Origin Wireless announced Hex Home, a wave-based home security system at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! at CES 2021.
Level Touch Smart Lock Packs Smart Features into a Small Packge with HomeKit Support
Level introduces Level Touch, a smart lock that doesn’t look like one, but packs in many advanced features, including HomeKit integration.
Apple Feels Schadenfreude as Amazon is Accused of eBook Price Fixing
Nine years after an investigation found that Apple and the “Big Five” book publishers colluded to fix eBook prices to compete with Amazon, Amazon has now been accused of doing the same.
The lawsuit claims that almost 90% of all ebooks sold in the US are sold on Amazon, in addition to over 50% of all print books. The suit alleges that ebook prices dropped in 2013 and 2014 after Apple and major publishers were successfully sued for conspiring to set ebook prices, but rose again after Amazon renegotiated their contracts in 2015.
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.
Security Friday: Encryption Updates, Reviewing Permissions – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-15
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and how January is a good time to review all those Sign In With… buttons.
