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Netherlands

Hostage-taker dies of injuries after standoff at Amsterdam Apple Store

The gunman had demanded a ransom of €200 million in cryptocurrencies before he was hit by a police vehicle and arrested.

23/02/2022

Culture news

Can streaming platforms stand up to LGBT censorship by tough regimes?

The annual report shows the growing role of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon in the media landscape but are their progressive agendas enough?

18/02/2022

Tech News

Apple handed fourth fine by Dutch watchdog over App Store dispute

The tech giant is facing weekly fines until it allows Dutch software application makers to use non-Apple payment methods on dating apps.

15/02/2022

Tech News

Facebook lost daily users for the first time ever. Here's why

Newly-renamed Meta is investing heavily in its futuristic metaverse project, but for now, relies on advertising revenue for nearly all its income.

03/02/2022

Work

Apple requires staff to show COVID booster proof amid Omicron surge

Starting January 24, unvaccinated employees or those who haven't submitted proof of vaccination will need negative COVID tests to enter workplaces.

17/01/2022

Tech News

Wordle clones taken off App Store after online backlash

The online word game Wordle has become a sensation in the last couple of weeks and copycat apps have been trying to take advantage.

12/01/2022

Tech News

Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and what's its secret?

Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.

04/01/2022

Culture news

Prince William reveals why Tina Turner reminds him of his mother Diana

Speaking to Apple in a mental health podcast, the Prince explored a selection of music memories about family members past and present.

06/12/2021

Tech News

Tech Christmas gift guide 2021: What to get your loved ones this year

What to buy for music lovers, fitness fanatics, video gamers and remote workers? Here are some ideas.

05/12/2021

World News

Apple sues Israeli firm NSO Group to stop spyware use on iPhones

Tech giant Apple announced on Tuesday that they would sue NSO Group, an Israeli firm known for its spyware that can hack phones.

23/11/2021

Tech News

Apple bows to pressure and allows self-repairs to iPhones and MacBooks

"New phones are expensive, and people who buy them should be able to repair them," senior policy analyst Maureen Mahoney said.

18/11/2021

Tech News

Apple once threatened Facebook ban over Mideast maid abuse

After publicly promising to crack down, Facebook acknowledged in internal documents obtained by The Associated Press that it was "under-enforcing on confirmed abusive activity" that saw Filipina maids complaining on the social media site of being abused.

25/10/2021

Culture news

Broken records: UK streaming services face government heat

Streaming platforms in the UK such as Spotify and Apple Music could face tough times ahead as the government looks into investigating how they run.

20/10/2021

Tech News

Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pros and Airpods

Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pro laptops and cheaper Airpods. Here's what the new products looks like.

19/10/2021

Tech News

Apple is expected to unveil new MacBooks with more powerful chips

The new chip, along with a general rise in laptop sales, prompted a boom in Mac sales during the COVID pandemic.

18/10/2021

Green News

Apple named as a major corporation trying to stop climate legislation

A new report has revealed that many major US corporations have funded lobbying groups aiming to stop sustainability legislation passing through congress.

01/10/2021

Money

Apple Pay user? Delete your Visa card now, security researchers say

A vulnerability affecting Apple Pay's public transport payment mode and Visa cards could leave consumers open to 'unlimited' payment fraud, British researchers said.

30/09/2021

Tech News

Here's how the iPhone 13 makes you pay €300 for Apple screen repair

A teardown of the new device found that Face ID stops working if anyone other than Apple replaces the screen, and it's all down to something called "part pairing".

27/09/2021

Tech News

Tech this week: EU to make USB-C chargers mandatory for all phones

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple and Netflix lands deal for Roald Dahl's catalogue.

26/09/2021

Tech News

Navalny blasts 'cowardly' Google and Apple for removing election app

"The giants Apple and Google have complied with the Kremlin's demands and removed our app," he said, according to comments on his social media.

24/09/2021