Amazon’s $300 million tax bill rejected by EU judges

From The Verge: Judges from the European Union’s second-highest court have rejected a €250 million ($300 million) tax bill lodged against Amazon in 2017 as part the bloc’s ongoing fight against US tech giants.

The case was one of a number spearheaded by Margrethe Vestager, the European Commissioner...

Amazon's New Echo Show Lineup Includes a Kid-Friendly Smart Display

From PC Mag: Amazon today introduced its latest Echo Show devices—including the first model aimed at children. Assuming you're not video-called out by now, Amazon's new smart displays have all the makings of a virtual reunion, powered by better cameras and enhanced AI.

As its name suggests, the mid...

Xiaomi will be removed from US list of boycotted Chinese companies

From CNET: The US Defense Department will remove Xiaomi from a list of companies with alleged links to the Chinese military, a Tuesday legal filing revealed. It was added during the final days of the Trump administration in January, but a US federal judge temporarily blocked the ban in March...

SteelSeries’ budget-friendly Rival 5 is packed with buttons

From The Verge: SteelSeries has debuted its Rival 5 wired, right-handed gaming mouse that is available right now for $59.99. From a distance, the Rival 5 looks similar to the modular Rival 600, but this is a simpler and slightly more ergonomically friendly mouse. The overall shape of the device...

Michael Dell Says Chip Shortages Will Probably Last for Years

From PC Mag: Many manufacturers and consumers have been hit by the ongoing shortage of semiconductors that coincided with the coronavirus pandemic. We're all hoping it doesn't last much longer, but Micheal Dell has some bad news, he believes the shortages will last for years to come.

As founder...

Bluesound Introduces New Generation of the Popular NODE and POWERNODE

From Bluesound Press Release: Bluesound has announced a new generation of its best-selling NODE Wireless Hi-Res Multi-Room Music Streamer and POWERNODE Wireless Hi-Res Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier. The upgrades include new DAC designs, more powerful processors, and touch panel controls with...

Thermaltake Announces TOUGHLIQUID 240/280/360 ARGB Sync

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake is pleased to announce a new series of coolers —TOUGHLIQUID 240/280/360 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Coolers are now available for purchase.

This series of all-in-one liquid coolers are equipped with TOUGHFAN fans, a superior fan with speeds of up to...

Clubhouse launches Android beta after year on iOS

From CNET: Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app, is now available for Android devices after more than a year on iOS. The company said Sunday the beta would begin rolling out immediately in the US, followed by other English-speaking countries and eventually the rest of the world.

"Our plan over...

Report: Netflix Is Working on a 'Future Online Space' Called N-Plus

From PC Mag: Netflix is investing billions in creating original content to ensure there's always something new to watch to justify that monthly fee. However, with all the other content available on the streaming platform, it seems Netflix wants to more easily highlight its own content and is...

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