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Apple Buys Voice App StartUp PullString
Apple agreed to acquire voice app startup PullString, in what could prove to be a big boost for the future of Siri.
In The Future You Could 'Clarify' Tweets (But Still Not Edit)
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company is considering adding a feature that would let you explain tweets by adding new or additional context (via Mashable). [Touch Twitter’s Sparkle and Something Wonderful Will Happen] Clarification This sounds like Twitter is considering clarification instead of editing. So while you won’t be able to correct that typo,…
Facebook Set to Pay Record Fine to Settle FTC Privacy Probe
The FTC is in negotiations with Facebook to settle its investigation into the social media giant, with a record-breaking fine likely.
Facebook Might Remove Anti-Vaxxer Content
Advertisements on Facebook promoted by anti-vaxxer organizations have been specifically targeting pregnant women.
Germany Government Adviser: No Smartphones for Children Under 14
Children under 14-years-old should not have access to a smartphone, an adviser to the German government has recommended.
Spotify Spent $340 Million on Anchor and Gimlet
Spotify spent close to $340 million on its recent purchases of Gimlet and Anchor, making a good return for investors.
Faulty iPad Behind New Jersey Apartment Fire
Apple is being sued because a faulty iPad battery caused a New Jersey apartment fire in 2017, killing the occupant.
Apple's 2018 Conflict Minerals Report
As part of Apple’s commitment to supplier responsibility the company has released its 2018 conflict minerals report.
iPhone SE Back in Stock Again...For Now
You can buy the 32GB model as it appears the 128GB model is sold out.
Lee Clow: Legendary Creative Behind Iconic Apple Ads Retires
Lee Clow, the man behind 3 decades worth of iconic Apple adverts, including “1984”, has announced his retirement.
Why Did Walgreens Add Alipay? Chinese Tourists
The decision sounds a bit confusing at first, but makes sense once you learn about the number of Chinese tourists in the U.S.
Apple to Sell iPhones with Just Qualcomm Chips Inside in Germany
Apple will sell the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 in Germany once again, but with only Qualcomm chips in the devices.
Happy Valentine's Day, This Dating App got Hacked
Dating app Coffee Meets Bagel announced today that it suffered a data breach on Monday.
Developers Required to Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Apple is requiring developers to secure their Apple ID with two-factor authentication.
Apple Video Launch Targeted for April
The Apple video launch is rumored to launch in April or early May. It sounds like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO won’t be part of it.
Cloud Backup Service Backblaze Raising its Price
Backblaze is a popular service to back up your computer to the cloud. In its first price increase, the company announced it will go from US$5 to US$6 per month. [Backblaze: The Least Reliable Hard Drives] Backblaze Price Increase The price will increase starting March 11 5PM PT for both new and existing users: The…
Men More Likely to Sign-Up to Dating Apps Than Women
Men are now more likely than women to sign up for dating apps, but there has been a significant drop in registrations overall.
Apple Pay to Launch In Czech Republic February 19th
Apple Pay will launch in the Czech Republic on February 19th, according to multiple local media reports over recent days.
Pixelmator Pro 1.3.1 Available, Adds New Features
Pixelmator Pro 1.3.1 is now available. It adds support for editing iPhone Portrait photos and a new comic book effect.
Apple to Hold Services Event but Publishers Unhappy with 'Netflix for News' Proposals
Major publishers are thought to be unhappy with Apple’s proposed terms for its soon-to-be-announced premium Apple News tier.
Sen. Ron Wyden Urges Apple to Remove Woman-Tracking App
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) penned a letter calling on Apple and Google to remove Absher from their stores.
To No One's Surprise, Other Companies Exploit Apple's Enterprise Program
Facebook and Google aren’t the only companies exploiting Apple’s Enterprise program. Another investigation by TechCrunch adds porn and gambling apps to the list.
Cairncross Report: UK Needs Regulator to Restore Trust in Online News
Tech giants should have a “news quality obligation” on content they host which is enforced by a regulator, according to a new UK report.
