American Express now lets cardholders redeem Membership Rewards points directly at checkout in Apple Pay. This is a notable payments feature update that could interest viewers who follow Apple Wallet, mobile payments, and credit card ecosystem changes.

Dish DBS, the satellite TV operator that is now a unit of EchoStar, has filed for bankruptcy protection due to EchoStar's wireless spectrum dealings.

After a legal battle spanning over 14 years, Kim Dotcom has lost his appeal to block extradition to the United States. This is a significant milestone in the long-running Megaupload case which fundamentally changed how digital media and copyright law are handled online.