Apple’s annual developer extravaganza, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is finally here, kicking off with the keynote presentation on June 7th at 1PM ET. Like last year, the WWDC will be an entirely digital and online-only event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the keynote, that means we can likely expect another tightly produced […]
To honor and recognize the importance of Pride month, Microsoft, one of the largest tech companies in the world, has announced it’s walking the talk with a company-wide global Pride initiative. The company released a statement that said, “Pride at Microsoft is a grassroots phenomenon created by employees across all continents. It’s an opportunity to […]
Lenovo’s Yoga Pad Pro is a new 13-inch Android tablet that can easily double as an external monitor, Gizmochina reports and it’s now available to buy in China for about $517 in equivalent U.S. dollars. It’s not tricky to get most tablets on the market to work as a second monitor, but for the most part you’re limited to […]
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a brand-new Sony product launching first on Indiegogo. Called “Motion Sonic,” which, in the words of Sony’s campaign, is “effects gear to control sound in sync with your motion for playing music.” The Verge reports that the Motion Sonic device is a small capsule that can slot into differently […]
MarketWatch reports that the antitrust experts’ verdict is in on Epic Games Inc.’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. – it’s deemed a split decision, with Apple earning an edge only because it is unlikely to be deemed a monopolist. There is a real chance, however, that when federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, decides the bench […]
The Verge reports that the ecommerce giant Amazon has reached a deal to acquire the film and TV company MGM for $8.45 billion, both companies announced today. It’s a significant acquisition for the e-commerce giant, and it means it will own a library of content that’s reported to consist of around 4,000 films and 17,000 […]
Apple might have discontinued the original, full-size HomePod smart speaker, but the company is continuing to add new functionality to it, although, as The Verge reports, the latest one relies on you also buying the new, second-generation Apple TV 4K. But, if you own both products, there’s now built-in support for HDMI ARC and eARC, […]
Spotify is adding the ability to download playlists, albums, and podcasts on Apple Watch to play offline, the company announced last Friday. Users will be able to stream audio in 96kbps, add and delete Spotify content on their phones, and sync with the Watch. “Being able to download music and podcasts complements the existing feature of […]
Last Friday, Microsoft outlined its vision for the future of meetings. After a year that’s seen more people dialing into the office remotely, the company is once again banging the drum for hybrid work: a model that combines remote access with in-person work. While the company has been teasing new concepts for Microsoft Teams in recent months, […]
Balmuda, a Japanese design company known for its stylish (and somewhat pricey) appliances, has announced plans to make a smartphone. There aren’t many details on the device itself yet, but it’ll be a 5G handset that’s expected to be released in November. SoftBank will sell it as a carrier model, while Balmuda will also offer an unlocked […]