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Apple staff make bid for first union at a US store
Workers at Apple's Grand Central Station store in New York have announced a plan to start a union. If their bid is successful it would be the first union at one of the tech giant's US stores. The group of staff known as Fruit Stand Workers United must get signatures of support from 30% of colleagues at the store to qualify for a union election. The move follows unionisation drives by staff at S ... Read more
2022-04-19 03:43:00
Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector Review: Cool, Sleek, Way Too Expensive
The Freestyle promises big screen video viewing from a compact capsule, but so do others that cost hundreds less. And they actually include batteries. Samsung sure knows how to design and market a product. The Freestyle portable projector, announced at CES 2022, made quite the splash. It's small! It makes a huge image! Your friends will love it! Beyond the design, however, the Freestyle is hardl ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:40:30
China's COVID Lockdowns Could Mean Millions of Fewer iPhones, Per Analyst
Apple could see a shortfall in millions of fewer iPhones if Chinese Covid precautions locking down Shanghai factories persist for weeks or months. In response to a new COVID-19 wave in China, the country's authorities have locked down affected areas like Shanghai and Kunshan. These areas include parts suppliers that could lead to a big shortfall of millions of iPhones, according to a new Reuters ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:39:26
Apple Store Unionization Effort in Motion at New York Flagship Location
A group of employees at Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal store has started formally collecting signatures to form a union, says a report. A group of workers at Apple's flagship retail store in Manhattan has begun formally gathering signatures to form a union, The Washington Post reported Saturday. Organizers at Apple's Grand Central Terminal store say they voted Feb. 21 to affiliate with Worker ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:39:04
9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: 'Infinite' VR, 2022 Smartwatches, Elden Ring and more
The outsized wonders of in-person virtual reality, the likely smartwatches for the coming year, the staggering popularity of Elden Ring, and a whole lot of other stuff. VR brings a third dimension to computing. Strap on a headset, and you're not just looking at something, you're surrounded by it. There's a real sense of depth and volume and immersion. You are as good as there. One outstanding ex ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:37:59
Forced Off TV, Pakistani Journalists Build New Audiences on YouTube
A wave of journalist firings hits Pakistani media after Imran Khan's ouster as prime minister. When Imran Riaz Khan lost his job as an anchor at Pakistan's Samaa TV a week ago, he joined a growing list of journalists who've found themselves out of work amid the country's political turmoil. Luckily, Riaz Khan has a YouTube channel with 2.6 million subscribers to fall back on. Over the past two ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:36:58
Twitter Adopts 'Poison Pill' Defense Against Musk's Takeover Bid
The limited-duration shareholder rights plan makes it tougher or more expensive to acquire the company. On Friday, the social media company said it's adopting a limited-duration shareholders rights plan, a tactic known as the "poison pill" defense that's used by companies to fend off takeover attempts like the one facing Twitter. Poison pills make it difficult for a potential buyer to a ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:30:34
Best Apple Watch Accessories, Starting at Just $7
Save big on bands, mobile chargers, headphones and more to go with your Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, Series 5 Series 6, SE or Series 7. The Apple Watch is arguably the single best smartwatch for iPhone owners. For that reason, I'm willing to pay a premium price. But when it comes to accessories, Apple charges way too much for things like bands, wireless earbuds and charging docks. Why pay th ... Read more
2022-04-18 02:29:45
Apple Reportedly Testing Next-Gen M2 Chips in New Macs Possibly Launching Later in 2022
Apple is reportedly testing a range of new Macs with its next generation of silicon, the M2 chips, which could be released later this year. Apple is actively testing the next generation of in-house chips, the M2 series, in several different new Mac models, according to a Bloomberg report. The company is testing four different types of M2 chips across nine new Macs. While detail about the machin ... Read more
2022-04-14 21:23:04
Instagram Promotes Pro-Eating Disorder Content to Kids, Report Says
Child advocacy group Fairplay releases research about a "pro-eating disorder bubble" it says reaches roughly 20 million users. Instagram is promoting and profiting off pro-eating disorder content that's reaching children as young as 9 years old, according to a report released Thursday by child advocacy group Fairplay. The 21-page report, titled Designing for Disorder: Instagram's Pro-e ... Read more
2022-04-14 21:22:45