The FCC is asking ISPs to PRETTY PLEASE treat the internet like a utility during this "social distancing" experiment. Apple is fined 1.2 Billion in France over anti-competitive sales practices. Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board. The EU is planning sweeping Right to Repair legislation.
Apple might finally have to pay a fine over it’s practice of slowing down older phones, but will it be enough of a penalty to prevent future planned obsolescence practices? The Oppo Find X2 looks like a beast of a phone at a PREMIUM price.
And Coronavirus out here just cancelling EVERYTHING!
The Galaxy S20 is in a sales slump. Is Coronavirus to blame? The FCC is fining carriers for selling location data, but will the punishment fit the crime? Moment is pulling their camera app from Android devices.
And why can’t bad guys in movies use iPhones?
Say hello to GadgetLab 3.0! My new home office is in ROUGH shape, but we’re gonna trial run this space with a podcast! Could be an epic failure, but I’m so tired, it should be hilarious!
Also, We’re gonna chat some Net Neutrality news, some flat earth news, and an exciting
A US appeals court refuses to rehear the case against the FCC’s repeal of Net Neutrality. More companies are pulling out of MWC. The iPhone 11 might be producing more RF radiation than advertised. Motorola defends the RAZR’s durability. The Z Flip shows up at the Oscars.
The FCC has concluded carriers illegally sold your data, but they probably won’t do much to punish them. The EU overwhelmingly votes in favor of a universal phone charger. Law enforcement can easily crack most iPhones, but the GOP still wants to end encryption for consumers.
Do you really own the gadgets you buy?
The US military is starting to advocate for Right to Repair legislation. Washington State examines right to repair. The EU considers a law forcing companies to use USB-C for chargers, but Apple claims that will stifle innovation. Motorola is trying to prepare consumers for FRAGILE folding phones.
The FBI has cracked an iPhone 11, but the Justice Department is still pressuring Apple to unlock iPhones. The EU is still looking to force manufacturers into using a universal charging cable. Google is detailing the end of Chrome Apps.
And I’ve spent the weekend with Android 10 on the LG V50!
Ajit Pai doubles down on killing Net Neutrality. Low cost, government subsidized Android phones are LOADED with malware. ISP’s can no longer charge your for modems and routers they AREN’T leasing to you. Google might FINALLY deliver a competitor to AirDrop.
And let’s wrap up a week of gadget news from CES 2020!
Governor Cuomo is making Net Neutrality one of his primary issues for 2020. Will New York lead the country with the toughest laws for ISPs? Google is revamping its tax payments, closing a loophole where billions would live offshore. California’s new privacy law is live! What will that mean for consumers and tech companies?