The iPhone at 15: Steve Jobs Revealed His Greatest Product in 2007verified_publisherCNET - Patrick Holland
Snapchat officially introduces its paid subscription at $3.99 per monthverified_publisherTechCrunch - Ivan Mehta
Delete TikTok from app stores, says FCC commissioner to Apple and Googleverified_publisher9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
9to5Google1 hour agoBMW is adopting Android Automotive, but probably without Google's apps and services9to5Google - Ben SchoonAndroid Automotive may only be on a couple of cars on the road today, but the platform is set to be used by some major brands over the next few years. Now, BMW is officially committing to using Android Automotive, but without Google’s help. BMW will use Android Automotive In a press release this …
9to5Google4 hours agoYouTube testing more precise video progress bar scrubbing w/ thumbnail aids9to5Google - Damien WildeAs part of the regular platform experiments for those with the Premium tier, YouTube is testing a feature that allows for more precise video progress bar scrubbing by utilizing thumbnail previews. You may be wondering how this differs from the current implementation, which shows a small thumbnail …
The Verge19 hours agoApple says iPads will keep working as home hubs in iPadOS 16, but there’s a catchverified_publisherThe Verge - Jay PetersText discovered in iOS 16 beta code indicated that Apple plans to drop iPad home hub support in the new update, but it turns out that’s not quite the full story. According to the company, the iPad isn’t losing support for what it can already do, but it won’t get an important upgrade that will be …
AvatarDigital Trends18 hours agoSony’s first gaming monitor is under $1,000 and all-in on HDRverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Arif BacchusSony is known for televisions, but it is now getting into the PC gaming market with a new InZone brand. Coming this summer and winter are both the …
TechCrunch15 hours agoFTC hammers Walmart over years of 'facilitating' money transfer scamsverified_publisherTechCrunch - Harri WeberThe Federal Trade Commission is suing Walmart for sitting by while scammers bilked customers out of more than $197 million, the agency alleged in a statement on Tuesday. It’s seeking a court order that would force Walmart to give money back to customers, on top of civil fines. In a brief response, …
Engadget22 hours ago‘Axie Infinity’ is back open for business following $625 million hackverified_publisherEngadget - Amrita KhalidThanks to the crypto crash, victims were refunded roughly a third of what they lost. After a massive $625 million hack, the cryptocurrency pay-to-earn game Axie Infinity is once again open for business. The hack took advantage of flaws in the Ronin network, an Ethereum sidechain the game's owner, Sky …
CNET23 hours agoHangouts Will Shut Down This Fall as Google Moves People to Chatverified_publisherCNET - Imad KhanFor most, conversations will automatically be migrated over from Hangouts to Chat.
The Verge20 hours agoFacebook Groups are being revamped to look like Discordverified_publisherThe Verge - Jay PetersFacebook Groups are about to get some big changes, and if you’ve used Discord, the new approach should seem pretty darn familiar. Meta is testing a new left-aligned sidebar and channels list for Groups, and the changes are giving me some serious Discord vibes. Meta is even evoking Discord with a …
Android Authority8 hours agoPixel 7 might be getting a selfie camera upgradeAndroid Authority - Adamya Sharma• New code found in the Google Camera app suggest the Pixel 7 might be getting a selfie camera upgrade. • It will apparently support 4K video recording as opposed to the vanilla Pixel 6 that lacked the feature. Information about the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro has been trickling in ever since Google confirmed the …
9to5Google6 hours agoSamsung June 2022 update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices9to5Google - Damien WildeSince the turn of 2022, Samsung has offered super prompt updates for its Galaxy series handsets, but just how is the Korean giant handling the June security patch update? Here’s every device currently updated. Samsung June 2022 security update – what’s new Yet again Samsung is the first OEM to …
MacRumors16 hours agoApple Begins Selling Belkin's 70W Dual USB-C Charger and Other Accessoriesverified_publisherMacRumors - Joe RossignolApple today began selling some additional accessories through its online store, including a 70W charger from Belkin with dual USB-C ports. The charger can be used to charge a MacBook at up to 50W and an iPhone or iPad at up to 20W simultaneously. It is ideal for charging any MacBook Air, but it is …
Reuters8 hours agoJapan's Renesas, India's Tata Motors partner to develop chip solutionsverified_publisherReuters - By Aditi ShahNEW DELHI, June 29 (Reuters) - Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp (6723.T) and India's Tata Motors (TAMO.NS) have formed a strategic partnership to design, develop and make semiconductor solutions, the firms said on Wednesday. The move comes as a persistent global shortage of semiconductor …
CNN17 hours agoPinterest CEO steps down, Google executive to take over in e-commerce pushCNN - ReutersPinterest said long-time Chief Executive Officer Ben Silbermann would step down, handing over the reins of the social media platform to Google commerce executive Bill Ready.
