More than a million aerial site measurement shows US oil and gas system emissions
Methane from US oil and natural gas production can be seen around the world 15 times a day, as per a report by Environmental Defense Fund. The agency added that it analysed aerial data from nearly one million surveyed sites in the US. The study found that methane emissions from US oil and natural gas production fell by more than 30% between 2005 and 2016.
TheAirbnbbans all indoor security cameras
Airbnb has announced that it will no longer allow guests or hosts to use security cameras or any other surveillance device in their homes or apartments. The new policy will take effect on April 30. It added that it may remove listings or accounts for violations and may penalise violators by removing those listings or accounts.
The creation of OpenAI was inspired by fear
An internal investigation by WilmerHale found that former OpenAI CEO Drew Altman was fired from the startup after it became clear “there was a significant risk of litigation against the company”, OpenAI said in a blogpost. Altman was fired last fall after he made inappropriate comments about a board member’s business. He was cleared by an investigation by WilmerHale.
Corporate America has a new climate rule, will it work to reduce global warming?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules that will require companies to disclose their emissions of greenhouse gases. Under the rules, companies will have to report their direct emissions of greenhouse gases and energy use that are “material” or ” essential” for investors’ understanding of their financial situation. The rules will be incomplete due to scope three.
Here is how tech giants are responding to the EU competition rules
The US FTC announced new rules that restrict Google’s ability to throttle or limit the ability to use third-party apps and services for its services, including Search. However, Google said that it would be willing to let third-party companies co-exist with its services. It also said it wouldn’t “condition” app store access of third-party developers on using their payments systems.
Apple could allow its pricing options to be shown in the EU
The European Commission has imposed a fine of 1.84 billion on Apple over its App Store policies. Apple restricted third-party mobile wallets and payment providers from using the iPhone’s Near-field Communication (NFC) feature for payment. Apple has been told that it can’t stop music services from advertising cheaper subscription deals outside of Apple’s store.
Apple was fined in the EU for the first time following a complaint
Apple has been fined 1.84 billion (about $2 billion) by the European Union antitrust regulators over its App Store rules. It was found that Apple restricts the ability of music streaming app developers to tell users of cheaper music subscription services available outside the app. Apple cannot stop music services from advertising cheaper subscription deals outside of Apple’s store.
Soon there will be an over-the-counter birth control pill in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved over-The-Counter (OTC) birth control pill Opill for sale at retail stores without a prescription. “Today we begin shipping O Pill to our retailers for their bricks-and-mortar stores,” FDA’s deputy commissioner said. The pill is more effective than condoms, spermicides and other nonprescription methods, according to research.
The EU imposed its first ever fine on Apple
The European Union (EU) has found that Apple violated the bloc’s antitrust rules by limiting the availability of subscription offers from music streaming services like Spotify and others through its App Store. The ruling applies only to in-app purchases, which are made directly through Apple’s payment system. Spotify had said that it was disappointed with the ruling but would appeal against it.
HP is currently in the printing business
Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced a new subscription plan for users that includes the use of its printers with remote access. The plan will charge subscribers who cancel it before its end date up to $270 plus taxes. They’ll also see a $60 cancellation fee if they return the printer and ink cartridges within 10 days after cancelling their subscription.