Lululemon to shutter Washington warehouse, lay off 128 employees

Lululemon to shutter Washington warehouse, lay off 128 employees

Lululemon is planning to shut down its Washington distribution center and lay off 128 employees after opening a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles, the company confirmed Friday. The athletic apparel retailer filed a WARN notice with the state’s Employment Security Department on Thursday, notifying it of its plans to close its distribution center […]

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing’s orders

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing’s orders

HONG KONG (AP) — Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities. The apps were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns. Their removal comes amid elevated tensions […]

EU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay – 9to5Mac

EU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay – 9to5Mac

The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default […]

Apple plans to spend more in Socialist Republic of Vietnam as it looks beyond China

Apple plans to spend more in Socialist Republic of Vietnam as it looks beyond China

As Apple and other global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs, and open up new markets, Apple is planning to set up assembly factories with partners and buy more components from Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Anna Cooban for CNN:‎ CEO Tim Cook made the pledge in a meeting […]

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from Chinese App Store – The Guardian

China Company says Chinese government ordered it to remove two Meta-owned apps for ‘national security’ reasons Fri 19 Apr 2024 02.46 EDT Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from its Chinese App Store after the Chinese government ordered it to do so for “national security” reasons. Apple confirmed it had withdrawn the two apps – […]

Another way to play the commodity breakout with a copper stock forming a ‘bull flag’ chart pattern

Another way to play the commodity breakout with a copper stock forming a ‘bull flag’ chart pattern

There’s been heavy focus on the breakout in gold above the four-year resistance level of $2,100. Many are attributing the move to persistent inflationary pressures driven by a defensive, risk-off tone. This may be partially accurate, but I think there’s more to the story. If you look at the other metals like copper and steel […]

Apple’s offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say

Apple’s offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Apple’s offer to open its tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals is set to be approved by EU antitrust regulators as soon as next month after it tweaked some of the terms, people familiar with the matter said. Apple’s bid to settle the four-year investigation would help it […]

‘If something gives me confidence…’

‘If something gives me confidence…’

Rajkummar Rao reacted to plastic surgery rumours and comparison with Fighter villain Rishabh Sawhney. Rajkummar Rao, often discussed for his work, and performances, found himself at the centre of a debate: has he got plastic surgery done? Finally, the actor reacted to the rumours of going under the knife. Ever since a picture of him […]