Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, we’ll frequently offer a wrap-up of news items you should check out. First up: Apple’s news site offers an article dubbed “Future forward: The 40-year mission of an Apple Distinguished Educator” about Dr.…
Lees meerAxios reports that several states are investigating Apple for potentially deceiving consumers, according to a March document uncovered by a tech watchdog group, the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).
Lees meerApple has announced a series order for Shining Girls, a new “metaphysical thriller” based on the 2013 best-selling novel by Lauren Beukes and starring Emmy Award winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Me, The Invisible Man).
Lees meerApple has posted the second public betas of iOS 14 and iPad OS 14. The public betas are available on Apple's Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.
Lees meerPlex has announced free Live TV in all 220+ countries that Plex serves. It provides 80+ channels (plus even more coming soon) in addition to the 14,000 (and counting) free movies, documentaries, and TV shows you can find on Plex on-demand.
Lees meerApple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak is leading a lawsuit against YouTube and its parent company Google, accusing the tech giants of allowing the spread of a scam that has fleeced Bitcoin investors by using Wozniak's image to convince them to sen…
Lees meerA new Apple patent filing (number 20200236489) for “predictive head-tracked binaural audio recording” hints at even better audio for upcoming AirPods, AirPods Pro, or the rumored “Apple Studio” over-the-ear headset. If realized, the earbuds and/o…
Lees meerApple has filed for three patents related to the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD).
Lees meerAn Apple-commissioned study by the Analysis Group, an economic consulting firm, was designed to compare the commission rates of Apple’s App Store with those of other app stores and digital marketplaces, and to evaluate the App Store commission an…
Lees meerApple has launched a new Apple Security Research Device Program for developers. The tech giant says it’s designed to help improve security for all iOS users, bring more researchers to iPhone, and improve efficiency for those who already work on i…
Lees meerApple has updated GarageBand for macOS to version 10.3.5. It contains stability improvements and bug fixes and is available at the Mac App Store.
Lees meerBoyd Corporation — which specializes in engineered materials, thermal management and environmental sealing solutions — has announced its commitment to Apple’s Clean Energy Program, which is focused on transitioning suppliers to clean, renewable e…
Lees meerThe Autorit Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), Italy’s antitrust authority, has opened an investigation into whether Apple and Amazon have engaged in anti-competitive cooperation in the sale of Apple products and Beats headphones, re…
Lees meerA senior Australian lawmaker has blames Apple and Google for flaws with the country’s COVID-19 contact tracing app. However, Government Services Minister Stuart Robert disagrees and says that the COVIDSafe app is working “just as intended,” accor…
Lees meerIn a note to clients — as noted by MacRumors — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Semco, the best Korean lens supplier, and Sunny Optical, the best Chinese lens supplier, will enter the Apple lens supply chain in the second half of 2020 and 2021,…
Lees meerWater bottles keep us hydrated, an important part of a healthy regimen. Unfortunately, the inside of water bottles can quickly become a cesspool of germs. The LINK UV Self-Cleaning Water Bottle ($75) uses ultraviolet sterilization to keep your li…
Lees meerEastern District of Texas Judge Rodney Gilstrap denied Apple's request to postpone an in-person jury trial in a patent lawsuit over 4G LTE technology, quoting poet Robert Frost in his reasoning why the trial should begin in two weeks despite the …
Lees meerApple has been granted yet another patent (number 10,719,214) that shows the company is at least toying with gesture recognition for a Mac. The new patent is dubbed “enhanced 3D interfacing for remote devices.”
Lees meerPreparing your Apple Watch for resale? You’ll need to unpair it and erase its data. First, you’ll need to disconnect your devices.
Lees meerFunction101 has announced the Button Remote for Apple TV. It’s a replacement for the Siri Remote that comes with the Apple TV set-top box.
Lees meerThese days, a good webcam is not just a nice thing to have, but almost a necessity. The webcams in many Macs have underwhelming specifications, leading some Mac owners to go to third-party cameras like those made by Logitech. If you happen to own…
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