President of US shipbuilder resigns following investigation
The head of a company that constructs ships for the U.S. Navy on the Gulf Coast has resigned following an investigation by federal and Australian authorities
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Epic Games warns Australian regulatory authorities about Apple’s ‘anti‐competitive’ practices
In another chapter of the battle between Epic Games and Apple, the game company is now appealing to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against Apple’s “anti-competitive” practices regarding the App Store. According to Epic, Apple’s conduct and “unrestrained market power” can result in “significant harm” to consumers.
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Apple TV+ drama 'Mosquito Coast' debuts April 30, gets first trailer
Apple has released the first trailer for its new Apple TV+ drama “Mosquito Coast,” and has set a premiere date for April 30.The first two episodes of ‘The Mosquito Coast’ will debut April 30The seven episode show is based on the best-selling book by the same name, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2021. “The Mosquito Coast” follows a family who is uprooted by radical idealist on the run from the US government. Read more…