Italy regulator fines Apple $115 million for alleged App Store privacy violations
Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple 98.6 million euros for abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market. The regulator stated Apple imposed a restrictive privacy policy on third-party developers, violating European regulations. This policy, known as App Tracking Transparency, allegedly penalizes developers and is not proportionate to privacy objectives.
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk’s conquering of space
NATO intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a “zone-effect” anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with shrapnel clouds. This weapon aims to disrupt Western space superiority aiding Ukraine, but analysts question its feasibility due to catastrophic collateral damage risks to all orbiting systems.
China’s vice commerce minister met Apple COO on Friday
In the meeting, China’s vice commerce minister Li Chenggang said China will provide greater opportunities to foreign companies, including Apple, and he hoped Apple would continue to work with Chinese partners and develop the Chinese market
Anand Varadarajan, the new Starbucks tech chief, is an Amazon veteran
Starbucks has appointed Amazon veteran Anand Varadarajan as its new CTO to spearhead a significant technology revamp aimed at reviving declining sales. Varadarajan, who previously led tech and supply chain operations for Amazon’s grocery business, will oversee Starbucks’ AI push and technology initiatives.
Tata Electronics to test and assemble automotive chips with Japan’s ROHM
Tata Electronics has partnered with Japan’s ROHM Co. to manufacture semiconductors for both Indian and global markets. This collaboration will establish a power semiconductor manufacturing framework in India, combining ROHM’s technology with Tata’s assembly and testing capabilities. The companies aim for mass production of automotive-grade Si MOSFETs by 2026, expanding business opportunities and strengthening India-Japan semiconductor ties.
Waymo suspended service in San Francisco after problems during power outage
Over the weekend, San Francisco experienced a substantial power outage that brought Waymo’s autonomous cars to a grinding halt. The blackout plunged tens of thousands into darkness, creating chaotic traffic snarl-ups throughout the city. In response, Waymo was compelled to suspend operations amidst the gridlock.
Hyundai Motor to unveil AI strategy, debut humanoid robot at CES 2026
Hyundai Motor Group is also developing a major battery research center in South Korea. This facility aims to boost electric vehicle competitiveness. Construction is progressing well, with completion expected by the end of 2026. The group is investing significantly to lead future mobility.
Karnataka all set to corner data centre projects worth Rs 1,350 crore
The company will set up a 35-40 MW artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centre in Mangaluru and smaller 5 MW edge centres in Mysuru and Hubballi-Dharwad, sources said. Similarly, Bengaluru-based power electronics firm Elmeasure plans to invest Rs 800-850 crore to manufacture data centre electrical components in Karnataka.
‘If companies can’t bring in best people, they will go where the talent is’
India is now one of Deel’s most critical markets, both as a talent source and as an operating base. Bouaziz said Deel employs more than 1,000 people in India and is preparing to launch a local payroll engine for the country for deepening compliance with labour and tax regulations. One of the biggest drivers of global hiring is the exploding demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, Bouaziz said, noting that wage inflation in US tech hubs has made local hiring prohibitive for many firms.
UPI surge stalls NPCI’s other retail payment modes
Regulatory data reveals that Immediate Payment System (IMPS), an inter-bank fund transfer mechanism, recorded 368 million transactions in November, compared to 407 million a year ago and 472 million in November 2023. It has seen a decline to 400-450 million transactions per month on average this year, down from nearly 500 million monthly transactions in 2023.
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