Tapo's new robot vacuum and mop promises top performance without the £300+ price tag It might be affordable, but Tapo hasn’t held back on the features T3 · Sep 1
Amazon Faces New FTC Lawsuit. Regulators Claim Advertisers Were Secretly Charged Higher Prices. The lawsuit, joined by attorneys general from 22 states, alleges Amazon misled more than one million brands and sellers about how much they would pay to advertise products on its website and app. International Business Times · Sep 1
First Thing: Duane Keith Davis found guilty of 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur Jury took about three hours to reach verdict in case that relied heavily on confessions from the defendant. Plus, the woman who lived with and loved Freddie Mercury as her fiance The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Anbernic's first Snapdragon handheld looks like a Switch Lite, but it will sweat running PS2 games The RG 55G1 is the first Anbernic handheld to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, but while it looks like a much newer Switch 2 Lite, it lacks a PS2 punch. GamesRadar · Sep 1
Amazon Driver Gets 'Thief' Tattoo After Florida Bakery Accuses Him of Stealing $4 Cake Pop He Thought Was Free An Amazon driver gets a 'thief' cake pop tattoo after a Florida porch bakery publicly accused him of stealing a $4 (£3) treat he thought was free. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
What to Do With Lavender in September – 7 Jobs to Help It Survive Winter and Bloom Better Next Year Don't put your lavender to bed just yet – September is the perfect time to tidy, propagate and prepare these fragrant plants for the months ahead Homes & Gardens · Sep 1
Google raises prices on the TV Streamer and Nest cameras effective today Google just hiked prices on the TV Streamer, Nest cameras, and doorbells, making older hardware up to $50 pricier. Android Central · Sep 1
US states, consumer watchdog file lawsuit against Amazon for manipulating advertising prices The Federal Trade Commission, along with twenty-two states, has initiated legal action against Amazon, alleging that the retail giant manipulated online auctions and charged excessive fees to advertisers. It's claimed that Amazon profited significantly by altering auction outcomes to favor higher bids. Amazon has refuted these claims, labeling the lawsuit… The Times of India · Sep 1
Amazon Spends $200 Billion on AI as Worker Food Stamp Use Triples and Taxpayers Cover the Grocery Bill A federal watchdog found that Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid have nearly tripled since 2020, as the retailer plans $200 billion in AI spending and taxpayers foot the bill. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant. The Economic Times · Sep 1
FTC sues Amazon alleging it overcharged advertisers for billions of dollars IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 31
FTC files landmark lawsuit claiming Amazon deceived advertisers out of billions The FTC accused Amazon of charging advertisers more for ad space, thus passing along the surcharges to consumers The Independent UK · Aug 31
US trade regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of taking $20bn with secret surcharges FTC alleges in lawsuit that online retailer ‘secretly and systematically overcharged’ advertisers for years The Guardian - US · Aug 31
Amazon Stock Is Near Record Highs. Why There’s Still Room for AMZN to Grow. Although Amazon stock is trading close to record levels, the solid momentum across its businesses could support additional gains. Barchart · Aug 31
Homes & Gardens · Aug 31 What to Do With Your Thanksgiving Cactus in September for a Flower-Filled Display This Thanksgiving September is the perfect time to give your Thanksgiving cactus some attention – and a little seasonal preparation now can help encourage a spectacular display of blooms later this year
Ideal Home · Aug 31 5 things that people with a tidy ‘doom room’ always have – and how to fake an organised and practical spare room with minimal fuss (and budget) The aim is progress, not perfection
The Guardian - US · Aug 31 Make working from home a breeze with vetted picks for monitors, chargers, headphones and more Build a home office you’ll actually enjoying working from with tried-and-true upgrades – from inexpensive speakers to a stand that can turn an iPad into a second monitor
We Got This Covered · Aug 31 ‘Ridiculous’: Florida Amazon driver mistakes a $4 cake pop for a free snack. Then the bakery publicly shames him and labels him a thief The sign said “Treat yourself,” so he did
Tom’s Guide · Aug 31 I added this transparent smart display to my desk — and it gives me the info I need without distractions The Divoom Times Frame is a completely customizable desk companion that’s part digital photo frame and part smart display.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 31 Key Nvidia and Intel supplier raided over alleged China origin fraud — Unimicron faces probe over PCB origin washing, risk of 40% U.S. tariff penalty Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating Unimicron, one of the world’s largest PCB and chip substrate makers and a key supplier to Nvidia, Intel, Google, and Amazon, over allegations that it shipped China-made PCBs back to Taiwan and relabeled them as Taiwanese products.
Homes & Gardens · Aug 31 Plant These 7 Hardy Vegetables in September for Rich Winter Pickings – They'll Quickly Fill Gaps in Your Garden Lots of leafy greens thrive in the cooler post-summer weather
Fortune · Aug 31 Why a 1963 bank case should not decide the Paramount/Warner deal In United States v. Philadelphia National Bank, the Supreme Court blocked two banks from merging at a time when the market was simple to measure.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 31 NotebookLM can now read your ebooks — 7 prompts to try Google now lets Gemini Notebook read eligible ebooks you own. Here’s how to add a book and seven prompts for podcasts, quizzes, recaps and more.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31 From plastic-free lunchboxes to foolproof coffee makers: 14 things you loved this month Whether it’s homemade ice-cream or a skirt you can wear as a dress, your August favourites suggest you’re holding on to summer for as long as possible
Tom’s Guide · Aug 31 I tested Subminimal’s newest handheld milk frother — and it’s so much more than a coffee accessory The Subminimal Nanofoamer Go isn’t quite barista-worthy yet, but it’s a veritable sous chef in the kitchen department.