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Spotify Launches ‘Car Thing’ Companion Device in the U.S.
Car Thing is now available to purchase in the U.S. for $89.99 USD, but the companion device only works with a Spotify Premium subscription plan.
Instagram Quietly Increases Minimum ‘Daily Time Limit’
The Instagram user who discovered the silent change likened it to "a tobacco company saying you can limit your packs a day, as it takes away smaller packs."
Fake ‘Authenticator’ App Charges iOS Users Up to $335 USD/Year
The imitation app charges users an auto-renewing weekly subscription fee of $3.99 USD, and it's not even the only one out there.
WhatsApp iOS Beta Tests New Voice Call UI, Restores Media Bar
The changes ship with version 22.5.0.70 of the WhatsApp beta, now available for iOS users through the TestFlight beta Program.
Apple VP Talks About Healthcare and Wellness in New Interview [VIDEO]
"Health permeates every aspect of the work we do at Apple," said Dr. Desai as she talked about the plethora of health features the company's devices pack today.
Apple Virtual Headset Reportedly Completes Production Test Ahead of 2022 Launch
Pre-production units have reportedly passed second-phase engineering validation tests (EVT 2) to confirm they meet Apple's design and specification standards.
Apple’s First 2022 Macs to Debut Alongside iPhone SE 3 in March: Gurman
Apple is planning three rounds of Mac releases for this year: the first in March, the second in May or June, and another later in the fall.
Google Drive Flagging Some macOS System Files for Copyright Infringement
"Google Drive is constantly working to protect the security and safety of our users, and we take copyright protection very seriously."
Apple’s AirTag Launch Called ‘Shameful’ by EFF Cybersecurity Director
"I was concerned ahead of their release, [and] I was concerned very shortly after they were released when I started seeing reports of stalking."
Google’s Battery-Powered Nest Doorbell Won’t Charge in Temps Below Freezing
In colder weather, the Nest Doorbell won't charge even on a wired connection, and may also "have less than half the life that it has in warm weather."
Dave ‘Chappelle’s Home Team’ Comedy Specials Coming to Netflix
"I am proud to be a part of this moment," said Chappelle as Netflix announced a series of four new comedy specials hosted and executive produced by the comic.
Google Pixel 7 to Feature Second-Gen Tensor Chipset: Rumour
The Android 13 Developer Preview indicates that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, codenamed "Cheetah" and "Panther," will feature 2nd-gen Tensor chipsets.