Met Police chief calls for tech companies to be forced to make stolen phones ‘unusable bricks’ Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is asking home secretary Shabana Mahmood to crack down on phone giants The Independent UK · Jun 11
Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Planned as Microsoft Pushes Major Gaming Division Reset Xbox may face new layoffs after June 30 as Microsoft restructures gaming operations, cuts costs, and reevaluates its future strategy. Player One · Jun 11
Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings ‘grave error’ while defending actions in House testimony Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday said he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as he faced hours of questioning before the US House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier. Gates said he should never have met Epstein and… France 24 · Jun 10
Major Xbox layoffs reportedly on the way as CEO Asha Sharma admits Microsoft's gaming division is "over extended" "Going forward, this cannot continue" GamesRadar · Jun 10
Why's Amazon Suddenly Lagging the S&P 500, and Is It a Warning? Amazon's pullback is about capex fears, not business deterioration, and with AWS accelerating and analysts staying bullish, this could be a great entry point. MarketBeat · Jun 9
What's Next for Apple with a New CEO After CEO Tim Cook's dream run, his successor has a tough, megasize act to follow. Kiplinger · Jun 9
Apple boss praises social media ban in Albanese call Apple chief executive Tim Cook has singled out Australia's under-16 social media ban as a driver of child safety changes on the tech giant's devices. AAP · Jun 9
Apple developing automatic iPhone lock feature to foil snatch thieves Apple is developing a new security feature that will automatically lock an iPhone if it is snatched from a user’s hand, building on its existing anti-theft measures to thwart tech thieves. Bangkok Post · Jun 8
Apple agrees to submit India financials in long-pending antitrust case The case is Apple's most high-profile regulatory headache in India, a key growth market where it has rapidly expanded iPhone production as it diversifies beyond China. The iPhone accounts for 9% of India's smartphone market, from about 2% five years ago, according to Counterpoint Research data. The Economic Times · Jun 3
Amazon Prime Day 2026 official – here's when the bountiful bargains and deals will start to flow This year's Amazon Prime Day has been announced, and it's not that far away T3 · Jun 2
Apple’s WWDC26 event is confirmed for next week – here’s what (and what not) to expect A new iOS is expected, but don’t expect too many AV announcements What Hi-Fi? · Jun 1
Will Apple Charge iPhone 18 Users a $3.99 Monthly Subscription? The Truth Behind Viral Claims and Unverified Rumours Fans Demand Answers For Rumours of a $3.99 monthly fee for basic calling on Apple's iPhone 18 have sparked widespread confusion, though no credible evidence supports this claim. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
Microsoft Settles Activision Blizzard Lawsuit For $250M After Almost Four Years Microsoft has finally agreed to settle the lawsuit from Activision Blizzard for $250 million after four years. Player One · May 26
15 Apple devices expected in second half of 2026 — iPhone Fold, MacBook Pro M6 OLED and a lot more Apple is poised to release a ton of upgraded and new devices during the second half of this year from the long-awaited iPhone Fold to a touchscreen MacBook. Tom’s Guide · May 23
Tom’s Guide · May 21 Apple's hardware shake-up could speed up development of new products — and that's the best news I've heard all year Apple's latest management shake-up could help speed up the development of upcoming products. Which is desperately needed
MarketBeat · May 19 AAPL: Forget the iPhone—Services Will Drive the Next Phase of Growth Apple's Services engine is starting to fire on all cylinders, but Wall Street is only just starting to wake up to its true value-adding potential.
Tom’s Guide · May 19 iPhone Fold achieves 'a visually crease-free state', according to leaker — but fears over the hinge could lead to delays A known leaker has doubled down on delayed iPhone Fold rumors, but confirms a creaseless display has been achieved.
International Business Times UK · May 18 How to Claim Free AirPods Pro 3 With a New Apple Card, But Beware the Spend Trap Apple's latest promotion offers new Apple Card applicants a full rebate on AirPods Pro 3, contingent on meeting monthly transaction targets until April 2027.
Android Central · May 18 Apple reveals WWDC 26 in the shadow of Google I/O Apple sits in Google's I/O 2026 shadow, announces WWDC 2026 dates, and what we can expect to see.
International Business Times UK · May 18 Why Bill Gates's Full Microsoft Exit Shouldn't Have Come as a Surprise — Final $3.2 Billion Sale Ends Era The Gates Foundation Trust has sold its remaining Microsoft shares, marking a strategic shift as it plans to increase its annual budget and close by 2045.
Tom’s Guide · May 15 Apple Card promotion could offer free AirPods Pro 3 as soon as next week: here's how it works A new report claims Apple is planning a major AirPods Pro 3 promo to drive sign-ups for the Apple Card. Here's how it works.
The Economic Times · May 15 Apple seeks relief from amended Competition Act; Delhi High Court pauses CCI final order The Delhi High Court has directed the Competition Commission of India to hold off on issuing a final order against Apple until July 15. This comes as Apple challenges a new law allowing penalties based on global turnover. The court wants to avoid making Apple's petition irrelevant before its own…
Budget and the Bees · May 13 Smart Trackers Turned Stalking Devices: Inside the AirTag Lawsuits Apple introduced the Apple AirTag as a simple way to help people find lost keys, luggage, and wallets. The tiny Bluetooth tracker quickly became popular because it worked seamlessly with Apple’s massive “Find My” network and offered impressive location accuracy. However, not long after its launch, reports began surfacing about…
GamesRadar · May 12 "Sony please stop hitting yourself," former Xbox exec says after latest DRM controversy "I long for the Sony that made the right call and did the right thing"
Creative Bloq · May 11 Apple really wants to be king of the fruit logos Not even citrus is safe from its wrath.