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Elon Musk Predicts Self-Driving Robotaxis by 2020
Tesla Founder Elon Musk told investors that he was “very confident” that self-driving “robotaxis” by his firm will be on the roads by 2020.
Samsung Recalling Galaxy Fold Sample Units
Having canceled media events and delayed the launch of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung is now recalling all samples of the smartphone.
Student Sues Apple for $1 Billion over Apple Store Theft Accusations
A student sued Apple for $1 billion Monday, claiming he was falsely linked to series of Apple Store thefts by facial-recognition software.
Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Media Events
Samsung has delayed two media events for its Galaxy Fold scheduled for this week after reviewers reported problems with the smartphone.
Apple is One of AWS's Biggest Clients
Apple is one of AWS’s biggest clients, spending over $30 million each month on the cloud service from one of its rivals.
Apple Conserves a Forest in Colombia
Apple partnered with Conservation International to protect and restore a 27,000-acre mangrove forest in Cispatá Bay.
Tim Cook Shares Stunning Shot on iPhone Images for Earth Day
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared beautiful photos of nature, all shot on an iPhone, via Twitter to celebrate Earth Day.
You Can No Longer Use Apple Pay at JCPenney
Over the weekend, JCPenny’s support account on Twitter confirmed it has removed Apple Pay from its retail stores.
Foxconn Wisconsin Project Still Happening
Despite Wisconsin’s governor wanting to change his mind on the deal, Foxconn says its still committed to the project.
macOS 10.15 Could Bring Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time
A new rumor suggests that macOS 10.15 could bring Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, improvements to Siri, iMessage effects, and more.
China Bans the Word ‘Leica’ Online
The Leica ad celebrating photojournalism sparked outcry in China because of Tiananmen Square. China banned the word “Leica” on social media.
Will Smith Visits Apple Campus Ahead of Earth Day
Will Smith, his wife Jada Smith, and son Jaden Smith visited Apple Park to discuss the environment ahead of Earth Day.
Apple Pay is Coming to Switzerland’s Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse, the second largest bank in Switzerland, recently announced that Apple Pay is coming for its customers.
Amazon Launches Free Music Tier Via Alexa
Alexa owners can now access some Amazon Music playlists and stations via the voice assistant, with the launch of a new free tier.
Foxconn Sticking to Wisconsin Plans Despite Governor's Criticism
Foxconn said remained committed to its planned factory in Wisconsin, despite recent criticism from the state’s Governor.
Cyberattack Forces The Weather Channel Off Air
This morning The Weather Channel was knocked off the air after a malicious software attack, and federal law enforcement are investigating.
Safari Technology Preview 80 Removes Support for Legacy Extensions
Safari Technology Preview 80 is available to download today, and it removes support for legacy Safari extensions.
Change Your Instagram Password Immediately
In an updated blog post Facebook admitted that it stored Instagram passwords in plaintext, and millions of users are affected.
Apple Announces New Recycling Lab in Austin
Apple announced Thursday that it is opening a new lab in Austin, Texas focused on finding new recycling processes.
Facebook Imported 1.5 Million Users' Contacts Lists Without Their Permission
Facebook collected the contact lists of 1.5 million people who joined the social network from May 2016 without their permission.
Apple Project Titan Could be About Sensors
A report from Reuters says that Apple’s Project Titan could be about the company creating a sensor stack instead of a full, autonomous car.
T-Mobile Works With Apple on Robo-Calling Using STIR/SHAKEN
Today T-Mobile launched a call protection feature called STIR/SHAKEN in partnership with Comcast to prevent robocalls.
Uber Eats Adds Apple Pay
Uber Eats is adding Apple Pay as a payment option in almost 20 markets, so it’s now easy to pay via Touch ID/Face ID.
