Apple unveiled macOS Catalina yesterday with support for iPad apps and lots of new features, but a big change for developers and power users was missing from the on stage presentation. Starting with macOS Catalina, Macs will now use zsh as the default login shell and interactive shell across the operating system. All newly created
Read MoreDuring its WWDC keynote, Apple fired several shots against Facebook and Google with a number of privacy-focused features. But the one that deserves a special mention is the company’s single sign-on (SSO) feature. Apple’s SSO is a lot similar to log in with Facebook, Google, or Twitter buttons you see on third-party apps and websites.
Read MoreThe Casio F-91W is probably the most popular wristwatch ever made. It’s been in production forever, it’s been worn by presidents, and according to US Army intelligence it is “the sign of al-Qaeda”. There’s a lot of history in this classic watch. That said, there is exactly one problem with this watch: it’s barely water
Read MoreMore than one year after Spotify Stations was quietly released on Android in Australia, Spotify has brought the app to iOS. TechCrunch reports that the playlist-focused app is still only available in Australia, where Spotify is treating it as another “test” that the company routinely conducts. Spotify declined to comment on its future plans for
Read MoreIndia‘s authorities have uncovered more cryptocurrency scams connected to the alleged head of BitConnect Asia, Divyesh Darji, Times of India reports. Police claim Darji had also been marketing another dubious cryptocurrency-related investment, “Regal Coin,” by offering short-term returns of 5,000 percent on any investments made. He’s also alleged to have promised Regal Coin would make
Read MoreThe second-generation Wonderboom 2 sounds a little better, is more rugged and has better battery life for the same $100 list price. UE's new Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker arrives for summer – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe second-generation Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker improves on the original with better sound and battery life. UE Wonderboom 2 boosts the sound – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s been over two years since Ultimate Ears announced the Wonderboom, the company’s $99 entry-level speaker. Now, it’s back with a sequel, the Wonderboom 2, which offers better sound, a longer battery life, and true stereo pairing. At first glance, the two speakers may look similar, but the Wonderboom 2 adds a few neat upgrades.
Read MoreEustance Huang / CNBC: Report: SoftBank is facing challenges in raising $100B for its second fund after facing a lukewarm response from some of the world’s largest investors — KEY POINTS — In a bid to raise $100 billion for its next fund, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has faced a lukewarm reception … Report: SoftBank is
Read MoreHowever, there’s a specially designed “Pro Stand” you can buy for $999 more. Mac Pro's crazy expensive Pro Display XDR doesn't even come with a stand – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Rubik’s Cube was a smash hit when it came out in 1974, and continues to maintain a following to this day. It can be difficult to solve, but many take up the challenge. The Arduino Rubik’s Solver is a robot that uses electronics and maths to get the job done. The system consists of
Read MoreChinese scientists used gene modification to make twins Lulu and Nana immune to HIV. Chinese CRISPR-modified babies could face shorter life expectancy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCalled Catalina, this fall’s update to MacOS will finally retire iTunes in favor of three dedicated media apps, let Mac users run iPad apps. MacOS Catalina: Apple's next MacOS will open up to iPad apps, come this fall – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAn event packed with new stuff saw the holy-wow Mac Pro and epically bright Apple Pro Display XDR debut, along with iOS 13 dark mode. Apple WWDC 2019: iOS 13 dark mode, Mac Pro, MacOS 10.15 and everything Apple just announced – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDarrell Etherington / TechCrunch: At WWDC 2019, Apple showed it’s truly transforming into a privacy-as-a-service company with its single sign-on service and iOS 13’s camera and location updates — Apple shared plenty of news today at its WWDC 2019 annual developer conference, but a few of the announcements early on are potentially … At WWDC
Read MoreTaking place from June 12 to 14, E3 is where publishers let out the big guns. E3 2019: The most anticipated games of gaming's most anticipated show – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMix / The Next Web: Report: financial firms led by UBS invest $60M+ to form a company to develop blockchain-based tech for settling cross-border trades using a “bitcoin-like” token — THE BANKING INDUSTRY WANTS TO BLOCKCHAIN TOO — The banking industry is hell-bent on taking over the nascent blockchain and cryptocurrency market. Report: financial firms
Read MoreThe iPhone maker acted as tech giants faced more scrutiny over what critics argue is anticompetitive behavior. Apple Backs Off Crackdown on Parental-Control Apps Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSlideshow Doodle depicts how the rights movement has grown in the half century since Stonewall. Google Doodle celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ pride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreArt projects can fundamentally be anything you like, as long as you say they’re art at the end of it all. They don’t always work, or work well, but they often explore new ideas. Often, artists working on installations fall back on similar tools and techniques used by the maker community. [Julian] is no exception,
Read MoreFoxconn has received fewer orders for Huawei phones, the South China Morning Post reports. Huawei denies the claims, however. Huawei refutes report it stripped back phone production amid US crackdown – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlso, Sign in with Apple works on Android and Windows, not just Apple devices. Apple: Our sign-on service doesn't track you like Google, Facebook – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple’s updated privacy controls expand beyond just sign-in. Apple updates App Store guidelines with further protections for kids – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer: Misconfigured, public ElasticSearch cluster owned by Chinese headhunting firm FMC Consulting exposed private data including 20M+ resumes and 5M+ company records — A misconfigured and publicly accessible ElasticSearch cluster owned by FMC Consulting, a Chinese headhunting company … Misconfigured, public ElasticSearch cluster owned by Chinese headhunting firm FMC Consulting exposed private
Read MorePrison channels on YouTube have more than 2.1 million subscribers and about 342 million page views. The latest YouTube craze? Videos that show you what it’s like to live in prison. Source: Washington Post Tech
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