Why you shouldn"t store your money in payment apps
Why you shouldn"t store your money in payment apps.....»»
Sweden is a nearly cashless society. Here"s how it affects people who are left out
Around the world, cards and apps are the default way to pay—but nowhere is the transition away from cash more obvious than in Sweden. The Bank of Sweden notes that the amount of cash in circulation in the country has halved since 2007......»»
Mobile payments used to be less "painful" than using cash. That might be changing
The act of handing over hard-earned cash has long been associated with pain. And historically, research has also found that consumers tended to spend less using cash rather than a payment card......»»
Hidden fees banned from hotel and concert apps & websites
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has today announced a new rule which will ban apps and websites in the hotel and event industries from using hidden fees to engage in bait-and-switch pricing. The agency found it was common practice for companie.....»»
Stairwell Core boosts threat intelligence for security teams
Stairwell announces Stairwell Core, which enables organizations to privately collect, store, and continuously reassess executable files so they can confidently determine if malware has affected their systems. Core offers customers an accessible entry.....»»
Resource-rich countries still often invest unsustainably
Countries that earn a lot of money from oil, coal, minerals and other natural capital by no means invest it wisely. A lot of money flows away into corruption and unsustainable investments. Investing more sustainably in education, health and infrastru.....»»
This 75-inch Samsung 4K TV has a new low price of $550
There’s never been a better time to save money on big TVs! And right now, for Christmas 2024, you can order the Samsung 75-inch DU6950 for only $550!.....»»
Apple approves Delta emulator in US App Store with special external payment link
In the US and around the world, Apple has been engaged in a years-long dispute over the App Store, payments, and the like. One big battlefront has been Apple’s prohibition against third-party payment options, but now popular game emulator Delta.....»»
Most retail choice offers for electricity don"t save consumers money
Ohio's retail choice electricity market—which lets consumers choose which company provides their electric generation service—has provided residential consumers with mostly cost-increasing offers......»»
Windows 11 to finally address this webcam deficiency
A new Windows Insider build now allows multiple apps to use your camera feed at the same time......»»
These are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year
Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the most popular downloads in your own country. Here are the top apps and games of the year. more….....»»
Why are axolotls suddenly so popular—and going extinct at the same time?
You may have seen axolotls—an amphibian in the salamander family with a permanent smile and pink, feathery gills—in a pet store or as a plushie in a window, but the endearing animal's popularity seems to be rising just as it has become critically.....»»
$200 discount on the Google Pixel 8 makes it a great Christmas steal!
The Google Pixel 8 is enjoying a $200 discount on Amazon and might be worth checking out if you want to save some money! The post $200 discount on the Google Pixel 8 makes it a great Christmas steal! appeared first on Phandroid. We know th.....»»
Apple reportedly releasing foldable iPad in 2028, potentially running macOS apps
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is aiming to release its first foldable in 2028. Gurman describes it as “something akin to a giant iPad that unfolds into the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side.” more….....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘TechniCalc’ is a comprehensive calculator with a clean interface
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. TechniCalc is a fully featured calculator app.....»»
The Epic Games Store just scored a massive win
Epic has announced a massive deal with telco Telefonica which will see them load the Epic Games Store on millions of devices. The post The Epic Games Store just scored a massive win appeared first on Phandroid. Over the years, Epic has exp.....»»
Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts" doubts
Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the technology, despite experts raising serious doubts......»»
Your Google News app is getting a subtle redesign. Here’s what’s changing
Google continues to simplify its first-party apps on Android, this time with Google News......»»
Mozi is a new social media app for people who don’t want a new social media app
Plenty of people have tried to replace Twitter/X, but only a few new social media apps have achieved any traction, notably Threads and Bluesky. But a new app created by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams isn’t trying to replace those, but instead do.....»»
Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month
As TikTok’s ban in the United States swiftly approaches, lawmakers on Friday reminded Apple that they are on the hook for enforcement. more….....»»
Numbers, Pages, and Keynote gain Apple Intelligence smarts
Apple has updated its iWork suite of apps, with Numbers, Keynote, and Pages gaining the ability to use Apple Intelligence features.Image Playground in Numbers for iPadOSApple's update to iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 made some conside.....»»