Wednesday December 9
06:54
Google's Health Studies app lets Android users...
Google is making a major push towards medical research with its new Health Studies app for Android users. Available today, the app allows you to sign up for research projects and safely contribute data, either via surveys or sensor readings. The firs...
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06:53
Former Supplier Responsibility staff say Apple...
06:50
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate coming to iOS devices next...
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, its cloud-based gaming subscription service, is coming to iOS devices in spring 2021.
Here’s part of the announcement: Expanding Xbox to new players is central to our ambition of helping games and developers find an easy path to the world’s 3 billion gamers. We are doing this by embracing multiple devices and providing a consistent Xbox experience wherever you log in, whether that’s on your Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Android device or – starting in Spring 2021 – your Windows PC and iOS device from the cloud.
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06:34
Microsoft confirms Xbox cloud gaming is coming to...
06:04
AirPods Max development took at least 4 years, says...
06:04
Sharp's first Alexa-ready microwave ovens are...
If you’d like an Alexa-savvy microwave but would like something more advanced than the AmazonBasics model, you’re in luck — especially if you tend to snack during movies. Sharp has unveiled its first Alexa-capable countertop microwaves, the mid-size...
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06:04
Tim Cook talks Apple Park, COVID-19, Apple Watch,...
06:03
Apple plans adaption of ‘Dark Matter’ novel for...
Apple is teaming with “Venom” producer Matt Tolmach on a series based on Blake Crouch's bestselling novel Dark Matter, which the author himself will adapt for the streamer and Sony Pictures Television, reports Collider.
Tolmach previously developed Dark Matter as a feature at Sony, though the latest incarnation of the project felt more like a series, the article adds. Crouch will write the script and executive produce with Tolmach and David Manpearl of Matt Tolmach Productions. Sony Television will serve as the studio, though the series would ultimately premiere on Apple TV+ should it be picked up to series, Collider reports.
Here’s how the book is described: Are you happy in your life?'Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he wakes to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in...
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06:00
NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware worked with Apple...
After working with Apple's development team in 2019, Former NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware is launching "Driven to Win," now available to download on the App Store.Athletes, sports fanatics, and those looking to get into shape can now train like professional athletes with a new fitness app named Driven To Win (D2W.)The app was developed by former NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware, who directly sought help from Apple's app developers.
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06:00
Body Glove Waterproof Activity Tracker: The Perfect...
Perhaps you’d like to buy an Apple Watch for everyone on your gift list…but you just don’t have the money. Many people use Apple Watches for one purpose — tracking activity goals — and don’t use the variety of functions available. The Body Glove Waterproof Activity Tracker is on sale for just $49.99, and monitors heart rate, steps, sleep patterns and more.
The Body Glove Waterproof Activity Tracker has a water-proof construction that enables you to use it during swimming or any watersport activity. This tracker is made of lightweight, durable silicone that makes it comfortable to wear. Its' sedentary alerts will remind you to be...
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05:42
WhatsApp says Apple's new privacy nutrition...
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has criticized Apple for demanding privacy information that it does not have to disclose for its own apps.WhatsApp is owned by FacebookAlongside the continuing disagreements between Apple, Facebook and others over iOS 14 privacy features, WhatsApp has called the new feature unfair. The messaging company objects to how Apple's own Messages does not require the new privacy label details, because it is preinstalled on iPhones.
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05:15
Report: Apple TV+ has 20% ‘churn rate’ compared to...
New Parks Associates' research finds the overall annual “churn rate” for OTT services, representing those subscribers who have cancelled a service as a percentage of the current subscriber base, dropped from 46% in quarter three of 2019 to 38% in the third quarter of 2020.
As a subset of subscription-based OTT services, vMVPDs experienced an even more dramatic drop, from 84% in 2019 to 49% in 2020. An over-the-top is a streaming media service offered directly to viewers via the Internet. OTT (over-the-top) services bypasses cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms. vMVPDs (Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors) are online pay-TV services that offer bundles of live channels.
The churn rate, also known as the rate of attrition or customer churn, is...
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05:07
Google Photos now lets you sync your liked images...
05:03
Apple launches bid to win Oscars for 'On the...
At the center of a new site aimed at awards judges, Apple TV+ is concentrating its efforts on getting Academy Award nominations for "On the Rocks" writer/director Sofia Coppola, plus actors Rashida Jones, and Bill Murray.Rashida Jones and Bill Murray in "On the Rocks"The movie "On the Rocks," is at the forefront of a new drive from Apple to get awards for its Apple TV+ service. As is traditional with all studios and film companies, Apple has now published a "For Your Consideration" site with trailers, screeners, and also a Q&A event with the "On the Rocks" stars.
