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The third rumor on Friday from Bloomberg involves Apple working on a podcast subscription service to compete with Spotify. Following its naming convention for other services it’s possible this service would be called Podcasts+.…

Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Parler needs to "get their moderation together" in order to get back on the App Store. He made the comments in an interview with Fox News, due to be aired Sunday.…

A report on Friday claims that Apple is working on upgraded MacBooks for later in 2021 (via Bloomberg).…

The Apple TV+ web app has finally received a much-needed facelift.  The update makes the whole experience of using it a lot less clunky.…

A report on Friday suggests that Apple may be planning to redesign its iMac desktop computer. This would be the first major change since 2012 (via Bloomberg).…

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and how January is a good time to review all those Sign In With… buttons.

A new 'Shot on iPhone' video goes behind the scenes with four student filmmakers. They all reimagine cinema tradition in a different way, covering genres like classic noir, magical realism, and stop-motion animation. Two of the films will become available in…

HYPER has released a new HyperDrive 60W USB-C Power Hub for Nintendo Switch. It contains a USB-C 45W PD 10Gbps port for host charging and data, a USB-C 18W PD for charging, a USB-A 7.5W 5Gbps port for charging & data, and an HDMI 4K60Hz HDR port. It serves…

Bruce Springsteen appeared on Apple Music Country to discuss his Apple TV+ documentary Letter to You. The Boss also discussed the integral importance of the E Street Band with host Tim McGraw on his Beyond the Influence show.

We're still all using Zoom, including for meetings and networking events. In the age where usernames replace nametags, you may want to change your Zoom display name so that, for example, people can see which company you are from in a work meeting.…

Simon Bisson wrote a cool story for ZDNet. It involves using an open source tool called Homebridge that can be used to integrate smart home devices that don’t natively support HomeKit.…

The first episode of season two of Servant from M. Night Shyamalan is now available on Apple TV+. Further episodes will be released on a weekly basis. Of course, you can still catch up with the full first season too.

The latest move in the Epic v Apple legal battle involves the former expanding its complaint to other countries. This was made public [PDF] by the Competition Appeal Tribunal of the UK.…

We have a deal on the Nordic Hygge Värme, an innovative portable heater that comes with a detachable hand warmer that you can bring anywhere with you. Inside the portable hand warmer is something called Phase Changing Wax that can capture the heat and hold…

As I noted last year in my AirPods Pro editorial, Spatial Audio is a great audio experience. It can be found on Apple TV+ and Disney+, but not Netflix. But a recent rumor claims Netflix is testing it.…

A two-part biographical documentary about the life of Oprah Winfrey looks to be on its way to Apple TV+. According to Deadline, it will track a-quarter-of-a-century in the U.S. through the lens of Ms. Winfrey and her show.…

Apple, as we all know, loves secrecy. No wonder Hyundai did a quick retreat when it confirmed talks about an Apple car. But, CNBC revealed, the burden placed on partners can go even beyond that.…

Apple released the trailer for its upcoming original film, Cherry, on Thursday. Starring Tom Holland and directed by the Russo Brothers, it tells the story of a young man's journey through romance, war, drug addiction, and crime as he struggles to find his…

John F Braun joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss CES coverage, including some new variations on masks and announced smart home gear.

Pixelmator wrote on Thursday that it will share three collections of color adjustment presets. These have been each designed by a photographer and shared for free. Paolo Baretta’s style is “characterized by cold delicate colors and a nostalgic, intimate…

Google has completed its acquisition of Fitbit, the company confirmed Thursday. Reuters reported that the deal is worth $2.1 billion. The proposed acquisition recently gained EU approval.…

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported on Thursday that Belkin is voluntarily recalling its portable wireless charger + stand over fire and shock hazards. These chargers are sold in Apple stores online and in retail.…

AirPop introduced AirPop Active+, the world’s first smart air wearable mask, at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! at CES 2021. Chris Hosmer, co-founder and CIO, filled us in on what sets this mask apart.…

In this age of increased contactless deliveries, the Yale Smart Delivery Box offers security and convenience for securely receiving deliveries. At Pepcom’s Digital Experience! at CES 2021, Andy Lopez, Account Strategist, detailed the features of this…

Binatone showed MaskFone, which combines a quality mask with multiple filtrations options with wireless audio, at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! at CES 2020. Marty Urick, VP of Sales, detailed the features of their offering.…

Security researchers at John Hopkins University studied the security measures of Android and iOS, specifically encryption. They found that both systems could be better (via Wired).…

Apple Studios will finance and produce a Napoleon Bonaparte film called “Kitbag” for Apple TV+. It will be directed by Ridley Scott and star Joaquin Phoenix. Production starts in early 2022 (via Deadline).…

On Thursday BMW announced that its Digital Key Plus based on ultra wideband (UWB) technology will arrive with the BMW iX vehicle. Because of the hyperlocal nature of UWB, you won’t even have to hold your iPhone near the car handle anymore. Instead you can…

On Wednesday, Apple announced new programs and investments as part of its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI). Program lead Alisha Johnson talked to Bustle about how efforts fit within the company.…

The upload file size limit in Microsoft 365 is set to increase from 100 GB to 250 GB. This includes files into SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.…