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Australian financial regulator Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) sued leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Over 500 retail clients of Oztures Trading Pty — the company that Binance uses to operate in the region — “were denied important consumer protections after being misclassified as wholesale clients,” the regulator claims in its lawsuit.

TP-Link is in the hot seat in the US, as it might see its routers banned from the market. It comes as three US agencies have investigated the company, with fears that it’s actively spying on users. The concern comes as more tech companies are under scrutiny by the US government, with a big focus on Chinese manufacturers.

Accessory manufacturers just couldn’t hold their horses, as the Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have flooded the internet. With no planned announcement date, it seems that we’re inching closer to seeing an official reveal as more accessories show more and more of the console. Nintendo has kept its lips sealed around the Switch 2 since pressure from shareholders had them acknowledge that it exists.

The X social media platform has updated the threshold on its Creator Revenue Share Program, upping the requirements to entry. The program is open for people to apply and if eligible and accepted, they can start earning money by posting content on X. The news came in the form of a post on the platform by the Creators team who said: “We know many creators have been awaiting review on subscription applications for a while!” They followed on by explaining three updates that will be occurring to the application review process, eligibility criteria, and price changes for existing creators. Previously, the threshold to be eligible to start earning money on the platform was having at least 500 verified followers.

The annual App Store Awards have concluded for 2024, with Apple celebrating the winners and recognizing talented developers who they say have created “exceptional experiences.” A total of 45 finalists were included, ranging from solo entrepreneurs to multinational teams. “We are thrilled to honor this impressive group of developers who are harnessing the power of Apple devices and technology to deliver experiences that enrich the lives of users and have a profound impact on their communities,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, in a news release. “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.” The apps chosen span videography, photography, sports, gaming, music, and more. One more round of applause!