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05:00
How to check a Mac’s OS upgrade history in System...
While macOS upgrades should always proceed in a sequential fashion, sometimes things go awry. Typically, the Software Update preference pane shows all updates available for your current release of macOS, and when installed, they disappear from the list.
However, I recently had a crash during an update that left me confused as to whether a security fix was installed or (based on errors) the whole thing had gone pear-shaped. Software Update showed no outstanding items to install, but I wanted to be sure.
Fortunately, there’s a way to review your system upgrade history, though you may have never needed to dig it up before:
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Hold down Option while choosing the menu and select System Information.
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05:00
How to use accessibility features in iPadOS 14
Accessibility features in iPad OS 14 now include Headphone Accommodations, which amplifies soft sounds and tunes audio to help music, movies, phone calls, and podcasts sound crisper and clearer, and sign language detection in Group FaceTime, which makes the person signing more prominent in a video call.
VoiceOver, a screen reader for the blind community, now automatically recognizes what is displayed visually onscreen so more apps and web experiences are accessible to more people.
You can turn on many accessibility features right away when you first set up iPad. Turn on iPad, then do any of the following:
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Turn on VoiceOver: Triple-click the Home button (on an iPad with a Home button) or triple-click the top button (on other iPad models).
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Turn on Zoom: Double-tap the screen with three fingers.
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05:00
Kickstarted: the EyeQue VisionCheck 2 will offer an...
EyeQue, which specializes in smartphone vision testing, has announced EyeQue VisionCheck 2, a refraction device available for consumers to test their own vision and order new glasses with the results.
VisionCheck 2 is a combination of a lightweight optical smartphone attachment and mobile app. The test results are expressed as EyeGlass Numbers (EGNs), the lens-power needed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, which can be used to order new eyeglasses from many online retailers.
Compatible with any iOS or Android smartphone, EyeQue’s mobile app — which will be available at the Apple App Store — presents a vision test with two colored lines viewed through an optical smartphone attachment. Using the buttons on the device, move the lines closer together or further apart to converge to a single yellow line...
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04:59
JustWatch: Apple spending about $17 billion on Apple...
JustWatch an international streaming guide, says that Netflix is responsible for 45% of the overall content spending since 2010.
It’s spending 2.5 times more than Prime Video in 2020. Recently launched streaming services as Peacock and HBO Max are already investing half as much into content as Hulu this year.
According to JustWatch, this year Netflix is spending up to US$20 billion on content. However, Apple isn’t far behind, spending about $17.3 billion on content in 2020.
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04:56
Comment: Apple headphones strategy is consistent...
04:47
OWC announces Copy That app for iOS and iPadOS
OWC has announced OWC Copy That, an app that lets you copy photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad directly to external storage devices.
It gives you the ability to select what you want to copy, where you want to copy, and how you want to copy your data. It’s available for iOS and iPadOS.
To use you connect your iPhone or iPad to an external drive. Select the type of media you want to copy and how you want to copy it. Then click the "Copy That" button, and you're done.
OWC Copy That includes smart copy functions that streamline the copy process. You can exclude screenshots and selfies and decide what you want to do with existing files. The app’s settings are “sticky.” Once they’re set, they become your default settings until you change them.
OWC Copy That is available now for free in the ...
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04:25
Apple Watch ECG algorithm updated in watchOS 7.2 beta
The latest beta of Apple Watch watchOS 7.2 has added a new version of Apple's ECG monitoring system's algorithm, seemingly the first revision since the original.Within the latest beta of forthcoming watchOS 7.2 for Apple Watch, Apple has included version 2 of its algorithm for working with ECG monitoring. Apple has also published bare minimum information about the algorithm, intended only to inform developers of its new name for their API calls.Formally called "HKAppleECGAlgorithmVersion.version2" — the HK stands for Health Kit — there is no information about what features it adds or updates. However, it also listed as being available or coming to iOS 14....
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04:19
Blake Crouch's 'Dark Matter' novel...
Apple has reportedly made a deal to bring Blake Crouch's "Dark Matter" to Apple TV+, with the author said to be doing the adaptation.The move comes after a long period of pre-production at Sony, following a $1.25 million production deal with Sony in 2014. The property appears to be shaping up to be more of a series, rather than a feature film.Other personalities associated with "Dark Matter" are Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl of Matt Tolmach Productions. Tolmach previousy produced "Jumanji," plus Hulu series "Future Man."
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04:03
Ex-Apple engineer reveals AirPods Max were planned...
A former engineer who worked on the new AirPods Max has said that development started in 2016, just as the original AirPods were released.AirPods MaxNow that the AirPods Max are on sale, one of the engineers who worked on the product has revealed just how long they were in development. In a now deleted tweet, ex-Apple engineer Dinesh Dave says he first signed a non-disclosure agreement about the work back in 2016.
