Tech companies have often been accused of making it hard to cancel subscriptions, but Uber appears to have taken things to a whole new level! It’s being sued by the FTC for forcing Uber One subscribers to take as many as 32 separate actions when they want to cancel.
The Federal Trade Commission also says that Uber illegally started charging subscribers before the end of their free trial period, and lied about the cost savings …
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The launch of the M4 MacBook Air back in March helped Apple enjoy faster growth than any other computer maker in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report.
However, there are concerns that this boost may be short-lived, due to the potential for tariffs to be imposed later in the year …
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1Password is an app I’ve been using since 2008, but it’s not longer just an app. It is building a platform for how work actually happens today. That includes personal devices, AI agents, and apps that never went through the IT team. With new updates to its Extended Access Management platform and a partnership with Drata, 1Password is moving beyond vaults to help companies stay secure without slowing anyone down.
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I know, I’m writing about the Apple Watch and a subtle shade of blue while illustrating the piece with a dumb watch with very unsubtle blue face, but bear with me here.
A report yesterday suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro is going to be available in the Sky Blue, the name Apple gave to the subtle blue tint of one of the M4 MacBook Air options …
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One of the best Mac apps that we always recommend has made the jump to the iPhone and iPad. If you ever find yourself wanting to convert spoken audio into text, this AI-powered app is a must-have.
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This fall, after a two year wait, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will arrive—and its rumored features aim to make leaving your iPhone behind a more common practice.
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If you’ve visited the Apple Intelligence page on Apple’s website recently, you might have noticed some changes. That’s because the National Advertising Division (NAD) just wrapped up an official inquiry that prompted revisions—including removing “Available now” from the banner and more.
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Today’s best Apple deals are starting off with some new low pricing across the M4 MacBook Air lineup, this time in brand-new condition at up to $100 off with deals starting from $939 on the most affordable configuration. We also spotted Apple’s new 11-inch iPad (A16) back at Amazon all-time lows from $320 alongside these Apple Watch band discovery box deal – buy 1 official Solo Loop for $20 and get 2 FREE (originally $147). All of that and more awaits down below.
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Nomad is bringing my favorite Icy Blue Glow 2.0 design to their Rocky Point Watch band! Here is what you need to know.
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In February 2022, a hostage situation unfolded at an Apple Store location in Amsterdam when a gunman demanded a $227 million ransom in cryptocurrency. The hostage and other Apple Store visitors escaped the situation safely, while the gunman died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a police vehicle.
Netflix subsequently announced its plans to create a thriller based on the situation, called iHostage, which debuted this week.
As part of the production of iHostage, Netflix recreated the Amsterdam Apple Store from scratch – and has shared a behind-the-scenes video of what that process entailed.
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