Scott Nover / Slate: US v. Google: Judge Amit Mehta has repeatedly accepted Google’s requests to redact docs and hold closed-door testimony, alarming press advocates and reporters  —  U.S. v. Google was supposed to be the “antitrust trial of the century”—the highest-profile, and potentially the most consequential … Lees verder op Tech Meme

Jordan Middler / Video Games Chronicle: Sony’s optional PS5 Slim disc drive requires an internet connection to pair with the console for the first time, likely due to the DMCA’s piracy prevention rule  —  THE ONLINE REQUIREMENT HAS RAISED PRESERVATION CONCERNS  —  The upcoming optional disc drive for the PlayStation 5 will require … Lees verder op Tech Meme

Washington Post: Sources: a Biden EO on AI is expected on Monday, requiring AI models undergo testing before use by federal workers, easing highly skilled immigration, and more  —  Tackling immigration and safety, the order would require advanced AI models to undergo assessments before they can be used … Lees verder op Tech Meme

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: Apple plans an overhaul of its AirPods lineup, including AirPods Max with USB-C and two redesigned 4th-gen AirPods in 2024, and new AirPods Pro in 2025  —  – Company readies updates to entry-level, Pro and Max models  — After initial skepticism, AirPods are now a critical category Lees verder op Tech Meme