Amazon Japan hit with a raid over antitrust concerns

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has conducted a raid on Amazon over antitrust concerns. “There is a suspicion that Amazon Japan is forcing sellers to cut prices in an irrational way,” an unnamed source told Reuters. Amazon Japan received an on-site inspection by the regulator today to explore whether the retailer gives better product placement in search results to sellers…

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Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor

Microsoft has quietly announced the end of an era, with the Xbox Avatar Editor going away early next year. “Due to low engagement and our shift in focus towards delivering other player experiences, the Xbox Avatar Editor app will no longer be available starting on January 9, 2025,” the company wrote in its FAQ about the feature. The latest…

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X says The Onion can’t have Alex Jones’ Infowars accounts

Another legal complication may have surfaced in The Onion’s bid to buy the Infowars empire from bankrupt conspiracy media mogul Alex Jones. X filed a limited objection to the transfer of Infowars’ X accounts to the satirical media empire in a federal Bankruptcy Court on Monday. The objection claims that X Corporation’s terms of service states “the Trustee cannot…

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Uber’s latest gig economy play is offering out coders for hire

Bloomberg reports that Uber has started farming out independent contractors for data-labeling services as well as coders-for-hire. Uber describes its new Scaled Solutions division as a platform of “analysts, testers and independent data operators,” according to the company’s website. Scaled Solutions began life as an internal team, handling “large-scale annotation tasks” for Uber’s other services. Now it’s been expanded…

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Sony Rumored To Develop New Native Gaming Handheld

Sony is reportedly developing a new portable gaming console that will support native gameplay without requiring a PlayStation 5. According to unnamed sources, the upcoming device would diverge from Sony’s existing handheld offerings by allowing users to play games directly on the console. Currently, Sony’s portable lineup includes the PlayStation Portal, a $200 device launched in November 2023. Unlike…

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Samsung Launches Free Cloud Gaming For Galaxy Devices

Samsung has introduced a cloud gaming platform for Galaxy devices, enabling users to stream Android games without downloading them. This marks a significant step in the company’s gaming ambitions, following a beta test last year within its Gaming Hub. The service is now publicly available, launching with 23 games, including Monopoly Go, Candy Crush Saga, and Honor of Kings….

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Discover the Hobonichi Globe: Bringing Earth to Life with Interactive Augmented Reality

The Hobonichi Globe, launched in August 2024 for the US and UK markets, brings a great blend of education and technology to geography enthusiasts of all ages. This 5.9-inch (15 cm) AR-enhanced globe combines physical and digital experiences, offering dynamic, real-time views of the Earth when paired with its free companion app, available for iOS and Android devices. Since…

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Mercedes-Benz Launches Apple Watch App For Enhanced Vehicle Interaction

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its digital ecosystem by introducing key features of its Mercedes-Benz App to the Apple Watch, offering owners a convenient way to interact with their vehicles without relying on their smartphones. This innovation aligns with the brand’s commitment to delivering a seamless and interactive user experience beyond the vehicle, fulfilling customer demands for enhanced digital connectivity. Key…

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