[ad_1] But again that was to be expected. As the narrative goes, Apple — which can’t count on people splurging on pricey new iPhones the way they used to — is shifting to focus on its services business. It’s not hard to see why, either: in the last two quarters, iPhone sales have dipped significantly […]
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Facebook fact-checker says more work is needed to curb fake news
[ad_1] The organization published 96 fact checks during this period. Of these, 59 were found to be false, 19 were a mix of truth and lies, seven were found to be opinion and six were judged as satire. Just five of the posts — flagged by users concerned about their veracity — were marked as […]
Sony has sold 100 million PlayStation 4 consoles
[ad_1] Sony also revealed that for the first time, folks are buying more games via digital downloads than physical discs, marking a trend that’s been ongoing for a while now. Despite its half-decade age, PS4 sales have never really flagged until recently, with 17.8 million sold last year, down just 1.2 million over 2017. However, […]
Capital One data breach affected 100 million in the US
[ad_1] Just as Equifax announced a settlement for its massive data breach, Capital One has revealed that someone hacked into its systems earlier this year. According to the company, someone exploited a “configuration vulnerability” that allowed them to access and decrypt customer data affecting over 100 million people in the US, and about 6 million […]
Teen ‘Fortnite’ champion won more than Tiger Woods at the Masters
[ad_1] He’s not the only player who had a big payday on Sunday. Each of the 100 competitors was guaranteed $50,000, with four of them taking home seven-figure sums. The fifth-placed player in the Solos competition, Argentina’s Thiago “King” Lapp, won $900,000 — King is 13 years old. Saturday’s Duos champions split the same $3 […]
YouTube TV will carry PBS and PBS Kids
[ad_1] In a press release, PBS said this partnership is an important step toward expanding its digital footprint. “Our goal is to reach as many Americans as possible with content that educates, inspires and entertains,” said PBS Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Ira Rubenstein. “As a broadcaster that is rooted in communities, we appreciate YouTube’s […]
Nintendo to replace ‘Fire Emblem’ voice actor after abuse allegations
[ad_1] He was already replaced by Zach Aguilar (One Punch Man, Hunter X Hunter) for the same role in the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes. For a while, though, it wasn’t clear if he was also going to be replaced in the latest entry to the Fire Emblem franchise until Nintendo of America told several […]
IRS reminds 10,000 taxpayers that cryptocurrency is subject to taxes
[ad_1] In a press release, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said: “Taxpayers should take these letters very seriously by reviewing their tax filings and when appropriate, amend past returns and pay back taxes, interest and penalties. The IRS is expanding our efforts involving virtual currency, including increased use of data analytics. We are focused on enforcing […]
Regal Cinemas unveils its unlimited movie subscription service
[ad_1] Regal Unlimited offers three tiers of membership, ranging from $18 to $23.50 per month (plus tax), and you’ll have to download the free Regal App to participate. The “gotcha” is that there is a $0.50 convenience fee for every movie you book through the app, and surcharges apply for special features like 4DX, IMAX, […]
Justice Department has approved T-Mobile / Sprint merger
[ad_1] The companies will have to sell the prepaid parts of Sprint’s business — Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and Sprint prepaid — to Dish, while that company will gain a chunk of Sprint’s spectrum. T-Mobile and Sprint will have to open up more than 20,000 cell sites and dozens of retail locations to Dish. In […]