Wireless CarPlay now rolling out to more Hyundai and Kia cars … sort of
A few months ago, we reported on the convoluted wireless CarPlay situation for Hyundai and Kia owners. Essentially, lower-trim cars from the automakers have supported wireless CarPlay for years, but higher-end trims with integrated navigation have not....
Nomad launches MagSafe-compatible Charge Mount with glass design, 70W Car Charger, more
Nomad first launched its premium Base One series of MagSafe chargers in 2022 with solid metal and glass designs. Now, the popular Apple accessory maker brings that sharp aesthetic to your vehicle with Mount and Charge Mount alongside a dual USB-C 70W C...
Apple’s original Mac Studio now $500 off, iPhone 15 silicone cases from $22, more
A new all-time low is making Apple’s M1 Max Mac Studio a value that’s hard to pass up, with a $500 clearance discount arriving to give the new M3 Macs a run for their money. Plus, official Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus silicone cases are now joining in o...
Resident Evil 4 coming to iPhone 15 Pro, Mac, and iPad in December
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 4, which Apple showcased during the iPhone 15 Pro event in September, is coming to Apple platforms on December 20. This follows the launch of Resident Evil Village on select iPhone and iPad devices last week.
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Taylor Swift named the Apple Music Artist of the Year: ‘2023 (Taylor’s Version)’
Apple has named Taylor Swift the Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2023. “Across the charts, streams, and concert stadiums filled with screaming, bracelet-wearing super fans, Swift undeniably reached a new realm of superstardom this year,” Apple expla...
ChargePoint hits active user milestone and rolls out a major app update to celebrate
Today, EV charging network ChargePoint announced it has reached one million quarterly active drivers, and to reward those customers, it has rolled out an overhaul to its mobile app.
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Instagram read receipts can now be turned off – but only in a limited test
Most messaging apps let you choose whether or not to reveal that you’ve read a message, but there was no way to switch off Instagram read receipts. That is now changing, albeit only for some users initially …
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Apple announces next Swift Student Challenge with new ‘Distinguished Winner’ category, more
Apple has announced today that it will open the next round of its Swift Student Challenge in February 2024. Next year’s challenge will include a new category recognizing 50 Distinguished Winners, who Apple says will be named for standout submissions an...
Gogoro smart electric scooters getting several Apple features
Gogoro, a leading player in the battery-swapping electric scooter market is taking a page out of Apple’s book. Or more accurately, it’s working with the consumer electronics giant to incorporate key Apple features directly into its scooters.
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Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener blocks Homebridge and more, to display ads
The Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener is now blocking access by Homebridge, Home Assistant, and other third-party apps. It follows the company last year discontinuing the myQ Home Bridge Hub, which made the door opener HomeKit compatible.
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