Apple TV+ acquires 'Yo Gabba Gabba' and is making new episodes
Apple isn't just bringing brand new shows and movies to TV+. It's picking up some existing series to build out the library, but it's selective about which ones to add. After it became the home of...
View ArticleWhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption for chat backups
WhatsApp began quietly testing end-to-end encryption for chat history backups earlier this summer. Now, the company is making the feature official: WhatsApp announced today that all users will be able...
View ArticleJudge issues permanent injunction on App Store model in Epic v. Apple case
The judge in the case between Apple and Epic Games has issued a permanent injunction against Apple. The company must allow App Store developers to direct users to other payment systems, which would let...
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What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 13 event
In just a few days, Apple will be hosting an event that we’re all but certain will be the iPhone 13 launch. The company sent out invites earlier this week that featured the words “California...
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Apple's iPad Air is $100 off right now, plus the rest of the week's best tech...
Labor Day weekend may be over, but some of the sales that came with it are still ongoing. A number of Apple products have been discounted ahead of the company's event next week, including the iPad Air...
View ArticleSony's HT-A7000 soundbar with Dolby Atmos and HDMI 2.1 is up for pre-order
Since Sony announced its latest flagship soundbar at the end of July, we’ve been patiently waiting for the company to release the HT-A7000 to put it through testing. That hasn’t happened yet, but...
View ArticleVimeo is ready to host Dolby Vision videos shot on iPhone 12 Pro
When Apple announced the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max last fall, the company talked up the HDR capabilities of its new phones. In addition to playing Dolby Vision content, the devices can capture it as...
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Don’t sleep on the iPhone mini
Last year, Apple revealed more new iPhones than ever. There was the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Pro and then the most expensive model, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, with Apple’s best camera sensor, a giant...
View ArticleSonos is raising prices on almost all of its products
Sonos makes some excellent connected speakers and home theater products, but no one ever said they were cheap. As of this Sunday, September 12th, they'll cost even more here in the US. The company just...
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‘Splitgate’ brought out the ‘Quake III Arena’ addict in me
I once spent an entire college summer doing nothing but play Quake 3 Arena. Well, almost nothing. I was an IT help desk drone during the day, but my nights and weekends were almost entirely filled...
View Article'Far Cry 6' post-launch drops include Stranger Things, Rambo and Danny Trejo
Far Cry 6 doesn't even come out for another month, but Ubisoft is already hyping all the things players will get to do (and pay for) after launch. Far Cry 6 will feature Danny Trejo, Rambo and the...
View ArticleDoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub sue NYC over restaurant fee limits
DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub are suing New York City over limits the city imposes on the delivery fees they can charge restaurants. The city brought in the caps on a temporary basis in June last...
View ArticleTwitch sues two 'hate raiders' linked to automated harassment campaigns
For much of the last month and a half, Twitch has fought a losing battle against a phenomenon called “hate raids.” These attacks see malicious individuals use an army of bots to spam a streamer’s chat...
View ArticleHydrasynth Explorer makes ASM's unique wavemorphing engine 'portable'
ASM's Hydrasynth made a splash when it was announced in September of 2019. The company was fresh face on the market, but it included luminaries of the electronic instrument world who worked on Akai's...
View ArticleIkea's next Sonos speaker lamps may have swappable shades
Ikea's Symfonisk lamp is a neat way to add a Sonos speaker to your space without it necessarily sticking out from the rest of your decor. But what if you want to jazz it up slightly? You may have that...
View ArticleEven after today’s ruling, don’t expect ‘Fortnite’ to return to the App Store...
After months of testimony and deliberation, we got an initial decision earlier today in the legal battle between Apple and Epic. As a Fortnite player, you may wonder what it all means in terms of...
View ArticleJabra actually has more new Elite earbuds, but you likely can't get them
When Jabra launched its $80 Elite 3 wireless headphones last month, it also announced the pricier, more-premium Elite 7 Active and Pro models, which cost $180 and $200. But it actually also released...
View ArticleBird's first e-bikes arrive in San Diego
Back in June, Bird announced its first-ever e-bike. At the time, the company said it planned to bring the EV to select cities in North America, Italy, Spain, Germany and France throughout 2021. On...
View ArticleSony's PlayStation Showcase was a banger
Sony's September PlayStation showcase was juicy. In just under an hour, the studio showed off more than a dozen upcoming, highly anticipated games heading to the PS4 and PS5, complete with some major...
View ArticleAnalogue's Pocket portable console delayed for a third time, now until December
The Analogue Pocket has been delayed yet again. The $199 handheld console can play Game Boy, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Atari Lynx games. It was most recently supposed to release sometime next...
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