Apple recently discontinued the iMac Pro, and two configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac are now joining the Pro in retirement. As spotted by MacRumors, the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac are no longer available for purchase, with only the 256GB SSD and 1TB Fusion drive versions available to buy on Apple’s […]
Category: Tech Made Simple
Twitter confirms it’s testing an ‘undo tweet’ feature — but you’ll have to pay
The evidence is mounting that Twitter will be adding an “undo tweet” feature, but that those who want it will have to pay: app researcher Jane Manchun Wong has discovered a subscription screen tied to the feature. The Verge reports that the ability to take back tweets has also shown up on a survey asking […]
Super Nintendo World is Finally Open – but only in Japan
After years of development and delays, Super Nintendo World finally opened this week at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka. The themed area of the park is Nintendo’s biggest swing yet to leverage its most iconic characters beyond their traditional home of video game consoles. The idea sounds strong on paper. USJ is one of […]
Apple ordered to pay $308.5 million after losing Digital Rights Management Patent case in Texas
Apple has been ordered to pay $308.5 million to Personalized Media Communications after a federal jury in Texas found the company had infringed on a technology patent related to digital rights management, Bloomberg reported. PMC had sued Apple over its FairPlay technology, used to distribute encrypted content from iTunes, Apple Music, and its App Store. […]
Just What exactly IS an NFT, and Why Should You Care?
An NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. Something’s that’s fungible can be replaced by something else that means the same – like swapping $10 for 10 $1 bills. Non-fungible, then, means that it’s completely unique – like a one-off pressing of a vinyl record, a unique manuscript or a particular painting. The NFT is like a […]
Microsoft and Major Newspapers join forces to fight Google and Facebook with Bipartisan Political support
Over the last decade, hundreds of newspapers have disappeared largely due to Big Tech’s disruption of the ad market. Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on much when it comes to tech reform, whether it be content moderation or spinning off acquisitions, but they do seem to agree that local journalism needs saving. On Friday, a […]
If you’ve been waiting for LG’s Android Updates, you’re going to have to wait some more
LG’s German website has revealed its Android 11 update roadmap — at least for Europe — and the news isn’t too encouraging. With the exception of the LG Velvet 5G, most of the company’s phones won’t get Android 11 until the back half of 2021, with the vast majority of devices not seeing the update until […]
Facebook will help you find and book a COVID-19 vaccination
Facebook has announced that it’s launching a tool that will show “when and where you can get vaccinated” for COVID-19, and provide a link to help you make an appointment. The new feature will show in its COVID-19 Information Center and is arriving when the US and other countries are starting to vaccinate adults. The […]
Netflix Brings the Hammer Down on Password Sharing
Netflix has more than 200 million subscribers around the world, and now the company is looking at ways to curb password sharing for both business and security reasons. A new feature, first spotted by GammaWire, prevents people who are not authorized to use the account from accessing it. A Netflix spokesperson told The Verge, “This test is designed to help […]
Tencent-branded RedMagic gaming phone launched with 165Hz screen
RedMagic, the gaming brand of ZTE subdivision Nubia, has launched a new smartphone in collaboration with Chinese tech and gaming giant Tencent. The RedMagic 6 and 6 Pro are high-end devices available to order now in China, with a global launch coming later this month. The RedMagic 6 has an Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, active […]