In addition to ResearchKit and CareKit, Apple is said to be building a new framework for research studies called SensorKit.
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Audioboom and Voxnest Partner for Podcast Ad Network
Voxnest and UK-based podcasting platform Audioboom announced a partnership for a podcast advertising network.
Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV Arrives in UK
Amazon launched a Fire TV Edition smart television and soundbar in the UK in collaboration with JVC and Anker.
IFC Films Unlimited Joins Apple TV Channels
IFC Films is a production company mainly focusing on indie films. Its channel—IFC Films Unlimited—is coming to Apple TV Channels.
Biggest Apple Store in Japan Opening Saturday
The fifth Tokyo Apple Store will open Saturday in the city’s Marunouchi business district. It will be Apple’s biggest store in Japan.
Sonos Move: Portable, Weatherproof, Water Resistant, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Voice-Assistant Speaker
In a move that simultaneously felt like a very natural evolution of their product line as well as (finally?) answering every unrequited request ever made of the company, Sonos today announced Sonos Move, a portable, battery-powered, water resistant, weatherproof, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker.
Password-Less Server Leaked Facebook IDs and Phone Numbers
A server found without a password contained over 419 million database records of Facebook users in the U.S., U.K. and Vietnam.
Google Hit by Record $170 Million Fine Over YouTube Violations
Google received an $170 million fine over YouTube child privacy violations as state attorneys general prepared an antitrust investigation.
Logitech Reinvents the Scrollwheel with MX Master 3 Mouse
The next generation of the company’s MX Revolution/MX Master family of mice reinvents the variable scroll wheel yet again, and this time they’re doing it with electromagnetism.
Firefox Blocks Third-Party Tracking Cookies And Cryptomining by Default
Mozilla released the latest version of the Firefox browse which blocked third-party tracking and cryptomining by default.
A U.S. Senator Suggests Prison Time for Mark Zuckerberg
In an interview, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for Facebook’s privacy scandals.
These Cases Confirm an iPhone 11 Rumor
New cases from totallee confirm a rumor we’ve seen about the iPhone 11, which will be announced on September 10.
iPhone SE Upgrade Arriving 2020 to Boost Sales
Apple will launch a low-cost smartphone, an upgrade iPhone SE, in Spring 2020, according to reports from Asia.
Advertisers Came Up With a Dumb New Way to Track You
Advertisers aren’t happy with solutions like Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention. They came up with an alternative version to cookies.
Apple Cancels Richard Gere Drama 'Bastards'
Apple has canceled Bastards, a drama series led by Richard Gere and based on the Israeli-based series called Nevelot.
Fake AI Voice Revealed in March Cybercrime Case
A fake AI voice was used to impersonate a CEO’s voice to demand a fraudulent transfer of US$243,000. No suspects have been found yet.
Apple, Burberry Partner to Create 'R Message' Chat App
Apple and Burberry are partnering on a feature called “R Message” that will be integrated within Burberry’s iOS app.
More Info on USB4 and how Fast it Transfers Data
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) published new information today about the upcoming USB4 specification.
Gimlet and WSJ Launching New Podcast
Gimlet, the Spotify-owned podcasting firm, and the Wall Street Journal will formally launch their podcast collaboration, ‘The Journal’, today.
iPhone Hack Hits Android and Windows Phones Too
The unprecedented cyber attack on iOS devices revealed last week went well beyond iPhones and was used for surveillance on Uighur civilians.
Apple Watch Getting New Sleep Tracking Feature
Apple is set to announce a new sleep tracking feature for the Apple Watch, perhaps as early as its media event next week.
Happy Labor Day, from Everyone at TMO!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and The Mac Observer will be taking the day off for some outdoor fun with friends and family. Better yet, we hope you are, too. We’ll resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, September 3rd. Enjoy the holiday!
Apple Card's First Accessory: A Wooden Wallet
Apple warned that leather and denim can stain your titanium Apple Card. To help, a company called KerfCase created a wooden wallet.
Malicious Websites Have Been Hacking iPhones
Google’s Project Zero security team recently announced that some malicious websites have been hacking iPhones.