| 03.04.2024 18:53
Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure
As the total solar eclipse approaches, many are preparing to witness this rare event either by hitting the road towards the path of total darkness or by hosting watch parties. To enhance the experience, a comprehensive playlist of total solar eclipse (and total solar eclipse-adjacent) songs has bee...
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| 21.03.2024 22:31
Europe's Apple regulatory battle foreshadows consumer impact in US
The U.S. government's massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is expected to take years to resolve, but the iPhone maker's ongoing issues with European regulators may provide a preview of what American customers could experience in the future. The lawsuit aims to prevent Apple from unfairly competi...
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| 07.03.2024 14:01
Apple's App Store Revamp in Europe Raises Concerns About iPhone Security
Apple is facing a major regulatory clampdown in Europe that is shaking up its iPhone ecosystem. The changes mandated by the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are aimed at giving consumers more choices but are also raising concerns about security risks. The overhaul, which is the biggest change to the iPhon...
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| 04.03.2024 17:10
European Union fines Apple $2 billion for music streaming competition
The European Union has issued its first antitrust penalty against Apple, fining the tech giant nearly $2 billion for unfairly favoring its own music streaming service over rivals. The European Commission found that Apple muzzled app developers from informing users about cheaper music subscription o...
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| 03.02.2024 13:43
New Grammy Category Recognizes Best African Music Performance with Global Appeal
African music genres and talents are making waves on the global stage, overcoming long-standing challenges within the industry. From electrifying performances at the FIFA World Cup to the introduction of a new Grammy Awards category, African acts are breaking barriers and gaining recognition worldw...
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| 11.01.2024 13:47
Google slashes jobs in hardware and voice assistant teams to reduce costs
In a bid to cut costs and prioritize key areas, Google has recently laid off a significant number of employees from its hardware, voice assistance, and engineering teams. The company stated that these organizational changes and role eliminations are part of a larger effort to responsibly invest in...
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| 04.12.2023 16:47
Spotify slashes workforce by 17% in latest round of layoffs
Music-streaming giant Spotify has announced that it will lay off approximately 1,500 employees, marking the company's third round of job cuts within a year. CEO Daniel Ek described this move as a "significant step change" for the business in an open letter to staff posted on the company's website....
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