iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
Researchers find unexpectedly large methane source in overlooked landscape
When Katey Walter Anthony heard rumors of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, ballooning under the lawns of fellow Fairbanks residents, she nearly didn't believe it......»»
Thousands of the far-right were expected to riot on Wednesday – why didn’t they turn up?
Thousands of the far-right were expected to riot on Wednesday – why didn’t they turn up?.....»»
M4 Mac mini rumored to redesign making it smaller than ever before
Recent reports have suggested that one of the M4 Macs will get a redesign soon, and a new rumor has identified which model will get it — the Mac mini.Renders of a rumored redesign for the M2 Mac mini that didn't materializeThe fact that a M4 Mac mi.....»»
macOS 15 Sequoia makes you jump through more hoops to disable Gatekeeper app checks
But nothing is changing about the kinds of software you can run on your Mac. Enlarge / The Mac's Gatekeeper feature has been pushing developers to digitally sign their apps since it was introduced in 2012. (credit: Apple/Andrew C.....»»
Anker’s new desktop charger solved a problem I didn’t know I had
When I tried out one of Anker's new Prime charging products, I didn't expect it to so quickly become an integral part of my life......»»
Apple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia
You'll no longer be able to override Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia with a keyboard shortcut as Apple continues to crack down on unsigned software.Gatekeeper gets more strict in macOS SequoiaIf you try to install apps on macOS that haven't been signed o.....»»
End of an era: Apple"s SuperDrive has finally sold out after 16 years
The 2008 MacBook Air didn't have an optical drive, so Apple sold a separate SuperDrive accessory, which has finally seemingly been discontinued from sale.RIP Apple USB SuperDriveVisit Apple's website, and you'll see the SuperDrive is sold out. That m.....»»
Slow growth for Apple Music and other services acknowledged by world’s biggest music label
Slow growth for Apple Music and other streaming services has for the first time been publicly acknowledged by the world’s biggest music label, Universal Music Group. While UMG believes it to be a temporary slow-down, some in the industry think i.....»»
WhatsApp begins testing its own animated emoji in its iOS app
A report last year revealed that WhatsApp was working on its own animated emoji, something that its competitor Telegram already has. After introducing the first animated emoji in beta for Android users last month, WhatsApp is now testing its own emoj.....»»
Google thinks you should disable 2G to avoid potential security issues
In case you didn’t know, you can disable 2G on your Android smartphone and Google is outlining the reasons why you should. The post Google thinks you should disable 2G to avoid potential security issues appeared first on Phandroid. Hacke.....»»
We sure hope this Darksiders teaser is for a proper sequel
THQ Nordic teased a new project in the Darksiders series at the end of its showcase, but it didn't reveal what it could be......»»
Analysts expect modest growth in today’s AAPL Q3 2024 earnings report
AAPL Q3 2024 earnings will be revealed by the company later today, and Wall Street expects the company to report modest year-on-year sales growth of 2.3%. As is now standard, Apple didn’t offer any official revenue guidance for the quarter, but.....»»
Meta addresses AI hallucination as chatbot says Trump shooting didn’t happen
Meta "programmed it to simply not answer questions," but it did anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images |NurPhoto) Meta says it configured its AI chatbot to avoid answering questions about the Trump rally shooting in an at.....»»
Border agents cannot search smartphones without a warrant, rules federal court
A federal court has ruled that US Customs and Border Protection agents cannot search smartphones without a warrant. The ruling didn’t actually help the defendant who brought the case, and only applies to the Eastern District of New York where th.....»»
My AirTag knew what United didn"t – where in the world to find my bags
United didn't know where my bag was, but I did thanks to an AirTag and I will never travel without one again.....»»
What"s really behind the ad label? The dark arts influencers are using to get your likes
Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a new study has found......»»
WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US, but there’s a new challenge ahead
A recent report revealed that WhatsApp adoption in the US is growing, especially as users look for a better way to chat between iOS and Android devices. Meta has now confirmed that WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly users in the US – but the.....»»
Max SharePlay now available to ad-free subscribers worldwide
Max SharePlay is now rolling out to all ad-free subscribers worldwide, allowing anyone with a compatible Apple device to host a watch party via iMessage or FaceTime … more….....»»
Chemical analyses find hidden elements from renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe"s alchemy laboratory
In the Middle Ages, alchemists were notoriously secretive and didn't share their knowledge with others. Danish Tycho Brahe was no exception. Consequently, we don't know precisely what he did in the alchemical laboratory located beneath his combined r.....»»
“Not a bluff”—NASA’s budget would shut down long-lived Chandra telescope
Chandra almost didn't make it to orbit on a dramatic launch of space shuttle Columbia 25 years go. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. (credit: NASA/MSFC) NASA launched the Chandra X-ray Obs.....»»