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Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through … Continue reading →

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Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

The approval comes after a U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ordered Apple to stop imposing the commissions it makes on purchases through iPhone apps.

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Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Airbnb started rolling out an AI-powered customer service bot in the U.S. last month, CEO Brian Chesky said during the firm’s first-quarter conference call on Thursday. Chesky said 50% of Airbnb’s U.S. users are already using the AI bot for … Continue reading →

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Tether eyes U.S. expansion with new stablecoin as CEO courts Washington crypto players

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

CEO Paolo Ardoino’s recent charm offensive in Washington has put a spotlight on Tether amid the pro-crypto shift under President Trump.

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Suspected glitch causes 100% price reduction on some Co-op products

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

The pricing error allowed some shoppers to get pasta sauce, coffee and cookies for free.

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The Climate Crisis Threatens Supply Chains. Manufacturers Hope AI Can Help

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an even greater risk.

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China’s Xpeng delivers over 30,000 vehicles for the sixth consecutive month

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng in April sustained its record of delivering over 30,000 vehicles for the sixth consecutive month.

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Ireland fines TikTok 530 million euros for sending EU user data to China

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Ireland’s privacy regulator said Friday that TikTok infringed the bloc’s GDPR data protection law over transfers of European user data to China.

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Inside the Battle Over OpenAI’s Corporate Restructuring

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

A group of activists is turning to an old playbook to influence the future of one of the world’s most powerful AI companies.

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Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps redirect users to their own websites for payments

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Apple has changed its App Store rules in the U.S. to let apps link users to their own websites so they can buy subscriptions or other digital goods. This change comes after a U.S. court ruled in favor of Epic … Continue reading →

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