Level introduces Level Touch, a smart lock that doesn’t look like one, but packs in many advanced features, including HomeKit integration.
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Judge Denies Apple Appeal in VirnetX Patent Case
U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder has denied Apple’s appeal to reduce a US$502.8 million patent infringement verdict.
Rumor: Apple Could Release ‘Podcasts+’ to Compete With Spotify
The third rumor on Friday from Bloomberg involves Apple working on a podcast subscription service to compete with Spotify.
Tim Cook Tells Parler to 'Get Their Moderation Together' if it Wants to Return to App Store
Apple CEO Tim Cook told Fox News Sunday that Parler needs to “get their moderation together” in order to get back on the App Store.
Rumor: Apple Prepares MacBook Pros With MagSafe, Flat Design
A report on Friday claims that Apple is working on upgraded MacBooks for later in 2021 with the addition of MagSafe and removal of Touch Bar.
Apple TV+ Web App Gets an Update (Finally!)
The Apple TV+ web app has finally received a much-needed facelift that makes the whole experience a lot less clunky.
Rumor: Apple Plans iMac Redesign for 2021
A report on Friday suggests that Apple may be planning to redesign its iMac desktop computer. This would be the first major change since 2012.
Oprah Winfrey Documentary Coming to Apple TV+
A biographical documentary tracking 25 years in the U.S. through the lens of Oprah Winfrey and her show is being worked on for Apple TV+.
Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Charger Over Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported on Thursday that Belkin is voluntarily recalling its portable wireless charger + stand over safety hazards.
AirPop Introduces AirPop Active+, the World's First Smart Air Wearable
AirPop introduced AirPop Active+, the world’s first smart air wearable mask, at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! at CES 2021.
Yale Introduces Smart Delivery Box to Protect and Secure Your Deliveries
In this age of increased contactless deliveries, the Yale Smart Delivery Box offers security and convenience for securely receiving deliveries.
Binatone Combines Mask Filtration and Quality Audio with MaskFone
Binatone showed MaskFone, which combines a quality mask with multiple filtrations options with wireless audio, at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! at CES 2020.
iOS Encryption Isn’t as Secure as it Could be, Researchers Discover
Security researchers at John Hopkins University studied the security measures of Android and iOS, specifically encryption.
Apple to Produce ‘Kitbag’ With Joaquin Phoenix for Apple TV+
Apple Studios will finance and produce a Napoleon Bonaparte film called “Kitbag” for Apple TV+. It will be directed by Ridley Scott and star Joaquin Phoenix.
BMW iX Will Receive Digital Key Plus for iPhone Drivers
On Thursday BMW announced that its Digital Key Plus based on ultra wideband (UWB) technology will arrive with the BMW iX vehicle.
Microsoft 365 Upload File Size Limit Increasing to 250 GB
The upload file size limit in Microsoft 365 is set to increase from 100 GB to 250 GB, with roll-out starting in January 2021.
CES 2021: BIWIN Launches New Biwintech Brand of Storage Products
Storage product manufacturer BIWIN used CES 2021 to announce that it is launching a new performance-based memory and SSD brand – Biwintech.
Get Four Months of Free Unlimited Coffee With Apple Pay and Panera Bread
Apple is partnering with Panera Bread on a deal for the MyPanera+ Coffee subscription. Sign up through January 27 for perks.
August Releases 4th Generation Wi-Fi Smart Lock
August is showing their 4th generation of their smart lock, a Wi-FI Smart Lock that attaches to your existing deadbolt.
Kingston Digital Introduces Workflow Product Series
Kingston Digital announces the Workflow Product Series, a docking approach to working with external media.
Maktar Releases Qubii Pro iPhone Backup and Memory Solution
Qubii Pro is an iPhone or Android device backup and memory solution, with the Pro version adding security features and greater control over your data through the Qubii app.
watchOS 7.3 Developer Beta 2 Available to Download
The third operating system that received developer beta 2 is watchOS 7.3. Release notes for this update have not been published.
Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.2 Developer Beta 2
Like the iOS 14.4 developer beta, macOS betas can be downloaded from Apple’s developer page. Release notes haven’t been published.
iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4 Developer Beta 2 Ready to Download
Apple has released the second developer betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. It includes a new interaction with iPhone and HomePod mini.