News
Twitter Announces Policy Updates Ahead of 2020 US Election
Twitter says the updates will encourage more thoughtful consideration before Tweets are amplified.
Apple Will Not Announce ‘AirPods Studio’ Next Week Claims Leaker
The leaker says Apple has pushed back the release of its high-end headphones.
Yukon to ‘Wait and See’ for COVID Alert App Rollout Before Adoption
Yukon's chief medical officer, Dr. Brendan Hanley, said he prefers to "wait and see" how the COVID Alert app functions in other regions in the country.
Apple to Reportedly Release ‘MagSafe’ iPhone Case and Wireless Chargers
Two wireless chargers called "MagSafe Charger" and "MagSafe Duo Charger" are rumoured for release.
Ontario to Remote Install COVID Alert App on 25,000 Provincial Employee Cellphones
The Ontario government is set to pre-install COVID Alert on employee cellphones.
Apple Forced In-App Purchases on ProtonMail Like ‘Mafia Extortion’ Says CEO
As part of hearings and deliberations to determine whether tech companies like Apple have monopolies, encrypted email service ProtonMail revealed to Congress that it, like WordPress, was made to add in-app purchases (IAP) to its previously completely free iOS app, reports The Verge. Comparing Apple's antics to those of a mafia protection racket in an interview...
Air Canada to Test Contact Tracing Wearable and App for Employees
According to the HRReporter, Canada's largest airline is all set to test out a new contact tracing technology for its employees that uses wearable devices and a Bluetooth-enabled app. TraceScan, the technology behind the app Air Canada will be testing, was designed locally in Canada — in collaboration with researchers from the University of Waterloo —...
Apple Music Adds New Disney Playlists, Soundtracks, and Radio Stations
Fans of Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and other Disney properties can now enjoy themed collections of music, playlists, and more on Apple Music.
Microsoft Plans to Release Browser-Based App for Xbox Game Pass Streaming in 2021
Microsoft's solution to get Xbox Game Pass streaming on iOS and iPadOS is to release a browser-based app in 2021.
Apple Announces ‘Multifaceted Collaboration’ With Gallaudet University
Apple and Gallaudet are teaming up to provide new accessible technologies, career options, learning opportunities, and more to students.
Google to Launch Cheaper Nest Thermostat Controlled by Hand Gestures: Report
A cheaper Nest thermostat is coming from Google, says Bloomberg.
Google Shares the Hottest Halloween 2020 Costume Trends
Halloween sounds like the perfect reason to ditch the quarantine couture.