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China implements anti-monopoly law changes aimed at tech giants

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) China has implemented new rules with the aim of restricting the activities of the country’s major tech companies, anti-monopoly guidelines that could potentially benefit Apple.Like other countries around the world, China has been working to introduce laws intended to curtail the power of major tech companies. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) brought those new rules in force on Sunday, as part of a tech giant crackdown.The rules were a formalization of a previous draft law from November, …

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Review: The Pikata Air Omni Lite cuts cord clutter while keeping all your devices charged

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) For those who want to keep their devices charged and protected on the go, Pitaka brought two tough-as-nails accessories to the table — the Air Omni Lite charging station and the EZmag Case for the iPad Air and iPad Pro.Both of the devices being examined today are covered in aramid — a tough synthetic material used in everything from military body armor to sporting goods like hockey sticks. Most people are familiar with at least one type of aramid — Kevlar — which is known for being five times stronger than steel when used at similar weights.Air Omni Lite design…

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Apple Store suppliers face longer payment terms

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Accessory producers and other suppliers who provide products for Apple’s retail outlets have to wait longer before being paid by the company, a store claims, with changes in terms also making them responsible for unsold products.Apple has reportedly made changes to the way it handles products it receives from suppliers for sale in the online and physical Apple Store. Suppliers who do not agree with the new terms reportedly risk their placement on Apple’s shelves, with the changes considerably benefiting Apple.After providing distribution for its retail stores to a new provider, The Telegraph …

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Review: Epson’s EcoTank ET-4760 is a multi-function powerhouse at a steep price

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) For those looking to upgrade their home office, Epson’s EcoTank printer combines a printer, scanner, and fax machine into one multi-function device, allowing you to save time, money, and space.Despite all of the technological advances over the last decade, most of us haven’t gone entirely paperless yet. Whether it’s printing shipping labels or keeping hard copies of important documents for our records, printers still have a place in our home office.That’s why we’re taking a look at Epson’s EcoTank ET-4760 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer, to see if the upfront investment pays off by saving us precious office real estate and money in expensive ink refills….

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