Spain’s competition regulator has ruled that Apple and Amazon took too long to remove anti-competitive clauses from their distribution contracts, despite being ordered to do so immediately. The CNMC watchdog fined the companies a combined 194 million euros ($228 million) in July 2023 for clauses that unfairly limited the number of Apple resellers on Amazon’s platform in Spain. It mandated their prompt removal. On Wednesday, the regulator found that the companies failed to comply swiftly enough, potentially opening the door to additional penalties. Reuters:
Apple has the right to vet Authorized Apple Resellers in order to maintain high levels of service. Apple obviously wants as much uniformity in, and control of, the sales experience of their products as possible. — MacDailyNews, May 21, 2019 Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by <a href= The post Spain’s CNMC rules Apple and Amazon delayed removal of anti-competitive clauses, risking further fines appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. |
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New app warns of hidden smart glasses cameras nearby
A new Android app called Nearby Glasses alerts users if someone nearby is likely wearing camera-equipped smart glasses, such as Meta’s Ray-Ban models or those from Snap/Spectacles. Developed by Swiss sociologist and hobbyist developer Yves Jeanrenaud, the app scans for distinctive Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) “advertising frames” — small broadcast signals that smart glasses emit. It checks against known manufacturers like Meta, Luxottica (Meta’s partner), and Snap. If it detects a match, it sends a push notification warning of potential smart glasses in proximity. The app emerged in response to growing privacy concerns, including reports of people using Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses to secretly record others (e.g., without consent in public spaces). Jeanrenaud described it as “a tiny part of resistance against surveillance tech.” Key details: • Availability: Nearby Glasses is currently available for free on the Google Play Store and GitHub. • Limitations: It’s Android-only for now (iOS version in development). It can produce false positives (e.g., detecting mixed reality headsets or other BLE devices). Detection range is customizable but generally short-range due to Bluetooth limits. • Purpose: Raises awareness about covert recording risks as AI-powered smart glasses become more common and discreet. This reflects broader debates on wearable tech privacy — smart glasses enable hidden cameras and potential facial recognition, prompting countermeasures like this detection tool. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post New app warns of hidden smart glasses cameras nearby appeared first on MacDailyNews. Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy MacDailyNews, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. © 2026 MacDailyNews |
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