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03:35
New Zealand COVID-19 Apple/Google contact tracing...
The New Zealand Ministry of Health is set to launch an official government app for coronavirus contact tracing, using the technology developed by Apple and Google.A coronavirus, recognizable by its crown-like haloFollowing many other countries, including Belgium and the UK, health authorities in New Zealand are about to launch their Apple/Google-based exposure notification app.
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03:15
Amtrak adds Apple Pay support, other payment methods...
This should come in handy. Rail carrier Amtrak announced that Apple Pay as well as other payment providers such as Google Pay and PayPal are now available options when checking out on Amtrak’s website or when using the Amtrak mobile app. Roger Harris, Executive VP, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at Amtrak offered the following […]
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03:15
3 rules to understand the price of Apple products
03:11
Apple adding Fitness+ accessories to Apple Store
New yoga products have begun appearing on the online Apple Store ahead of the launch of Apple's Fitness+ service.Fitness products have begun appearing in the Apple Store onlineNow that Apple's Fitness+ service is to launch on December 14, the company has started to add related products to the online Apple Store. So far it has added fitness and exercise accessories that are all related to yoga.
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03:00
Apple launches AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones,...
The AirPods headphones you’ve always wanted are now available for roughly $549. Apple on Tuesday launched its AirPods Max headphones, a wireless, over-the-ear headset featuring high-fidelity audio, active noise cancellation, and spatial audio. The AirPods Max is available to order today, will begin shipping on December 15, and is available in space gray, silver, sky […]
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03:00
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Carbon Edition headphone...
B&W's flagship headphone is step above Sony's WH-1000XM4 in terms of audio reproduction and comfort, but they're not necessarily better.
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03:00
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener review: A...
If you need a wired controller, Meross’ option should be on your shopping list.
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02:00
Samsung Plans To Ditch Power Adapters Just 3 Months...
Right after the Apple event in October, Samsung mocked the company for not including the power adapter in the iPhone 12 box and also removing it from the older models. Now, as some rumors have predicted, the Galaxy S21's documentation suggests that it will also not come with a charger included in the box. 9to5Mac reports: As reported by Brazilian website Tecnoblog, the new Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra have just been approved by ANATEL in Brazil, which is the equivalent agency to the FCC in the United States. The new devices have the codenames SM-G991B/DS, SM-G996B/DS, and SM-G998B/DS, respectively. While the documentation filed at ANATEL doesn't reveal much detail about upcoming Galaxy smartphones, it does reveal a noteworthy change in the lineup of Samsung's phones for the next year. ANATEL says that all three new Galaxy S21 models will not have a charger included in the box. Headphones will not be included either.
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00:30
Minecraft with ray tracing is out for all Windows 10...
Minecraft’s ray tracing feature for Windows 10 has made its way out of beta eight months after the feature first became available for testers. The addition of ray tracing support for NVIDIA's RTX graphics cards transforms the sandbox game’s aesthetic...
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00:05
How much is your iPhone X worth right now?
The iPhone X was one of the most stunning iPhones to date when it launched, but as time passes, it ages just like any other smartphone — so why not check its trade in value? Whether you’re looking to sell your iPhone X to upgrade to the iPhone 11 or even the iPhone 12, you’ve come to the right place. First, let’s find out how much it’s worth and how to get the most value for your trade-in.
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00:01
How to disable Smart HDR on iPhone 12
Smart HDR is a camera feature that first appeared on iPhone in 2018 with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, but to this day it can be a nuisance for photographers that actually prefer images that aren’t so high in dynamic range. Here’s everything you need to know about the feature and how to disable it.
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Tuesday December 8
23:23
Forza Horizon 4's Super7 mode lets you play and...
Forza Horizon 4 has been out for two years now, but it’s been kept fresh with no less than 30 updates since release. Now, developer Playground Games has introduced something completely different: a stunt mode called Super7 with a “Blueprint Builder”...
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20:58
Google will let you sign in and save passwords on...
A year ago, Google tweaked Chrome so that it can fill out your credit card details even if you don’t switch on the browser’s sync feature. Now, the tech giant is making it even easier to access your logins and payment details without having to sync a...
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20:35
Holiday Apple Pay promo nets savings at Foot Locker...
Apple's latest Apple Pay promotion offers users holiday savings at a variety of retailers, from Foot Locker and Lady Foot Locker to Bed Bath & Beyond and Ray-Ban.Announced in an email to Apple Pay customers on Tuesday, the promo offers users exclusive online deals and gifts through Dec. 21.In-app savings extends to Under Armour, which is offering 25% off all purchases, and a Stadium Goods deal that provides free ground shipping to Apple Pay customers. Bed Bath & Beyond shoppers can earn an extra 5% in My Funds rewards with Apple Pay purchases.
