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Apple increases iPhone 13 prices in Japan ahead of iPhone 14 launch this fall

Apple on Thursday raised the price of iPhone models in Japan, making the product more expensive for Japanese consumers. In some cases, prices are now almost 20% higher, which may be a reflection of the local currency getting weaker against the dollar. As first reported by Nikkei Asia and confirmed by 9to5Mac, the iPhone prices have just been updated on Apple Japan’s website and are likely…
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Track medications on iPhone: How the new iOS 16 feature works

The Health app gets fresh capabilities with iOS 16 that will be valuable for many users with the major new feature being the ability to track medications on iPhone (vitamins and supplements too). Read on for a look at how it works to use the iOS 16 feature. Here’s how…
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Amazon blocks listings for LGBTQ+ products in the United Arab Emirates

Amazon’s customers in the United Arab Emirates won’t find listings for LGBTQ-related products on its website anymore. According to The New York Times, the Emirati government has demanded the removal of products associated with LGBTQ people and issues and has threatened to penalize Amazon if it doesn’t comply by Friday. In response, the e-commerce giant has pulled individual…
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The US Supreme Court EPA ruling is really bad, but here’s why all is not lost

The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling this morning, “sharply curtailed” the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) options to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants – the second-largest source of emissions in the US. Greenhouse gas emissions cause climate change. What the ruling said In 2007, the Supreme Court recognized EPA’s authority to regulate carbon…
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Meike’s New 50mm f/0.95 APS-C Lens Costs Just $250

Meike is making a name for itself as the king of low-cost lenses. Its new 50mm f/0.95 lens is fast, comes in five camera mount options, and costs only $250. While it is a manual focus only lens, it still is a considerable value for the price. The Meike 50mm f/0.95 is constructed of seven elements in five groups, has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45 meters, a front filter size of 62mm, and an…
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