companies. They argue that algorithms, even without direct communication, can enable price-fixing, as seen in a lawsuit alleging collusion among Atlantic City hotels through a common pricing algorithm. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission emphasize that using algorithms for price-fixing can violate antitrust laws.
Tech Explained
OLED Displays – OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays use organic compounds that emit light when an electric current passes through them. These displays offer high contrast ratios, vibrant colors, and faster response times compared to traditional LCD screens.
M3 and M2 Chip – The M3 and M2 chips are custom-designed processors developed by Apple for their iPad lineup. These chips are optimized for performance, power efficiency, and specific tasks, enhancing the overall user experience on Apple devices.
Algorithms – Algorithms are step-by-step procedures or formulas used for calculations, data processing, and automated reasoning. In the context of antitrust laws, algorithms can be programmed to coordinate pricing strategies among companies, potentially leading to illegal price collusion.
