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Don't Be Surprised if Your Netflix Show Sounds Different Now
Time to go back and watch that epic Stranger Things 4 sequence. You know the one. Don't be surprised if the next show or movie you watch on Netflix sounds different. Netflix announced Thursday it is rolling out spatial audio on select content to customers around the world with the help of Sennheiser. This audio format is meant provide viewers with a more immersive viewing experience. It's like s ... Read more
2022-07-07 23:53:37
Apple Watch for 'Extreme Sports' Will Have Larger Display and Metal Case, Report Says
The "rugged" version of Apple's smartwatch may be revealed later this year. Apple is rumored to be working on a new version of the Apple Watch that'll be geared toward extreme sports. The more "rugged" Apple Watch will feature a larger display screen, longer battery life for workouts and a protective metal case, according to a report Wednesday from Bloomberg, which cited peopl ... Read more
2022-07-07 23:52:56
Apple Announces New Lockdown Mode for iPhone to Fight Hacking
Apple for years has marketed its iPhones, iPads and Macs as the most secure and privacy-focused devices on the market. On Wednesday, it bolstered that effort with a new feature coming this fall called Lockdown Mode, designed to fight targeted hacking attempts like the Pegasus malware, which oppressive governments reportedly used on human rights workers, lawyers, politicians and journalists. It als ... Read more
2022-07-07 03:50:37
Samsung Expects Second-Quarter Profit to Climb 11%
The electronics giant has had a string of strong quarters in the past year. Samsung expects another bump in its operating profit in the second quarter, the latest in a string of strong financial performances from the electronics giant. The Korea-based company on Wednesday predicted its operating profit for the three-month period ended June 30 would come in around 14 trillion won ($10.7 billion), ... Read more
2022-07-07 03:50:00
My Favorite iOS 16 Feature: Tap to Lift a Pet From Your Photo
Apple's iOS 16 lets you cut out iPhone photo backgrounds with just a tap and hold. Apple's iOS 16 will include a lot of new iPhone features like editable Messages and a customizable lock screen. But there was one feature that truly grabbed my attention during WWDC 2022, despite taking up less than 15 seconds of the event. The feature hasn't been given a name, but here's how it works: You tap an ... Read more
2022-07-07 03:49:35
Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users
Apple has announced a new security feature to protect high-risk users from spyware cyber-attacks. Lockdown Mode will be available in the autumn with the next operating system across all of the company's iPhones, iPads and Macs. The setting blocks certain functions and prevents unknown users from calling. It comes after Apple devices owned by activists, politicians and journalists were infected ... Read more
2022-07-07 00:18:12
Amazon's Echo Show 8 Smart Display Hits New All-Time Low Ahead of Prime Day
The first-gen version of Amazon's Echo Show 8 smart display is on sale for just $55, which is half of what it usually costs. Amazon's lineup of Echo Show smart displays add a touchscreen to the voice-controlled Alexa experience, and that visual approach to smart home assistance makes for a much better experience when you're asking for a weather forecast or a recipe to follow along with, or if you ... Read more
2022-07-06 03:45:05
Twitter challenges India order to take down tweets
Twitter has mounted a legal challenge in India against government orders to take down content. The social media giant has filed a petition with the high court in Karnataka state resisting "several" such orders, sources told the BBC. Twitter was reacting to a letter from the government in June warning of "serious consequences" of non-compliance of such orders. Twitter has mor ... Read more
2022-07-06 03:43:52
Europe's Sweeping New Internet Rules Adopted by EU Parliament
The EU came one step closer to implementing its overhauled plan to regulate Big Tech and the internet on Tuesday when the European Parliament agreed to adopt the new Digital Services Package. The package consists of two pieces of legislation: the Digital Services Act, which protects the rights of internet users, and the Digital Markets Act, which is designed to create fair and open competition in ... Read more
2022-07-05 21:01:31
5 Places to Put an Apple AirTag That You Never Thought About
Save yourself time and stress by knowing where these things are at all times. If you're prone to losing personal items on a regular basis, then listen closely because this tip will change your life. Place an Apple AirTag on or in whatever it is that you tend to misplace. While generally you need to be within Bluetooth range to find your AirTag, you can use Apple's Find My service to locate it i ... Read more
2022-07-05 21:01:11