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19:52
GMC takes the Hummer EV north for winter testing
The Edition 1 of GMC’s 1,000HP Hummer EV “supertruck” is still about a year away from going on sale, but the company is preparing for cold weather testing of prototypes. Autoblog points out a few new pictures of the all-electric vehicle testing at GM...
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19:20
[Sponsor] Honest Security
If your IT/Security team finds itself constantly re-assuring the company’s employees it’s not spying on them, it’s time to recognize the relationship between them might be sick.
The guide for Honest Security is the antidote. It was written for IT teams looking to implement endpoint security and device management without diminishing the company core values like transparency, trust, and personal responsibility. It’s a guide with techniques directed at security teams so they can establish an effective working relationship with the end-users they defend, instead of irreparably harming it with dishonest approaches.
Honest Security is an expansion of the user-focused principles Kolide uses for its own products. Our hope is that others will be inspired to implement and even build on top of our vision.
Read about Honest Security for free at https://honest.security/.
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18:06
Apple Watch Family Setup to launch in Canada on Dec...
Apple on Tuesday announced upcoming support for Apple Watch Family Setup in Canada, a new feature that enables customers to buy and use the wearable without their own iPhone.Partner carrier Bell Mobility will deliver the capability to subscribers on Monday, Dec. 14, Apple said.Unveiled alongside Apple Watch Series 6 and SE in September, Apple Watch Family Setup allows users to activate a compatible Watch model through a family member's iPhone. The feature benefits both children and older users who want to connect with family, monitor their health, track Activity levels, navigate with Maps, interact with Siri, set alarms and more, but do not own Apple...
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17:02
Apple didn’t include its U1 chip for Ultra WideBand...
15:59
Apple's AirPods Max likely lacks U1 Ultra...
Contrary to rumors leading up to Tuesday's AirPods Max release, the high-end headphone does not appear to incorporate Apple's U1 Ultra Wideband chip for orientation awareness.Though it features a slew of sensors, AirPods Max lacks Apple's specialized U1-based positioning technology, according to a device specifications webpage.Apple notes each ear cup holds an optical sensor, position sensor, case-detect sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope and nine microphones. The type of position sensor used in AirPods Max is not revealed, but if the company did include a U1 chip — referred to as a positioning system — it would likely be referenced by name in the tech specs breakdown.
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15:58
'Halo Infinite' release gets rescheduled...
After a disappointing unveiling earlier this year, Microsoft put the brakes on plans to make Halo Infinite a launch title for the new Xbox consoles and focused on adding much-needed visual polish. Now, as part of its 343 Day events, the development t...
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15:16
Apple wants an Australian court to throw out Epic...
Apple wants an Australian court to throw out a case brought by Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, because the developer promised to settle disputes in the U.S. only, reports the Australian Associated Press.
The gaming company filed a claim in the Federal Court's NSW registry in November, accusing the $2.75-trillion tech giant of using its iPhone app monopoly to breach laws forbidding exclusive dealing, the misuse of market power and unconscionable conduct. In the case's first hearing today, Apple said the multi-billion-dollar developer had contractually promised all disputes arising from its relationship with Apple were to be raised in the Northern Californian district of the U.S. District Court.
This is all part of an ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic. On Aug. 13, Epic Games announced that it had...
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15:07
Cybersecurity firm FireEye says state-sponsored...
FireEye, one of the largest cybersecurity firms in the US, says it believes it’s been the victim of a state-sponsored hacking attack that saw the theft of internal tools it uses to conduct penetration testing for other companies. “Recently, we were a...
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14:45
Apple’s One Last Thing for 2020: AirPods Max
Despite titling its M1 Mac announcement “One More Thing,” it turns out that Apple had one last thing up its sleeve for 2020: the AirPods Max, new over-ear headphones that expand the AirPods product line beyond earbuds. While the AirPods Max are an intriguing product, sit down before you see the price: $549. They are […]
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14:42
Apple asks court to toss Epic Games lawsuit in...
Apple wants a "Fortnite" court case in Australia thrown out because Epic Games had promised to settle disputes exclusively in the U.S.Credit: Epic GamesBack in November, Epic Games filed a claim in the Australian Federal Court's NSW registry that accused Apple of using its alleged App Store monopoly to breach antitrust regulations.
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14:30
Watch SpaceX's Starship attempt high-altitude...
Taking off from Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX plans to launch its 160-foot tall prototype Starship spacecraft to a height of 12.5km (41,000 feet) above the surface and safely return to its launch pad. The company has set a launch window beginning at 5:30...
