Apple has added a ‘BlastDoor’ security feature across its operating systems to battle hacks into its devices via incoming iMessages…
UHN launches study to explore how Apple Watch can help with early identification of worsening heart failure
Renowned cardiologist Dr. Heather Ross has launched a new clinical study to test if remote monitoring with Apple Watch can help with early…
Wall Street slips as tech slide resumes, U.S. jobless claims rise
Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday as investors continued to shift out of tech shares, while a rise in U.S. weekly jobless claims…
Disney+ begins international rollout of adult-friendly ‘Star’ network to subscribers
Disney+ unveiled the full list of movies and shows coming via its Star network in January, and the company this week explained how…
Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro beats ‘exceptionally powerful’ Windows desktop in Lightroom and Premiere tests
A pro photographer has tested Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro finding it beats an ‘exceptionally powerful’ Windows desktop in an Adobe Lightroom …
Apple TV+ is now available globally on Chromecast with Google TV
Starting today, the Apple TV app, including Apple TV+, is now globally available on the new Chromecast with Google TV, with more Google TV…
OWC eliminates confusion with new all-in-one Thunderbolt 4/USB-C Cable
Take the guesswork out of what cables you need for your entire technology setup. The OWC Thunderbolt 4/USB-C Cable is a plug and play safe…
Apple is hiring engineers to develop 6G wireless connectivity
Apple, indicating that the company wants to be a leader in next-gen 6G wireless connectivity technology, has posted job ads seeking…
Apple lobbies for larger India incentives for iPad assembly
Apple is lobbying for larger India incentives in a new incentive plan aimed to boost Indian exports of computer products, part of what…
Apple seeds second public betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5
Apple today released the second betas of new iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates to public beta testers two weeks after…
First native Apple Silicon malware discovered
The first native Apple Silicon malware built to execute on Apple’s new M1 Mac has been discovered by security researcher Patrick Wardle…
Apple inks overall deal with Skydance Animation headed by John Lasseter
Apple has inked an overall deal with Skydance Animation, which is headed by John Lassetter, for feature films and TV series for Apple TV+ …
Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max is the most popular 5G phone in America
Market research from two sources reveals that the Apple’s flagship 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max is the most popular 5G phone in America…
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp signs news partnership deal with Google
The Rupert Murdoch-controlled media company News Corp struck a global news deal with Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday¬
Mobile ad companies form ‘Post-IDFA Alliance’ to prepare for Apple privacy changes
Six mobile advertising companies said Wednesday they have formed a partnership called the “Post-IDFA Alliance” to help marketers and…
Apple veteran Benjamin Lyon joins Astra as Chief Engineer
Astra today announced that Benjamin Lyon will join Astra as Chief Engineer. At Apple, Lyon led the development of core technologies…
‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games takes its Apple battle to the EU
“Fortnite” game developer Epic Games said on Wed. that it had filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the EU’s European Commission…
Apple patent reveals ‘Apple Car’ airbag system
Apple has filed a patent application (number 10,919,482) for an “airbag-based occupant safety system,” ostensibly for an “Apple Car.”
Maryland approves the first state tax on digital ads from Facebook, Google
Maryland has passed the U.S.’s first tax on the revenue from digital advertisements sold by companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon…
Apple Music pays $163.3M into MLC’s black box of unmatched music royalty payments
The MLC announced today that it has received a total of $424,384,787, $163,338,890 of which was paid by Apple Music, in accrued…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway trims Apple stake by 6%
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its stake in Apple by about 6%, selling 57.16 million shares, during the fourth quarter…
Apple preps ‘iPhone 13 mini’ despite lackluster iPhone 12 mini demand
Apple reportedly hasn’t given up on “small” iPhones and will indeed produce an “iPhone 13 mini,” despite various reports from disparate…
North Dakota rejects anti-Apple App Store bill drafted by Epic Games lobbyist
The North Dakota Senate on Tuesday voted down the bill that would’ve banned Apple and Google from taking a cut of app sales from firms…
Why does Apple want to make a car?
Why does Apple want to make a car? Well, Loup Ventures estimates the global market for new vehicles, including cars, light trucks…
Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’ season two premieres February 19th
The Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’ season two premieres this Friday, February 19th. “For All Mankind” explores what would have happened…
Apple seeds second developer betas for iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4
Apple today seeded developers with its second round of betas for iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4…
Apple granted new AirPods Max patent for glass earcups
Today the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to AirPods Max described as having glass earcups …
France pushes to widen EU regulations on ‘Big Tech’
France is pushing for the EU in upcoming regulations on “Big Tech” to be changed so that member states could wield more power to punish…
Social media app Parler flickers back to life on ‘independent technology’
Social media service Parler relaunched on Monday, although the service is spotty and users report getting hung up at the login page…
Apple launches inaugural Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders and Developers
Apple today is welcoming leaders and their teams from 13 app companies as the Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders and Developers launches…
Nissan no longer in ‘Apple Car’ talks
Apple approached Japan’s Nissan in recent months about an assembly deal for its secretive “Project Titan” autonomous car endeavor, but talks…
Facebook’s Zuckerberg tells staff to ‘inflict pain’ on Apple as privacy battle escalates
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told staffers that company needs to “inflict pain” on Apple due to their privacy efforts…
Facebook working on Apple Watch rival with a focus on health and messaging
Facebook is developing an Apple Watch rival with a focus on health and messaging. The social media / advertising firm is looking…
Apple makes it easier to unlock your iPhone when wearing a mask
Not being able to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask can be pretty annoying, so Apple is making it easier to unlock your…
Google, Microsoft, and Qualcomm protest Nvidia’s acquisition of Arm Ltd.
Google, Microsoft, and Qualcomm are among companies protesting Nvidia $40 billion deal for Arm Ltd. and asking antitrust officials to…
Apple AirTags, mini-LED iPad Pro coming in March – Prosser
Jon Prosser today tweeted that AirTags are “still on for March” and that Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro models, Apple’s first with mini-LED displays…
Qualcomm objects to Nvidia’s proposed $40 billion Arm acquisition
Qualcomm has informed regulators around the world that the company is against Nvidia’s $40 billion acquisition of chip designer Arm …
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment service BitPay adds support for Apple Pay
BitPay today announced that US cardholders of the BitPay Prepaid Mastercard can add their card to Apple Wallet and spend with Apple Pay …
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy
Apple launched Apple Watch Series 6 with the slogan, “The future of health is on your wrist.” Which fits well with Apple CEO Tim Cook’s goal…
YouTube, Tinder, and Disney+ top U.S. consumer spending for iOS subscription apps
YouTube, Tinder, and Disney+ topped U.S. consumer spending for iOS subscription apps in 2020. Worldwide consumer spending grew…
Apple Watch now adorns 100 million wrists
Apple Watch now adorns 100 million wrists. Apple Watch once had its doubters. A few still linger. Like fungus. Never here…
Lily Gladstone to star in Apple TV+ Martin Scorsese film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Lily Gladstone is set to star in Apple TV+’ “Killers of the Flower Moon” with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Martin Scorsese…
