South Korea’s communication watchdog, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), said Tuesday it will investigate Apple and Google over potential violations of the country’s in-app payment rule. Local media reports noted that the agency will start this investigation on August 16. Apart from Apple and Google, the KCC is also investigating SK Group’s homegrown app store…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
The food service industry faces steep labor, quality control and sustainability challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. According to NSF International, a product testing and certification organization, more than half of quick-service restaurant (QSR) managers found staff turnover to be an issue for their business, with 20% saying that it had the biggest negative impact on…
Spin Technology, a data protection software vendor catering to enterprise clientele, today announced that it raised $16 million in a Series A round led by Blueprint Equity with participation from Santa Barbara Venture Partners and Blu Venture Investors. CEO Dmitry Dontov said that fresh capital — which values Spin at $55 million post-money — will…
A long time ago, before the notch came along to adorn the top of their displays, Apple’s iPhones had the ability to show battery percentage in the status bar. When enabled, you’d see the battery icon showing you, roughly, the current state of your device’s battery charge, and next to it was the exact percentage…
Hinge has a new FAQ guide full of advice specifically about LGBTQ dating. Launched Tuesday, the dating app’s NFAQ (Not-so-Frequently Asked Questions) guide is full of answers to questions relating to LGBTQ dating and identity, including how to manage when you’ve misgendered someone while flirting, how demisexual people can set sexual expectations, how to affirm…
We hate to break it to you, but the online world is full of restrictions, surveillance, hackers, and advertisements. You might think that you can navigate this world freely, but unless you’re using a VPN, you’re wrong. VPNs are clever security tools that encrypt all of your internet traffic. This means that all of your…
There is no better way to spend your free time than sitting back and watching your favourite sport, preferably surrounded by mountains of snacks and refreshments. You simply can’t escape sport these days, as every news channel, social media platform, and panel show constantly pumps out the latest highlights from all over the world. Global…
Microsoft has unveiled a new identity theft protection tool aimed at helping keep Azure user data safe and secure online. Entra Verified ID helps Azure AD customers confirm people’s personal and professional claims, allowing users to issue, request, and verify credentials that represent proof of employment, education, or similar. In a blog post announcing the…
Perhaps you know of LG’s lineup of competitively-priced true wireless earbuds, called LG Tone (followed by a letter and some numbers). Even if you haven’t yet had the pleasure, you need to hear more about the company’s new flagship LG Tone Free T90, because the head-tracked Dolby Atmos is wild. Historically, and despite offering various…
The excitement over social audio is palpable, judging by the number of companies building out apps like Clubhouse or features to support it.However, marketers should be aware of potential drawbacks of entering social audio right now.Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends,…