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Shazam Can Now Identify Music While Wearing Headphones

Apple has expanded the capabilities of its Shazam app, enabling users to identify music through both wired and Bluetooth headphones (obviously your AirPods, Beats or AirPods Max for example). The updated app from last week now allows music recognition from external sources and within applications such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This feature is confirmed...

Apple Vision Pro Sales Have Surpassed 200,000: Report

Apple has reportedly sold more than 200,000 units of its Vision Pro headset within just 10 days of its launch in the U.S., according to information obtained by MacRumors from a source familiar with Apple's sales figures. The iPhone maker began accepting pre-orders for the Vision Pro on January 19 in the U.S., indicating a...

First Human Gets Neuralink Brain Implant, Connects to iPhone

Elon Musk announced on Monday that Neuralink, his brain implant company, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a human patient for the first time. The individual is reportedly "recovering well", with initial results showing promising neuron spike detection, said Musk (via Tesla North). Neuralink was approved for clinical human trials last fall...

Canadian iPhone Class Action Settlement Decision Now Set for February

A British Columbia judge is set to make a decision next month on whether to approve a multimillion-dollar settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit, filed in 2018, alleges that the company deliberately slowed down older iPhone models through software updates. The case was brought to a Vancouver courtroom on Monday, where lawyers...

Zoom App for Apple Vision Pro Unveiled and Ready for Launch

Zoom has announced the launch of a new app specifically designed for Apple Vision Pro, the expensive headset launching on February 2. This app aims to revolutionize the way users interact with colleagues and customers by providing an immersive, real-world experience in video conferencing. “Zoom on Apple Vision Pro helps teammates stay connected no matter...

PlayStation’s First 2024 State of Play Happens This Week

PlayStation Studios is set to kick off the year with its first State of Play for 2024, scheduled for January 31. This eagerly anticipated broadcast, lasting over 40 minutes, promises to be a showcase of more than 15 games, featuring some of the gaming industry's most innovative titles. Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, announced...

CBC News Unveils New Weekly Local Podcasts

CBC News on Monday announced the launch of seven new podcasts, each focusing on a unique local community, ranging from Prince Edward Island to Vancouver Island. These podcasts are available for listening on CBC Listen and other popular podcast platforms, with a weekly release schedule. The first episodes of all seven podcasts are now accessible....

Is The Browser Company’s “Arc Search” the Future of Web Browsing?

Arc Search, an extension of the Arc browser project from The Browser Company, is an innovative new iOS app that merges web browser, search engine, and AI functionalities. As tested by The Verge, Arc Search distinguishes itself by constructing webpages instead of providing conventional search results. Utilizing data from diverse sources like Twitter, The Guardian,...