Tado ships updated Smart AC Control with native HomeKit Germany's Tado on Tuesday launched an updated Smart AC Control in Europe, offering native support for Apple's HomeKit. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0
Apple's iCloud and iTunes targeted in patent infringement suit An Irish business, Data Scape Limited, has launched a Texas lawsuit against Apple accusing it of violating a data sync patent by way of iCloud, iTunes and the devices those services run on. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9
US Justice Department likely to block Sprint & T-Mobile merger Only hours after FCC chairman Ajit Pai expressed his support for Sprint and T-Mobile's proposed merger, the U.S. Justice Department was reported to be against the deal over antitrust concerns. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 22
Pandora debuts overhauled Mac app with notifications, keyboard shortcuts & Modes Pandora on Monday released a redesigned 2.0 Mac app for its radio streams and on-demand music, taking advantage of newer tech including station Modes. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4
Steve Jobs proposed an Apple Card as far back as 2004 Apple co-founder Steve Jobs floated the idea of an Apple Card in 2004, though that incarnation would've been far different, according to one of the company's former creative directors. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7
FCC chairman says he'll recommend Sprint & T-Mobile merger U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai said he'll recommend approving a proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, following a series of promises the carriers made for their $26.5 billion deal. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 11
Lutron's Aurora dimmer for Philips Hue lighting installs over a light switch Lutron on Monday launched a new dimmer, the Aurora, intended exclusively for Philips Hue smartbulbs that clips on over an existing light switch. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 13
New global smartspeaker data shows Apple's HomePod remains a bit player Apple and the HomePod remain a marginal factor in the global smartspeaker market, not even in the top five brands, according to new research estimates. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 49
Toshiba to buy back memory division shares from group including Apple Toshiba is buying back shares of its memory division sold to Apple, Dell, Kingston and Seagate, having survived a financial crisis that threatened the entire company. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3
Google suspends Huawei's Android license, forces switch to open-source version Following newly-authorized rules by the Trump administration, Google has reportedly terminated Huawei's Android license, forcing it to move to the Android Open Source Project. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 81
Spotify begins testing 'Car Thing' voice assistant accessory In the next few weeks Spotify will begin a U.S. test of its first hardware, an auto accessory offering hands-free music control. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 11
Review: 5.11's AMP24 backpack can take your Mac or iPad into the brush 5.11's AMP24 backpack is more concentrated on outdoor adventures — or even combat — than on carrying MacBooks and iPads to the office, but it could also be the last one you ever need. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3
Lady Gaga rumored to play Apple Park's formal opening event Perhaps signaling the financial muscle Apple brings to bear, rumors claim that pop superstar Lady Gaga will sing for the formal opening of Apple Park this weekend. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0
Apple launches UK-only 'Behind the Mac' page promoting Mac music making In a slightly unusual move Apple has launched a new U.K.-only promo page, "Behind the Mac," selling people on Macs for all stages of music production. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3
'Call of Duty: Mobile' beta goes live in India, expanding over 'coming months' Activision has opened up pre-registrations for "Call of Duty: Mobile," a free-to-play version of the popular first-person shooter for iOS and Android, developed with help from China's Tencent. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4
Former Apple retail head Angela Ahrendts joins Airbnb's board of directors Apple's recently-exited retail VP, Angela Ahrendts, on Thursday joined the board of directors for home rental giant Airbnb. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19
Apple Developer Academy in Naples opens up 2019 applications The Apple Developer Academy at the University of Federico II in Naples, Italy has opened up its annual applications, though there are just 400 spots available for a year's worth of free training. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0
AirPlay 2 comes to DTS Play-Fi gear, Arcam & McIntosh first supporting brands Devices compatible with DTS's Play-Fi multi-room wireless audio standard are now beginning to support Apple's AirPlay 2, according to an announcement. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4
Huawei faces dual US bans, Dutch accusations of carrier backdoor The U.S. government has leveled a dual blow against China's Huawei, both blocking it from acquiring American technology and preventing American telecoms firms from using Huawei equipment. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 43
Hands on: Creative's desktop soundbar, the Sound BlasterX Katana We're checking out some of the higher-end desktop speakers suitable for Macs, beginning with Creative's soundbar/subwoofer combo, the Sound BlasterX Katana. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7
Evolve launches its first iPhone-connected skateboards with new GTR series Australian e-skate maker Evolve opened up preorders for its new GTR boards on Wednesday, its first to offer an iPhone app. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9
Pokemon battler Rumble Rush coming soon to iPhone A new free-to-play Pokemon game, "Rumble Rush," should soon launch for iPhones, carrying over the "Rumble" series previously hosted on Nintendo's Wii, Wii U, and 3DS. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0
Report: Apple's 5G modem to arrive in 2025, execs 'fed up' with slow Intel development Apple's rancor at the slow progress of Intel modem development began long before April's Qualcomm settlement and the rush to 5G, a report said on Wednesday, adding that the iPhone maker's in-house baseband chip won't arrive until 2025. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 21
Use your Lightning headphones on your Mac or iPad Pro with Anker's new USB-C adapter Accessory maker Anker has launched a USB-C to Lightning audio adapter, allowing iPhone and iPad owners to use their Lightning headphones with any USB-C device. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 21
