Big Tech

  • Apple kill off itunes medium
    Apple Might Be Killing Off iTunes According to a software developer, Apple might be planning to kill off iTunes in order to help push its various subscription content services, from Apple TV+ to Apple Music. So, what will that mean for all your content stored on iTunes?
    Tom Fogden
  • Google Disbands AI Committee Before First Meeting Last week, Google announced that it had formed an AI Ethics committee to assist with the direction of its intelligent technology. This week came an update that few expected – the panel has already been dissolved. The move comes after public criticism of its member selection.
    Jack Turner
  • facebook internet mark zuckerberg graphic
    Mark Zuckerberg’s Four Ways to Fix the Internet Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a new push for regulation across Europe and the US, and it's the biggest evolution in his public views on the matter we've seen yet. Zuckerberg explained it all in a Washington Post op-ed over the weekend. Here's the rundown on his thoughts.
    Adam Rowe
  • Apple Cancels AirPower Wireless Charger It's been a long time coming, but on Friday, Apple disappointed its customers by revealing that its wireless charging device has been cancelled. The company cited concerns over the quality of the product, stating that it was unable to meet its own demands.
    Jack Turner
  • iPhone Underwater Pictures
    Apple Wants to Improve Your Underwater iPhone Pictures Underwater mobile photography could get a serious upgrade in the near future, as Apple has apparently submitted a patent application aimed at improving the woefully underutilized waterproof smartphone function. The application details a number of solutions. Here's the low-down.
    Conor Cawley
  • Apple Reveals Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and the Apple Credit Card Today Apple revealed a new Netflix-for-magazines subscription service, a new Netflix-for-games service, a service that's basically just another Netflix, and, on top of all that, their very own Apple credit card. Here's what to know about each service.
    Adam Rowe
  • Google Stadia Gaming Controllers
    Google Unveils Stadia, Its New Cloud Gaming Platform Google has just unveiled a brand new gaming platform. Will it compete in the industry or is Google too late to make a serious impact? Take a look at all the specifics of the announcement to decide for yourself.
    Conor Cawley
  • Apple AirPods medium
    New AirPods Get Better Battery Life, Wireless Charging Case From the new wireless charging case, to the improved battery life and smarter chip, find out everything you need to know about Apple's newly-announced second generation AirPods.
    Tom Fogden
  • Should you delete Facebook?
    WhatsApp Cofounder Says We Should Delete Facebook In 2014, WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton sold the popular chat app to Facebook for $19 billion. This past week, he told attendees at a public appearance that they should delete Facebook.
    Adam Rowe
  • android apps antivirus
    Only One-Third of Android Antivirus Apps Work Properly A new report from security company AV-Comparatives has revealed that only 80 of the most popular Android antivirus apps give you effective protection and only 23 of those apps can guarantee a 100% threat-detection rate, highlighting the need for proper Android security.
    Tom Fogden
  • UK Government Wants Social Media Companies to be More Socially Responsible A new paper from a cross party committee in the UK government is proposing radical new measures to force social media companies, such as Twitter and Facebook, to be more socially responsible, especially when it comes to their younger users. We explain the report's recommendations
    Jack Turner
  • Apple March 25 Event
    What to Expect from Apple’s Event Next Week Apple is holding an event next week in California, and it's expected to be one of the company's most important recent launch events. Alongside new AirPods, we're expecting Apple to launch its long-rumored TV streaming service and Apple News subscription program.
    Tom Fogden