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Apple launches free iPhone sports app

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2 months ago

February 22, 2024

Apple has unveiled its latest venture into the world of sports with the release of a new iPhone app dedicated to tracking sports scores.

Aptly named “Apple Sports,” the app is designed to provide users with real-time updates on scores and games across major teams and leagues.

Available for free download in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., Apple Sports aims to offer a fast and streamlined experience for sports enthusiasts.

Eddy Cue, Apple’s services chief, emphasized the simplicity and speed of the app, making it ideal for quick checks throughout the day.

Staying neutral

Unlike other sports scores apps, Apple Sports stands out by its neutrality.

Apple does not represent any specific team or league, nor does it aim to keep users engaged for extended periods. Cue explained that the primary focus of the app is to deliver scores efficiently without any distractions.

In recent years, Apple has expanded its presence in the sports industry by acquiring rights to broadcast Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer games.

Additionally, the company has integrated sports journalism into its News app and produced sports-related documentaries for its streaming service, Apple TV+.

While Apple lost out on bidding for National Football League games last year, the tech giant is expected to play a significant role in upcoming negotiations for National Basketball Association rights.

Major live sports events are seen as potential anchors for Apple’s streaming services, alongside offerings from competitors like Google and Amazon.

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May 3, 2024

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Today’s educators are passionate, but they’re up against diverse classrooms and outdated teaching methods.

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How AI is leveraging Amazon’s fast production

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1 day ago

May 2, 2024

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Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and AI.

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Tesla is slashing prices to stay competitive

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2 weeks ago

April 21, 2024

Reuters

Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each, days after the first-quarter deliveries of the world’s most valuable automaker missed market expectations.

Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle (EV) maker lowered the prices for its Model Y base variant to $42,990, while the long-range and performance variants are now priced at $47,990 and $51,490, respectively, according to its website.

The basic version of the Model S now costs $72,990 and its plaid variant $87,990. The Model X base variant now costs $77,990 and its plaid variant is priced at $92,900.

Tesla North America also said in a post on X said it would end its referral program benefits in all markets after April 30.

Referral program allows buyers to get extra incentives through referrals from existing customers, a strategy long used by traditional automakers to boost sales.

Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, Reuters reported on Saturday.

On Monday Reuters reported, citing an internal memo, that the EV maker was laying off more than 10% of its global workforce.

Earlier this month Reuters reported the EV maker had canceled a long-promised inexpensive car, expected to cost $25,000, that investors had been counting on to drive mass-market growth.

The EV maker reported this month that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years, as price cuts failed to stir demand.

Tesla is to report first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.