Month: May 2021

Peabody Award nominations went out Tuesday to Apple comedy series Ted Lasso as well as the children’s program Stillwater. The annual Peabodys award excellence in broadcasting, the same way Pulitzers recognize outstanding journalism. They are intended to “reflect the pressing social issues and the vibrant emerging voices of our day,” according to the National Association…

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Following a couple reports that Apple was planning this expansion, Apple today notified developers that they can sign up for their app to be advertised on the main page of the App Store’s Search tab. more… The post Apple inviting developers to appear in new prominent App Store ad slots appeared first on 9to5Mac. Go…

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New documents brought to light as part of the Apple vs. Epic legal battle offer interesting details on the history of the relationship between Facebook and Apple. The documents, revealed by Epic Games and first spotted by CNBC, show that the relationship between Apple and Facebook has been strained since as far back as 2011….

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A new study published today takes an in-depth look at how apps used in schools are sharing children’s data with third parties. The research found the majority of school apps transmit data and that Android is 8x more likely to be sending that data to “very high-risk” third parties than iOS. more… The post Report:…

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Twitter announced today that it is acquiring Scroll, a subscription platform for users who don’t want to read content with ads but still support publishers to bring in more revenue than with traditional ads on a page. This comes as part of Twitter’s plan to build its own subscription service. more… The post Twitter acquires…

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Following years of rumors and leaks, the Apple AirTag is finally available to buy. I received mine on launch day last week, along with a Belkin Secure Holder to attach it to my keys. The real test of any Bluetooth tracker is when you actually lose the item they are attached to, and so far…

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A new report by DigiTimes today shows the global tablet shipment in Q1 2021 dropped sequentially and will continue to suffer in Q2. Apple, however, will reportedly have a stable second quarter thanks to the iPad Pro. more… The post Despite supply shortages, iPad Pro expected to bolster Apple shipments in Q2 appeared first on…

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American families below or close to the poverty line will soon be able to apply for a broadband subsidy worth $50 per month, as part of the COVID relief package. Applications open on May 12, with a number of additional ways to qualify… more… The post $50/month broadband subsidy for low-income Americans starts on May…

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