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Last month, Apple released the HomePod Software 13.4 update and although it has no new features for users, this update represents a major change with how Apple manages the HomePod ecosystem.
9to5Mac has analyzed the latest HomePod firmware available a…

Over the weekend, data from Canalys indicated a worldwide decline in PC shipments during Q1 2020, despite increased demand caused by remote work changes. Now, Gartner and IDC are out with their respective looks at PC industry shipments during the quar…

Earlier this month, four US senators formally questioned Apple in a letter over its COVID-19 screening app and website even though the company has been transparent about how it works and the privacy and security it’s built on. Now Apple has offi…

The US government has started sending out stimulus payments for financial support during the coronavirus pandemic. While the payments should be arriving automatically for the majority of people, some may need to enter details manually. Follow along fo…

Monday morning arrived this week before I was ready for it. Fortunately the weather outdoors was more inviting than the day before. I took the opportunity to break my recent unhealthy habit of nearly-no-fitness to go outside, listen to a few podcasts,…

Instagram’s IGTV spin-off hasn’t yet gained widespread adoption, especially through the standalone IGTV app itself. In an effort to change that, Instagram is rolling out a redesigned interface for IGTV with a new focus on promoting creators who are ma…

NapBot is a powerful third-party sleep tracking application for Apple Watch powered by CoreML. A new update for the app brings additional independent Apple Watch features, as well as a new deep sleep trend analysis option for users.
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Apple and Google announced a collaboration to release a COVID-19 contact tracing API at the end of last week. It will enable health departments around the country to release apps to track and contain the pandemic but there are still privacy and securi…

I’ve been using a Mac laptop with a Touch Bar since last summer, and while it’s not my favorite Apple invention of all time, I do see its usefulness in specific applications. If you despise the Touch Bar, you are in a difficult spot at the…