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When regulators think they know better what is „relevant“ to you than you yourself then this’d is definitely brave new world knocking.
What‘s next? Relevant clothing?

Apart from that: Amazon has probably an expected ad rev. So what‘s the effing issue if his Apple-ness simply pays out JEff and the Gang and in return receives a nice, ad-free experience for their customers?

Yes, convoluted. Why didn’t they just clean up in one step?

The usual 30/70 split by Apple? 

I think is largely a strategic one in order to reduce dependency on production from China and Taiwan. We already strongly felt the significant impact of the disruptions and difficulties  in the supply chain caused by the pandemic. Also, there is a certain level of fear what might happen in case China should decide to march into Taiwan. In addition, it is simply considered a major areas of innovation and growth. You can also say that globalization has reached its peak and there is overall a tendency to not depend on suppliers in countries with - let’s say - a lower level of trust.

Some fun facts:
- China accounts for roughly 70% of min production of rare earths, basically needed in almost any product in electronics, aerospace, automotive, etc.
- Meds are largely coming from China and India
- numerous products such as certain clothing, toys etc. aren’t made at all anymore in the US, or Europe

Interesting. LiFi works in the visible range, but also in infrared and ultraviolet range, it seems. Also, a direct line of sight is not required (at least in the visible range) as light reflected from walls still work - according to Wikipedia up to 70MBit, so far. Visible also does not mean illuminating the room, as they can be dimmed to a point where the light cannot be perceived any more. Regarding what receivers require (e.g. phone) and about sending back to the „light bulb“ I did not find something on first glance.