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14:29
Adaptation of Carol Burnett memoir reportedly coming...
An adaptation of comedy icon Carol Burnett's memoir helmed by writer and director Tara Miele may be headed to Apple TV+.Credit: VarietyThe biopic, which will be based on Burnett's "Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story," was first announced as a development title at Focus Features in 2019. Sources told Variety that the film is in negotiations to jump to Apple, which will release it as an original.
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14:15
Senate confirms Trump nominee to the FCC
On Wednesday, the Senate today voted 49-46 to confirm Nathan Simington to a five-year term at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Simington is a proponent of repealing Section 230, a clause within the 1996 Telecommunications Act that protect...
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14:01
AirPods Max shipping times slip to March 2021 for...
13:54
Pornhub ends unverified uploads and bans downloads
Pornhub is making major changes to its service following a New York Times article that highlighted how the site’s lax enforcement of its policies has enabled child exploitation.Among the changes: Pornhub is ending uploads from unverified users and ba...
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13:49
Uber has sold off its air taxi business
As suspected, and following a similar deal yesterday to offload its self-driving taxi technology to autonomous vehicle startup Aurora, Uber announced Tuesday that it has sold its flying taxi service, Uber Elevate to California-based Joby Aviation. Jo...
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13:10
Apple Fitness+ launches this coming Monday at $9.99...
The big Apple news today was the introduction of AirPods Max, but Apple made a smaller announcement, too: Apple Fitness+ will launch next Monday, December 14.
Apple Fitness+ is a new service that incorporates music from Apple Music, the health-tracking features of the Apple Watch, and original workout videos led by accomplished trainers, according to Apple. It's the latest in a series of new services that Apple has launched to bolster its revenue over the past couple years,...
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12:59
How to use iOS apps on an Apple Silicon Mac, and how...
It's true that you can install any iOS app on Apple Silicon Macs, but for the majority of them, it's much more involved than just launching the App Store. Here's exactly how to do it.You can run any iOS app on Apple Silicon M1 — if you can get them onto your MacIn an ideal world, and an ideal world that might actually be coming, you could just open up the App Store on your Apple Silicon M1 Mac and download iOS apps. This is actually exactly how it works right now — just not for very many apps.
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12:52
Redbox adds on-demand movies and shows to its free...
Your backlog of movies and shows might still be extensive despite spending more time at home this year, but at least you have another way to watch some things for free. Redbox has added on-demand TV shows and movies to its ad-supported streaming serv...
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12:43
Apple's AI and Siri chief John Giannandrea now...
Apple has moved its Project Titan self-driving car division to fall under the leadership of artificial intelligence chief John Giannandrea, who also leads Apple's Siri and machine learning teams.Credit: TechCrunchThe "Apple Car" project is years in the making, and is said to be focused on the autonomous systems necessary for self-driving vehicles. It's run day-to-day by Doug Field, who previously reported to former Apple SVP of hardware engineering Bob Mansfield.
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12:35
CBS All Access comes to Xfinity X1 set-top boxes
While we knew it was coming, Comcast customers can stream CBS All Access through the company’s Xfinity X1 cable offering starting this week. With the rollout, Comcast becomes the first pay-TV provider to offer the ViacomCBS streaming service — which...
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12:34
Elevation Lab launches GoStand for iPhone
Accessory maker Elevation Lab is out with a new adjustable stand for iPhone that it designed in tandem with Apple.Elevation Lab GoStandThe new GoStand from Elevation Lab is a "sturdy composite" stand according to the company, covered in silicone for extra friction with the device. A stainless steel hinge allows it to fold flat when not in use for easy travel or slipping in your pocket.
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12:23
CD Projekt Red plans to address Cyberpunk 2077'...
After the embargo lifted on Cyberpunk 2077 reviews on Monday, reports emerged that the game includes strobing effects or rapid blinking lights that could trigger epileptic episodes. Developer CD Projekt Red has responded to those concerns with its pl...
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12:13
Report: 79% of users want Touch ID to make a...
Wearing face masks are mandatory in lots of place; however, has hindered the face recognition technology of newer iPhones, and users have been struggling to get their phones unlocked while in a public setting, according to SellCell.
The folks behind the site for selling phones online say they’ve checked in with iPhone users to understand how they are dealing with the situation, whether they would like to see Touch ID make a comeback, and more.
For this survey, SellCell collected responses from more than 2,000 U.S.-based iPhone owners with an iPhone X or newer models. Key takeaways from the survey:
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74% reveal they have had trouble with Face ID in a public setting, as opposed to 26% who say otherwise.
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12:04
Apple Glass may speed up AR by rendering only what...
