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Apple has found itself in the crosshairs of the European Commission many times over the past few years, and now it's also being investigated by the Swiss Competition Commission (SCC).
This has to do with access to NFC on iPhones. Apple started to allow third-party access to the NFC chip last year, following an initial opening up in the EU. But if you want to use the iPhone's NFC chip, you need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay the fees it requests, and that is precisely what the SCC
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Alvotech, a ReykjavÃk-based BioTech company specialising in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines, has secured a €100 million senior term loan facility to strengthen liquidity and support the execution of its strategic priorities in 2026. The term loan facility bears an interest rate of 12.50%, payable monthly in cash, and has a maturity date ... Read more ›
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In his inauguration speech, Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on campaign promises, pledging to "govern expansively and audaciously." Read more ›
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AnTuTu has published its monthly rankings for December today, and as usual there are three categories to get through: flagship smartphones, upper-midrange smartphones, and tablets. Leading in the flagship realm is the RedMagic 11 Pro+ with an average score of 4,118,828, followed by the iQOO 15 with 4,078,562 and the OnePlus 15 with 4,073,184. In fourth is the Realme GT 8 Pro with 4,066,017, followed by the Honor Win with... Read more ›
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Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade. Read more ›
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Xi Jinping said AI models and breakthroughs in local chip development have boosted China "in a race to the top." Read more ›
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Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes. Read more ›
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Shares of Chinese AI chip developer Shanghai Biren Technology surged on their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday after the firm’s successful initial public offering. The stock’s rise is the latest indication of investors’ strong interest in China’s domestic semiconductor sector. On ... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shares a report: Only the government could spend 20 years creating a national ID that no one wanted and that apparently doesn't even work as a national ID. But that's what the federal government has accomplished with the REAL ID, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now considers unreliable, even though getting one requires providing proof of citizenship or lawful status in the country. In a... Read more ›
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Costco's consistency -- from its $1.50 hot dog and drink combo to its functional shopping carts and satisfied employees -- has produced what The Atlantic calls a "cultlike loyalty" among members at more than 600 locations across the U.S. Its annual membership costs $65. The model traces back to Fedco, a nonprofit wholesale collective for federal employees founded in Los Angeles in the 1940s. Costco's private label Kirkland Signature has... Read more ›
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The billionaire gifted Tesla shares worth nearly $100 million to charities in connection with "year-end tax planning," according to an SEC filing. Read more ›
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 2, No. 466. Read more ›
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Stop staring at the ceiling! These sleepy drinks are the ultimate fix for your insomnia. Read more ›
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Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED. Read more ›
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The breakout was supported by spot activity, indicating a healthier market move. Read more ›
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See how your state ranks — from New York to Hawaii — as 19 states raise the minimum wage for 2026. Read more ›
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A new record-high clock speed has been achieved on AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The best gaming CPU in the world doesn't need to be overclocked to achieve exceptional performance, but Chinese overclocker "Hero" has just pushed it to 7,335 MHz using a Colorful iGame X870E Vulcan motherboard, using liquid nitrogen. Read more ›
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Every human body contains a small population of cells that are not genetically its own -- cells that crossed the placenta during pregnancy and that persist for decades after birth. These "microchimeric" cells, named after the lion-goat-serpent hybrid of Greek mythology, have been found in every organ studied so far, though they are exceedingly rare: one such cell exists for every 10,000 to 1 million of a person's own cells.... Read more ›
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The iQOO Z11 Turbo's teaser campaign continues in China, where the brand has now showcased its rear design in all four colors in which it will be sold. As you can see, it will be offered in pink, black, white, and blue. iQOO Z11 Turbo colors The phone has a metal frame, a glass back, a 6.59-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, a 200MP... Read more ›
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The iQOO 15 was introduced in China in October and then started appearing in other countries a month later. vivo's sub-brand is now working on the iQOO 15 Ultra, according to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. This device was rumored in October as well, and today we get more purported details about it. The iQOO 15 Ultra will become official before February 17. It will be... Read more ›
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OnePlus will make the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V official on January 8, as the first two members of its new Turbo range of devices (we don't know why it went straight to 6 either). Ahead of that, the company has revealed their designs and key specs earlier today, and now we also have two teaser videos for you to look at. The first one is about the Turbo 6... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 15 just launched in late October, but we're already hearing the second rumor about its successor in the past few days. First, the OnePlus 16 was said to be getting a 200MP camera sensor, and now there's some interesting news about its screen too. OnePlus has allegedly started testing a display with a refresh rate of at least 200Hz for its next flagship smartphone. It's unclear exactly what... Read more ›
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Ai+ is a relatively young tech brand led by former Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth and it is set to launch its first foldable phone – the NovaFlip soon in India. The brand has been teasing the device for some time now and we have a launch time frame to look forward to. NovaFlip is set to make its debut in Q1, 2026. Ai+ NovaFlip is confirmed to launch in... Read more ›
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We've heard a few rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera system, and the latest, coming out of China, claims Samsung will address some camera issues with its upcoming flagship. We are referring to a post by popular tipster Ice Universe on Weibo. It is in Chinese, and machine translation to English suggests the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera will have reduced lens flare. Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra... Read more ›
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Poco has announced it will unveil the Poco M8 in India on January 8 at 12 PM local time. The company said that the Poco M8 is "built for a new generation of users who seek performance with standout aesthetic," and it will bring a fresh design-led approach to the mid-range smartphone segment in India. Poco hasn't detailed the M8's specs sheet, but the brand said it will be 7.35mm... Read more ›
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The Xiaomi 17 Ultra went official in China yesterday. Alongside it, the company also announced new products including the Watch 5. Xiaomi’s new smartwatch offers a circular AMOLED display, a dual-chip architecture, and is claimed to deliver up to 6 days of battery life. Xiaomi’s Watch 5 features a stainless steel case that houses a 1.54-inch circular AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz, 480x480-pixel resolution, and up to... Read more ›
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vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch globally soon, as it recently received certification in Europe. Ahead of any official announcement, multiple leaks have surfaced online, revealing the phone’s key specs. The latest leak has revealed the display details of the vivo X300 Ultra. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming camera flagship will sport a flat 6.82-inch BOE LTPO display with 2K resolution. It will offer a flat... Read more ›
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Infinix is allegedly working on a new smartphone, which will be called Note Edge and is set to make its official debut in January. According to a tipster over on X, the Infinix Note Edge has a 3D curved AMOLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and a 6,500 mAh battery. It's powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7100 SoC, and will come with a promise of receiving three major Android OS updates and... Read more ›
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