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Recent developments make buying used iPhones more appealing due to rising prices, longer device support with iOS 27, and cheaper repairs. Apple CEO Tim Cook anticipates unavoidable price hikes due to memory shortages impacting AI data centers. Experts suggest used phones are a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game giant Ubisoft, has died at age 69 following a plane crash near La Baule, France. The accident also claimed a second victim. The aircraft was reportedly on fire upon arrival of emergency responders.
Mars is launching naturally dyed M&M's in August, a multi-million dollar initiative to align with the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. Brown and blue colors will be excluded initially due to challenges with natural alternatives. This move follows pressure from health officials and investigations into artificial dye use.
Guardian readers across the US report significant struggles with large companies, citing AI customer service failures, declining product quality, and complex systems that prioritize profits over consumer needs. Many describe time-consuming, emotionally draining battles to resolve issues, leading to frustration and a questioning of the economic system.
Tunisia's approval of five renewable energy concessions to foreign multinationals is criticized for deepening energy dependency and transferring public wealth, rather than solving the country's $3.8bn energy deficit. Critics argue for public control, domestic industrial capacity, and regional cooperation.
South Korea's central bank is concerned that large bonuses paid to tech workers could fuel inflation. The Bank of Korea noted that while energy prices are a primary driver, improved income conditions and widespread wage growth, potentially spurred by these exceptional bonuses, could increase demand and supply-side inflationary pressures.