Analyzing what a user is looking at may help Apple Glass or an AR headset improve its performance in processing video, by using the gaze to prioritize elements of a camera feed for analysis.Augmented reality systems rely on collecting data about the environment in order to better provide a mixed reality image to the user. For most people, this largely boils down to taking a live camera feed from near the user's eye, digitally manipulating it, and then showing it to the user in its altered state, though this can also cover other data types like depth mapping.With many VR and AR systems using a headset tethered to a host computer, this need to ingress data about the environment can cause a problem, as there's only so much data you can funnel through that tether at a time. The improvements to cameras over the years, including higher resolutions and frame rates, means there's even more data to analyze and process, and...
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12:00
Apple’s AI exec, John Giannandrea, now in charge of...
Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has moved its self-driving car unit under the leadership of top artificial intelligence executive, John Giannandrea (pictured) who will oversee the company’s continued work on an autonomous system that could eventually be used in its own car., reports Bloomberg.
As I’ve opined before, I don’t think the tech giant will build its own branded vehicle, but will work with current car companies to integrate its various technologies.
That said, the car project dubbed “Project Titan” is run on a day-to-day by Doug Field. His team of hundreds of engineers have moved to Giannandrea’s artificial intelligence and machine-learning group, Bloomberg says, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the change.”
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11:59
Bloomberg: Apple self-driving car leadership shifts...
11:58
Logitech unveils Apple HomeKit-compatible Circle...
Logitech has announced the US$199.999 Circle View Doorbell, a wired video doorbell developed exclusively for Apple HomeKit.
Featuring Face Recognition and Logitech TrueView video, Circle View Doorbell provides head-to-toe portrait video from just two feet away, true HDR to handle high-contrast scenes, and color night vision up to six feet away. The Circle View Doorbell is compatible with most existing wired doorbell systems. It also supports HomeKit Secure Video, giving you ways to customize your video recordings, notifications, storage, and sharing options.
With HomeKit Secure Video, a smart home platform available on more than a billion active iOS and iPadOS devices, intelligent...
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11:49
Amazon's latest iPad deal knocks $50 off 128GB...
Secure your spot in line today to save $50 on Apple's latest 10.2-inch iPad with a spacious 128GB capacity while it's $50 off at Amazon.Fresh iPad discountAppleInsider covered Amazon's popular $299 iPad deal over the weekend, but shoppers wanting additional room for apps can save $50 on the 128GB Wi-Fi model thanks to the company's latest discount.
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11:33
New MagSafe cases from Gear4 arrive today for latest...
After Apple recently brought back the MagSafe name to a new line of products with the latest iPhones, accessory makers have been rushing to bring new add-ons to market. The latest of which is Gear4, a subsidiary of ZAGG, which today is introducing a handful of cases for iPhone 12, 12 mini, and 12 Pro/Max. These new cases focus on a lightweight design that won’t add too much bulk while delivering compatibility with MagSafe functionality and the ability to quickly charge devices through the case itself. Head below for full details on today’s announcement and more.
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11:27
Adobe Lightroom update adds support for Apple...
11:23
Apple’s Jay Blahnik talks integration between...
11:20
Researchers discover 33 vulnerabilities affecting...
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a slew of vulnerabilities included in foundational, open source software used in "millions" of smart home and IoT devices.Credit: Malcolm Owen, AppleInsiderThe 33 vulnerabilities, disclosed by cybersecurity firm Forescout, impact four open source TCP/IP stacks that are used in devices created by more than 150 vendors. Together, the 33 vulnerabilities, which include four critical security flaws, are dubbed "AMNESIA:33."
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11:09
Google opens up its curious Fuschia OS to...
It's been a while since we've heard much about Fuchsia, the operating system Google has been working on for the last several years. The company has been cagey about the OS, even though it's an open-source project. Now, Google is opening up Fuchsia de...
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Apple renews ‘For All Mankind” for a third season on...
Season two is still filming, but Apple has already renewed “For All Mankind” — the drama series from Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore and produced by Sony Pictures Television — for a third season.
“For All Mankind” explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended. The series presents an aspirational world where NASA astronauts, engineers and their families find themselves in the center of extraordinary events seen through the prism of an alternate history timeline – a world in which the USSR beats the U.S. to the moon.
Season two of the space drama picks up a decade later in 1983. It’s the height of the Cold War and tensions between the United States and the USSR are at their peak. Ronald Reagan is president and the greater ambitions of science and space exploration are at threat of being squandered as the U.S. and Soviets go head-to-head to control sites rich in resources on the moon. ...
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10:55
These 10 gadgets make great gifts at $50 or less
Gadgets make fantastic gifts for just about everyone. These devices, as you already know, often cost a pretty penny. So, if you happened to miss out on the significant savings of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you might think that you're up a river w...
