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Kroger begins accepting Apple Pay, other NFC-based payments

If you’re looking to use Apple Pay at Kroger, it looks like the chain has finally begun accepting Apple’s contactless payment protocol. The chain finally began accepting Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods at select locations in Kentucky and Ohio, allowing customers to tap to pay with an iPhone or Apple Watch at checkout, […]

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Intel looking for lion’s share of $52 billion in CHIPS Act funding, TSMC, others may receive smaller shares

While it looks like the $52 billion CHIPS Act will go far, it looks like Intel might take the largest chunk of the government subsidies while processor manufacturer TSMC’s share won’t go as far. TSMC has previously said that the subsidy for American chip manufacturing was “vital” to its Arizona plant, which has been expected to […]

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Apple to boost COVID-19 testing requirements for Apple Store retail staff

Per an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg on Tuesday, Apple plans to start requiring its Apple Store retail staff to test for COVID-19 infections twice a week, no matter their vaccination status, although the company is also easing its test verification policies. Apple will also be allowing staff members to independently verify their test results. […]

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More than 20 U.S.-based Apple Store temporary closures reported following COVID-19 surge

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the number of U.S. Apple Store retail locations that are temporarily closed has now surpassed 20. Five of these stores, location in Washington state, closed following inclement weather. The full list of locations that are temporarily closed as of Monday per Apple’s website: Apple Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. […]

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Apple temporarily closes an additional seven retail locations following confirmation of Covid-19 infections among employees

An additional seven Apple Store retail locations have temporarily closed due to the confirmation of Covid-19 cases among employees. Seven Apple Stores have temporarily closed due to increasing Covid-19 cases among employees. The following locations are currently closed:• Dadeland in Maiami, Florida• The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach, Florida• Lenox Square in Atlanta, Georgia• Highland […]