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Thursday January 21, 2021. 03:19 PM
Apple’s first entry into the world of AR and VR headsets is going to be pricey and aimed at a niche audience, Bloomberg News reported. The company will then follow up on this VR-focussed initial offering with a more mainstream set of AR glasses. Apple VR Headset Precursor to...
Beeper is a new chat app that combines 15 different messaging platforms into one interface. One of those messaging apps includes iMessage and there’s “some trickery” involved, as Eric Migicovsky says. You can install the Beeper Mac app to act as a bridge for iMessage....
Bryan Chaffin and Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus have both spent time with the HomePod mini, and they offer their thoughts on what it sounds like, where it’s useful, and who should consider it. They also talk about the value of Apple’s Arcade, especially now that it’s part...
I’m not in any need of speakers—smart or otherwise—around my house. I can listen to what I want at any time in almost every room in my house. In the rooms where sound quality really matters, I have good quality Bluetooth speakers: a pair of AudioEngine 2+’s on my...
Wednesday January 20, 2021. 10:08 PM
I’ve been hesitant to keep sharing these stories. At the time this news first appeared I was skeptical, saying that we just got over the holidays so give Google a break. But as the days turn into weeks, this is when it does start to look damning and now it’s time to give ...
The European Union Commission issued fines totalling €7.8 million ($9.4 million) to Valve and five other games publishers on Wednesday, Techrunch reported. It followed a lengthy investigation that found that firm’s had broken the bloc’s rules. The geo-blocking...
A version of Linux now works on Apple Silicon M1 chip, AppleInsider reported. Security researchers at Corellium ported the operating system, and plan to release it under an open-source license. The Linux version is a full Ubuntu desktop operating system booted from a USB, ...
New U.S. President Joe Biden and the European Union are on the “same page” as regards to regulating Big Tech. That’s according to the Head of the EU Commission. President Biden “An Ally” on Big Tech Ursula Von Der Leyen told CNBC on Wednesday: If there’s hate out ...
iPhone 12 Pro lead times decreased to 10 days from 22 days around two weeks ago, according to analysts, although this is still longer than any other model launched over the course of the last four years. Apple is reportedly ramping up production of the device. Two Million...
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their Apple Watches, and tips and tricks they have picked up and want to share. Daily Observations Archive How to View Your Apple Watch Apps as a List Apple Watch News and Articles TMO Daily Observations...
Apple’s Joint Venture support program for businesses is ending on February 22, but an AppleCare program will be able to replace it. (via 9To5Mac). Apple Joint Venture Joint Venture launched in 2011 as a device support program for small and midsized businesses. Apple...
The Portable Document Format (PDF) has been around for thirty years. But how did it become so ubiquitous? Rob Walker shares the interesting story. The PDF keeps spreading not because Adobe or any company forces others to use it, but because of “millions of people all over...
LG Display has stopped producing LCD panels for iPhones, TheElec reported. The work was particularly profitable for the company. LG Display Not Making iPhone LCD Panels Anymore The entire iPhone 12 lineup has OLED displays. While the second-generation iPhone SE does still...
CBS All Access is going away and a new service will take its place. ViacomCBS announced the launch of Paramount+ (via ArsTechnica). Paramount+ The new service will offer content from the CBS TV Network, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, VH1, Nickelodeon, and movies from Paramount...
The Beats Flex headphones are now available in two new colors, 9to5 Mac spotted. Flame Blue and Smoke Gray have been added to the lineup. The headphones cost $49 and promise 12 hours of listening time and a 10-minute Fast Fuel charging option, Tags: Beats
MindNode updated its mind mapping app recently with a feature many users have wanted. Along with editing maps, outlines can also be edited. Nodes can be added, removed, indented/outdented, and reorganized directly. Other features include: Improved color pickers in the...
Netflix has reached the 200 million subscriber mark, COO and chief product officer Greg Peters said during an earnings Q&A. As a way to improve its service, the company has added a randomize button. Netflix Randomizer In a letter [PDF] to shareholders, revealed it added 8.5...
The Apple Watch is great, but let’s be honest – the default Grid View is a bit of a mess. Tired of desperately trying to find the thing you want to launch, or hitting the wrong icon? You can adjust settings to view Apple Watch apps as a list. View Your Apple Watch Apps as...
Tuesday January 19, 2021. 09:17 PM
Rumors abound that Apple is to launch a Podcasts+ subscription service to compete with Spotify. In his latest Vulture column, Hot Pod’s Hot Pod‘s Nick Quah looked at whether he should and highlighted some difficulties that the company may come across. You have to start wit...
There are new avatars available for all players of the popular Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells game. They have been inspired by recording artist Zayn Mailk, who is a big fan of the J.K. Rowling penned series. New Avatars Come to ‘Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells’ The latest...
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