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Apple’s latest acquisition could turn iPhones into payment terminals
[ad_1] An Apple spokesperson didn’t confirm the acquisition outright, only giving the publication a standard response: “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.” The tech giant did snap up a few smaller companies over the past months. Back in January, it purchased Seattle-based […]
Netflix is making a film based on Ubisoft’s ‘Beyond Good & Evil’
[ad_1] Netflix is working on a feature film adaptation of Ubisoft’s Beyond Good & Evil, the streaming platform has revealed on Twitter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is still in early development and still in in the midst of looking for writers. It already has a few names attached to it, though, including […]
Donald Trump claims he will ban TikTok in the US
[ad_1] According to Donald Trump, he believes he has the power to do that via executive order or emergency economic powers, but was not specific about how such a ban would work. Per Bloomberg, he told reporters he will sign a document tomorrow. On Twitter, the president said “We have more Cases because we do […]
Google tightens its ad misinformation policies ahead of the election
[ad_1] Google’s ad policy already forbids advertisers from misrepresenting themselves, but the policy change will prohibit advertisers from working together to distribute misinformation and concealing their affiliations. This could include, for example, a spammy marketing company that creates ads that look like newspaper articles, Smith said. The new policy, should it be broken, will enable […]
Microsoft confirms free ‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer running at 120FPS
[ad_1] After a leak from an Irish retailer gave up the goods, Microsoft has confirmed the news — Halo Infinite will include a free-to-play multiplayer mode, and it’s running at 120FPS. This news wasn’t revealed during last week’s Xbox Series X gameplay showcase that disappointed many gamers with the state of its graphics, but maybe […]
Microsoft will shut down the Cortana iOS and Android apps in 2021
[ad_1] Microsoft’s plan for Invoke speakers is likely to cause the most resentment. The company will push a firmware update to the smart device to turn it into a Bluetooth speaker. “The firmware update will be delivered automatically to devices connected to WiFi within six months of its release,” the company said. As an olive […]
Netflix confirms it’s adding playback speed controls to its Android app
[ad_1] While director Judd Apatow and others were worried that variable playback can distort their art, Netflix VP Keela Robison says that it tried to be respectful of the creative community by capping fast-forward speeds to 1.5x. YouTube, in comparison, lets you double the speed of whatever you’re watching. Netflix’s variable playback settings also need […]
Trump admin will reportedly force ByteDance to sell TikTok
[ad_1] It’s unclear exactly what steps Trump plans to take separate the U.S. version of the app from its Chinese owners. According to Gasparino, Trump could force a sale via the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The Trump administration used a similar tactic last year when it forced the Chinese owner […]
Tampa teenager and two others arrested for Twitter Bitcoin hack
[ad_1] Clark was unnamed by the Department of Justice due to his juvenile status, but was outed by the WFLA affiliate in Tampa, Florida. Clark will be prosecuted in Hillsborough County instead. According to WFLA, Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren has filed 30 felony charges against the teen, which include one count of organized fraud, […]