Apple Wanted Tim Cook to Appear as Himself in Comedy Show ‘The Studio’

Apple wanted CEO Tim Cook to make a surprise cameo appearance on Apple TV+’s original comedy show “The Studio”—a request that was declined by the show’s creator, Seth Rogen, in favor of an appearance from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Business Insider reports. Episode eight of “The Studio” includes a brief scene in which Sarandos plays […]

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Don’t buy wireless headphones without USB audio

Christian Thomas / SoundGuys I’m calling it: releasing wireless headphones without wired USB-C audio is no longer acceptable. Allowing users of select wireless headphones to get lossless wired listening, USB-C not only fills the hole left by the disappearance of the headphone jack, but also offers wireless headphones an extended lease on life. Now that […]

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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Display Tech May Set New Industry Standard

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will feature a new type of display panel developed by Samsung that has never been used in a foldable product, claims a source with links to Apple’s supply chain. According to the account yeux1122 on the Korean Naver blog, the foldable iPhone will use a custom display process for which Apple […]

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Apple Seeks to Pause ‘Extraordinary’ App Store Ruling in Epic Games Battle

Apple has filed an emergency motion asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to pause key parts of a recent ruling that dramatically changes how the App Store operates, following a contempt finding in its long-running legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games. In court documents filed Wednesday, Apple called the district court’s order “extraordinary” […]

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As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It

These decisions, together with concerns about future funding cuts, have led to an exodus of researchers from the United States, with scientists now seeking to continue their careers outside of the country. An analysis published in Nature found that 75 percent of American scientists surveyed were considering leaving the country. Meanwhile, data from Nature Careers, […]

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Spotify announces a ton of new features to make using its app easier

Spotify has announced some updates, that are “gradually rolling out” starting today. First, Premium users get an upgraded Queue, with a new, easier to use design and included Shuffle, Smart Shuffle, Repeat, and Sleep Timer controls. Additionally, Premium users will see which songs Spotify recommends after your queued-up tracks end. You can also quickly switch […]

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