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Top tech news stories today: June 24, 2024

Apple updates bring Final Cut Pro to iPad 2 and introduce Final Cut Camera with enhanced features for the new iPad Pro’s M4 chip.

AuthorSylvia Shen

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PublishedJune 24, 2024

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Apple updates bring Final Cut Pro to iPad 2 and introduce Final Cut Camera with enhanced features for the new iPad Pro’s M4 chip.

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Hong Kong Legislative Council member Johnny NG Kit-Chong is soliciting global industry feedback to shape policy recommendations for Web3 and digital assets. The newly formed Subcommittee aims to position Hong Kong as a leading hub for Web3 innovation, focusing on regulatory frameworks, international cooperation, and fostering talent in decentralised technologies. ( Cointelegraph ) Fortegra Group, part of Tiptre, expands into Belgium and the EU with Fortegra Belgium Insurance Company, NV, and Fortegra Europe Insurance Company in Malta. CEO Rick Kahlbaugh anticipates robust growth in Europe’s dynamic MGA market. ( Fintech Global )

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Comcast’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink marks a pioneering collaboration in satellite-based connectivity for businesses. With the largest satellite constellation, Starlink extends internet access to remote areas, complementing existing partnerships like with T-Mobile. ( Reuters ) Apple’s release of Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Camera brings robust enhancements tailored for the new iPad Pro’s M4 chip. Featuring up to 2x faster rendering and supporting 4x more ProRes RAW streams than the M1, the update includes a new “Live Multicam” feature for wireless camera preview and control via the companion app. ( Tech Crunch ) CDK Global is actively restoring systems for 15,000+ North American retail locations after a cyber incident, anticipating completion in “several days.” Affected auto dealerships, including Sonic Automotive and Penske Automotive, face operational challenges. ( Aol. ) The U.S. Department of Justice is focusing its forthcoming lawsuit against TikTok on allegations of child privacy violations, diverging from claims of misleading adult users on data practices. The FTC’s referral underscores concerns about TikTok’s compliance with privacy laws, separate from congressional worries over potential data access by the Chinese government. ( Reuters )