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You Can Stream Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ on Disney+ Next Week
Disney+ announced yesterday that its latest original feature film, "Elemental," will begin streaming on September 13th. Alongside the main feature, viewers can also expect the making-of documentary titled "Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental" and a Pixar short film, "Carl’s Date," centred around the beloved character, Dug. "Elemental,” is a top-10 grossing film of 2023...
Instagram Testing New Feature, Allowing Users to Share Posts With ‘Close Friends’
Instagram is testing a new feature, enabling users to share feed posts with 'Close Friends'.
Apple’s iMessage to Stay as UK Drops Anti-Encryption Bill
The UK has decided to postpone the use of contentious powers proposed in an online safety bill, which would scan messaging apps for harmful content, until a viable technology is developed. Critics have continuously voiced concerns that these measures pose significant threats to user privacy. Addressing the House of Lords, Lord Stephen Parkinson, the junior...
Apple Responds to Being Labelled ‘Gatekeeper’ by the EU
In a landmark move today, the European Commission has designated six major tech companies as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple, alongside Alphabet, Amazon, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, are among the named firms. They now face a six-month deadline to ensure complete compliance with the DMA obligations relating to their core platform services....
YouTube’s ‘Playables’ Let Users Play Games on Mobile, Desktop
YouTube has initiated a novel experiment, allowing a select number of users to engage in online gaming via a newly introduced "Playables" section.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Event to Showcase Game-Changing Camera Features
According to a report by Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, the highlight of Apple's iPhone 15 series launch event will be remarkable camera upgrades.
Spotify May Soon Make Lyrics a Premium-Only Feature
The once freely available in-app lyrics, which typically accompanied the currently playing song, are likely set to become a Premium-only feature on Spotify.
Duolingo Expands its Horizon with Gamified Music Lessons
Language learning giant Duolingo is expanding its educational portfolio beyond words and numbers and is now gearing up to start offering music lessons.
GoPro HERO12 Black Features Apple AirPods Connectivity
GoPro has unveiled its latest flagship camera, the HERO12 Black, which boasts an array of advanced features, including the ability to connect wirelessly to Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth audio devices. This feature is particularly beneficial for vloggers and those looking to narrate scenes or control the camera remotely using voice commands, said the company...
Canadian Prisoners Get to Buy Vintage Gaming Tech on Amazon
In a bid to provide inmates with broader entertainment choices while adhering to strict security measures, Canadian federal prisons have allowed inmates to purchase vintage video gaming technology. Since the introduction of Amazon accounts in January 2022, inmates have spent approximately $130,000 on such devices. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) policies prevent inmates from acquiring tech...
China Bans iPhone for Government Workers: Report
In a move to bolster national cybersecurity and reduce dependency on foreign technology, China's central government agencies have been directed to refrain from using Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices at work, reports sources speaking with the Wall Street Journal. The directive, which was communicated to staff via workplace chat groups and meetings, extends a...
Apple Extends Chip Technology Deal with Arm Beyond 2040
Apple has entered a new long-term agreement with Arm for chip technology that is projected to "extend beyond 2040," as revealed in Arm's initial public offering (IPO) documents released on Tuesday, reports Reuters. Arm, which owns the intellectual property for the computational architecture utilized in the majority of the world’s smartphones, has priced its upcoming...