VentureBeat21 hours agoCISA warns that Log4Shell remains a threatverified_publisherVentureBeat - Tim KearyLast week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning notifying organizations that malicious threat actors are continuing to exploit the zero-day Log4Shell vulnerability in VMware Horizon and Unified Access Gateway (UAG) to obtain initial access to target systems …
AvatarDigital Trends12 hours agoSleep pods coming for economy passengersverified_publisherDigital Trends - By Trevor MoggEconomy passengers who break into a cold sweat at the mere thought of a long-haul flight will be delighted to learn that things are finally …
Bloomberg12 hours agoTaiwan Firms Step Up US Investments to Mitigate Chip Concernsverified_publisherBloomberg - Debby WuA Taiwanese chip company announced a $5 billion investment in the US this week and another is planning a research center in the Midwest. The …
Bloomberg15 hours agoSony Takes a Leap Into PC Gaming Gear With New Inzone Brandverified_publisherBloomberg - Mia Glass, Takashi MochizukiSony Group Corp. is launching a new gaming gear brand called Inzone, trotting out headphones and displays for the PC to try and expand its reach …
14 hours agoCompass Mining CEO and CFO Resign, Company Cites 'Setbacks and Disappointments' - Decryptdecrypt.co - Jason NelsonBitcoin hardware mining company Compass Mining announced today the resignation of Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Whitney "Whit" Gibbs and …
9to5Google14 hours agoYouTube Premium launches referral program to get up to 12 free months9to5Google - Abner LiLike YouTube TV earlier this year, YouTube Premium has launched a referral program where existing subscribers get a shareable code that can ultimately net them a year of free service. Users this afternoon are being prompted about the offer after opening the YouTube app. Invite a friend to try 3 …
TechSpot17 hours agoSamsung could begin mass production of 3nm chips as soon as this weekTechSpot - Adrian PotoroacaIn context: Back in May, US President Joe Biden visited Samsung's Pyeongtaek campus and was shown a bleeding-edge factory that will operate on a 3nm …
9to5Google16 hours agoGoogle loses payments and commerce head behind the upcoming Google Wallet to Pinterest9to5Google - Abner LiNews broke today that Pinterest cofounder Ben Silbermann is stepping down as CEO and that Bill Ready, Google’s former head of commerce and payments, will take over. Bill Ready was most recently Google’s president of commerce, payments, and next billion users. The executive was previously at …
Bloomberg16 hours agoSamsung Acquires German OLED Display Startup Cynoraverified_publisherBloomberg - Mark GurmanSamsung Display Co. has purchased display company Cynora GmbH for about $300 million, according to people with knowledge of the matter, gaining …
TechCrunch16 hours agoUK urgently needs new laws on use of biometrics, warns reviewverified_publisherTechCrunch - Natasha LomasAn independent review of UK legislation has concluded the country urgently needs new laws to govern the use of biometric technologies and called for the government to come forward with primary legislation. Among the legal review’s ten recommendations are that public use of live facial recognition …
The Guardian16 hours agoAI could improve welfare of farmed chickens by listening to their squawksverified_publisherThe Guardian - Linda Geddes Science correspondentArtificial intelligence that could improve the welfare of farmed chickens by eavesdropping on their squawks could become available within five years, researchers say. The technology, which detects and quantifies distress calls made by chickens housed in huge indoor sheds, correctly distinguished …
The Verge16 hours agoGmail’s new look is about to appear for more people, even if they didn’t ask for itverified_publisherThe Verge - Richard LawlerGoogle started rolling out an updated user interface for Gmail in February that pulls Meet, Chat, and Spaces closer and applies more of its Material You styling effects. Starting today, it’s becoming opt-out instead of opt-in, so your account will switch over to the new view by default pretty …
Associated Press15 hours agoInstagram hides some posts that mention abortionAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring its users to confirm their age before letting them view posts that offer up information about the procedure. Over the last day, several Instagram accounts run by abortion rights advocacy …
Engadget21 hours agoTesla reportedly lays off 200 Autopilot employees in latest jobs cutverified_publisherEngadget - Igor BonifacicThe automaker may have also closed an office in California. Tesla has reportedly laid off approximately 200 workers from its Autopilot team and closed an office in California. According to Bloomberg, the company notified staff of the move on Tuesday. Many of the affected employees were annotation …
19 hours agoGoogle is Violating the Sonos ITC Import Banthurrott.comThe US Customs Service ruled today that Google has violated the importation ban imposed by the International Trade Commission (ITC) by continuing to …
Engadget1 day agoFacebook is testing Discord-like audio channels in Groupsverified_publisherEngadget - Karissa BellThe company is also testing a new sidebar that will make Groups more prominent in the Facebook app. Facebook is experimenting with a new audio feature for Groups. The company is testing audio channels, which will bring Discord-like voice chats to Groups, Facebook shared in a blog post. Facebook has …
TechCrunch20 hours agoCoalition wants to make more women operators and investors at the same damn timeverified_publisherTechCrunch - Natasha MascarenhasIn 2020, Thrive Capital asked a cohort of folks — including Glossier VP of Communications Ashley Mayer, Cityblock Health co-founder Toyin Ajayi, Umbrella co-founder Lindsay Ullman and Tribe AI co-founder Jackie Nelson — if they wanted to be scouts, or invest tiny checks on behalf of the firm with a …
The Tech DeskStoryboardSteve Job's iPhone Turns 15Curated byThe Tech DeskThe iconic Apple co-founder introduced the world to the iPhone in January 2007, but it wasn't until June 29 that the first device was sold. Decades later, this smartphone has revolutionized mobile technology and how we communicate with each other. Look back at the iPhone's history, what photographers think today, reactions, and how much Apple's phone dominates the market.