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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Crypto Scam Hits Play Store: What You Need to Know

A sneaky app called WalletConnect appeared in the Google Play Store. It looked like a real crypto wallet, but it was actually a scam. The app had over 10,000 downloads before people started noticing something fishy. Around 150 users lost their cryptocurrency because they trusted this fake app too mu

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Is Amazon's Cashierless Future Shrinking?

It seems like Amazon is scaling back its ambitious plans for cashierless stores. Last week, the tech giant closed three of its Go convenience stores in New York, leaving only 17 such stores nationwide – although they did just open one in Washington. Since 2023, Amazon has reduced its Go storefronts

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Oct 01 2024GENERAL

Epic is suing Google - again - and now Samsung too

Epic Sues Google and Samsung, Accusing Them of Illegally Limiting Competition in App Stores Four years after Epic sued Google for running an illegal app store monopoly, the Fortnite game developer has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung. The new lawsuit accuses them of illeg

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Oct 01 2024CRYPTO

Android App Store Wars: Epic’s Latest Move

The tech industry is witnessing a heated battle for dominance in the app store space. Epic Games, the publisher behind Fortnite, has launched a lawsuit against Samsung and Google, alleging that they are conspiring to restrict competition and maintain their respective market shares. The lawsuit cente

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Second Chance Style: SOS Thrift Store's Fresh Start

SOS Thrift Store, a Sauk Rapids-based business, has made a big move to a new location in St. Cloud, bringing with it a fresh start and a new name. The store, previously known as SOS Treasure Chest, has transformed into SOS Thrift Store, reflecting its shift from a treasure trove to a haven for secon

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Amazon Takes on Temu and Shein with New Discount Storefront

Amazon's quest to stay ahead of the competition has led them to launch a new section on their site dedicated to low-priced fashion and lifestyle items. This move is aimed at countering the growing influence of Chinese e-commerce upstarts Temu and Shein, which have been luring American shoppers with

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Superpower of Self-Reflection: Stephen Curry's Childhood Regret and Rise to Success

Stephen Curry's reflections on his childhood regret may seem like a simple piece of advice, but it's a wisdom that can be applied to anyone, regardless of their field. The 4-time NBA champion believes that if he had focused more on himself and not compared himself to others, he might have discovered

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

RH's Resilient Demand: A Catalyst for Growth Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

The recent surge in RH's (NYSE:RH) shares, driven by better-than-expected Q2 results and upbeat Q3 guidance, is a testament to the company's ability to adapt and thrive in a challenging housing market environment. With investments in product transformation and platform expansion paying off, RH's sam

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Sep 11 2024FINANCE

Dave & Buster's Beats Expectations, But Can They Keep the Momentum Going?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has reported a better-than-expected adjusted profit for the second quarter, despite sluggish same-store sales. The company earned an adjusted profit of $1.12 per share, beating expectations by $0.26. Revenue increased 2.8% to $557.1 million, although it fell short of

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Walmart's Sneaky Move to Reduce Theft

Walmart has made a significant change to its self-checkout process, aiming to curb theft. This quiet move might not be immediately noticeable, but it's a clever solution to a persistent problem. The new technology embeds invisible codes on packaging, allowing scanners to recognize items even if bar

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