Tech News from Simmons Systems (Page 546)

Tech News from Simmons Systems

Apple Set to Sever Epic Games Developer Access Later This Month

Apple plans to terminate Epic Games' developer accounts on August 28 amid an ongoing App Store dispute. The move threatens to cut off third-party developers from tools needed to create software using the Unreal Engine.

Epic Games Seeks Court Injunction to Stop Apple Developer Account Termination

Epic Games files a legal motion to prevent Apple from cutting off its developer access, arguing the tech giant retaliates over a payment dispute. The gaming company warns that losing access to development tools threatens its widely used Unreal Engine.

Epic Games Warns Apple Threatens to Terminate Developer Account

Epic Games claims Apple plans to revoke its developer account by late August after the Fortnite creator bypassed App Store payment rules. The move forces Epic to seek a preliminary injunction to protect its broader business, including the widely used Unreal Engine.

Uber and Lyft Face Service Suspension in California Over Driver Classification

A California judge orders Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. The ride-hailing companies face a potential shutdown of operations in the state as they appeal the ruling.

Google Pixel 4a Delivers Affordable Perfection Without Compromise

The Google Pixel 4a emerges as a standout budget smartphone that successfully outshines the iPhone SE. It offers a polished, uncompromising experience that feels like the ideal spiritual successor to the classic Nexus 5.

Android 11 Final Beta Arrives Ahead of Official Consumer Launch

Google releases Beta 3 as the final preview of Android 11, reaching platform stability so developers can complete their app testing. The update also includes a special privacy exception for COVID-19 Exposure Notification apps.

GPT-3 Redefines Language AI with Unprecedented 175 Billion Parameters

OpenAI's GPT-3 surpasses its predecessor GPT-2 by over 100 times in scale, featuring 175 billion parameters and training on 570GB of text. This massive language model is now available to beta users through the OpenAI API, sparking widespread interest and diverse demonstrations.

Trump Extends ByteDance Deadline to November for TikTok Sale

President Trump signs a new executive order giving ByteDance 90 days to sell its US TikTok operations, pushing the deadline to November 12. The order also requires the company to destroy all data tied to American users.

Starship SN6 Completes Successful Low-Altitude Test Flight in Texas

SpaceX's Starship prototype SN6 achieves a brief hop using a single Raptor engine, marking another milestone in the vehicle's rapid development cycle.

Apple and Google Pull Fortnite Over Payment Dispute

Apple and Google remove Fortnite from their app stores after Epic Games introduces a direct payment system. Market experts weigh in on the legal battle and its potential impact on Apple's future.

Trump Gives ByteDance 90 Days to Sell US TikTok Operations

President Trump signs an executive order requiring ByteDance to divest its US TikTok business within 90 days due to national security concerns. The extended timeline gives the company more time to negotiate a potential sale to Microsoft.

Fortnite Parodies Apple's 1984 Ad in Legal Battle Over App Store Fees

Epic Games faces removal from the Apple and Google app stores after bypassing standard in-app payment systems to avoid hefty fees. The game maker responds with a parody of Apple's iconic 1984 commercial and a massive antitrust lawsuit.

Trump Orders TikTok Parent Company to Divest U.S. Assets Over Security Fears

The Trump administration issues a 90-day order for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations, citing national security risks. The directive comes from a federal investment committee reviewing the company's 2017 acquisition of Musical.ly.

Trump Orders Chinese Parent Company ByteDance to Sell TikTok in 90 Days

President Trump issues an executive order requiring ByteDance to divest its US TikTok operations and destroy American user data due to national security concerns. Microsoft remains the leading potential buyer for the popular social video app.

Asana and Palantir Highlight a Packed Week of Tech IPO Debuts

The stock market sees a surge of new public offerings this week, led by high-profile enterprise software companies Asana and Palantir. These major debuts bring renewed investor attention to the tech sector's public market activity.