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The Connectivity Standards Alliance, of which Apple is a member, has released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the cross-platform smart home standard.  The CSA says Matter is the “industry–unifying standard that promises reliable, secure connectivity.” Version...

Apple TV subscribers will continue to have access to two Friday Night Major League Baseball games for the 2026 to 2028 seasons, reports Major League Baseball. Apple has offered Friday Night Baseball since 2022, providing a doubleheader with pregame and postgame...

The Real Madrid football club is working with Apple to create an immersive documentary due to be released in 2026, club president Florentino Perez has confirmed to The Athletic. Real Madrid is a professional football (soccer to us Americans) club based in Madrid,...

Apple TV productions have garnered six Movies for Grownups Award nominations. The AARP-related awards champion films and TV shows that appeal to the age 50-plus readers and membership of the organization. “The Studio” is nominated for Best TV Series or Limited Series....

A new report reveals which tech companies are generating the most revenue per employee, and Apple ranks third. Researchers at OnDeck sourced revenue and employee counts from the Forbes 2000 list and then calculated revenue per employee (RPE) to identify the most...

Jamf Threat Labs has released a new report on “DigitStealer,” a sophisticated macOS infostealer that uses advanced hardware checks and multi-stage attacks to evade detection and steal sensitive data. In the report, Jamf Threat Labs notes that the malware sample...

Apple is questioning the funding behind a US$ billion UK lawsuit. Previously, the tech giant had sought permission to appeal the result of the lawsuit filed by UK app developers accusing the company of abusive commission levels. However, the request has been...

Fandango is offering an “Apple Pay Wednesday” promotion with which you can get $5 off your movie ticket order when you make a purchase today with Apple Pay. It’s good for any movie paying any day of the week. You’ll need to use the promo code APPLEPAYWED when checking...

Apple has announced 45 finalists for this year’s App Store Awards, recognizing the best apps and games across 12 different categories for creating exceptional experiences that inspire users to accomplish more, reimagine their daily workflows, and push creative...

I’m disappointed again with Apple CEO Tim Cook. I’ve criticized him for continuing to kowtow to President Donald Trump. Now, according to the New York Times, he’s had dinner with Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Salman is the world leader who...

LG Electronics (LG) is introducing the US$1,999 UltraFine evo 6K (model 32U990A), the world’s first 6K monitor with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.  Debuting under LG’s new UltraFine evo brand it’s designed, per LG, professional video editors, graphic designers and...

Apple TV has tallied 23 nominations for the 2025 Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, with the cancelled “Time Bandits” leading the list. It only lasted a single season, but the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized it in seven categories:...

Samsung Display’s higher shipment forecasts for the Apple iPad Pro and the new iPad mini, are expected to drive significant OLED growth in 2026. Chinese OLED tablet panel suppliers are also targeting higher volumes for both rigid and flexible OLED tablet panels next...

Apple has posted updated firmware for several accessories, including the 140W USB-C Power Adapter, the Magic Trackpad 2, the Magic Trackpad USB-C, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and the Magic Keyboard with ‌Touch ID‌ and Numeric Keypad. As noted by MacRumors,...

Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3. There are no release notes for the update. However, MacRumors says the firmware comes as Apple is testing the iOS 26.2 update. iOS 26.2 expands Live Translation for the AirPods to the European Union, so the...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, The Steve Jobs Archive has shared a “never-before-seen” video of Steve Jobs discussing Pixar. ° From...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Apple Inc. over claims of violations of federal hazardous waste law at a facility located on Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California.  As a result of EPA’s action, the company...

Apple TV’s “F1 The Movie” is nominated for Favorite Sports Movie at the  28th annual Family Film and TV Awards. The awards honor family-friendly fare via both current TV and film projects, as well as honors for classic favorites. You can find the complete list of...

Apple has released the second public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 and the third public betas of  iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished...

Apple has expanded AppleCare+ options for customers in India, including AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss for iPhone. “AppleCare gives our customers peace of mind knowing that their products are protected and supported by Apple experts,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice...

Klarna, a global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has announced that its flexible payment products are now available when checking out on Apple Pay in Denmark, Spain, Sweden. The launch brings even greater flexibility and transparency to Apple Pay...

China’s smartphone sell-through increased 8% year-over-year (YoY) in October, driven primarily by Apple and support from key Chinese manufacturers, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Apple accounted for one in every four smartphones sold in China during...

Apple has announced that, this year, all Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cases are 3D-printed with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder, an achievement not previously considered possible at scale. “At Apple, every team holds environment...

Speedtest.net’s owner Ookla has published a new report detailing Wi-Fi performance of iPhone 17. The data shows that Apple’s N1 chipset is a substantial upgrade. “The iPhone 17 family delivers a clear step-change in Wi-Fi performance vs. the Broadcom-based iPhone 16...

Apple has announced the most popular podcasts of 2025, releasing a set of year-end charts. The Top Charts of 2025 are localized for audiences around the world, offering a global and regional perspective on the year in podcasting. Listeners can explore the full...

Apple TV’s “Pluribus” is off to a good start, according to Luminate, which measures streaming ratings in the U.S., reports Deadline. The show ranks fourth on the list, behind “All Her Fault,” “Death by Lightning,” and “Tulsa King.” Luminate measures its rankings based...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Cult of Mac: Killing the Mac Pro makes sense. ° From MacRumors: Apple says the “Mac has never been better” on the fifth anniversary of the launch other the company’s M...

Adidur Chowhury, the designer who introduced the iPhone Air at Apple’s September event left the company to join an AI startup, reports Bloomberg.  The departure “made waves” inside Apple because he was a rising star on the design team, the article adds. Chowdhury...

As I said in a previous article, I’m having continuing problems with macOS Tahoe “freezing” for a few seconds and any song playing on Apple Music “stuttering” when this happens. A phone call to Apple Support quickly got in touch with an Apple support person. His...