Apple is s reportedly spending $15 million per episode on forthcoming show See, similar to what Disney is spending on a Star Wars spinoff.
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In Honor of Apollo 11, Orbitrack is Free on July 20th
Highly rated, Orbitrack, from Southern Stars, lets you explore the universe of spacecraft in orbit around our home planet and is available in the Apple App Store now for US$4.99 (free on 7/20) and for Android in the second half of 2019.
Hong Kong Apple Pay Coming Later This Year
Octopus confirms that Hong Kong Apple Pay is coming later this year to iPhone and Apple Watch.
Google Contractor That Leaked Audio Data Investigated
After a report found a Google contractor accessed and leaked Google Home recordings, the company says it will investigate.
T-Mobile Hosting 'Scam Block Party' on July 15
On July 15 T-Mobile will be hosting an online ‘Scam Block Party’ to raise awareness about its Scam Block tool and share robocall prevention tips.
New UK Digital Services Tax Will Hit Apple
The UK Government announced plans to introduce a new Digital Services Tax which will likely be applied to Apple.
Bank of England Governor Issues Facebook Libra Warning
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney issued a strong warning to Facebook over its forthcoming Libra cryptocurrency.
Apple Disables Walkie Talkie due to Bug
Apple has disabled the Walkie Talkie app on Apple Watch because of a vulnerability that could let someone secretly eavesdrop on your iPhone.
IKEA Adds More HomeKit Compatible Light Bulbs to Line
IKEA has expanded its range of HomeKit compatible light bulbs and released its Floait line of smart light fixtures in the U.S.
Apple Releases Mac Update to Remove Zoom Web Server
After the controversy surrounding Zoom and its hidden web server, Apple is pushing a hidden Mac update that removes it.
Apple Summoned to Capitol Hill to Testify on Antitrust
Apple and other tech companies have been summoned to Capitol Hill to testify on antitrust in front of the House Judiciary Committee.
Japanese HomePod Launching This Summer
A Japanese HomePod will launch this summer for ¥32,800 (US$302.48). We don’t have a launch date but the order page is live.
Apple Starts Chinese App Development Program
Apple is starting a Chinese app development program in Shanghai to help developers create apps and expand its services business.
Video: Sir Jony Ive is Leaving Apple
Sir Jony Ive is leaving Apple to start his own design firm. Charlotte looks at his achievement at Apple and the speculation around his exit.
Apple Launches Workshops to Help Young Londoners Stay Clear of Gangs
Apple has launched a series of Tody at Apple sessions in London aimed at helping young people avoid being caught up in gangs.
Health Insurer Anthem Poaches Apple Health Employees
Health insurance company Anthem has poached employees from Apple’s health division, as well as a couple of machine learning experts.
UK's NHS to Offer Health Info via Alexa
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) announced a partnership with Amazon which will see Alexa supply NHS-verified health information.
Friends is Not Going to Be Available on Netflix
Friends is leaving Netflix at the end of 2020 and will instead be available via WarnerMedia’s newly-name streaming service HBO Max.
Apple Music Student Trial Doubled to Six Months
The Apple Music student trial has been doubled to six months, giving students even more value as they decide whether to join or not.
MongoDB Database Exposed 188 Million Records
An exposed MongoDB database was found on June 18, 2019, containing 188 million records with personal information, just laying out in the open.
Apple Stops Selling 12-Inch MacBook
Apple has pulled from sale the 12-inch MacBook, with the device is no longer shown on its website, whilst the MacBook Air and Pro are updated.
Dr. Mario World Live a Day Early
Dr. Mario World is available for iOS – a day earlier than the much-anticipated game from Nintendo had been expected to land.
Apple Updates MacBook Air, MacBook Pro for 2019 Back to School
The 2019 Back to School sales are starting with Apple. The MacBook Air price has been lowered to US$1,099 and updated with True Tone.
Steve Wozniak: 'Figure Out a Way to Get Off Facebook'
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has raised a number of privacy concerns, saying that “most people” should find a way to get off Facebook.
