📍 Apple’s New AirTag Sharing, Signal’s Group Call Upgrade & SpaceX Alums’ Earth Tech
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, November 12. Today we are covering:
Apple will let you share AirTag locations with others
Signal Revamps End-to-End Encrypted Group Calls for Private Video Chats
SpaceX alums find traction on Earth with their Mars-inspired CO2-to-fuel tech
Apple Gets EU Warning to Stop Geo-Blocking on App, ITunes Stores
Meta to Offer ‘Less Personalized Ads’ in Concession to EU
Let’s dive in
Apple will let you share AirTag locations with others
By Emma Roth via The Verge
Apple introduces a Share Item Location feature in the iOS 18.2 public beta, allowing users to share the location of lost AirTags via a link for tracking on an interactive map.
The shared link updates automatically as the item's location changes, can be disabled manually, and expires after seven days for added privacy.
Apple has partnered with over 15 airlines and SITA to allow secure, limited-access tracking links, with wider availability expected soon.
𝕏: Apple will let you share AirTag locations with a link soon. It's part of the latest iOS 18.2 beta, and it lets you temporarily share a map of your lost item with airlines or others - Tom Warren (@tomwarren)
Signal Revamps End-to-End Encrypted Group Calls for Private Video Chats
By Jibin Joseph via PCMag
Signal enhances its end-to-end encrypted group calls, allowing users to start calls by sharing a link instead of creating a group chat, with support for up to 50 participants.
Admins can approve or block participants, reuse call links for recurring meetings, and access call history in the Calls tab.
New features include a raise-hand button, emoji reactions, and multiple view options, available on iOS, Android, and desktop.
𝕏: Call links let you start a video call with your fave Signal users easily, no group needed. - Meredith Whittaker (@mer__edith)
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SpaceX alums find traction on Earth with their Mars-inspired CO2-to-fuel tech
By Tim De Chant via TechCrunch
General Galactic, founded by SpaceX alum Halen Mattison and Luke Neise, has developed Mars-inspired CO₂-to-methane reactors to create sustainable fuel on Earth, targeting industries like chemical manufacturing.
The company’s pilot system produces 2,000 liters of methane daily and is expected to scale as they move towards mass production; they plan to deploy their first modules in 2025 following an $8 million seed round.
Despite methane’s climate risks, General Galactic aims to minimize leaks, positioning itself against competitors in green methanol production like Oxylus Energy and Aerleum to meet the demand for low-carbon fuels in hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
Apple Gets EU Warning to Stop Geo-Blocking on App, ITunes Stores
By Gian Volpicelli via Bloomberg
Apple Inc. has received a warning from the European Union over its geo-blocking practices, which may violate consumer protection laws.
The EU claims that Apple's App Store, iTunes Store, and other media services discriminate against European customers based on their location.
This adds to the growing list of regulatory challenges Apple is facing within the European market.
Meta to Offer ‘Less Personalized Ads’ in Concession to EU
By Sam Schechner via Wall Street Journal
Meta will soon offer European users of Instagram and Facebook the option to receive less personalized ads in response to regulatory pressures.
This new ad format will be available to European users at no additional cost, potentially impacting Meta’s revenue in one of its largest markets.
Meta will begin prompting users with this ad choice in the coming days, marking a significant shift in its approach to ad targeting in Europe.
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