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EU Approves Common Charger for Electronic Devices by Fall 2024
The European Union Council has issued a final approval on a mandatory USB-C common charger for electronic devices by early 2024. According to the European Parliament, all mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, digital cameras, headphones and loudspeakers, wireless mice and...
Technology
Apple Launches iPhone 14 with Satellite SOS and Car Crash Detection
Apple introduced new iPhone 14 models on Wednesday capable of using satellites to send emergency messages and an adventure-focused Ultra Watch for sports like diving and triathlons.
The new handsets are capable of sending an emergency call for help via...
Europe
Apple Must Change iPhone Charger in Europe by 2024
Apple will have to change the charger on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after the EU Commission agreed on Tuesday to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets, and cameras.
The political intervention came after companies failed...
Business
Netflix Subscribers Fall for First Time in a Decade
Streaming giant Netflix lost subscribers in the first three months of this year after years of explosive growth, sending the company's shares plummeting.
Netflix announced it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter. The drop represents a huge miss for...
Technology
What to Expect From Apple in 2022
Apple is preparing to shake up its product offerings in 2022 after a relatively quiet 2021. The company plans on adding new iPhones, AirPods, and possibly a new VR headset in 2022.
Although 2021 was Apple's biggest year for revenue,...
Business
Italy Serves Amazon a $1.3 Billion Antitrust Fine
Mega retailer Amazon was hit with a $1.3 billion antitrust fine from Italian regulators on Wednesday.
The Italian Competition Authority found that the company had wielded too much power in the market and hurt other independent third-party sellers.
The watchdog found...
Society
First Apple Computer Built by Steve Jobs Sells at Auction For $400,000
One of the first Apple computer models sold at auction on Tuesday for $400,000. The computer was constructed by Apple's two founding partners, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and was known as the "Apple-1."
The precursor to the iMac desktop...
Business
Microsoft Overtakes Apple as the World’s Most Valuable Company
Microsoft overtook Apple to become the world's most valuable company on Friday. Apple shares dropped dramatically yesterday after their earnings report fell short of expectations, causing Microsoft to become the leading company in the world in terms of valuation.
Shares...
Technology
Apple Debuts New AirPods and Redesigned MacBook Pros
Apple revealed the latest generation of AirPods and redesigned MacBook Pro laptops during a livestreamed event on Monday.
CEO Tim Cook presented the transformed earbuds and reimagined laptops to a rapt audience, where the big draw was the company's new...
Technology
Chip Shortage to Force Apple to Cut iPhone 13 Production
Apple announced on Wednesday that they may have to cut production of the new iPhone 13 short due to chip shortages.
The company was projected to manufacture 90 million new iPhones before the end of 2021, but Bloomberg has reported...