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10:55
Samsung SmartThings can now control Google Nest...
Remember Bixby, Samsung’s voice-activated assistant? While the company doesn’t seem any closer to finally abandoning the AI, it is at least becoming more open to letting people use Google Assistant on its devices. Starting in January, Google and Sams...
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10:41
Fitness+ aims for portability and inclusivity,...
Apple's Fitness+ subscription service was a long time in development, says senior director of fitness technologies Jay Blahnik, with its creation intended to entrench the Apple Watch in the world of working out.Apple has advised potential fitness enthusiasts they can try out Fitness+ workouts from December 14. The subscription, which will offer trainer-led video workouts that take advantage of the Apple Watch sensors to monitor the user's fitness, may help bring the Apple Watch to a new audience that may not have immediately considered using it, an interview with Blahnik suggests."It does feel like people might think we built Fitness+ because of COVID, but we've been working on it for a very, very long time," Blahnik...
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10:40
Project Delta's food waste moonshot is now part...
Food waste in America is a big problem with an estimated 30 - 40 percent of our groceries getting tossed out, costing retailers $57 billion each year. To address this issue, X launched a food waste moonshot in search of a smarter food distribution sy...
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9to5Mac Daily: December 08, 2020 – AirPods Max...
10:30
Apple issues release candidate betas for iOS 14.3,...
Apple is now on its fourth round of developer betas for most of its operating systems, with new release candidate builds of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3, and watchOS 7.2 available for testing.The latest builds of each operating system can be acquired from the Apple Developer Center for devices enrolled within the testing program, as well as via an over-the-air update on hardware already using beta software. A public beta build usually arrives some time after the developer counterparts, as part of the Apple Beta Software Program.The updates released include support for AirPods Max and Apple Fitness+. Apple announced on Tuesday that Apple Fitness+ will become...
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10:23
Apple developing LiDAR mapping tech & touch...
Apple is continuing its development of technology that could end up in a potential Apple Car, including LiDAR barrier detection systems and touch-sensitive dashboards.A Project Titan Lexus with a LIDAR array.The company's "Project Titan" initiative has long been a poorly kept secret, and is thought to be involved in designing systems and services for self-driving vehicles. Though concrete details are still scarce, it's clear that Apple is still developing vehicular technologies.
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10:22
Apple renews 'For all Mankind' for third...
Apple has ordered a third season of Apple TV+ alt-history space drama "For All Mankind" a few months ahead of the second season release.Credit: AppleThe Cupertino tech giant renewed the series for a second season before Apple TV+ debuted in November 2019. Although production was halted due to the coronavirus, it resumed in August, and season two is now set to debut in February 2021.
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10:15
ThinkPad X1 Fold review: Lenovo's foldable PC...
Lenovo is no stranger to making weird things. In 2016, the company gave us the first dual-screen hybrid with the Yoga Book that was part color tablet, part e-ink touchscreen keyboard / drawing pad. It followed that up with a second-generation in 2018...
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10:08
iOS 14.3 Release Candidate now available, here are...
The Release Candidate version of iOS 14.3 is now available to developers and public beta users. In addition to many of the changes we’ve already reported, iOS 14.3 RC includes changes to the TV app, the Health app, and more. Apple has also released watchOS 7.2 RC and tvOS 14.3 RC.
With today’s release of iOS 14.3 RC, we expect a release to the general public sometime within the next week, likely on Monday, December 14.
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10:00
Apple’s AirPods Max are ridiculously overpriced,...
09:55
Boeing's Starliner completes its final landing...
Having fallen from a height of 35,000 feet and landed safely in the New Mexico desert, Boeing’s Starliner space capsule successfully completed its parachute balloon drop test on Monday, clearing the way for crewed test flights. Unlike SpaceX’s Dragon...
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09:52
Apple TV+ renews ‘For All Mankind’ for third season...
09:45
Plastic surgeons suggest business is booming because...
It turns out many of us hate staring at our own faces all day on Zoom calls. So much so, a lot of people are turning to cosmetic procedures to modify their appearance, according to the Washington Post.One plastic surgeon said he was carrying out 90 p...
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09:34
Arturia's flagship instrument bundle is getting...
In the world of softsynths Arturia’s V Collection and Analog Lab are two of the best bangs for your musical buck. (The fact that they frequently go on sale for half price doesn’t hurt, either.) And today both are getting major upgrades. Though, there...
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09:33
Craig Federighi talks Apple’s privacy efforts and...
09:24
Apple Fitness+ Launches 14 December 2020
Apple has announced that its Apple Fitness+ service will launch on December 14th. Apple Watch owners can try it for a month for free, and those who buy a new Apple Watch get three free months. After that, it’s $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year.
