FTC Warns Tim Cook Over Apple News Bias; EssilorLuxottica Shares Ray-Ban Meta Sales
The FTC warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that potential bias in Apple News curation could violate antitrust regulations, marking the first formal US scrutiny of Apple’s content selection practices. EssilorLuxottica disclosed initial Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses sales, revealing growing AR wearables demand and signaling competition with Apple’s upcoming headsets.
1. FTC Warning on Apple News Bias
The Federal Trade Commission issued a formal warning letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook over allegations that Apple News’ editorial algorithm may unfairly favor certain publishers. This marks the first US regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s content curation practices and could lead to mandated changes or penalties if bias is confirmed.
2. EssilorLuxottica Discloses Ray-Ban Meta Sales
EssilorLuxottica released the first official sales disclosure for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses since their launch, reporting initial shipment volumes that exceeded early projections. The data underscores accelerating consumer adoption of AR wearables and heightens competitive pressure ahead of Apple’s mixed-reality headset debut.