Monday
May022022

Top 10 Tech Gifts for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is mere days away but you still have time to find the perfect tech gift. Whether she's a homebody, a fitness buff, a creative type or even a dog mom, we've got a few ways to help celebrate her day. As a mom myself, here are a few ideas I think she might enjoy (pssst...you may want to check out your favourite retailers online for some Mother's Day offers)! 

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Monday
May022022

Telegram reportedly tests 'Premium' subscription, spotted in beta builds

As with any other company, Telegram is looking for ways to bring in more revenue. And one of its newer ventures is to try out a Premium subscription option. At least, that is what's been spotted in the Test Flight and Server builds of the app. It brings an expanded set of stickers and emoji reactions to the messaging app. But from what it looks like, these new features will only be visible to other Telegram Premium users. So, if you want to see the emoji sent to you, then you'll have to sign up. There is no word yet how much it'll cost or whether it will actually be launched. But we'll keep an eye out for it.

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Monday
May022022

Square Enix sells off 3 major Western studios to Embracer

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Square Enix plans to sell three of its major Western game studios and associated video game properties to the Embracer Group. The sale is estimated to be around US$300 million. Following regulatory approvals, it's expected to be finalized between July and September this year.

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Monday
May022022

Airbnb to stop offering refunds to hosts or guests that contract COVID-19

Source: Airbnb

Airbnb bookings made on or after May 31 will no longer be eligible for refunds related to COVID-19 issues. Instead, the standard cancellation policy will apply to cases where a host or guest gets COVID-19. According to that policy, nearly two-thirds of active offer policies allow guests to cancel up to five days (under the moderate policy) or up to 24 hours before check-in (under the flexible policy). Those who reserve before that date may still be eligible for the COVID-19-linked refund if they meet Airbnb's terms.

The only exceptions for domestic reservations are in South Korea and mainland China. The company said it will still offer refunds for some COVID-19-related circumstances for the foreseeable future. The pandemic isn't over, but it's unsurprising for Airbnb to make this move. The company and others in the travel industry have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. Airbnb laid off 25% of its workforce, and it looks like it wants to get back to business as usual.

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