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Amazon Says No Plans to Add Advertising to Alexa, Despite Rumour
Amazon has responded to a rumour which claimed the company had plans to bring ads to its voice assistant, Alexa.
Brazilian State Agency Says Apple Must Inform iPhone Users on Batteries
A Brazilian state agency now requires Apple to inform customers on battery replacements.
iOS 11.2.5 Beta 3 Download Out for Devs, Plus macOS 10.13.3, watchOS 4.2.2, tvOS 11.2.5
Apple has released new beta versions of software for developers to test.
Apple Blames Software for Chicago Flagship Store’s Snow Problem
Apple's flagship retail store in Chicago has apparently been struggling with an unexpected adversary: Chicago's extreme winter climate.
Amazon, Google Lost Money on Smart Speakers During Holiday Season: REPORT
Amazon and Google both discounted their virtual assistant speakers so drastically over the 2017 holiday season that both companies likely sold each unit at a loss of a few dollars.
Spotify Sued for $1.6 Billion USD Over Tom Petty, The Doors Copyright Infringement
Looks like 2018 may be a turbulent year for Spotify as the streaming platform is currently being sued for $1.6 billion USD by Wixen Music Publishing.
Browser-Based Password Managers Are Being Exploited By Advertisers
Your browser’s built-in password manager could be exploited to share your email address with advertisers without your permission.
Major Security Flaw in Intel Processors Discovered; Fix Causes Them to Slow
A serious design flaw reportedly present in all Intel’s CPUs made in the last 10 years could leave devices vulnerable to hackers, requiring an operating system (OS) update in order to fix it.
Apple Acquires Vancouver Startup Buddybuild
Apple has acquired another startup, this time Vancouver-based Buddybuild.
Apple ID Verification May Soon Be Required to Check Warranty Coverage?
This may not prove helpful for those who use the website to investigate a second-hand purchase.
Second Generation iPhone SE May Debut in 2018
The Cupertino company may launch a new iPhone SE to target the mid-range smartphone market.
iPhone Sales Will Increase in 2018 While Samsung Will Struggle [TrendForce]
The analysts predict a slower overall smartphone growth in 2018 due to rising component costs.