Author: Zach_Wilson
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down
It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of…
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Here’s how Amazon’s price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere
On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed the evidence of alleged price-fixing by Amazon. The state filed a request to the Supreme Court in February for a preliminary injunction to stop Amazon’s behavior while the lawsuit it originally filed in 2022 proceeds, and is now making that 16-page document…
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Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want
One of the most mortifying things about knowing a lot of techies is listening to them tell me excitedly about some very important discovery that they believe they have made. Recently, I ran into an acquaintance of mine, who began talking my ear off about an amazing discovery he’d made…
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WhatsApp tests ‘Plus’ subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month
WhatsApp users are getting some new customization features — for a price. According to WABetaInfo, Meta is rolling out a WhatsApp Plus subscription to “a limited number of users,” offering several cosmetic and quality of life perks, including exclusive stickers, different app themes, custom app icons, premium ringtones, the ability…
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Robots are fighting wars and helping to quash riots — China is arming riot police with squads of AI controlled drones and Ukraine wants to man the frontlines with 25,000 robots
China and Ukraine are testing new robotic capabilities Robots are being deployed to the frontlines of the war with Russia Protests in China could soon be policed using squads of robots and drones Robots can’t surrender, don’t suffer issues with morale, and won’t refuse an order. That’s why militaries and…
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Insta360 is putting screens on its next wireless mics to show logos or images
Insta360’s first wireless microphone kit debuted in June with small, lightweight AirTag-sized mics that were easier to wear hidden away. The new Insta360 Mic Pro, which the company is teasing during the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, is instead designed to be prominently displayed. On the front of each…
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