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Online reviews are the backbone of modern e-commerce, guiding billions of shopping decisions every year. But what happens when the trust is misplaced? According to industry estimates, between 4% and 30% of all online reviews are fake, potentially misleading customers into purchasing subpar or misrepresented products. The Growing Threat of Fake Reviews For years, e-commerce
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is dramatically raising prices on U.S. orders, tacking on steep “import charges” in response to new tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. The move marks a significant shift in the platform’s pricing model and could challenge its once-dominant position in the U.S. market. Trump’s Tariffs Drive Up Costs The change
Meta has officially launched a stand-alone AI app, signaling a bold move to rival top-tier generative AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and Elon Musk’s Grok. Announced at LlamaCon in Menlo Park, California, the app is powered by Meta’s latest Llama 4 model and places a strong emphasis on personalization and social
Apple has officially unveiled its newest iPad Air models, introducing powerful upgrades with M3 chips, enhanced accessories, and new sizing options. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch variants, the devices are now open for preorder and will be available starting March 12. Pricing starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch version.
Samsung Display introduced its latest concept device, the ‘Flexible Briefcase’, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. It is a revolutionary product that enables professionals and creative users to work on the go by functioning as both a portable laptop and briefcase. The ‘Flexible Briefcase’ is equipped with an 18.1-inch QD-OLED display that produces
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a portless iPhone, and initial plans suggested the iPhone 17 could be the company’s first step in that direction. However, recent reports confirm that Apple has put those ambitions on hold, choosing to retain physical ports on the iPhone 17—for now. Why the Portless Vision Was
The iPhone 16e may not have wowed critics with flashy new features, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming a surprising success. According to a recent Bloomberg report, sales of the iPhone 16e have surged by 60% compared to its predecessor, the iPhone SE (2022), despite a $170 price increase and limited hardware improvements. Minimal
Apple’s iPhone 16 series is finally back on sale in Indonesia, ending a four-month suspension that had disrupted the company’s operations in one of Southeast Asia’s most important markets. Beginning April 11, Indonesian customers can officially purchase the latest iPhone models, following Apple’s compliance with the country’s Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulations. Why the iPhone
In a major step toward user customization, Apple has finally allowed iPhone users to set WhatsApp as their default messaging and calling app. This update, included in the latest iOS 18.2 release, breaks Apple’s long-standing tradition of locking users into its native apps for essential functions like phone calls and text messaging. With the rollout
Yes, Apple iPhone prices are poised to rise significantly due to the U.S. government’s imposition of a 54% tariff on Chinese imports, part of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” initiative. Analysts estimate that to offset these tariffs, Apple may need to increase iPhone prices by approximately 43%. For instance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, currently priced