ZDNet
iPhone 4 From 2011 Still Works, But Only as a Cute Paperweight (and We're Not Crying, You Are)
A nostalgic trip down memory lane reveals that your old iPhone 4 is now a paperweight with a 15-minute battery life, but hey, it's cute.
2026-08-27
ZDNet
2026-07-29
BBC Business
Brits Warned: That Cheap Travel Adapter Might Also Be a Tiny Electrocution Machine
ESF tested 14 travel adaptors from major online marketplaces - all failed safety standards. Some could electrocute you. The marketplaces promised to do better. Again.
2026-05-18
BBC Business
Amazon Has No Western Rivals, and Here's Why That's Totally Fine (For Amazon)
Amazon's dominance is a mix of smart strategy, shareholder patience, and alleged antitrust shenanigans - plus a dash of Prime-induced loyalty that makes canceling harder than quitting caffeine.
2026-05-12
The Guardian
GameStop's $55.5bn eBay Bid Rejected With a Polite 'No Thanks, We're Good'
GameStop tries to buy eBay for $55.5bn; eBay says 'no thanks' after realizing GameStop is worth less than a quarter of its target and can't explain how it would pay.
2026-05-04
BBC Business
GameStop, Fresh Off Meme Stock Glory, Casually Offers $55.5 Billion to Buy eBay
GameStop, the meme stock legend, offers $55.5 billion to buy eBay, promising $2 billion in cost cuts and a CEO who works for free.
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