Epic Games is making some big changes to its store to provide an enticing alternative to Apple’s in-app purchases for developers. The company is announcing the changes less than a day after a major court ruling that mandates that Apple can’t collect fees on purchases made outside of apps or …
Read More »Think you can delete your data yourself? Here’s why you’re probably wrong
None of us signed up for our personal info to be bought and sold online. Between data brokers, people-search sites and all the other places our details end up, it happens constantly and usually without us even realizing it. If you’ve ever Googled yourself and found your phone number or …
Read More »Fortnite’s Star Wars season will let you fly an X-Wing and use Force Lightning
Fortnite’s new Star Wars-themed season will add new locations, weapons, skins, vehicles, and even new Force powers to the game when it kicks off on Friday, according to a blog post. The Fortnite island’s new Star Wars spots include a First Order base, a smuggler hub called the Outpost Enclave, …
Read More »GM thanks Trump for the $5 billion tariff hit it expects to take
General Motors CEO Mary Barra kicked off her Q1 letter to shareholders by thanking “President Trump for his support of the U.S. automotive industry.” Several paragraphs later, things take a turn, with Barra projecting an impact of $4 billion to $5 billion as a result of Trump’s ever-changing tariffs. Barra’s letter was …
Read More »Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide
Microsoft is raising the prices of its Xbox Series S / X consoles, Xbox controllers, and even some new Xbox games around the world. Starting today, Microsoft says it has adjusted its recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers, with the Xbox Series X being bumped by $100 …
Read More »‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store
In 2021, a federal judge ruled that Apple had to loosen its grip, ever so slightly, on the App Store. On Wednesday, nearly four years later, that same judge found that Apple deliberately failed to do so and tried to hide its noncompliance in the process. In a furious opinion, …
Read More »Google’s AI unleashes powerful scam-busting features for Android
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging advanced tools like generative AI to con unsuspecting victims. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, mobile consumers worldwide lose over $1 trillion annually to scams. To combat this growing threat, Google is rolling out cutting-edge AI-powered scam detection features for Android users. However, while …
Read More »Tesla board denies report it wanted to replace Elon Musk
Tesla has hit back following a Wall Street Journal report that its board had initiated a search for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, taking to Musk’s social platform X to call the claim “absolutely false.” According to the WSJ report, about a month ago Tesla’s board began the …
Read More »EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable air conditioner and heater that’s better in every way
I’ve been testing the EcoFlow Wave 3, a follow-up to the all-in-one battery-powered air conditioner, heater, and fan I reviewed last summer. EcoFlow has dialed back its absurd marketing with a more powerful unit that can be recharged through several methods, including the sun. Only now it can automatically (try …
Read More »Microsoft reports strong cloud growth in Q3 earnings
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $70.1 billion in revenue and a net income of $25.8 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 13 percent, and net income has increased by 18 percent. Microsoft was expected to report $68.42 billion in …
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