LG begins AirPlay 2 & HomeKit update process for some 2019 TVs LG on Tuesday said it's now rolling out AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to select 2019 TV models in the US via a software update. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 7
AT&T rebrands DirecTV Now as 'AT&T TV Now,' plans separate 'AT&T TV' DirecTV Now, AT&T's internet TV service, is officially rebranding as "AT&T TV Now" later this summer in what's promised to be a smooth transition. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 17
Streaming holdout Tool coming to Apple Music, others on Aug. 2 Progressive metal band Tool has announced that the band's discography will appear on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and other streaming services starting Friday, Aug. 2. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 8
Capital One hack exposes data of 100M+ customer accounts A Seattle woman has been arrested and charged with hacking into Capital One and gaining access to over 100 million customer accounts at the U.S. bank. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 23
How to watch the second set of 2020 Democratic debates on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV The second round of Democratic debates ahead of the 2020 U.S. Presidential elections are happening 8 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31. Here's how to tune in from any Apple device you might have. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 0
Google's Pixel 4 phone implementing system similar to Apple's Face ID Google on Monday previewed a pair of features coming to its Pixel 4 smartphone, including "Face Unlock," apparently directly competing with the Face ID technology on Apple's X-series iPhones. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 40
DOJ requiring eSIM support as condition of Sprint & T-Mobile merger, including Dish A small but significant condition of the Justice Department approving Sprint and T-Mobile's merger is that the combined entity — and Dish, which is being turned into a fourth national carrier — must support eSIM technology. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 11
DOJ approves merger of T-Mobile & Sprint, but states' lawsuit awaits [u] The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday that it has approved a proposed $26 billion-plus merger of Sprint and T-Mobile, though with major concessions, and a lawsuit from 13 state attorneys general still pending. [Updated with Dish's multi-billion payouts] Roger Fingas 6 years ago 12
Mac Pro won't get China tariff waiver, says President Trump Despite a recent petition, Apple won't get any tariff exemptions for Mac Pro parts made in China, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 77
Jimmy Iovine spent excessively as Apple Music head, current service growth slowing, report claims A profile of Apple Music chief Oliver Schusser includes claims that his predecessor, Jimmy Iovine, spent "excessive amounts of money," and adds that while the service is still growing faster than Spotify, that pace has slowed. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 44
Sony's Reon Pocket is an iPhone-controlled personal air conditioner Sony is crowdfunding a project called the Reon Pocket, a wearable AC/heater unit compatible with both iPhones and Android devices. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 13
NBCUniversal's challenger to Apple TV+ & Netflix is launching in April 2020 NBCUniversal's still-unnamed streaming service will launch in April, CEO Steve Burke said during an earnings call on Wednesday. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 22
Survey says 76% of retail IT decision makers prefer Apple hardware in stores In a survey of 700 "retail IT decision makers," 76% said that Apple tech is better to use in stores than either Windows or Android, according to the Apple-focused device management firm Jamf. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 7
Review: Awair's Glow C sensor makes sense only for problematic air Announced on Wednesday, the Awair Glow C is an air sensor, smartplug, and nightlight all in one, and works well at diagnosing air quality issues — but there's no HomeKit support, and you'll want an attached fan, dehumidifier, or other accessory to make the most of it. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 0
Apple, other tech firms petition FCC for short-range 6GHz Wi-Fi tethering Apple is among several major U.S. tech firms petitioning the Federal Communications Commission to approve a limited form of 6-gigahertz Wi-Fi, spectrum also in demand with the cellular and utility industries. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 5
DOJ announces massive antitrust review examining Apple, Google & others The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a long-anticipated antitrust review of major tech corporations, including the likes of Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 39
Apple & Tennessee State University partner on bringing coding to historically black schools Apple and Tennessee State University have joined together on the HBCU C2 Presidential Academy, meant to expose students at historically black colleges and universities — HBCUs — to opportunities in programming and app development. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 0
Sprint & T-Mobile merger could win DOJ approval as soon as Wednesday The contentious $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint is reportedly close to approval by the U.S. Department of Justice, to the point an announcement could be made as soon as Wednesday. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 2
Apple iPhone supplier LG pumping $2.6B into Korean OLED production On Tuesday LG Display, one of Apple's OLED suppliers for the iPhone, announced plans to invest $2.6 billion toward an existing OLED production line in South Korea. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 4
Apple in 'advanced talks' to buy Intel's mobile modem business Apple is allegedly in "advanced talks" to pick up Intel's smartphone modem business, ready to pay $1 billion or more for associated patents and workers. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 34
iPhone XR tops US iPhone sales during June quarter as 2019 models loom The iPhone XR took 48% of U.S. iPhone sales during the June quarter, according to CIRP research estimates published on Monday, suggesting that buyers are indeed concerned about price. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 20
Apple recruits former Tesla engineering VP Steve MacManus Perhaps adding to evidence the company is working on a full-fledged car, Apple has reportedly hired Steve MacManus, a long-time auto industry veteran most recently with Tesla. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 15
Apple rolls out macOS 10.14.6 with bug & security fixes Apple on Monday released the finished version of macOS 10.14.6, what will be one of the last updates for Mojave. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 14
Apple releases tvOS 12.4 for Apple TV HD, Apple TV 4K Apple on Monday issued the completed version of tvOS 12.4, the latest update for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. Roger Fingas 6 years ago 5
