Stories by Austin Blake

The upcoming photography exhibition "I Remember You," set to open in Paris on November 10, will feature a collection of works captured on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This two-day event celebrates the fusion of photography and nostalgia through the lenses of renowned artists Malin Fezehai, Karl Hab, Vivien Liu, Mika Ninagawa, and Stefan Ruiz,...

In a recent interview, Bob Borchers, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing, responded to concerns regarding the M3 MacBook Pro’s base model that starts with 8GB of RAM in 2023. The discussion arose following comments from Lin YilYi, a Chinese Machine Learning engineer and content creator, who expressed apprehensions that potential customers might see...

Apple has announced the latest iteration of the Swift Student Challenge, that gets thousands of students into coding and app development. This challenge encourages young coders to apply their skills in crafting app playgrounds, tackling issues from mental health to environmental sustainability. The company has introduced new coding resources and is engaging with community partners...

Paramount+ has officially become the streaming platform for the 'Yellowstone' series in Canada, encompassing all existing seasons and the initial episodes of its fifth and final season. Starting today, Canadian audiences can stream the entire 'Yellowstone' collection on Paramount+, including the latest season's first eight episodes. Previously, you could stream ‘Yellowstone’ on Amazon’s Prime Video....

OpenAI had its first developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, on Monday evening and made a variety of new announcements. One new feature is the introduction of customizable versions of ChatGPT, known as GPTs, designed to enhance daily tasks for users at work or home. These GPTs can be tailored to assist with a variety of activities,...

Final Cut Pro Update on Mac Apple has announced an update to Final Cut Pro for Mac, introducing new tools designed to simplify complex edits and enhance export speeds it says. The update includes: Automatic Timeline Scrolling: This feature keeps clips in view during playback, aiding editors in maintaining focus. Timeline Organization: Editors can now...

The latest iOS update for X (formerly Twitter) version 10.15, has been released on Monday. According to a comprehensive review by Apple code sleuth Aaron (@aaronp613), this update is significant as it prepares for the integration of Passkey support. Alongside this, users can look forward to an innovative explore tab specifically designed for X on...

A 46-year-old man who got lost during a hike in Scanlon Creek Conservation Area in Bradford was safely rescued, thanks to the swift actions of a 911 dispatcher and the what3words geolocation app. As darkness fell and his phone battery hit critical levels, the hiker reached out for help. South Simcoe police reported that the...

Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 17 to allow iPhone and iPad users to download maps for offline use in Apple Maps. This is a feature that debuted 10 years ago with Google Maps. But hey, Apple likes to take its time, right? With the Maps app in iOS 17 and later versions, you...

In the wake of YouTube's crackdown against ad blockers, data from various ad blocking companies have revealed record uninstalls as users follow Google’s instructions to re-open access. October witnessed an unprecedented number of ad blocker uninstalls, suggesting that YouTube's strategy is having its intended effect, according to Wired. Krzysztof Modras, Director of Product and Engineering...

Apple TV+ has secured a record 27 nominations across 15 programs for the upcoming Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. The nominations highlight Apple's commitment to producing quality content for kids and families. Leading the nominations is “Jane,” a series inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall, which garnered five nominations, including one for Outstanding...

Paramount+ has confirmed the rescheduling of the much-anticipated final installment of 'Yellowstone' to November 2024. The announcement comes as the Yellowstone universe expands, with two new spinoffs, 1944 and 2024, following the success of 1883 and 1923. The series, a hit among Canadian viewers, has seen its first part of the final season already available...