Mr. Rober is known to his 3.4 million YouTube subscribers for his science-related videos, but starting in 2015, he went to work for Apple, apparently on a virtual reality project.
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Amazon Brings Voice Controls to Alexa App on iOS
Users who have trained themselves on Alexa Skills can now use that same self-training on their iPhones and iPads to access the Alexa ecosystem.
Get a Cheap MacBook Air Over at B&H Photo Video TODAY ONLY
It’s running the discount until the end of June 26 so act fast if you’re in the market for an affordable Mac.
Apple Releases First macOS Mojave Public Beta
Apple released the first macOS Mojave public beta on Tuesday. Mojave is Apple’s latest version of macOS and is expected to ship this fall.
Optoma Launches NuForce BE Sport Headphones
Video and audio manufacturer Optoma is launching a line of sport headphones today, called the NuForce BE Sport4.
Crazy Report Says New AirPods Case will Also Charge iPhone
Apple’s promised wireless charging case for AirPods will also charge your iPhone, or so claims one report.
tvOS 12 Public Beta Ready for Apple TV
The public release of tvOS 12 for Apple TV is out and includes Dolby Atmos sound support.
iOS 11.4.1 Developer and Public Beta 4 Available
Apple released iOS 11.4.1 developer beta 4 and public beta 4 for iPhone and iPad on Monday, just a week after beta 3.
Apple Releases Schoolwork iPad App for Teachers
Apple launched its Schoolwork app for teachers on Tuesday as part of its ongoing commitment to education.
Fortune Is Livestreaming Interview with Tim Cook at 6:05 PM PDT Monday
Announced late on Monday afternoon, the Tim Cook interview will be conducted by Allan Murray, president of Fortune.
You Can Now Download the iOS 12 Public Beta
The iOS 12 public beta is live, and you can download it over at Apple’s website. Of course, there are certain things to keep in mind and do beforehand.
Apple and Other Tech Companies Meeting in San Francisco to Chat about Privacy
The trade group organizing the meeting includes Apple, Google, Amazon, Adobe, Ebay, Facebook, HP, Twitter, Salesforce, IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung, Dropbox, and many others, though it’s not clear how high up the org chart this meet-up will go.
Apple News Features a Section for 2018 Midterm Elections
Today Apple launched a dedication section in Apple News for the 2018 midterm elections. It’s aimed at casual readers and critics alike.
Behaviour Interactive Hit with Lawsuit for Reusing Fallout Shelter Code in Westworld Mobile Game
Warner Bros. and Behaviour Interactive are facing a lawsuit from Bethesda Softworks over allegations that the Westworld Mobile game is a “blatant rip-off” of Fallout Shelter.
No, You Can't Bypass iPhone Passcode Attempt Limits with an External Keyboard
A report says you can bypass the iPhone’s passcode attempt limit by connecting the device to a computer and sending the passcodes from there instead of the device’s on-screen keyboard, but it’s wrong.
Apple Adds Midterm Elections Category to Apple News
Apple added a new section on Monday to its News app for the iPhone and iPad dedicated to 2018 midterm election coverage.
Supreme Court Gives Privacy a Lifeline, Requires Warrant for Cell Phone Tower Data
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) gave privacy a bit of a lifeline on Friday by ruling that a warrant is required to get cell phone tower location data from carriers.
Apple Launches Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Pro
Apple said that affected devices may have “one or more keys or the whole keyboard” replaced for free, and those who have already paid for such service may be eligible for a refund.
New Service Cryptee Gives You a Private Google Docs
A Redditor announced a service called Cryptee, which aims to give you a private Google Docs, as well as encrypted cloud storage.
Apple Orders French Series Calls as an English Adaptation
As part of the deal it also acquired the rights to the first season of the original French work.
Apple Chip Supplier Working on New A-Series Chips
No timeframe has been announced for the investment.
Apple Orders Little America Immigrant Anthology From The Big Sick Writers
Apple will be picking up the Little America immigrant anthology series from the writers of The Big Sick. Each episode will be a half-hour.
New York Transit Support Was Just Added to Apple Maps
Apple’s list of cities hasn’t been updated with Buffalo yet, so it appears that it will be gradually rolling out.
AT&T Intros Watch TV Video Service for Unlimited Cellular Plans
AT&T has a new streaming video service for its unlimited cellular service plans called Watch TV.