Sonos says its privacy policy change wasn’t for dubious reasons

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After a change to its privacy policy drew a lot of attention last week, Sonos has responded and insists it’s still carefully protecting the personal data of its customers. The company removed a line — “Sonos does not and will not sell personal information about our customers” — from its US privacy statement earlier this month.

But Sonos claims the reason wasn’t scandalous; the company says it cut the sentence because it was overly broad...

Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later just months after launch

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Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later, its buy now, pay later service, the company confirmed to 9to5Mac. The service, which lets you take out “pay later” loans that can be paid in four payments over six weeks, only launched fully in the US in October 2023. In its place, Apple says that users will be able to apply for “installment loans” from credit cards, debit cards, and lenders when checking out with Apple Pay later this year.

Here is Apple’s full...

Apple’s fancy new CarPlay will only work wirelessly

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Apple’s been talking about its next generation of CarPlay for two years now with very little to show for it — the system is designed to unify the interfaces on every screen in your car, including the instrument cluster, but so far only Aston Martin and Porsche have said they’ll ship cars with the system, without any specific dates in the mix.

And the public response from the rest of the industry towards next-gen CarPlay has been pretty cool overall. I talk to car...

T-Mobile asked to stop advertising its ‘Price Lock’ claim with 5G home internet service

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T-Mobile has been asked to stop advertising its “Price Lock” policy for its 5G internet service just months after raising prices. On Monday, the National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended that T-Mobile discontinue or modify the claim to explain how it “differs from a ‘price lock.’”

The NAD is part of the nonprofit BBB National Programs that evaluates claims presented in the ads industry. AT&T brought the challenge against the...

This 9-YEAR-OLD hit back-to-back-to-back 900s at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert

HOW?!

When Tony Hawk landed the first 900 at the X-Games in 1999 it felt like the pinnacle of skateboarding had been reached. Fast-forward 15 years and now we have a literal child dropping THREE of them back-to-back-to-back.

in case yall wanted to see a 9 year old demon land three 900s back to back to back https://t.co/RV8GVLsdVT pic.twitter.com/aofBKI1uBC

This is a clip of Ema Kawakami, who competed at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert over the...

Mercedes and Toto Wolff hope to build on ‘positive momentum’ at Spanish Grand Prix

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After their best weekend of the 2024 F1 season, Mercedes is hoping to keep the momentum rolling in Barcelona

Mercedes are coming off their best weekend of the entire 2024 season in the Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell scored the team’s first podium in a Grand Prix this season, with a second-place finish after qualifying on pole position, and the fourth-place finish from teammate Lewis Hamilton — coupled with the bonus...

Brandon Aiyuk talks 49ers with Jayden Daniels: ‘They don’t want me back... I swear’

This is going to get worse before it gets better.

The ongoing saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers took a twist on Monday when video released was posted on TikTok of a conversation between Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels of the Commanders.

#49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to Jayden Daniels, via his TikTok:

“They said they don’t want me back… I swear.”pic.twitter.com/2ln0dX2KGQ

Admittedly this feels a little contrived. Even if you’re...

Overturned goals key Slovakia upset of Belgium

Slovakia delivered the first major shock result of Euro 2024, snatching an early goal and defending furiously to hold on for a 1-0 victory over Belgium in Group E on Monday.

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Unauthorized Nike and Lego goods are getting into wartime Russia’s stores. Here’s how

Nike stopped selling its sportswear to Russia soon after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine over two years ago.

Nike stopped selling its sportswear to Russia soon after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine over two years ago. But that hasn’t stopped footballstore.ru, an online sports retailer owned by Russia’s Zenit soccer club.

GameStop shares plummet more than 12% after annual shareholder meeting

GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday.

Gamestop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday.

Gaza Is World’s Deadliest Place for Aid Workers, UN Says

The peril faced by humanitarian workers in Gaza has interrupted or obstructed the delivery of aid in a place where, aid groups have warned, hundreds of thousands of people are facing famine conditions.

The war cabinet is gone. Who’s left in Netanyahu’s inner circle?

Microsoft shakes up Xbox marketing as key exec departs for Roblox

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Microsoft is losing another key Xbox executive at the end of the month. Xbox chief marketing officer Jerret West is leaving Microsoft to join Roblox as its new CMO and head of market expansion. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the move in an internal memo to Xbox employees today, which was obtained by The Verge.

West previously spent eight years at Microsoft on the Xbox marketing side, before departing in 2011 and then eventually spending seven years at...

Major Nelson is joining Unity

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Larry Hryb, aka “Major Nelson,” has his next job. Following his departure from Microsoft last year, where he was a public face for the Xbox brand, Hryb will be joining Unity’s Community team, he announced on Monday.

At Microsoft, he, among other things, hosted the Official Xbox Podcast and posted about Xbox to his large following on X. On LinkedIn, he lists his new job title as “Director of Community,” and based on a LinkedIn post, it seems...

A mystery Google gadget with 60GHz Soli radar just crossed the FCC

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We’ve been waiting for Google’s tiny radar to fulfill its potential for years. Now, it looks like the company’s at least giving Soli another chance. According to filings at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Google now has a mystery “wireless device” that features the short-range 60GHz radar tech — as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a “base plate” of some kind.

What could this device...

Rory McIlroy made a mistake leaving Pinehurst No. 2 early after crushing U.S. Open defeat

Rory McIlroy reacts to his tee shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

After coughing up the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy bolted out of Pinehurst No. 2 faster than you could say goodbye. It was a mistake.

Rory McIlroy made plenty of mistakes on Sunday down the stretch at the U.S. Open, where Bryson DeChambeau bested him by one.

People will talk about the missed putts on the 16th and 18th holes for years to come. The poor tee...

Derrick Henry and Ravens are match made in smash-mouth football heaven

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Derrick Henry and the Ravens are a scary combination

When running back Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens, it was immediately lauded as an extremely good choice. The powerful back is moving on from a storied career in Tennessee in hopes of finally winning a title with a Ravens team that is consistently on the brink of a breakthrough.

It’s fairly simple on the surface why this signing will work out for Baltimore: QB Lamar Jackson plus...

Adesanya to return vs. Du Plessis at UFC 305

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will return from his self-imposed hiatus to face current champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

Netanyahu disbands his war cabinet after two of its members quit.

The widely expected move came after two moderates resigned last week from the influential group, which made key decisions about the war in Gaza.