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Prime Video to Have ‘Meaningfully Fewer’ Ads vs Regular TV: Amazon
Last week, it was announced that Amazon’s Prime Video would start showing ad breaks in Canada on February 5, 2023. On Tuesday morning, Prime Video emailed out customers detailing the new ad breaks, according to an email received by iPhone in Canada. On February 5, Prime Video will begin showing limited advertisements in movies and...
Fidelity Investments Marks Down Value of Elon Musk’s X, Dropping 71.5%
Fidelity Investments has once again marked the value of its shares in X (formally Twitter) Holdings down 71.5%.
Nintendo’s Legendary Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto Has no Plans to Retire Yet
Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that he has no plans to retire in the near future in a recent interview.
Apple’s $85 Billion Services Business Faces Legal Challenges in 2024
Apple is set to face significant legal and regulatory challenges in 2024 that could impact its profitable $85 billion USD annual services business. What’s at stake? The outcome of a series of decisions by US and EU authorities in the coming months will be crucial in determining the future of this segment of the iPhone...
Xbox Series S ‘Carbon Black’ Review
The 'Carbon Black' Xbox Series S has set a new bar when entering into this current console generation with improved storage.
2023’s Video Game Layoffs Affected Over an Estimated 9,000 Workers
Over 9,000 jobs within the video game industry were affected by layoffs throughout 2023, marking a dark year for game creators.
Masimo’s ‘War’ vs Apple Has Cost Nearly $100 Million: CEO
Joe Kiani, CEO of Masimo, is currently engaged in a high-stakes legal battle with Apple, a conflict that has put the future of his company on the line. Masimo, known for its blood-oxygen measuring technology, has already spent approximately $100 million USD in its fight against Apple, a dispute that temporarily halted sales of the...
iPhone Rivals Bet on Foldable Smartphones, Apple Yet to Join
The smartphone industry, with Apple as a notable exception, is increasingly focusing on foldable smartphones to rejuvenate the stagnant mobile market. Despite their introduction nearly five years ago, foldables, which feature screens that unfold like a book, have only slightly exceeded a 1% global market share. Samsung has reinforced its commitment to foldable devices, especially...
CBC, Rogers, TSN: Stream Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL)
CBC/Radio-Canada and Rogers separately announced partnerships with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to broadcast and stream the League's inaugural season, which consists of six teams from Canada and the U.S. This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of women's sports in Canada. The first-ever PWHL game is scheduled for New Year’s Day, January 1,...
Apple’s New Square One Location Still Hasn’t Opened Yet
Apple's plan to relocate its store within Square One shopping mall in Mississauga, Ontario, is experiencing delays, diverging from its initial timeline shared earlier this year. The tech giant intended to move to a space previously held by Massimo Dutti on the mall's second floor, above the food court, as indicated by a building permit...
Apple’s Stock Falters Amidst Longest Revenue Decline in 22 Years
Apple witnessed a stock rally in 2023 but fell behind its mega-cap tech peers due to a prolonged revenue dip, the longest since the dot-com era.
Google to Settle its Chrome Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit linked to its Chrome browser's Incognito mode. Filed in 2020, it accused Google of tracking browsing data.