An Instagram post by creator Petr Mara shows that Apple has sent out invitations to certain folks for an “Apple Experience” in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for January 27 to 29. The event is likely to focus on “Apple Creator Studio” and new hardware. On January...
Apple TV’s “Pluribus” hit a new streaming high with the debut of its finale episode, per the Nielsen ratings, reports The Wrap. The hit series tallied 483 million viewing minutes during the week of Dec. 22, during which the sci-fi series dropped its finale on Dec. 24....
Patricia Clarkson is set to join Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming feature “What Happens at Night.” Hailing from Apple Studios, and made in partnership with Studiocanal. It’s an adaptation of the ghost story novel What Happens at...
Apple is accusing the European Commission of using “political delay tactics” to postpone new app policies as a “pretense to investigate and fine the iPhone maker,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (a subscription is required to read the article). Here’s Apple’s...
A federal judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray Jr, has blocked a key move by Elon Musk’s X and xAI in their lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over AI features on the iPhone, reports The MacObserver. In August 2025 Musk filed a lawsuit in a Texas court against...
Last December an update on Apple’s Ads website said more ads will appear across search queries, appearing at the top as well as further down in App Store results. Apple has now confirmed that this will go into effect beginning March 3, starting the UK and Japan,...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,416,141) for a “method, system, and graphical user interface for providing word recommendations.” The company wants to make it easier to enter text into iPhones and Apple Watches. About the patent Obviously, in recent years,...
A recent McKinsey study surveyed 1,000+ consumers on their expectations on the transition from laptop and smartphones to wearable devices for VR and AR. The survey found that Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X consumers expect to spend between four and five hours a...
This is my (mostly) weekly column in which I discuss whatever’s on my mind Sometimes it will have nothing to do with Apple. This week it kinda does. For years, our family (and my home office) has had a monthly subscription to Comcast/Xfinity for their cable...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,416,086) for “sensor design for capacitive sensing.” It hints at an Apple Pencil with expanded touch sensors, as well as “hover” sensors. About the patent The patent involves an Apple Pencil with touch sensors with...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,418,894) for a “media system and method of amplifying audio signal filter corresponding to hearing loss profile.” About the patent Noise exposure, aging, or other factors can cause an individual to experience hearing...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220262080) for “interfaces for presenting avatars in three-dimensional environments.” About the patent filing In the patent filing Apple notes that the development of computer systems for augmented reality (AR) has...
SCOSCHE Industries has announced their new MagicGrip advanced wireless charging phone mounts. When a Qi-enabled phone is placed against the charging head, MagicGrip senses the Qi coil and automatically closes its motorized arms to securely grip and wirelessly charge...
Ausdom introduced a new line of HD Webcams for Zoom video conferencing, Skype recording, remote education, live streaming, gaming, and Youtube videos, as well as contacting friends and family while social distancing. Priced from $79.99-$99.99, the line-up includes...
August Home, Inc, a provider of smart and secure front door solutions, says its August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is now available for purchase. The retrofit smart lock comes equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi connection and a brand new compact design the size of a standard...
LifeProof is offering a versatile lineup of slim iPhone SE (2nd generation) cases, including SLɅM, NËXT, FRĒ and newcomer WĀKE. WĀKE, SLɅM, NËXT and FRĒ for iPhone SE (2nd generation) are available now at lifeproof.com and are also compatible with iPhone 8 and iPhone...
Casely and Grateful Dead have announced a partnership on a new line of designer phone cases. The limited edition collection celebrates the history of the American rock legends, merging Grateful Dead's imagery with Casely's love of bold fashion and design. "It is a...