Apple recently acquired VR startup NextVR, which supplied sports and entertainment content to VR headsets like Facebook’s Oculus.
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How to Listen to Audiobooks on Mac
Settling into an audiobook on a mobile device is great, but you can also listen to audiobooks on a Mac via different services.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Flaw Lets Malicious Programs Get Root Privileges
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC patched three serious vulnerabilities today for macOS. Update as soon as possible by going to the menu bar.
Apple Stores in Italy to Reopen Next Week
Ten of the 17 Apple Stores in Italy will reopen on Tuesday, the latest country in which Apple retail locations are lifting their shutters.
Apple Served With Warrant by FBI as Part of Investigation into Senator Richard Burr
The FBI issued Apple with a warrant to gain access to Senator Richard Burr’s iCloud account as part of an investigation into the lawmaker.
Wink Terminates Partnership With Chamberlain, Customers Left Helpless
In the latest development of the Wink saga, Chamberlain is ending its partnership with Wink, which will render Wink + MyQ integrations useless.
Apple And Google Mobility Data Being Used to Track Post-Lockdown Economic Recovery
Mobility data from Apple and Google is being used to help track any economic recovery following the loosening of coronavirus lockdowns.
Michael Jackson Wanted to Buy or Partner With Apple, New Book Claims
Michael Jackson wanted to buy or partner with a variety of major companies, one of which was Apple, according to a new book.
Netflix is Still Throttling HD and UHD Video
Netflix continues to degrade HD and UHD video quality in the UK and Europe, long after bit rate caps were supposed to have been removed.
Eero Mesh Routers Available on Apple.com
Today eero announced that its mesh routers are now available to on Apple.com, like the Mesh Wi-Fi Router and Beacon Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender.
Ridley Scott Signs First Look Deal With Apple TV+
Director Ridley Scott and his production company Scott Free Productions have signed a first-look deal with Apple for Apple TV+.
Wink Subscription Deadline Has Been Extended by One Week
Wink wants customers to sign up for its monthly subscription. The deadline—which was today—has been extended by one week to May 20.
Amazon Releases New Fire HD 8 Tablets
Amazon has unveiled new Fire HD 8 tablets which come with a 64 GB memory option and a kids-specific offering.
Apple Considers Creating Audio Versions of News+ Articles
A report today claims that Apple has been talking with publishers over the past few months to create audio versions of their News+ content.
German Watchdog Probes Apple Over Retail Store Temperature Checks
Germany’s regional data protection agency is launching a probe into Apple due to recent procedures that include temperature checks for COVID-19.
Sofia Coppola is Creating a Book Adaptation Series for Apple
Sofia Coppola is creating a series adaptation of Edith Wharton’s book “The Custom of the Country” for Apple.
Instagram iPhone App Gets Update to Help Keep Bullies Away
Instagram is rolling out and testing tools that will allow users to both remove negative comments and amplify positive ones.
Logic Pro X 10.5 Arrives Featuring Live Loops and Other Major Updates
Apple unveiled a major update its music production software with Logic Pro X 10.5, including a pro version of GarageBand’s Live Loops.
COVID-19 Helps Send Apple to Bottom of the Gaming Charts
Apple has suffered a major decline in the world of gaming due to changes to revenue stream prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
iFixit Updates Magic Keyboard Teardown to Examine Trackpad
Last week iFixit posted an X-ray examination of the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard. Today the company revealed the inner workings of the trackpad.
Apple Set to Increase iPhone Manufacturing in India
Apple looks set to ramp up iPhone manufacturing in India in the future, removing some of this work away from China.
Tim Cook in Class of 2020 Commencement Podcast Series
Tim Cook is part of a podcast series from iHeartMedia offering commencement addresses to the class of 2020 from a host of big names.
Researcher Finds 7 Vulnerabilities in Intel Thunderbolt Chips
Researcher Björn Ruytenberg found 7 vulnerabilities in Intel Thunderbolt chips. Critically, an attacker needs physical access to the machine.
Apple’s New ‘Apple Books for Authors’ Website is a Resource Hub
Today Apple unveiled a new website called Apple Books for Authors. It’s a resource for authors interested in publishing their books with Apple.
