Stories by Austin Blake

Amazon Cuts Jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios Division

Amazon is set to reduce its workforce in the Prime Video and MGM Studios division, with plans to cut several hundred roles. The announcement was made by Mike Hopkins, the executive leading the division, in an email to staff on Wednesday morning. In his message, Hopkins emphasized the rapidly evolving nature of the industry and...

Mophie Announces Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Series

Mophie has announced the launch of its juice pack battery case, specifically designed for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Priced at $99.95 USD (Canadian pricing to follow), the juice pack is an addition to Mophie's extensive range of mobile charging solutions aimed at enhancing the charging experience for smartphones,...

Google and Telus Partnered in–Child Facial Data Collection Project?!

Google is reportedly collecting facial data of children through a project that involves parent-submitted videos, as per a project description reviewed by 404 Media. The project, conducted on behalf of Google by Telus, offers parents $50 to film their children wearing various props like hats or sunglasses. This plan is part of Google's efforts to...

Apple to Face Antitrust Case from U.S. Justice Department: Report

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly nearing the final stages of an investigation into Apple, with the possibility of filing a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit targeting the company's strategies to maintain iPhone dominance, as early as the first half of this year. This information comes from three individuals with knowledge of the matter, reports the New...

Alleged iPhone 16 Pro Design Leaks in New Renders [PICS]

According to info obtained by MacRumors, we might have our first look at what Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max might look like. To nobody's surprise, there are no major revolutionary changes it seems. These models are expected to feature larger display sizes and introduce a new capacitive Capture button, building upon...

LG webOS Upgrade for Older Smart TVs Coming in 2024

LG Electronics has announced the launch of its webOS Re:New program, an initiative designed to upgrade older LG Smart TVs with the latest version of its webOS smart TV platform. Slated to begin in early 2024, the webOS Re:New program will initially target every model in LG's 2022 OLED TV lineup, including the LG OLED...