Tim Cook & over 100 other CEOs pen letter urging Congress to protect DACA
Apple holding ‘Today at Apple’ sessions w/ Wu-Tang Clan frontman RZA
Apple kicked off its Today at Apple program in retail stores last year and continues to expand it. In addition to its normal classes, Apple recently announced that it will be holding a “Music Lab” session in at its Union Square location in San Francisco with Wu-Tang Clan frontman RZA…
Hands-on with First Alert’s Safe & Sound HomeKit smoke alarm & speaker at CES 2018 [Video]
First Alert, known best for its home safety devices, has been a relatively early adopter of support for new Apple protocols. The company previously introduced the Onelink Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector with support for HomeKit, and this year at CES 2018 is showing off a new product that combines the safety features of a smart smoke detector with the home convenience of an AirPlay 2 speaker.
We stopped at First Alert’s booth to see (and hear) the new accessory in person.
White House ban on personal devices extends to smartwatches like Apple Watch
A new policy from Chief of Staff John Kelly aims to strictly crackdown on West Wing use of personal cell phones. While initially the policy was believed to apply primarily to personal smartphones, ABC News today reports that it is actually far broader and will ban use of anything with WiFi, Bluetooth, radio, or cellular capabilities…
Facebook testing new ‘Today In’ feed to better showcase local news & events
As it continues its quest to offer more informative and useful information to users, Facebook appears to be testing a new feature that would offer users city-specific news, events, and more. As reported by TechCrunch, Facebook is calling this feature “Today In” and testing it in select markets…
You can now ask Siri about tennis and golf tournament results, as well as player stats
Apple has taught Siri more about sport ahead of the Australian Open starting this weekend. iPhone, iPad , Apple Watch and Mac users can now ask questions to Siri like ‘Hey Siri, how is Roger Federer doing’ or ‘Hey Siri, who is ahead in the Pebble Beach tournament’.
You can also ask for player biographies and more information relating to the sporting events coming up and historical records. Details below on exactly what Siri knows about in golf and tennis …
003: Apple’s fake news, AirPort and mesh Wi-Fi, Philips Hue updates | 9to5Mac Daily
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Apple reaches deal for futuristic drama ‘See’ from Steven Knight & Francis Lawrence
Firefighters respond to another Apple Store due to iPhone battery explosion
A new report of an iPhone battery explosion has surfaced today. This latest incident happened at Apple’s Calle Colón Store in Valencia, Spain and comes after yesterday’s similar occurrence at a Swiss Apple Store.
Hands-on with Nanoleaf’s new square light panels and dodecahedron remote [Video]
Nanoleaf, makers of popular HomeKit-compatible ambient lighting panels, made two significant announcements at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. Both a 12-sided, customizable remote control and brand new square lighting panels debuted on the show floor. We stopped by Nanoleaf’s booth for a full hands-on demonstration.