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09:23
Huawei tested facial recognition that targeted...
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei tested facial recognition software that could identify minority Uyghur individuals and automatically send alerts to local authorities of their presence, according to a report obtained by The Washington Post. Th...
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09:09
AirPods Max AppleCare+ costs $59, battery...
Apple has revealed the servicing costs of the AirPods Max, with buyers of the new personal audio accessories expected to shell out $59 if they want cover with AppleCare+.Buyers of the new AirPods Max have the option to purchase AppleCare cover for the premium headphones, in case they are damaged or broken during usage. Apple is currently charging $59 for AppleCare+ for the headphones, which is a little over a tenth of the $549 cost of the AirPods Max.The $59 fee is relatively high compared to the $29 charge associated with AppleCare+ for the AirPods and AirPods Pro, but the cost for the AirPods Max is still roughly proportionate to its stablemates.
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09:03
Future HomePods may only answer Siri queries if you...
Apple device users may not necessarily have to state "Hey Siri" to invoke the digital assistant, with Apple looking into ways to use gaze detection to automatically trigger verbal control of a device, without needing a vocal prompt.Owners of multiple devices in the Apple ecosystem will be familiar with one of the lesser-known problems of using Siri, namely getting it to work on one device and not another. When you are in a room that contains an iPhone, an iPad, and a HomePod mini, it can be hard to work out which device will actually respond to a query, and it may not necessarily be the desired device at that.Furthermore, not everyone feels comfortable with the "Hey Siri" prompt being used at all. For example, errant uses of "Hey Siri" and trigger phrases of other digital...
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09:03
Logitech releases HomeKit Secure Video-enabled smart...
Logitech has just announced a new smart video doorbell that is one of the few to take advantage of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video features including iCloud storage and facial recognition.Logitech's new HomeKit Secure Video doorbellThe new Logitech Circle View Wired Doorbell is very similar to Logitech's own Circle View camera in that it is designed to work exclusively with HomeKit Secure Video and iCloud. It has a compact black profile with a TrueView 160-degree field of view. It has integrated color night vision as well as HDR. Logitech says it features "head-to-toe" HD video so that you can capture a visitor's face as well as any packages placed on your porch.
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09:00
Amtrak adds Apple Pay to website, mobile app
Apple Pay and other payment providers like Google Pay and PayPal are now options when checking out on Amtrak's website or when using the mobile app.Amtrak adds Apple Pay support to app and websiteAmtrak announced on Tuesday that it has added support for multiple payment platforms to its website and app. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are available and users can set a default payment service for their account.
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09:00
YouTube now supports HDR for live streams
Today, YouTube is adding the ability to broadcast live streams in High Dynamic Range (HDR), enabling a better quality of live video. The platform says that anyone with existing hardware that supports the standard can start streaming HDRified footage...
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08:58
Apple shows off AirPods Max in new ad spot and...
Apple debuted two videos showing off the AirPods Max and detailing features like active noise cancellation (ANC), transparency mode, and Spatial Audio.AirPods Max videos show off features and designThe first video is "Introducing AirPods Max," done in similar fashion to the classic Jony Ive product videos. Two Apple executives narrate the short video — first Evans Hankey, Apple vice president of Industrial Design, then Gary Geaves, VP of Acoustics.
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08:54
Apple Watch SE from $259 highlights today’s best...
08:43
AirPods Max delivery dates begin slipping, some into...
Shipping times for the recently announced AirPods Max are already starting to extend, with estimated delivery times for some models slipping well into 2021.Credit: AppleApple debuted the AirPods Max via press release on Tuesday. The $549 pair of premium, over-ear headphones features high-performance audio reproduction, Apple's H1 chip, and active noise cancellation.
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08:37
Apple’s new AirPods Max: Beauty at a price
Apple:
Apple today announced AirPods Max, innovative wireless headphones that bring the magic of AirPods to an over-ear design with high-fidelity sound. AirPods Max combine a custom acoustic design, H1 chips, and advanced software to power computational audio for a breakthrough listening experience with Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and spatial audio. AirPods Max come in five gorgeous colors, including space gray, silver, sky blue, green, and pink, and are available to order starting today, with availability beginning Tuesday, December 15.
There is so much to unpack here.
First things first, these are some gorgeous headphones. They’ve got Active Noise Cancellation, as you’d expect, and they seem to me to fit into that high end category of headphones that are over ear, great for sound isolation, and designed to be an incredibly comfortable fit, perfect for the studio, perfect for a long airplane ride.
20 hours of battery life...
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08:32
Logitech unveils first consumer smart doorbell w/...
