Month: December 2023
Apple stops selling the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2, but it’s still possible to buy them
Apple will soon completely stop selling the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States as a new ban takes place. If you’re not familiar with the situation, Apple has been engrossed in a year-long patent battle with medical tech company Masimo over the blood oxygen sensor on…
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Here are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers
With the holidays now just around the corner, everyone is double-checking their lists and figuring out the fastest way to get those gifts in time. Thankfully, many retailers are offering generous shipping policies for their products, with some offering free two-day shipping or even same-day delivery if you pay extra.…
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Lexus’ LBX is the luxury city car you never knew you didn’t need
A “Compliance Car” is a vehicle designed not to be sold in large quantities but to satisfy rules around range-wide consumption. For instance, makers of enormous, gas-belching trucks may have to offer a thrifty, gas-sipping ride to balance out the emissions numbers. One infamous example is Aston Martin’s Cygnet, a…
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We Found 14 Popular Christmas Toys Worth Gifting (and 3 to Avoid)
From Bitzees to birthing guinea pigs, these toys are popular online and in our Gear team’s homes. Source
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The four podcast stories that will shape 2024
This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Hello! Apologies for the late send, I have been buried in Hot Pod Summit prep. I promise it will be worth it! We’re putting together a great lineup for 2024. We’re still working on our invitation…
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The FTC proposes new rules to curb the monetization of children’s data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed new changes to the regulations it currently enforces under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), seeking to further limit the collection and use of children’s data by tech companies, especially when used for targeted advertising. “Kids must be able to play and…
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