Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a (resolved) hostage situation in Amsterdam, and some tips for Focus Mode setup.
Gaming Platform 'Backbone' Raises $40M Series A Funding
Backbone has announced a US$40 million capital raise in Series A funding on Wednesday, led by Index Ventures.
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[U] Would-Be Amsterdam Apple Store Robber Takes Hostage
An armed robber at an Amsterdam Apple Store escalated the situation by turning it into a hostage negotiation.
iOS 15.4 Developer Beta 4 Adds New Siri Voice
Apple has released iOS 15.4 developer beta four to test. One of the major features is a new voice for Siri.
Gossip Factories and Other Manufacturing – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-22
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about rumored improvements to 5G in iPhones, and talk about the appearance of new hardware in 2022.
Artificial Intelligence Can't Legally Copyright Works
The U.S. Copyright office has ruled that an AI can’t place a copyright on its own work of art. The Verge reports that this case from 2019.
Apple to Switch to TSMC 5G Chip for Better iPhone 14 Battery Life
Supply chain reports often provide hints on upcoming products. Recent ones indicate a new manufacturer for the 5G chip in the iPhone 14.
Coinbase Wallet Now Supports Ledger Crypto Wallets
The Coinbase Wallet browser extension now supports Ledger hardware wallets for crypto. This makes it easy to manage your coins and NFTs.
Apple Reveals Trailer for 'The Snoopy Show' Season Two
The Snoopy Show season two will arrive on Apple TV+ March 11. More Peanuts originals and specials will appear on the platform in the future.
Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Completes Key Production Tests
Rumors and leaks about Apple’s first mixed-reality headset keep coming. Recent reports suggest the device may still launch in 2022.