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Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac Released With Support for Metal
Parallels Desktop 15 was just released, adding support for macOS Catalina features like Sidecar and adding support for Apple’s Metal API.
Mophie Launches Multi-Device Wireless Charging Pads
Accessory maker mophie has launched two new wireless charging pads that can be used with multiple devices, as well as two car chargers.
Smart Speakers Could Increase Your TV's Power Usage
If you use a smart speaker to wake up and control your TV, you could be adding an extra US$200/year on your electricity bill.
Gates Foundation Hires Health Expert From Apple
Health expert Dr. Andrew Trister has quit Apple and joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where he will run its digital health group.
Def Con 2019: Lightning Cables That Can Hack Your Computer
Security researcher “MG” presented some special Lightning cables at Def Con 2019 that can hack your computer.
Samsung Dominates European Smartphone Market in Q2
Samsung dominated the European smartphone market in Q2, while Apple held its third-place position but lost 17 percent of its market share.
Apple Launches AR Art Walking Tours
Apple launched a collection of augmented reality art walking tours in six major cities in partnership with the New Museum in New York.
Apple Updates USB-C Adapter with HDMI
Apple has released an updated version of its USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, adding an HDMI 2.0 port for your Mac or iPad Pro.
Robocall Apps Could Be Sharing Your Data
Robocall apps like Hiya, Truecaller, and TrapCall were caught sending your data to data analytics companies.
Apple Offers New Bug Bounty of up to $1.5 Million
Apple opened up its bug bounty program to all its operating systems and made the maximum possible payout to a researcher $1.5 million.
HomePod Has Just 5 Percent of U.S. Smart Speaker Market
Apple’s HomePod made up just 5 percent of the U.S. smart speaker market in the second quarter of 2019, new data revealed.
Ofcom Data Shows Nearly Half of UK Households Pay for Video Subscription Service
Regulator Ofcom revealed that nearly half of UK households pay for at least one subscription video-on-demand (SVod) service.
Apple Awarded Patent for Mac Face ID
Apple was recently granted a patent for Mac Face ID with a smart auto-wake feature. This version sounds more intelligent than current Face ID.
Apple Digital Masters Launches with Mastered Music Collection
Apple Digital Masters is a new initiative that combines all of the Mastered for iTunes music into one global catalog.
Apple, Eli Lilly Introduce Dementia Study With Apple Watch
Apple is working with pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and health startup Evidation on a dementia study using data captured from devices.
Apple Music for Artists Now Available to Musicians
Apple Music for Artists is a platform Apple launched last year that gives musicians an analytics dashboard. It leaves beta today.
Customers of London's Oyster Travel Smartcard Have Accounts Hacked
London’s Oyster smartcard travel system has been hit by hackers who accessed some user accounts and been taken offline for a second day.
Samsung Deletes Apple-Mocking Ads
Samsung removed adverts that mocked Apple from its YouTube account, perhaps because they are copying some iPhone features they laughed at.
Apple Faces Competition Investigation in Russia
Competition authorities in Russia opened an investigation into Apple following a complaint from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs.
Apple Watch Dominates Growing Smartwatch Market
Global smartwatch sales were up 44 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2019, with the Apple Watch dominating the field.
4 New ASMR Videos From Apple
Apple released a number of shot on iPhone ASMR videos which give the viewer a tingling sensation on the skin and helps relax them.
Apple's Teacher Coding Academies Created Successful Apps
Teachers that join Apple’s Teacher Coding Academies have been making a difference with the apps that they create.
Japan Wants FTC to Investigate Apple Over Unfair Contracts
Japanese suppliers want the Fair Trade Commission to investigate Apple after saying they were forced to sign unfair contracts with the company.