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Best Buy has launched a new digital marketplace, significantly expanding its online product range by over doubling the available items, including new brands, categories like seasonal décor, automotive tech, and sports merchandise, enhancing shopping options for customers both online and in-store.
Microsoft has released a new Xbox 360 Blade dynamic background for Xbox Series S/X consoles, tapping into nostalgia for the classic UI. However, fans are disappointed as it is not a fully functional UI but rather static images with occasional ripples. This comes as the Xbox 360 digital marketplace is set to shut down on July 29, giving fans limited time to purchase retro titles.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.4 update will bring significant changes to the iPhone, particularly in the EU, allowing for rival app marketplaces and altering commission fees for developers. While these changes may enhance user choice, Apple has raised concerns about potential security risks. The company has also introduced new terms for developers, including a Core Technology Fee, which has sparked controversy. The changes are in response to the Digital Marketplace Act and may have far-reaching implications for the future of the iPhone.
Equinox Studio's upcoming trading card game, Altered TCG, plans to disrupt the TCG industry with its unique technology layer and business model. The game, set to launch on August 26, 2024, aims to create a centralized digital marketplace for its cards, allowing players to trade, sell, or buy cards worldwide using their smartphones. Each card pulled from a pack represents a digital token, providing visibility and control to Equinox and Asmodee, the distributor funding the game through a Kickstarter campaign. This approach could potentially change the way TCG publishers operate, but its impact on independent retailers remains uncertain.