Our favorite accessories for the new iPad Air
You just got your new iPad Air recently and you're looking for the best accessories, but don't know where to start. This guide will give you an idea of what to pick up next for your brand new iPad Air.
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Andrew O'Hara
Thousands of Amazon workers are listening in on Echo audio, report says [u]
In a bid to enhance its in-house Alexa voice recognition technology, Amazon reportedly employs thousands of people around the world to listen, transcribe and annotate audio clips recorded by Echo devices.
Mikey Campbell
Amazon prepping Alexa-enabled AirPods rival for release in 2019
Amazon is reportedly creating an Alexa-enabled set of fully wireless earbuds that could pose competition for Apple's AirPods.
Roger Fingas
Amazon plans over 3000 'Project Kuiper' satellites to spread global broadband
Amazon on Thursday revealed "Project Kuiper," an attempt to put thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit for worldwide internet access.
Amazon drops Apple's 2018 MacBook Pro to $1,599, plus discounts on AirPods and iPads
Back by popular demand, Amazon is knocking $200 off Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and up to $300 off Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, first-gen AirPods are $12 off and 9.7-inch iPads are still in stock at $100 off.
Christine McKee
Latest Facebook-related security breach finds millions of records exposed on Amazon servers
Security researchers have uncovered multiple instances of Facebook user data being exposed publicly on Amazon cloud servers, though it's not immediately clear to what extent either company is to blame.
End of month blowout deals: $300 off 13" MacBook Pros, 2019 iPad and iMac discounts, hundreds off closeouts [u]
Apple authorized resellers have just launched instant rebates on Apple's latest hardware, with many models now in stock. Meanwhile, closeout devices are up to $350 off with free shipping and no tax collected in several states. Plus, grab a 13-inch MacBook Pro at $300 off while supplies last.
Editorial: Apple is playing the long game with Apple TV+ & Apple Arcade as it always does
The new Apple News+ service has landed for us all, but we've only had a sneak peek at Apple TV+, Apple TV Channels, and Apple Arcade. Apple's March 25 event came with almost no detail on what didn't launch immediately, but the company has proven that it can literally afford to keep us waiting like it has before, because it has a plan and the wherewithal to wait out the slings and arrows.
William Gallagher
Deals: Save $100 off new iPad Pros, $200 off new MacBook Airs & $300 off quad-core MacBook Pros
In celebration of Monday's Apple event, Amazon is knocking hundreds off current hardware, with 2018 iPad Pros starting at $699 and Macs as low as $999.
Malcolm Owen
William Gallagher and Andrew O'Hara
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