March 22, 2024
Tech News
Scientists are exploring marine cloud brightening (MCB) as a potential method to slow the effects of climate change by artificially shading Earth with brighter clouds. This form of solar geoengineering aims to reflect solar radiation but comes with uncertainties and potential unintended consequences.
Apple is facing an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice over its CarPlay system, which is accused of exhibiting anticompetitive behavior by exerting too much control over the auto industry. The lawsuit also touches on Apple’s digital key technology, suggesting it cements Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market.
The DOJ’s antitrust case against Apple aligns with the European Union on the issue of Near Field Communication (NFC) and mobile payments. The lawsuit accuses Apple of unfairly favoring its own mobile payment technology by restricting third-party developers’ access to the iPhone’s NFC functionality.
A U.S. lawsuit against Apple criticizes the company’s ‘walled garden’ ecosystem, which encourages customer loyalty to its products and services. The lawsuit argues that Apple’s practices create a lock-in effect that makes it difficult for users to switch to competing products.
Tech Explained
CarPlay – CarPlay is a system developed by Apple that integrates the iPhone with the car’s infotainment system, allowing users to access certain iPhone features while driving.
Near Field Communication (NFC) – NFC is a technology that enables devices to communicate with each other when they are in close proximity, typically used for contactless payments and data transfer.
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) – MCB is a proposed method to increase cloud reflectivity by spraying saltwater into the air, potentially reducing the effects of climate change by reflecting more solar radiation back into space.
