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US Customs has banned the import of bicycles and parts from Giant Bicycles in Taiwan due to findings of forced labor, citing abuse, debt bondage, and excessive overtime. Giant has committed to improving labor practices and plans to contest the order, while US authorities emphasize the importance of supply chain due diligence.
Apple is removing the blood-oxygen sensor from some of its smartwatches to circumvent a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo, which led to a U.S. import ban on most of the tech company's watch models. This move, aimed at avoiding further sales disruptions, raises questions about Apple's focus on health technology.
Apple will be able to bypass the US import ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 by removing the Blood Oxygen app from the devices, following a patent dispute with Masimo. The company has already shipped modified units to its US locations but is awaiting approval to sell them. The decision may be upended if the International Trade Commission disagrees with the US Customs and Border Protection's determination. Apple's concession won't affect existing users with the app, and the company may roll out a new version of the app once the patent issue is resolved.