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Apple TV was recognized with five nominations for the 86th Annual Peabody Awards and has won two. The streaming service had category nods for “Pluribus,” “Come See Me in the Good Light,” “Mr. Scorsese,” “Vietnam: The War That Changed America” and “Shape...

There is a moment in most creative workflows where an idea feels clear, but the path to execution feels unnecessarily complicated. You might have a strong visual, a clear mood, even a sense of motion—but translating that into video traditionally requires editing...

Apple has updated its Invites app. The new version is now available on the App Store and allows hosts can now manually edit the guest list to update guest responses and adjust the number of additional guests. With version 1.8.0 Image Playground themes are now...

With macOS Tahoe, you can use your Apple Watch  to authenticate passwords or approve app installations when you double tap on the Side button.  To set this up, you must have a password established on your Apple Watch. To do this without having to open the Apple...

Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° Satechi has introduced the  US$99.99 ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger, a GaN charger with a built-in digital display to see power in real time and adaptive charging intelligence to ensure optimal...

Apple TV has debuted the trailer for “Star City,” a new space race drama that expands the world of “For All Mankind,” from award-winning creators Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert and Ronald D. Moore.  The eight-episode alt-history series will debut globally on Apple TV...

Franka Potente (“Run Lola Run”) and Tracy Letts (“A House of Dynamite”) have signed on for roles alongside Vanessa Kirby, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Tom Pelphrey in Apple TV’s sci-fi action-thriller “Liminal,” reports Deadline. “Liminal” is a sci-fi action-thriller...

Here are some of the latest software announcements: ° The team behind Camtasia, an AI-powered screen recorder and video editor by TechSmith, has announced an app for Zoom, allowing users to transform their meeting recordings into professional-quality videos in...

Apple TV has announced it will expand its comedy slate with a new half-hour series led by four-time Emmy Award nominee Elizabeth Banks (“The Miniature Wife,” “The Better Sister,” “30 Rock”), and hailing from creators Liz Heldens (“Will Trent,” “Friday Night Lights”)...

CEO compensation saw a significant increase in 2025, according to the newly released 2026 Equilar 100 study. And Apple CEO (until September 1) had a good year. The study, which offers an early look at the highest-paid CEOs at U.S. public companies with at least $1...

As noted by MacRumors, the Apple Card’s high-yield savings account has received an interest rate cut. The ‌Apple Card‌ savings account’s annual percentage yield (APY) dropped from 3.65% to 3.50%. Push notifications regarding the cut were sent to ‌Apple Card‌ users...

Shipments of “Made in India” smartphones grew 8% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025, driven by a 28% YoY surge in exports and  a 1% YoY growth in domestic sell-in, according to Counterpoint Research’s “Make in India” Tracker.  Exports accounted for approximately...

Parks Associates’ latest US household research from the Streaming Video Tracker shows the connected TV platform market remains concentrated among a small group of leading operating systems, with Roku OS (28%) and Samsung’s Tizen OS (23%) accounting for the...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Mosyle has identified two new macOS threats invisible to antivirus engines ° From TrendForce: Amid a continued surge in AI computing demand, the CPU market is...

Google has confirmed that Gemini will power the long-promised, more personalized version of Siri that’s due later this year. It will likely arrive along with iOS 27 this fall. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian mentioned the Apple partnership during the Google Cloud Next...

Apple Maps has been updated with a new “2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World” guide that showcases each racing location, notes AppleInsider. The guide is being promoted within the Apple TV Formula 1 Channel. Under the “More to Explore” section at the bottom of the...

Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 with bug fixes and security updates. The updates can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings → General → Software Update. Apple also released iOS 18.7.8 for older iPhones that aren’t...

Apple has updated the Mac version of GarageBand with an app optimized for macOS Tahoe. The update see the Liquid Glass style applied to the music creation’s app icon. Apple’s release notes say GarageBand version 10.4.14 provides stability improvements and bug...

Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, reports Bleeping Computer. This increases “legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters,” the article...

A permit filed with Louisville (Kentucky) Metro Planning and Design shows that Apple plans substantial improvements to a portion of its Shelbyville Road store, reports Louisville Business First. The renovation is expected to cost about US$1. It involves replacement of...

Apple TV has revealed a first look at season three of “Silo,” the hit, world-building drama created by Emmy Award winner Graham Yost, who also serves as showrunner, and starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson.  The 10-episode third season will...

Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available n Malaysia, enabling merchants to accept in-person contactless payments using iPhone.  With Tap to Pay on iPhone, merchants can accept contactless payments through a supporting iOS app on an...

The second season of the crime thriller “Criminal Record,” arrives today on Apple TV. Starring Academy Award and BAFTA Award winner Peter Capaldi, and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo, the eight-episode second season premieres...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Macworld: John Ternus is not inheriting your father’s Apple. The success of the MacBook Neo and the iPhone put Ternus in on top. ° From AppleInsider: Paul McCartney has...

John Ternus — who will replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO on September 1- – told employees at a company meeting that the tech giant is “about to change the world once again,” according a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman. From the report: Ternus said that he’s “especially...

Apple CEO (for now) Tim Cook told employees at a company meeting that he plans to be at Apple “for a long time” in his new role as executive chairman, according a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman. “I am healthy. My energy is high, and I plan to be in this role for a...

Apple won three Webby Awards from the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. The awards recognize excellence across apps, video, podcasts, and digital media. You can find a complete list of winners here. Apple Pay won the Webby Award and People’s...

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, says its Security Operations Center (SOC) disclosed findings detailing a sophisticated, multi-stage malware campaign targeting macOS users searching for “Claude Code,” an AI-powered...