Apple’s decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU

Apple could soon face an investigation over its decision to discontinue iPhone web apps in the European Union, according to a report from the Financial Times. The European Commission has reportedly sent Apple and app developers requests for more information to assist in its evaluation. “We are indeed looking at the compliance packages of all … Read more

Meghann Fahy to Star in Blumhouse Thriller ‘Drop’ with Christopher Landon Directing | Cameron Fuller, Christopher Landon, Meghann Fahy, Movies | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Meghann Fahy has landed an exciting new movie role! The 33-year-old The White Lotus actress will be leading the cast of the upcoming Blumhouse thriller Drop. Plot details for the movie are not yet known, but Deadline reports it’s going to be a “fast-paced thriller.” Happy Death Day and Freaky director Christopher Landon is set … Read more

Best Buy Drop of the day: Move quickly and snag the Shark FlexStyle for $249.99

UPDATE: Feb. 9, 2024, 11:50 a.m. EST Best Buy’s Drop for Feb. 9 is a $249.99 Shark FlexStyle ($50 off), which went live at 11 a.m. ET. Inventory isn’t tanking as fast as it did when Best Buy dropped the FlexStyle to $199.99 during Cyber Week, but we’ll update this post accordingly when it inevitably … Read more

Societe Generale posts sharp profit drop as net banking income slides

A logo outside a Societe Generale SA bank branch in Paris, France. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Societe Generale on Thursday reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter net profit on the back of weaker net banking income, but launched a new 280 million euro ($302 million) share buyback program. The French lender posted group … Read more

Landline Phone Owners Are Protesting AT&T’s Plans to Drop Service

According to AT&T’s application, the company has to complete the Section 214 discontinuance process run by the Federal Communications Commission in order to fully discontinue service in any given area. CPUC says in a summary of the situation that “AT&T is the designated COLR in many parts of the state and is the largest COLR … Read more

Ariana Grande Explains Why She Won’t Drop Any More New Singles Ahead of ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Release | Ariana Grande | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Ariana Grande has made a big announcement regarding new music. In a new message shared with fans on Monday (February 5), the 30-year-old singer and Wicked actress explained why she won’t be releasing any more singles before the release of her seventh studio album eternal sunshine on March 8. Keep reading to find out more… … Read more

China’s new housing demand to drop by 50% in the next decade

Pictured here is a real estate project under construction in Huai’an, China, on Jan. 21, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Demand for new housing in China is set to drop by around 50% over the next decade, making it harder for Beijing to quickly bolster the country’s overall growth. That’s according … Read more

How can venture capital survive a three-year liquidity drop?

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our interview show, where we sit down with interesting, knowledgeable folks and dive deep into their favorite topics. For this weekend’s Special Equity Edition, … Read more

Google’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and more

A “fresh” new color for the Pixel 8 series isn’t the only thing Google is announcing today. The company is also detailing its latest feature drop, which brings the brand-new Circle to Search feature — first seen on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 — to both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Google says Circle to Search … Read more

Tesla’s solar installs drop, but battery business is booming

Tesla’s once-leading solar business is in decline, according to the latest figures from its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings report. The automaker revealed on Wednesday that its solar deployments cratered by 36% to a total of 223 megawatts (MW) last year, down from 348 MW in 2022. Although high interest rates slowed solar growth in some markets, … Read more