Stories by Nehal Malik
Elon Musk to Conduct Audit of Fake Twitter Accounts
Musk previously said his $44 billion USD acquisition of Twitter was "temporarily on hold" while he tried to verify the platform's fake/spam account estimates.
Apple TV+ Pop-Ups Take Over Retail Store in Marketing Blitz
The pop-ups are designed to represent and promote Apple TV+ shows, complete with show-related props and food served in themed utensils.
Apple Studio Display Webcam Fix Coming as Standalone Update, macOS 12.4 Not Required
Apple says Firmware 15.5 "refines camera tuning, including improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing," to address user complaints of poor webcam quality.
Québecor Still Interested in Buying Freedom Mobile, But Has Other Options Too: CEO
Pierre Karl Péladeau refused to comment on whether the company had begun negotiations with Rogers for a possible acquisition.
Apple Gives Store Managers ‘Anti-Union’ Talking Points, Reveals Memo
The script says unionization could result in "fewer opportunities" and reduced "flexibility" for workers and force Apple to pay "less attention to merit."
More Disney+ Price Hikes Could Be Coming Still, Suggests CEO
Bob Chapek said Disney feels "bullish" about adjusting Disney+ pricing, and a cheaper, ad-support subscription plan is coming later this year.
Google Ditches Pixel 6a Headphone Jack, Contradicting Last Year’s Roasting of Apple
And to think, Google was making fun of Apple for getting rid of the 3.5mm headphone jack in a two-minute ad less than a year ago.
Apple Supplier Foxconn Warns of Growth Slowdown Amid Inflation, Lower Demand
The Apple supplier reported T$29.45 billion ($985.48 million) in net profit for the quarter, up 5% but slightly short of analyst estimates of T$29.76 billion.
Google Pixel Buds Pro Debut, Canadian Pricing at $259
The Pixel Buds Pro boast Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Google's custom speakers, IPX4 water resistance, auto-switching, 11 hours of listening time, and more.
EU Proposes New Child Abuse Content Detection in Chat Apps
The law would require private messaging apps to scan users' messages for child sexual abuse material and communication that constitutes "grooming."
Rogers Selling Freedom Mobile Not Good Enough, Says Competition Bureau Filing
"The divestiture proposed is not an effective remedy for the competitive harm the Proposed Transaction has caused and will likely continue to cause."
Airbnb App Gets Major Redesign, New Categories and More
"The way people travel has changed forever. That’s why we’re introducing the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade," said CEO and Co-Founder Brian Chesky.