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Apple Buys Virtual Reality Headset Designer Vrvana
Apple just bought Vrvana, a company that specializes in virtual reality and maker of the Totem VR headset.
Website Tracking to be Worse Than Thought, Study Shows
The researchers say that ad-blockers can block some, but not all of the scripts. However, AdBlock Plus has recently been updated to block all of the session replay scripts.
iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3 Named TIME Gadgets of the Year
TIME’s top gadgets of 2017 list is out and the iPhone X along with Apple Watch Series 3 made the cut.
iMac Pro to Include True Siri Support, A10 Fusion Processor
The iMac Pro, due to ship before the end of the year, may be the first Apple computer to include full Siri support.
Here Are All the Apple-Branded Clothes You Can Buy at Apple Park Visitor Center
Here’s a look at the Apple-branded merchandise you can get at the company’s new Apple Park Visitor Center.
tvOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4 for Apple TV Ready to Download
Apple rounded out its Friday developer beta updates with tvOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4 for Apple TV.
Join Our Apple Context Machine Facebook Group
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet launched a Facebook Group for The Apple Context Machine, their weekly podcast for in-depth discussions about Apple and the tech world.
Apple Releases watchOS 4.2 Developer Beta 4 for Apple Watch
Along with iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4 Apple released watchOS 4.2 Beta 4 for developers on Friday.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone and iPad
Just a day after releasing macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Developer Beta 4 Apple rolled out iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4.
Get a Free 32GB Apple TV 4K With DirecTV Now
There is a limit of one TV per account, and two per household.
Apple Officially Delays HomePod Launch Until 2018
If you’ve been saving up your pennies to buy a HomePod before the end of the year put on your patience pants because that’s not happening.
5 Places to Find Cool iPhone X Wallpapers
The iPhone X OLED screen is beautiful, so how do you show off its visual awesomeness? With really cool wallpapers, of course.
Apple Won't Accept watchOS 1 App Updates Starting in April 2018
Apple isn’t accepting app updates made with the watchOS 1.0 SDK starting on April 1, 2018. That sounds kind of ominous, but for most Apple Watch owners it’s a non-issue.
Denise Young Smith Will Leave as Head of Apple's Inclusion & Diversity
Ms. Young Smith moved to the position in May after a three year stint as head of Apple’s Human Resources, and she will be replaced by Christie Smith, a 17 year veteran of consulting firm Delloite.
Apple Fixes iPhone X Live Photos and Video Distortion Bug with iOS 11.1.2
Apple released iOS 11.1.2 on Thursday, a bug fix release for two iPhone X problems.
Apple Accelerates macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Cycle with Release of Developer Beta 4
This marks an acceleration of the release cycle, which in the past has meant Apple is nearing release.
iPhone X Wait Times Drop to 2-3 Weeks
iPhone X shipping times are improving with waits down to two or three weeks instead of the five and six weeks we were seeing.
Use Reminders on Macs, iPhones, and iPads to Remember Anything
When Dr. Mac needs to remember something, he merely asks Siri (on his Mac, iPhone, or Apple Watch) to remind him of that thing at a specific time and date or place. He says he rarely forgets stuff anymore with this almost foolproof system.
DJI Sells New Mavic Pro Drone Exclusively With Apple
Called the Mavic Pro Alpine White, it’s available today for US$1,049.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 44
This release enables Payment Requests by default, and it includes 38 other improvements and bug fixes, too.
Goodbye Pokémon, Harry Potter Wizards Unite is Coming to iPhone AR
Niantic, the makers of Pokémon Go, and WB Games have pre-announced Harry Potter Wizards Unite, an augmented reality world based on JK Rowling’s enduringly popular books.
Apple Facing ITC Patent Infringement Investigation Over Aqua Connect Complaint
The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating Apple over patent infringement allegations stemming from a complaint submitted by Aqua Connect and subsidiary Strategic Technology Partners.
Apple's Lisa Jackson Joins Execs from JetBlue and Others to Discuss Sustainability in Open Forum
The Washington Post is organizing a forum called A World in Balance for business execs, policy makers, and experts to discuss sustainability, including Apple’s Lisa Jackson.
