Why Thread is Matter’s biggest problem right now

The fight for who will own your Thread mesh network is creating an even more fractured smart home. #tech

https://www.theverge.com/23820078/matters-biggest-problem-apple-google-thread-border-router-interoperability

Rail electrification plans fall far short of UK net zero targets, data shows

Figures obtained by Lib Dems reveal need for eightfold increase to reach greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2050

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jul/29/rail-electrification-plans-fall-far-short-of-uk-net-zero-targets-data-shows

British Gas reports record £969m profit after price cap increase

First-half results will anger consumer groups that have campaigned over treatment of vulnerable customers

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/27/british-gas-record-profit-price-cap-increase

Plan to replace gas boilers with heat pumps should be reviewed, says Gove

Levelling up secretary calls for scrutiny of green policy but says ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars is ‘immovable’

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/25/gas-boilers-heath-pumps-gove-government-green-policies-ban-new-petrol-diesel-cars

Samsung Debuts New $1,599 ViewFinity S9 5K Display to Compete with Apple's Studio Display

Samsung today announced the upcoming U.S. launch of its ViewFinity S9 display, which is designed to compete with the Studio Display from Apple. The... #apple

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/07/17/samsung-viewfinity-s9-display/

Japan to open up Apple and Google app stores to competition

Japan is joining the EU in requiring mobile platforms open up for third party software, and allow third party payment processing.... #apple

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/16/business/japan-apple-google-apps-stores/