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Eve Announces 2024 Smart Home Energy Products with Matter

Eve Systems has unveiled a trio of new smart home energy products today, set to launch in early 2024. First, we have the Eve Energy Outlet, a smart duplex outlet, designed for Matter, that features two individually controllable receptacles and advanced energy monitoring capabilities. It is compatible with Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings, allowing users...

Apple’s iPhone 16 Will Look the Same, No Major Redesign: Report

If you were expecting Apple to unleash an all-new design for next year’s iPhone 16 line up, it’s time to tamper your expectations, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest PowerOn newsletter. Sources tell Gurman "there won’t be major changes”, noting Apple will keep the existing iPhone 15 design for the iPhone 16, but...

Apple Launches Subscription Discounts on App Store–with a Catch

Apple has announced a new feature for the App Store, known as contingent pricing for subscriptions, aimed at helping developers attract and retain subscribers by offering discounted subscription prices. The company told developers on Friday this feature allows customers to receive a discounted subscription rate as long as they maintain an active subscription to another...

Apple Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Family Sharing for $25 Million

Apple has reached a $25 million USD ($33.4 million CAD) settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in the United States, concerning its Family Sharing feature. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, accused Apple of misrepresenting how subscriptions to third-party apps functioned with Family Sharing. The Family Sharing feature, while allowing users to share app subscriptions,...

Toronto Reverses Rideshare Cap Amid Legal Challenge from Uber

Toronto has decided to continue issuing licenses to rideshare drivers, including those from Uber, by revoking a previously established cap. This decision comes in the wake of legal action initiated by Uber Canada against the city. Uber Canada had filed an injunction with the Ontario Supreme Court on December 4, challenging the city's decision to...

Amazon ‘Your Books’ Brings Enhanced Reading Experience

Amazon introduced 'Your Books’ this week, a comprehensive feature designed to enhance the reading experience for its users, debuting in the U.S. This new tool consolidates all print, Kindle, and Audible books owned by a customer, offering personalized recommendations and insights into reading habits. 'Your Books' is accessible by searching the term in the Amazon...