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AirPods got off to a slow start thanks to supply constraints. Nowadays, they are plentiful and creating an unintended social issue. John explores.

Dr. Mac claims toI have found three possible options to “replace” Dragon Professional on the Mac, but these replacements include tradeoffs you’ll want to know about.

We have a deal on the ChargeHub X5 Elite with Wireless Charging hub. It includes one USB-C charging port, four USB charging ports, and the top is a Qi wireless charging pad. That makes it a one-stop-shop for most of your charging needs, for $59.99.

In Wired’s latest magazine, Clive Thompson writes that for some programmers, efficiency isn’t just a way to make a job easier. It’s aesthetically pleasing.…

Roughly 500 million iOS users have been affected by a cyberattack that takes advantage of an iOS Chrome bug.…

Despite Wisconsin’s governor wanting to change his mind on the deal, Foxconn says its still committed to the project.

Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss “ownership” of eBooks, Instagram’s security, and viewing your tracked data.

This week, TikTok got banned in India. Apple removed it from the iOS App Store in the country. However, the video-sharing app remains hugely popular with a young audience worldwide. Bloomberg Businessweek looked at why.…

This week, Facebook banned far-right groups in the UK. These included the likes of  Britain First and the English Defence League. At Wired, Matt Reynolds looked at the profound shift by the company this move signalled.…

Apple has hired former Lionsgate Executive Vice President Danielle DePalma. She will be a Senior Film and TV Series Marketing executive, leading on promoting Apple’s forthcoming content. Deadline reported that she will report to Head of Video Marketing Chris…

A new rumor suggests that macOS 10.15 could bring Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, improvements to Siri, iMessage effects, and more.

Microsoft closed its eBook store several weeks ago. People lost their books, but at least the company refunded them. Because of this, Michael Kozlowski of Good e-Reader says people are experiencing a “crisis of confidence” in eBooks.…

The Leica ad celebrating photojournalism sparked outcry in China because of Tiananmen Square. China banned the word “Leica” on social media.

Will Smith, his wife Jada Smith, and son Jaden Smith visited Apple Park to discuss the environment ahead of Earth Day.

Credit Suisse, the second largest bank in Switzerland, recently announced that Apple Pay is coming for its customers.

Alexa owners can now access some Amazon Music playlists and stations via the voice assistant, with the launch of a new free tier.

NASA GLOBE Observer invites you to make observations about the Earth around you. Observations you collect and submit with this app are used by scientists to validate, interpret, and understand satellite data collected by NASA from space.  The current version…

Foxconn said remained committed to its planned factory in Wisconsin, despite recent criticism from the state’s Governor.

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We have a deal on the Sinji fitness tracker, a device that lets you track activities, monitor sleep, and stay connected—on a budget. It features an IP67 dust and waterproof rating, and includes a heart rate monitor, pedometer, distance walked tracking, and…

This morning The Weather Channel was knocked off the air after a malicious software attack, and federal law enforcement are investigating.

Safari Technology Preview 80 is available to download today, and it removes support for legacy Safari extensions.

A recent study by online security experts vpnMentor has delved through the various privacy policies of some of the most popular applications, to discover how they’re really tracking our every move. The company also created a tool that tells you all of the…

In an updated blog post Facebook admitted that it stored Instagram passwords in plaintext, and millions of users are affected.

Facebook and Apple’s approach to privacy has long differentiated the two firms. While that remains the case, things are changing Writer, and recent Background Mode guest, Lance Ulanoff looked at the next phase of the battle between companies.…

The Mueller Report has now been uploaded and released to the public, and it has been heavily redacted. It’s 448 pages long.…

Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss robocall blocking and a new law concerning consent to get advertising.

Apple announced Thursday that it is opening a new lab in Austin, Texas focused on finding new recycling processes.

Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson was recently named one of  Business Insider’s 100 people transforming the world of business. The publication has a fascinating interview with the Apple exec, in which she…

Facebook collected the contact lists of 1.5 million people who joined the social network from May 2016 without their permission.