Apple Offers Rare Iphone Discounts in China As Foreign Smartphone Sales Drop

Apple slides on disappointing iPhone data in China. Here's why we're not panicking

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CNBC - Jan. 16

EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024

DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year — marking a landmark year for “green” vehicles but coming ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin

Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Masayoshi Son Bet Billions on the iPhone—3 Years Before It Existed

How SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son convinced Steve Jobs to make the deal of the century.

Wired - Jan. 16

Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone

US tech giant faces competition on mainland as it struggles to introduce AI features on its flagship product

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Tesla is offering Cybertruck discounts as EV market gets crowded

Tesla started offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles in its inventory this week.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals

On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

Wired - Jan. 14

China Officials Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Elon Musk

Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations with the owner of X.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations

ABC News - Jan. 13

Biden touts foreign policy accomplishments

President Biden reflected on his foreign policy achievements Monday, saying America is better positioned on the global stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O'Keefe reports on ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Porsche China deliveries drop 28% as competition intensifies

Fall comes as consumers in world’s largest car market increasingly opt for domestic brands

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Apple’s Board of Directors Encourages DEI Program Retention

As companies slash DEI policies, Apple’s board wants investors to weigh an alternative.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Ukraine’s capture of North Koreans offers rare insight into Russian alliance, says Zelenskyy

Kyiv keen to emphasise that Ukraine is fighting an unprecedented coalition of malign autocratic states . Ukraine’s capture of two North Korean soldiers on the battlefield has provided a rare ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Your iPhone Storage Is Full Again. Do This to Reclaim Space.

How to deal with photos and software updates that are eating up gigabytes.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

Stormers dent Sale's chances of qualification

Stormers cruise past Sale Sharks to claim a bonus-point victory and kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign in round three.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Apple's market share slides in China as iPhone shipments decline, analyst Kuo says

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote in a post on Friday that Apple is losing market share in China due to declining iPhone shipments.

CNBC - Jan. 10

PS5 Slim Fortnite Cobalt Star Edition Back In Stock And Discounted

PS5 Slim: Fortnite Cobalt Star Edition $424 (was ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Amazon Winter Sale: Get discounts on Dyson, Crest and more

Amazon’s Winter Sale is here. Score discounts on vacuums, skin care and more from brands like Dyson, Crest and JBL.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

BBC News - Jan. 10

At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, a Rare Image of Presidential Unity

President-elect Donald J. Trump becomes part of the club. Melania Trump joins the first ladies.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

9 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2025): iPhone or Android

Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.

Wired - Jan. 10

Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market

Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Garden of Europe explores sustainable packaging for kiwis and apples

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown

UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Struggling German carmaker VW reports sales drop for 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Musk's foreign expedition

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card Elon Musk has increasingly waded into foreign politics ...

The Hill - Jan. 8