Apple Would Be Worth Half as Much If It Stopped Manufacturing in China

The world’s most valuable company has become so reliant on Chinese suppliers and sales that it would be worth half as much or less without them.

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Xbox consoles, controllers, and games are getting more expensive

Microsoft announced price increases on Thursday for its Xbox consoles, controllers, and some games. The affected consoles, which include Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models, will increase in price between $80 and $100 each, depending on the console. These consoles were first released almost five years ago, with the basic Xbox Series S […]

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Instacart acquires Wynshop to provide tools for grocers and retailers

Grocery-delivery giant Instacart announced Thursday the acquisition of Wynshop, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions for grocers. The deal will help Instacart improve its enterprise solutions, enabling retailers to enhance their online experiences. The company didn’t disclose deal terms.  Wynshop launched its platform in 2020 and provides online storefronts for grocers, working with clients such […]

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Meta Platforms jumps 6% on earnings beat, advertising resilience

Investors this earnings season are watching for signs that President Donald Trump’s tariff push and global trade uncertainty are hampering advertising demand.

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Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas

Autonomous vehicle technology startup Aurora Innovation says it has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas, making it the first company to deploy driverless, heavy-duty trucks for commercial use on public roads in the U.S.  The launch comes just as Aurora hits its deadline: in October, the company delayed its planned 2024 debut to […]

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MoviePass explores a daily fantasy platform for film buffs

MoviePass, the startup that made its mark with its movie theater subscription service, has always been known for shaking things up, and its latest venture is no exception.  The company announced on Thursday the beta launch of Mogul, a new daily fantasy entertainment platform designed specifically for the Hollywood industry.  To understand what Mogul is, […]

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‘They wanted $4m’: Lessons for M&S from other cyber attacks

Following the M&S incident, what is it like to be at the centre of the storm?

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Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots

Google’s AdSense advertising network started supporting ads inside users’ chats with some third-party AI chatbots earlier this year, Bloomberg reported. The company is rolling out the feature following tests with AI search startups iAsk and Liner, the report said, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. “AdSense for Search is available for websites that want […]

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Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen

The largest investors in Donald Trump’s crypto coin have been promised a private audience with the president. The arrangement could put Trump at odds with the Constitution and add fuel to calls for his impeachment, experts say.

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Trump rewrites crypto rules in first 100 days, industry celebrates ‘180 pivot’ from Biden years

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office have ushered in a sweeping pro-crypto shift in Washington.

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