June, 2019

• 24 June

  Senators want tech companies to put a price on your personal data

  

  User data is big business for social media and other tech companies, but most people outside of those businesses don’t know how much that data is worth. New legislation aims to make tech companies disclose the dollar value of your personal information. Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, and Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican …

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• 24 June

  Apple fires back: Spotify pays fees on less than 1% of its members

  

  Spotify pays Apple a 15% fee for only about 0.5% of its paid members, according to Apple’s response to Spotify’s complaint about App Store fees. In March, Spotify filed a complaint against Apple to Europe’s antitrust watchdog, claiming that Apple uses App Store policies and a system of fees to smother competition.  In its response, Apple said that Spotify doesn’t currently …

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• 24 June

  iPadOS public beta hands

  

  The iPad has been, for years, Apple’s vision of the future of computers. But it’s ended up as a device in parallel evolution to the Mac. Apple’s finally promising some changes in the iPad’s software to make it work even better as a computer for everyone, maybe even coming closer to replacing a Mac. Apple changed its iPad software’s name …

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• 24 June

  How to upgrade your Roku TV remote for just $20

  

  Roku televisions are incredibly popular and among CNET’s favorites for their built-in streaming features, not to mention low prices. The TCL 3 series and 4 series are excellent choices for people who want easy access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and other apps, while the TCL 6 series has excellent image quality and remains our favorite TV for the money, period. Most …

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• 24 June

  How Dish figures into the T

  

  The pending merger between T-Mobile and Sprint has been filled with twists and turns worthy of any summer blockbuster. From the years-long “will they, won’t they” dance between the two, to the recent scramble to win regulatory approval for the $26.5 billion deal, things have been anything but simple. The Federal Communications Commission has endorsed the deal, praising its potential …

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• 24 June

  Microsoft may have foldable Surface that runs Android apps in works

  

  Microsoft is reportedly working on a foldable Surface for release in the first six months of next year. It’s likely to have two 9-inch screens with a 4:3 aspect ratio, market research firm IHS Markit told Forbes, citing a source within the supply chain. The hybrid device will apparently use the company’s Windows Lite OS, which is a slimmed-down, dual-screen …

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• 24 June

  iOS 13 public beta: The best things to try now that it’s live

  

  How many more things can Apple add to a new version of iOS to make the iPhone better? This year’s version, iOS 13, feels more like a big mix of features more than a cohesive revamp. In a year where Dark Mode is the most-touted part of iOS, you should know you’re in for a lot of little things. The …

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• 24 June

  Amazon deal: SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSD memory card for $24

  

  Here’s a deal that should appeal to Android smartphone or Nintendo Switch owners looking for some extra storage space. Today only Amazon has a 200GB Ultra microSD memory card on sale for $24. Normally it’s 32.49. It just goes to show how much flash memory prices are falling. In late September of last year, editor John Falcone picked up the …

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• 24 June

  Huawei CFO’s attorneys ask for US extradition to be withdrawn

  

  In late 2018, Canadian authorities arrested Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver, Canada, at the request of the US over alleged Iran sanctions violations. As the extradition process continues, her attorneys are pushing for the government to withdraw the proceedings.  Meng’s lawyers sent David Lametti, the Canadian minister of Justice, a written submission to reconsider extradition proceedings, the law firm …

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• 24 June

  DJI denies sending drone data to China

  

  Don’t worry, Chinese drone maker DJI isn’t automatically sending flight data to China. That’s what the company told a Senate subcommittee Monday, adding that it doesn’t collect or share any drone data, including flight logs, photos or videos, without the consent of its users. DJI has an extensive portfolio, including the DJI Spark and the DJI Mavic Air, which CNET has reviewed …

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