Microsoft hits back at the FTC's "misleading" letter that called Xbox Game Pass Standard a "degraded" service as a result of the Activision Blizzard buyout Does Call of Duty make up for the higher price? GamesRadar · Jul 20, 2024
"We're not blessed with big marketing budgets," Xbox's EMEA marketing lead laments Microsoft's lack of investment Microsoft has been exploring essentially abandoning marketing Xbox in Europe according to rumors, and now we have some comments from Microsoft itself that may effectively confirm it. Windows Central · Jul 19, 2024
Analyst tempers iPhone 16 excitement as key suppliers douse hopes of a sales bonanza Two key Apple suppliers have poured cold water on reports that iPhone 16 orders would be boosted compared to those of the iPhone 15. iMore · Jul 19, 2024
Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier is a 'degraded product' according to FTC Microsoft Game Pass subscription prices are rising across the board and the FTC isn't happy about it, says Microsoft is exercising its market power post-merger with Activision-Blizzard. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 19, 2024
FTC calls new Xbox Game Pass Standard a "degraded product," says the subscription changes are "exactly the sort of consumer harm" from the Activision merger it alleged could happen The newly announced Game Pass changes have invited criticism GamesRadar · Jul 19, 2024
Amazon boasts record Prime Day sales fueled by electronics and back-to-school shopping Amazon just wrapped its Prime Days, and the company said that the event broke sales records compared to previous years Android Central · Jul 18, 2024
iPhone 17 may miss out on one of its biggest rumored upgrades Because of trouble sourcing new PCBs, Apple's apparently decided to ditch plans to slim down the iPhone 17. Tom’s Guide · Jul 18, 2024
Nearly half of Amazon warehouse workers get injured around Prime Day Senate report says the injuries could be partially avoided if company would hire more workers for its warehouses The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Trump boasts how Apple’s CEO begged him to drop tariffs then gifted him the first $6,000 Macbook made in the US Tim Cook had requested to see the former president personally to plead his case, according to Trump The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Apple TV probably won't be the home of the FIFA Club World Cup after all, despite rumors of a likely streaming deal Despite rumors of a likely Apple deal to buy the FIFA Club World Cup streaming rights a new report says that alternative plans are now being made. iMore · Jul 16, 2024
Apple Studio Display returns to lowest-ever price — now just $1,299 in the Prime Day sale Apple's 5K Studio Display is now just $1,299 in the Amazon Prime Day sale. iMore · Jul 16, 2024
Amazon sellers lament losing key spot on website ahead of Prime Day after competitor’s deal on their products Retailers looking to boost sales with discounts during Target’s promotional Circle Week found that the deals inadvertently caused them to lose Amazon’s coveted ‘buy box’ The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
How much is Xbox Game Pass? Price hike and new standard subscription explained Microsoft is raising the price of its game subscription service by up to 25 per cent Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2024
EU Accepts Apple Plan To Open IPhone Tap-to-pay To Rivals The case dates back to 2022 when Brussels first accused Apple of blocking rivals from its popular iPhone tap payment system in a breach of EU competition law. International Business Times · Jul 11, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024 My speakers don’t work properly and Apple won’t provide a refund. What are my entitlements? You have a right to return the product if you think it’s faulty, says policy expert Kat George – but it will take some time and effort to claim your refund
International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024 Microsoft Drops Board Observer Seat At OpenAI; Deems The Move Unnecessary Microsoft has dropped its board observer seat at OpenAI following tight regulatory scrutiny.
T3 · Jul 10, 2024 iPhone 16 "design changes" could impact Face ID on forthcoming handsets Face ID could be about to change in a big way, with suppliers suggesting Apple has made major changes to the design.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 Tuesday briefing: Inside the fight to unionise Amazon warehouses In today’s newsletter: The company’s UK workers watch on as thousands of employees in the West Midlands vote on a trade union recognition ballot that has been years in the making
iMore · Jul 8, 2024 Judge rules Apple “unfairly” fired employee who took secretive photos of a female colleague For the second time in a month, Apple has been ruled to have unjustly fired an employee who engaged in toxic workplace conduct.
Kiplinger · Jul 8, 2024 Amazon Prime Day vs Walmart Deals: Which Is Better? Amazon Prime Day vs Walmart Deals: From household goods and clothing to electronics and toys, which retail giant is the winner? It depends on what you're looking to buy.
iMore · Jul 5, 2024 7 things we learned about the iPhone 16 this week 7 things we learned about the iPhone 16 this week, and everything else newsworthy in the week that was Apple.
Android Central · Jul 5, 2024 Amazon Fire TV now hits you with ads before the screensaver kicks in Amazon is turning Fire TV screensavers into mini-commercial breaks.
iMore · Jul 1, 2024 I’ve replaced hundreds of iPhone batteries and this new technology would definitely make doing it yourself easier — but if you’re expecting a simple battery swap at home like the good ol’ days think again New changes to the way Apple houses batteries in the iPhone could make replacing components easier, but not for you.
iMore · Jun 30, 2024 Apple just updated Vision Pro demos to help sell the headset Apple's Vision Pro headset is getting some new demo features in Apple Stores.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 28, 2024 Forget iPhone Flip — Apple could be working on an iPhone with a stretchable display A new patent filed by Apple describes a stretchable display that could be used in a rumored foldable Apple iPhone or MacBook.