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Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?
Posted on | CommentThe world’s most popular gadgets – phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches – could be about to get a lot more expensive in the US. Many of them are made in China, which now faces a 125% tariff on its goods imported … Read more →
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Apple has officially discontinued these products
Posted on | CommentApple has discontinued several products following the unveiling of the iPhone 16 at its annual keynote event. The new line-up, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max with USB-C, and a redesigned Apple Watch Series … Read more →
See the prices and release date of the new iPhone 16
Posted on | CommentApple has officially launched the iPhone 16 series during its “Glowtime” event on Monday, introducing four new models now available for preorder ahead of their release on September 20. The iPhone 16 series features Apple’s new AI suite, dubbed Apple … Read more →
Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France – French media
Posted on | CommentPavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed sources. Durov was travelling aboard his private jet, TF1 said … Read more →
Google’s monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
Posted on | CommentA US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on online searches and related advertising. Google was sued by the Department of Justice in 2020 for its control of about 90% of the online search market. US … Read more →
Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria over ‘sextortion’ scams
Posted on | CommentMeta Platforms said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United States. Nigerian online fraudsters, known as “Yahoo boys,” are notorious for … Read more →
‘I had £3,000 stolen via WhatsApp job scam message’
Posted on | CommentWhen Bella Betterton fell victim to a recruitment scam and had £3,000 stolen, she felt “attacked” and “distraught”. The 18-year-old had been contacted by scammers first via WhatsApp messages and then phone calls and thought she had taken part in … Read more →
Instagram sued over harm to young people’s mental health
Posted on | CommentMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of misleading the public about the risks of using social media and contributing to a mental health crisis among youth. The claims were made in a federal lawsuit, which … Read more →
Now X posts can lock replies to only allow comment from verified accounts
Posted on | CommentThe latest turn in the Elon Musk-directed platform X, previously known as Twitter, is that users can now block unverified accounts from replying to their posts. This change arrives about 11 months after Musk launched paid verification for Twitter Blue, apportioning … Read more →
iPhone Users say Apple’s iOS 17 update is ruining their battery life
Posted on | CommentSince Apple launched its eagerly anticipated iOS 17 update last night, millions of eager iPhone users have rushed to download it. However, it seems that many are regretting their decision already, amid claims that the latest update is draining their … Read more →
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Posted on | CommentFrance has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 for emitting too much electromagnetic radiation. On Tuesday, the French watchdog which governs radio frequencies also told the tech giant to fix existing phones. The ANFR has advised Apple that … Read more →
iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger
Posted on | CommentApple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature its proprietary lightning charging port, after the EU forced the change. The tech giant said that the iPhone 15, unveiled at its annual event on Tuesday, would use a USB-C cable … Read more →
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
Posted on | CommentApple’s latest iPhone will almost certainly feature a USB-C charge point when it is unveiled on 12 September. The firm’s phones currently use its proprietary Lightning adaptor, unlike rivals, including Samsung. A European Union law requires phone manufacturers to adopt … Read more →
Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK
Posted on | CommentIt was difficult to maintain a poker face when the leader of a big US tech firm I was chatting to said there was a definite tipping point at which the firm would exit the UK. I could see my … Read more →
Elon Musk posts new Twitter logo X to replace blue bird
Posted on | CommentElon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday that featured a white “X” on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol. “X is here! … Read more →
Can Threads make more money than Elon Musk’s Twitter?
Posted on | CommentTech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have been joking about setting up a cage match. In the business world, the fight has already begun. Less than a day after Mr Zuckerberg launched his alternative to Twitter, Threads, it had … Read more →
Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app
Posted on | CommentTwitter is considering legal action against Meta over its fast-growing rival app Threads. Threads, which was launched to millions on Wednesday, is similar to Twitter and has been pitched by Meta bosses as a “friendly” alternative. Twitter’s Elon Musk said … Read more →
Apple maintains position as world’s most valuable brand (LIST)
Posted on | CommentThe Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2023 reveals that Apple has retained its title as the world’s most valuable brand for the second consecutive year. With a brand valuation of $880 billion, Apple has proven its resilience in … Read more →
Facebook owner Meta plans to create Twitter rival
Posted on | CommentMeta has shown staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter, sources have told the BBC. It could allow users to follow accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta’s image-sharing app. And it could potentially allow … Read more →
Apple unveils new $3,499 augmented reality headset that blends “real world with the virtual world”
Posted on | CommentAs expected, Apple has officially taken the wraps off its highly anticipated mixed-reality headset at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple kept us guessing until the very end of the event, leading with some new Mac updates and its usual … Read more →
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter boss
Posted on | CommentElon Musk has named a new chief executive of Twitter, just over six months after his controversial takeover of the social media company. The billionaire said Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising at NBCUniversal, would oversee business operations at … Read more →
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