Monthly Archives: September 2022

California sues Amazon for preventing third-party sellers offering cheaper prices elsewhere

Amazon still can’t avoid lawsuits over third-party prices. The New York Timesreports California has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of violating both the Cartwright Act and state competition law through its pricing rules. The internet giant is stifling competition by preventing sellers from offering lower prices on other sites, according to Attorney General Rob…

Here’s everything shown during tonight’s ID@Xbox showcase

‘Tis the week of showcases, it seems, and following Nintendo and Sony’s efforts last night, Microsoft has taken its own turn today with another indie-game focused ID@Xbox showcase. And if you missed its typically meandering reveals, you can check out everything that put in an appearance, considerably more succinctly, below. Eville Eville is a multiplayer…

Oh great! Alexa will answer your questions with product ads in 2023

Alexa will soon answer your questions with advertisements for products you can buy on Amazon, rather than providing advice from the web. Announced at the Amazon Accelerate conference (via TechCrunch), the new ‘Customers ask Alexa’ feature will see Alexa respond to specific queries with answers paid for by brands. So, if you’re looking for the…

In the second half of 2022, key leaders emerge across diverse industries

SPONSORED PRESS RELEASE: Presented by Imperium Group What a difference half a year makes. Back in January, the world was still holding its collective breath, wondering how economies would recover from a global pandemic and recession. That question has been answered, with innovators stepping forward to take multiple industries into new directions, i…Read MoreRead More

San Francisco sued by woman who says her rape-kit DNA was used to arrest her

Enlarge / San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott answers questions in a meeting with the San Francisco Chronicle editorial board on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (credit: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images) San Francisco has been sued by a sexual assault victim in a complaint that describes “the San Francisco Police Department’s shocking practice…

Today’s best deals: Anker noise-canceling headphones, USB-C chargers, and more

Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a strong discount on Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30, with the wireless noise-canceling headphones currently down to $60 as part of a one-day Amazon sale. That’s $20 off their normal…