US lawmakers probe Apple’s App Store rules on NFTs, other Web3 technologies
Antitrust concerns loom as Web3 innovation faces possible limitations, with U.S. lawmakers investigating Apple's App Store guidelines on NFTs and blockchain technology.
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Apple experiments with generative AI chatbot without signaling commercial rollout
While the race on the AI industry heats up, Apple says the development of its new AI tool, dubbed Ajax, won't be released commercially.
Apple acquires AR headset startup Mira: report
AR startup Mira provides hands-free headsets with a range of industrial applications in the steel, mining, chemical, and defense industries.
Apple bans ChatGPT for employees over data leaks concerns
Apple says staff could inadvertently release confidential data to ChatGPT, joining Verizon, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank and Samsung in banning AI at the workplace.
Five years later, Apple removes Bitcoin white paper from Mac computers
Inserted into MacBooks in 2018 but discovered two years later, the white paper stirred curiosity and even led some to falsely speculate Steve Jobs was Satoshi Nakamoto.
Ruling in Apple antitrust case frees NFTs from ‘Apple Tax’
Despite losing its court battle against Apple, Epic Games clinched a big win for NFT developers following a ruling of a U.S. appeals court that the tech giant’s anti-steering rules are unlawful.
No, Steve Jobs was not Satoshi Nakamoto
The discovery of a Bitcoin white paper copy on Andy Baio's Mac created frenzy across social media, with many believing Steve Jobs is Satoshi Nakamoto—claims that run counter to legal evidence.
EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse
The European Union’s antitrust head says the region must adapt its policies to fit the digital age, including promoting healthy competition in the metaverse world.
Apple to permit third-party apps for iPhone users, signals potential boom for NFTs
Apple is reportedly complying with the European Union’s directive to open up its walled-garden app ecosystem in a move that could bring NFTs and Bitcoin to 1.2 billion iPhones.
Coinbase slams FTX/Apple/FUD, Circle scraps public listing
Coinbase is slamming bankrupt rival digital asset exchange FTX’s accounting practices, Apple’s NFT policies, and any other bad news, while Circle plans to go public.
Apple’s new job listings point to 3D metaverse world
Apple is looking for engineers with experience in AR and VR to work on its long-awaited VR headsets, but don’t expect the company to call it a “metaverse.”
Apple wants a piece of the NFT pie
Apple laid out good use cases for NFTs and confirmed that its 30% "Apple Tax" will apply to in-app purchases, while the NFTs purchased elsewhere will be available for viewing only.