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Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas to Premiere on Apple TV+ on November 22
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas is due to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 22nd.
X Fighting Bots by Charging Some Users $1/Year to Post
X launched a test phase for a new subscription method called "Not A Bot" in New Zealand and the Philippines on Tuesday. The test aims to strengthen the platform's existing measures against spam, bot activity, and manipulation. Existing users will not be impacted by this test. The new subscription method involves a two-step process for...
Xbox Invests More Into Accessibility, Launching New Updates and Events
Xbox has launched a number of features and updates as it continues to support the accessibility community.
Pluto TV Launches New MTV, Comedy Central Channels in Canada
Pluto TV has launched eight new channels in Canada featuring content from MTV and Comedy Central. This marks the first time Comedy Central has its own TV channels in the country. The channels are available for free, live, and on-demand streaming, all powered by ads. "As Pluto TV approaches its one-year anniversary in Canada, we...
iOS 17.1 Download for iPhone and More is Imminent
Apple on Tuesday just made Release Candidate builds of its latest software available for developers, signalling that final releases for the masses will be coming soon. Here’s what’s available for developers to download and test right now: iOS 17.1 Release Candidate (21B74) iPadOS 17.1 Release Candidate (21B74) macOS 14.1 Release Candidate (23B73) watchOS 10.1 Release...
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: October 2023
Xbox Game Pass has unveiled its latest game lineup for October 2023, set to be available for Cloud, Console, and PC platforms. The announcement includes a mix of new releases and classic titles, some of which were previously showcased at events like gamescom and the Xbox Games Showcase. Available Today: "Like A Dragon: Ishin!" is...
WhatsApp Launches Passkey Support for Android Users
WhatsApp has launched passkey support for Android users, aimed at enhancing account security. The feature allows users to log into their WhatsApp accounts using biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint, face ID, or a pin code, eliminating the need for a one-time passcode. Users can activate this feature during the WhatsApp registration process or later...
Mophie Unveils Snap+ Juice Pack Mini and 3-in-1 Extendable Stand with MagSafe
Mophie announced today the launch of two new Apple MagSafe compatible products: the snap+ juice pack mini with stand and the 3-in-1 extendable stand. The snap+ juice pack mini with stand ($59.95 USD; $79.95 CAD) magnetically attaches to the back of iPhones with MagSafe, initiating charging upon contact. It offers up to a 100% battery...
Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil: Comparison
Apple on Tuesday launched a new Apple Pencil with USB-C, adding yet another stylus to the mix of its offerings. There were no new iPads announced today as rumoured. Here's a breakdown of the similarities and differences between the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation). For starters, all three...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Surprise Visit to China
Apple CEO Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Chengdu, China, meeting with gamers at the company's Taikoo Li store and embracing the local tech scene, reports BBC News. During his visit, Cook interacted with players of Tencent's popular online game "Honour of Kings," stating on Chinese social media platform Weibo that the "energy tonight...
Apple Launches Cheaper USB-C Apple Pencil, But No iPads
Apple has unveiled a new version of its Apple Pencil that features a USB-C connector, priced at $109 in Canada and debuts in early November. The original Apple Pencil is still available for $129 and Apple Pencil 2 is at $169. The company did not unveil iPads this week, resulting in various outlets being wrong...
Snapchat Rolling Out Video Embeds as Well as New AI-Powered Tool
Snapchat is finally getting video embed support as well as adding a new AI-powered tool.