[ad_1] The change was first spotted in a new AppleCare+ legal document and reported by 9to5Mac. It could benefit customers who plan to keep their phones, iPads or watches for more than two years. They’ll be covered for longer, and Apple will get a continuous stream of subscription revenue. But they could end up paying […]
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GameStop to close over 200 stores
[ad_1] The company’s balance sheet has not looked healthy in recent times — its second quarter global sales decreased 14.3 percent, marking an adjusted net loss of $32 million. As such, GameStop CFO James Bell announced that up to 200 “underperforming” stores will be closed between now and the end of the year. In the […]
Apple can make TV+ ubiquitous through brute force
[ad_1] No, Apple’s best weapon will be its near ubiquity. For one, there are hundreds of millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs already in people’s homes. And many more will be arriving later this month when the newest iPads and iPhones go on sale. Let’s also not forget that, earlier this year, the […]
Facebook says it’s doing more to prevent suicide and self-harm
[ad_1] Facebook has been working on suicide prevention measures for years. In 2017, it rolled out its AI-based suicide prevention tools. This year, Instagram began hiding self-harm images behind ‘sensitivity screens.’ Instagram also prevents self-harm content from appearing in the Explore tab, and it’s taken steps to prohibit content that may promote eating disorders. As […]
Amazon launches a scaled-down Prime service in Brazil
[ad_1] Amazon Brazil used to be an e-book-only business until the company started allowing third-party sellers to list their items in 2017. Earlier this year, it expanded the platform’s catalog by selling products directly to consumers in select categories, so Prime’s rollout in the country doesn’t come as a huge surprise. In addition to free […]
Audi teases the E-Tron Sportback with a short cameo
[ad_1] While the car wasn’t covered in camo, it was showered with an intense light show that made photography tricky. But it’s our best look at the upcoming E-Tron variant that’ll join the rest of the automaker’s electric cars. The E-Tron Sportback is expected to have similar specs as the E-Tron SUV that we drove […]
Mercedes’ Vision EQS is a peek at its EV future
[ad_1] The Vision EQS is the automaker’s peek into the future of its sedans. While it’s unlikely the final EQS will be as striking as the concept vehicle unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it would be a shame to lose all that styling. The all-wheel-drive EQS has the usual silver and blue design aesthetic […]
Google faces antitrust investigation from 50 state attorneys general
[ad_1] If Google is found to have acted in a way that broke the US’s antitrust rules, the company could be forced to divest itself of parts of its business, including YouTube. Alternatively, the company could be forced to change how its key money-making algorithms work. We’ve reached out to Google for comment on the […]
Apple and Foxconn admit to hiring too many temporary workers
[ad_1] Many of those workers were student interns, but even discounting that, temporary workers still made up to 30 percent of the workforce. Apple confirmed to Bloomberg that “the percentage of dispatch workers exceeded our standards,” adding that it’s “working closely with Foxconn to resolve this issue.” Foxconn also affirmed that it was violating laws […]
Uber’s next business idea: Lending money to drivers
[ad_1] The survey reportedly asked drivers if they have taken out any small loans of $1,000 or less in the last three years. It also asked “If Uber provided loans, what amount are you most likely to request?” The question offered drivers answers including “Less than $100,” “Between $100 and $250,” “Between $250 and $500” […]