UK probes Apple and Google over ‘mobile ecosystem’ market power
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching “strategic market status” (SMS) investigations into the mobile ecosystems of Apple and Google. The investigations constitute part of the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act that passed last year and came into effect in January. The Act includes new powers for the CMA to designate companies as having strategic...
I can’t stop thinking about ‘This is a Love Story’ by Jessica Soffer: Here’s why
BOOKSBooks and LiteratureAdd TopicI can't stop thinking about 'This is a Love Story' by Jessica Soffer: Here's why Clare MulroyUSA TODAYI’ll be the first to admit that I’m a crier. But you've got to get me in the right moment. I get misty-eyed at a nostalgic song and as the credits roll on a beautifully-shot movie. I cry when...
Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo hug it out at Grammys after ‘Drivers License’ drama
CELEBRITIESSabrina CarpenterAdd TopicSabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo hug it out at Grammys after 'Drivers License' drama Anna KaufmanUSA TODAYOf all the viral moments to emerge from Sunday night's Grammys, perhaps the most earth-shattering one took place off-camera.A pop princess peace treaty, grainy fan videos caught a hug between Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter. The two women, both now major...
Tata acquires 60% stake in Apple partner Pegatron’s India unit
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner Pegatron as the conglomerate expands its iPhone-manufacturing capacity in the country. Taiwan-based Pegatron operates three iPhone production plants in India, including one near Chennai in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu. The deal comes less than a year after Tata Electronics acquired smartphone assembly...
Tim Allen wants to ‘finally make a statement’ with his latest sitcom
Tim Allen wants to 'finally make a statement' with his latest sitcomFormer 'Home Improvement' and 'Last Man Standing' star Tim Allen wants to "finally make a statement" with his latest sitcom 'Shifting Gears'.Bang Showbiz Bang ShowbizMore VideosWill Smith poses in an all black look at the 2025 GrammysParis Hilton glows in gown at the 2025 GrammysStreamer Kai Cenat...
Apple expands its in-app purchase tools to cover creator experiences, large content catalogs, and more
Apple announced on Thursday a new API called the Advanced Commerce API to support more in-app purchase formats, such as subscriptions and content add-ons. The company added that it is not changing the commission structure to support these use cases. “The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support...
Ke Huy Quan reunites with ‘The Goonies’ 40 years later: ‘Goonies never say die’
CELEBRITIESJosh BrolinAdd TopicKe Huy Quan reunites with 'The Goonies' 40 years later: 'Goonies never say die' Brendan MorrowUSA TODAYGoonies never say die."The Goonies" stars Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen and Kerri Green reunited on Monday for Ke Huy Quan's hand and footprint ceremony at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.Sean Astin did not attend but...
Do the Grammys have a dress code? What to know after Bianca Censori’s near-naked appearance
ENTERTAINMENTGrammy AwardsAdd TopicDo the Grammys have a dress code? What to know after Bianca Censori's near-naked appearanceGreta Cross Amaris EncinasUSA TODAYSequins, ruffles, feathers, leather and velvet adorned the Grammys red carpet on Sunday evening, but one guest turned heads unlike the others.Thirty-year-old Australian model Bianca Censori, better known as Ye's (formerly Kanye West) wife, shocked press and fellow...
iOS 18 hits 68% adoption across iPhones, per new Apple figures
Apple released new figures Friday, highlighting user adoption of iOS 18. Released in public form back in September 2024, the mobile operating system is now installed on 68% of compatible devices. That number jumps to 78% on iPhones released in the last four years. As for the remaining iPhones out there, 19% are running iOS 17 and 13% are using...
New York Fashion Week celeb sightings: Bowen Yang, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lil Uzi
CELEBRITIESCelebritiesAdd TopicNew York Fashion Week celeb sightings: Bowen Yang, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lil UziThe Big Apple will be big on celebrity sightings as New York Fashion Week returns. Stars are turning out for NYFW's fall/winter edition, which runs from Feb. 6 through Feb. 11. But before the official start, celebrities on Monday descended on the Marc Jacobs 2025 runway...
