Apple cuts over 200 jobs on Vision Pro, Siri and engineering teams
Apple is laying off more than 200 staff across Vision Pro, Siri and software engineering as it refocuses its
Apple announced job cuts affecting more than 200 employees in several divisions. The reductions target the Vision Pro team, including a largely shut‑down gaming unit, the Siri team and broader software engineering groups. The moves reflect a shift away from certain projects, according to reports from Bloomberg and statements from the company.
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Walmart to roll out Apple Pay and Google Pay next week
Walmart confirmed it will begin offering tap‑to‑pay options for Apple Pay and Google Pay at selected stores next week. The retailer, which has resisted mobile‑payment support for over a decade, said the new capability will be available at certain Walmart and Sam's Club locations.
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TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement over child‑privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit alleging violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The settlement follows the company's reported improvements in privacy safeguards for under‑age users.
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