U.S. and UK theater screenings of ‘CODA’ will have open captions so those who are deaf or hard of hearing can watch without special equipment.
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Remote Workers Worry About Video Monitoring From Big Tech
Call center workers in Columbia are worried about plans from Big Tech to install AI-powered cameras in their homes to monitor their performance.
Stop Porch Pirates With Raspberry Pi and … Flour?
Nobody enjoys having porch pirates steal their Amazon deliveries, but what do you do about it? One creator blasts them with water and flour.
DRM Patent Claim Against Deemed Unenforceable, in Major Legal Win For Apple
Apple won a ruling in a patent-infringement trial on Friday, meaning a US$308.5 million case has been dismissed.
Spotify Not Set to Support AirPlay 2 in iOS App For 'Foreseeable Future'
Spotify has stopped working on supporting AirPlay 2 in its iOS app according to a company moderator in a support forum discussion.
Mastercard Holders Can Now Use Apple Cash Instant Transfer
In an email sent to customers, Apple shared new updates related to Apple Cash, involving instant transfers.
Apple Expands Child Safety Across Messages, Photos, and Siri
Apple is expanding its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across its platform. Content scanning in Messages, iCloud Photos, and Siri.
US Forms Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative to Fight Ransomware
CISA is forming an initiative called the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative along with certain private sector companies such as Google and Microsoft.
‘Physical’ to Return to Apple TV+ For Second Season
Ahead of the season finale out Friday, dramedy ‘Physical’ has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV+.
Crypto Exchange ‘Coinbase’ Adds Support for Apple Pay
On Thursday Coinbase announced additional payment methods for buying cryptocurrency on its platform. For Apple users that means Apple Pay.
Apple Original Films Set to Secure Rights For Matthew Vaughn's 'Argylle'
Apple Original Films is set to scoop up the rights to Argylle, the latest film from Matthew Vaughn, but ‘Little Voice’ is not being renewed.
ScreenHits TV Streaming Aggregator Bringing 'TV Friends' Social Feature to iPhone and iPad
Content and platform aggregator ScreenHits TV is set to roll out a new ‘TV Friends’ social feature for its Phone and iPads apps this week.
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Iconic Steve Jobs Items Set For Auction, Including Signed Apple II Manual [Updated]
A range of iconic items related to Apple and Steve Jobs, including a signed Apple II manual, is set for auction this month.
Nomad’s New MagSafe Mount is a Slim Stand for iPhone 12
On Tuesday accessory maker Nomad launched its MagSafe Mount Stand for the iPhone 12 device line. It’s available to purchase for US$59.95.
Portland Lawyer Uses AirTag to Track Unlawfully Seized Belongings
Lawyer Michael Fuller used Apple’s AirTag trackers to track the location of belongings seized from homeless people and illegally discarded.
Apple Online Store Gets Redesign And Dedicated Tab on Website
With no warning, Apple launched a redesigned online store and there is also now a dedicated ‘Store’ tab on the website.
Ted Lasso "Believe" Fan Experiences Taking Place in Los Angeles
The Ted Lasso “Believe” Fan Experience begins in Banc of California Stadium on Wednesday, with events on August 7 and 8 at different places.
Delta Providing Pilots With M1 iPad Pro and AT&T 5G
Delta pilots’ electronic flight bags are set for an upgrade and they will be equipped with an M1 iPad Pro connected to AT&T 5G.
Backblaze Releases Hard Drive Stats for Q2 2021
Backblaze has released statistics for Q2 2021 regarding its hard drives and data centers on Tuesday. Here are some interesting numbers.
Apple Expands Digital Student IDs to More U.S. Universities, Canada
Apple announced that more students can add their student ID to the Wallet app. The program is expanding to Canada for the first time.
Zoom to Pay $85 Million Over Encryption, Sending User Data
Zoom is paying US$85 to settle claims that it lied about offering end-to-end encryption, as well as giving users data to Facebook and Google.
You Can Now Buy That Touch ID Magic Keyboard Separately
The Touch ID Magic Keyboard that Apple introduced with the M1 iMac can now be purchased as a separate accessory.
Apple TV+ Earns Five Imagen Awards Nominations
Apple TV+ has five Imagen Awards Nominations, including for ‘The Mosquito Coast’ and ‘Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special’.
Reese Witherspoon Sells Media Firm, But Not to Apple
Reese Witherspoon has sold media business, Hello Sunshine, but not to Apple, which was previously thought to be interested.
