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NHL Commisioner Explained why the Sport Needs Apple
Apple is a very important player in the NHL, the league’s Commissioner explained during a visit to the Apple Campus.
Apple Could Launch a Gaming Subscription Service
Rumors suggest that Apple plans to launch a gaming subscription service described as a “Netflix for games.”
In 2018 Apple Spent $60 Billion With 9,000 U.S. Suppliers
U.S. suppliers may have trouble making custom screws for Apple products, but other components can be manufactured without issue.
macOS 10.14.4 Brings Safari Automatic Dark Mode
macOS 10.14.4 will bring automatic Dark Mode to Safari. This means that if a website offers a dark theme, it will automatically be enabled.
Roku Channel Adds Premium Subscriptions
The Roku Channel is adding premium subscriptions to its streaming video service. The update adds support for over 25 subscriptions.
UK Health Secretary: Government Could Ban Social Media
Matt Hancock warned social media firms the UK government would legislate, or even ban them, if they did not take action on harmful content following the death of 17-year-old Molly Russell.
T-Mobile Hotspot Intended for Rural Customers
It costs US$72 (or finance it) and data plans start at US$10/month for 2GB of data, all the way up to US$85/month for 22GB of data.
New AirPods to do 'Hey, Siri' Recogntion
The next generation of AirPods will be able to be configured for Siri in the same way iPhones and iPads, an iOS beta revealed.
UK Tech Braces Itself for Brexit
Britain’s impending exit from the European Union is a major concern for the UK tech industry, with immigration top of the worry list.
New iPhone XR Deal: $18.99/month Offer
Apple continues to promote the cheaper model with a new iPhone XR deal. Sign up in an Apple Store and get it for US$18.99/month.
YouTube Reveals it is Part of the Illuminati
YouTube is making it harder to find conspiracy videos on its platform, a move that adds fuel to the conspiracy fire.
Office 365 Launches in Mac App Store
Microsoft just released its suite of Office 365 apps in the Mac App Store. New apps include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A Farewell to Macworld Expo
Dr. Mac explains why he gets nostalgic about Macworld Expo at this time of year as he reflects on some of his favorite moments at the show.
Microsoft CEO Said Data Should be 'Like Electricity'
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said data should be “democratized” and his firm is a “platform company”.
Arizona Porn Bill Would Force Consumers to Fund Border Wall
A porn bill [PDF] introduced in Arizona called the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act would require all internet devices sold in Arizona to be installed with a porn blocker.
Amazon Launched a Pilot of its Delivery Robots
Amazon will pilot its Scout delivery robots, with six devices undertaking deliveries in Snohomish County, Washington.
New 'Original Tweeter' Tag Could Come to Twitter
Twitter is testing a tag for accounts called Original Tweeter. It would help people tell the difference between fake and real accounts.
Apple Just Fired 200 Project Titan Employees
In the latest shakeup of Project Titan, Apple fired 200 employees and moved others elsewhere in the company.
Apple Has 3 New Spots to Promote Apple Pay Cash in iMessage
The spots show Apple Pay Cash being used by family members to share costs and directly pay for stuff.
Waymo to Build Self-Driving Cars in Michigan
Alphabet-owned company Waymo announced it will open the world’s first Level 4 autonomous vehicle factory in Michigan.
Egypt Wants an Apple Hub, Despite iPhone Price Row
Egypt’s Prime Minister said he wants Apple to increase its presence in his country, despite an ongoing row over iPhone prices there.
French Defence Secretary - 'Cyber War has Begun'
“Cyber war has begun” according to French Defence Secretary Florence Parly, who emphasized the country’s offensive cyber capabilities.
More on the Bounty Hunter Location Data Story
There’s more to the bounty hunter location data story that Motherboard reported on earlier this month. One of the data brokers involved was Zumigo.
