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Czech government approves digital tax aimed at internet giants - Reuters 19 November 2019

The Czech government approved a 7% digital tax proposal on Monday aimed at boosting state coffers by taxing advertising by global internet giants like Google and Facebook, the Finance Ministry said. The proposed tax, which still must make it past lawmakers in parliament, covers revenue gained from targeted advertising, providing digital market places, and user […]

Integration and Monopoly – Stratechery by Ben Thompson 19 November 2019

it is hard to imagine the butterfly keyboard persisting for four-and-a-half years and counting if the company faced any sort of competition. Integration can produce a superior user experience, but once an integrated product faces no more competition it can result in something that is downright user-hostile. The reason I find the Apple example particularly […]

Apple announces press event on Dec. 2 18 November 2019

Apple just announced a press event that it will hold at 4 p.m. ET on Dec. 2 in New York City. The event will be focused on “honoring our favorite apps and games of 2019.” A tagline on the invite says “Loved by millions. Created by the best.”

Update to iOS and iPadOS 13.2.3 Today to Kill These Bugs 18 November 2019

Fixes an issue where system search and search within Mail, Files, and Notes might not work. Addresses an issue where photos, links, and other attachments might not display in the Messages details view. Fixes an issue that could prevent apps from downloading content in the background. Resolves issues that may prevent Mail from fetching new […]

Chrome, Edge, Safari hacked at elite Chinese hacking contest | ZDNet 18 November 2019

In the spring of 2018, the Chinese government barred security researchers from participating in hacking contests organized abroad, such as Pwn2Own. The TianfuCup was set up a few months later, as a response to the ban, and as a way for local researchers to keep their skills sharp. The first edition was held in the […]

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