The Biden campaign needs a scapegoat for high food prices‚ and Big Grocery — as absurd as that sounds — is it.

House Education Committee chairwoman Virginia Foxx is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to reforming a bloated‚ ideologically captured system.

Whether you’re partial to linear gameplay or open-world exploration‚ there’s no denying how impressive large-scale game maps are. The sheer scope of‚ sometimes‚ an entire universe at your fingertips takes immersion to a whole new level and keeps you engaged with your favorite title for longer.

Apple is widely expected to launch a new slate of iPads and the M3 MacBook Air models sometime this month or early April at the latest. But if a couple of recent reports are accurate‚ the OLED iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air announcements might drop sooner than we thought. It could happen this week. Apple might do it via regular press releases and website updates rather than any sort of media event. It might seem unusual‚ but I think I know why. It might all have to do with the iOS 17.4 update that will enable iPhone sideloading in Europe. Continue reading... The post OLED iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air might launch this week‚ and here’s how I know appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $27 Fire TV Stick‚ Keurig coffee makers‚ $87 AMD Ryzen 5 CPU‚ cheap mattresses‚ more Best deals: Tech‚ laptops‚ TVs‚ and more sales Shark robot vacuum deal: $650 best-seller is under $450 today Amazon’s best cheap soundbar is down to $36‚ and it sounds much better than you think

With several products expected to be released before WWDC 2024‚ it's a shame that Apple might not hold a March event. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman‚ Cupertino plans to announce its upcoming products with several press releases and marketing videos instead of a keynote. Although a keynote was never rumored‚ Apple does typically host a press conference in March. I think this change might hint at a mild update for those waiting for a new iPad Pro and the M3 MacBook Air. In addition‚ if Apple considered that scary fast event for the Mac and the M3 lineup worth it‚ well‚ I have some bad news for you. I really wanted this new iPad Pro to be the ultimate Apple tablet In the last Apple event of 2023‚ the company announced new MacBook Pro models and the M3‚ M3 Pro‚ and M3 Max processors. While I think that keynote existed to show the power of the pro recording capabilities of the iPhone 15‚ if these upcoming products aren't enough just to be shown off in a dedicated presentation‚ they might be too mild. Personally‚ that's a shame because I was really hoping to buy this OLED iPad Pro. With a 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen) with me for years‚ I thought this could be the year I'd finally upgrade to a new Pro model. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR Several changes are expected for this tablet related to its design‚ processor‚ camera capabilities‚ and even accessories. Unfortunately‚ one thing isn't changing‚ and I keep making myself forget about that: iPadOS. iPad's operating system isn't there. After all these years‚ it's still limiting. The app offering isn't as strong as the Mac's‚ and it feels like you're just paying extra for a shinier design. Still‚ you shouldn't get an iPad if you want the job done. In addition‚ I feel it's bizarre that Apple might announce a larger iPad Air‚ and the company won't hold an event to discuss this major change in its lineup. I once wrote that the iPad lineup is a mess and is becoming even more complicated. Finally‚ I understand why you don't need a keynote about the M3 MacBook Air‚ but I thought this would be a big year for the iPad. When can you expect an Apple event? Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR If what Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said was right‚ the first Apple event might be WWDC 2024. While the company has much to discuss regarding its upcoming software updates‚ including iOS 18‚ filled with generative AI capabilities‚ I was hoping a spring event would set the tone for the year. After releasing Apple Vision Pro with a press release‚ it's just sad that the company will do the same with several of its iPads and Macs. That said‚ I hope Apple proves me wrong‚ and these press releases won't be as dull as they are looking right now. Don't Miss: OLED iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air might launch this week‚ and here’s how I know The post Apple skipping its March event might mean boring iPad Pro and MacBook Air updates appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Presidents’ Day deals: $15 Amazon credit‚ Apple Watch Series 9‚ Braun shavers‚ Acer laptops‚ more Dreo ChefMaker was a game-changer in my kitchen – get yours for $279 on sale Google’s lightning-fast Nest Wifi Pro 6E mesh routers are up to 22% off Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to $189.99 for Presidents’ Day

The European Commission has fined Apple €1.8 billion (almost $2 billion) for anti-competitive behavior against Spotify. In a press release‚ the European Commission said it fined Apple for "abusing its dominant position for the distribution of music streaming apps" through the App Store. The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users ('iOS users') through its App Store. In particular‚ the Commission found that Apple applied restrictions on app developers preventing them from informing iOS users about alternative and cheaper music subscription services available outside of the app ('anti-steering provisions'). This is illegal under EU antitrust rules. At the same time‚ the Cupertino company published a press release about the App Store‚ Spotify‚ and the EU by saying‚ "the primary advocate for this decision and the biggest beneficiary — is Spotify‚ a company based in Stockholm‚ Sweden. Spotify is the largest music streaming app in the world and has met with the European Commission more than 65 times during this investigation." Image source: Spotify In the long press release‚ Apple feels shocked to be fined $2 billion as it only wanted to deliver "a safe and trusted marketplace for users" with the App Store‚ while the European Commission believes Apple is practicing anti-competitive behavior towards Spotify‚ even though the streaming service "pays Apple nothing." Apple highlights that the Spotify app has been downloaded‚ re-downloaded‚ or updated over 119 billion times on Apple devices. In addition‚ thanks to Apple's APIs‚ its music service could thrive thanks to Cupertino's ecosystem while "not paying anything." Spotify wants to bend the rules in their favor by embedding subscription prices in their app without using the App Store’s In-App Purchase system. They want to use Apple’s tools and technologies‚ distribute on the App Store‚ and benefit from the trust we’ve built with users — and to pay Apple nothing for it. In short‚ Spotify wants more. Still‚ Apple doesn't account for the fact that it also needed Spotify to grow‚ the same way it still needs Netflix‚ YouTube‚ and so many other apps. With the recently released Apple Vision Pro‚ its users are feeling what it's like not having an app for that because developers haven't fully embraced Apple's vision of the future. Wrap up Apple needs to comply with Europe's DMA in the upcoming days. Cupertino says‚ "The European Commission is issuing this decision just before their new regulation — the Digital Markets Act (DMA) — comes into force. Apple is set to comply with the DMA in days‚ and our plans include changes to the rules challenged here. What’s clear is that this decision is not grounded in existing competition law. It’s an effort by the Commission to enforce the DMA before the DMA becomes law." BGR will keep following this story as we learn more about it. Don't Miss: iOS 17.4 coming soon: Everything new for iPhone users The post Apple fined $2 billion in EU following Spotify antitrust complaint appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Beats Studio Pro flagship ANC headphones are down to $199.95 instead of $350 Best deals: Tech‚ laptops‚ TVs‚ and more sales Amazon’s best cheap soundbar is down to $36‚ and it sounds much better than you think Super popular JBL Bluetooth earbuds start at $45 on sale right now

Senate Minority Whip John Thune‚ R-S.D.‚ has picked up two endorsements from his GOP colleagues to be the upper chamber's next Republican leader‚ The Hill reported Sunday.

State and local governments did not inform federal authorities about the alleged criminal activity of the undocumented Venezuelan migrant who is charged in the death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley‚ Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.

Scientists are asking the public to be on the lookout and take notes of any strange behavior exhibited by their pets during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8‚ USA Today reported.

A proposed class action claims that Apple monopolizes cloud storage via iCloud for its devices.