Politics
Elections, governments and political life nationally and globally.
2 published articles
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Regulation
Apple let Brazil inside its walled garden. The gates cost extra.
Apple opens iOS in Brazil to alternative app stores and payments under a CADE agreement, adding new commission tiers and privacy warnings that signal the company isn't giving up its cut.
2026-07-29
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Physical Media
CD sales are up 16%. Half the buyers don't own a player.
CD sales rose 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, with about half of younger buyers lacking a CD player. Luminate's data suggests the disc is now an affordable collectible, a tool for direct artist support, and a statement more than a playback format.
2026-07-19