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Google Pay and Apple Pay are finally coming to Walmart

www.androidcentral.com

Walmart is finally embracing Apple Pay and Google Pay, with tap-to-pay rolling out August 24 and reaching all U.S. stores by the end of 2026.

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies’ On Apple TV, A Docuseries That Takes An Inside Look At The Program That’s Dominated Women’s College Basketball

decider.com

The three-part series examines the program coach Geno Auriemma built from the ground up to win 12 championships since 1995.

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Apple's New Beats 360 Headphones Spotted in Another Regulatory Filing

www.macrumors.com

Apple's upcoming Beats 360 headphones have been submitted to a regulatory database in the United Arab Emirates, according to a filing viewed by MacRumors. The filing mentions both the name Beats 360 and the model number A3577.

Walmart shoppers can finally use Apple Pay and Google Wallet

www.pocket-lint.com

The biggest holdout on digital payments has just relented and will begin accepting tap to pay before the end of the year.

Apple Guts Vision Pro Gaming and Immersive Video Teams, Trims Siri Staff

www.macrumors.com

In addition to cutting dozens of Vision Pro employees who worked on features like immersive video and gaming, Apple is laying off people who worked on Siri and AI, reports Bloomberg.

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Apple Pay Finally Comes To Walmart Next Week (But There's A Catch)

www.bgr.com

Leave your cash and cards at home and forget about handing over your personal data. Tap to pay will soon be available at Walmart and Sam's Club locations.

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David Bozell Tells Sinclair News: Apple & Google News Push Media Outlets that Haven’t Backed a Republican in 36 Years

www.newsbusters.org

Between 1988 and 2024, the top five outlets promoted by Apple News and Google News that endorse candidates issued 31 presidential endorsements, and 100% went to Democrats. A Media Research Center (MRC) study analyzed the historical…

Walmart adding Apple Pay, other tap-to-pay options

www.axios.com

Walmart announced Friday that some of its stores and Sam's Club locations will add tap-to-pay options in the U.S. beginning Monday.

Walmart, which has long resisted contactless Tap to Pay payments, says its stores will get the tech, which supports Apple Pay and Google Pay, by the end of 2026 (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

www.techmeme.com

Walmart, which has long resisted contactless Tap to Pay payments, says its stores will get the tech, which supports Apple Pay and Google Pay, by the end of 2026 — Apparently, hell has frozen over. Walmart on Friday said it will finally…

Epic Games thinks that Apple's new EU app store rules still violate the Digital Markets Act

www.gsmarena.com

The European Commission may be happy with Apple’s new app store rules, but Epic Games sure isn’t. The Fortnite developer and proprietor of one of the largest game stores thinks that Apple’s changes still violate the Digital Markets Act.

Pigs are flying: Walmart will accept Google Wallet and Apple Pay next week

www.howtogeek.com

Tap-to-pay with phones didn’t take off in the U.S. as quickly as in other countries, but it’s now available at most retailers. There’s been one massive hold-out the entire time, though: Walmart. Finally, that’s about to change, and it’s…

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Filings: Apple paid Ireland $17B in taxes in 2025, 40% of its $43B in global corporate income tax total, after an EU court ordered it to pay €13B in back taxes (Jamie John/Financial Times)

www.techmeme.com

Filings: Apple paid Ireland $17B in taxes in 2025, 40% of its $43B in global corporate income tax total, after an EU court ordered it to pay €13B in back taxes — New filings highlight iPhone maker's global tax liabilities — Apple paid…

Apple Pay Supporting U.S. National Park Foundation Over the Next Week

www.macrumors.com

Now through August 28, Apple will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made in the U.S. using Apple Pay on Apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store, up to a maximum of $1 million.

Walmart is giving shoppers something they've wanted for years: Apple Pay

Walmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week, allowing contactless cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

MG Could Be Next Automaker to Get Apple Car Key Support

www.macrumors.com

Code found in Apple's backend car key system suggests the company is preparing to add support for MG vehicles.

Apple TV's 10/10 Fantasy Series Could Have Run Forever But Was Quietly Canceled After 2 Seasons

screenrant.com

Apple TV’s underrated fantasy show had a unique hook that could have run forever, but it was canceled after 2 seasons - yet found a second life.

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Apple’s foldable phone is coming – but could the iPhone 18 Pro steal the show?

www.standard.co.uk

This September is a big deal for Apple, with new Apple Watches and updated iPhones, including the first foldable phone