C. Scott Brown / Android Authority It’s been weeks since Samsung launched its new flagship wireless earbuds , and a lot has happened since then. Sales of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have now been suspended , but how did that happen? Let’s take a moment to explain what happened, what issues customers are having, … Read more
Data from GSD shows that just under 80 million PC and console games were sold across Europe in the first six months of 2024. That’s a 1.6% drop in sales compared to the start of 2023, a strong result considering the relatively weak release slate for the first half of this year compared to last … Read more
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Data from GSD shows that 2.53 million console and PC games were sold in the UK in June, a drop of almost 14% on the year before. June 2023 was a particularly busy month with the launch of Diablo IV, Final Fantasy 16, F1 23 and Street Fighter 6, while June 2024 was considerably quieter. … Read more
Sebastian James is resigning as CEO of Boots as the US owners call off the sale of the company for the second time in two years. James, 58, will leave in November to take on another role in the healthcare sector, Sky News reported. James, a former member of Oxford University’s infamous Bullingdon Club alongside … Read more
Getty Images | SOPA Images The European Commission said today that it has determined that Apple is in violation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with App Store rules and fees that “prevent app developers from freely directing consumers to alternative channels for offers and content.” The commission “has informed Apple of its preliminary position” … Read more
Spending in stores and online recovered strongly last month, as better weather, falling inflation and rising consumer confidence stimulated spending. The Office for National Statistics’ monthly update shows retail sales volumes rose 2.9% in May, following a weather-affected 1.8% decline in April. The ONS said most retailers had a better month in May, with clear … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK retail sales rebounded much stronger than expected as consumers grew more confident amid easing inflation, delivering good news about the economy ahead of the election. The amount of goods purchased rose 2.9 percent between … Read more
The Biden administration today banned the sale of Kaspersky Lab products and services in the United States and declared the Russian sector a national security risk. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the crackdown today during a call with reporters. “Russia has shown that it has the capacity – and even more than that, the intention … Read more
Carmakers have warned that their “attractive offers” on electric vehicles, aimed at boosting falling demand, are “unsustainable” and said the next government must step in to boost private sales. It comes as sales of electric vehicles to the general public fell by a further 2 percent in May, despite brands offering significant discounts in showrooms. … Read more