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Rogers to add a fee for paying bills by credit card
Rogers will charge a 1.6 per cent credit card processing fee on phone and internet bills. It follows a similar move by Telus.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies
Micron launches profit-linked quarterly bonus
Micron introduced a worldwide quarterly bonus tied to profitability, after Taiwanese unions pressed for a bigger share. Half is paid in cash and half in shares.
Full story at Analytics Insight ↗ - IT law & regulation
Polymarket removes bet on Cornell 7 after outcry
A Polymarket market on whether any of the Cornell 7 would be charged with a felony sex crime ran for nearly three weeks. It was taken down after public outcry.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Operating systems · Chips & hardware
Amazon is shifting Fire TV Sticks to Vega OS
Amazon is reworking its Fire TV Stick lineup. It began last year with the new Linux-based operating system Vega OS.
Full story at pocket-lint.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
Oppo unveils new Find X10 flagship smartphones.
Oppo has introduced the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max featuring advanced camera systems. The devices include large batteries and high-performance processors for a 2026 release.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Australia demands App Store changes from Apple.
An Australian court has ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores on its platform. The ruling aims to eliminate anti-steering practices by a specified deadline.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Meta receives massive fine for privacy violations.
A judge has issued a record-breaking penalty against Meta for misleading users regarding privacy. The ruling follows findings of numerous violations of consumer protection laws.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Fortnite returns to the Australian App Store.
Following a court order, Fortnite is being reinstated on the Australian App Store. Apple is required to allow the app back despite ongoing legal disputes.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - IT industry & companies
Electronic Arts shuts down studio BioWare.
Electronic Arts is closing BioWare as part of a company-wide restructuring effort. This decision involves significant job cuts across the organization globally.
Full story at SoyaCincau ↗ - Cybersecurity · IT law & regulation
Waze ban for civil servants in Malaysia.
The government has prohibited civil servants from using Waze due to security considerations. Google Maps remains permitted as it falls under different legal jurisdictions.
Full story at SoyaCincau ↗
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