Facebook planted the idea of the metaverse but Apple can actually populate it
Social media users and the business world now have a general idea of what the metaverse is, thanks to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s year-long seeding of the term on investor calls and subsequent renaming of Facebook to Meta. Companies as varied as Disney, Bumble, Tencent, the Warner Music Group and others have followed Zuckerberg’s lead…
Thunderbolt adapter guide: How to connect anything to a USB-C Mac
Apple equips its Macs with Thunderbolt ports that are compatible with USB-C. A new MacBook Pro comes with either two or three of these ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a pair. A 24-inch iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports; some models also include two USB-C ports. You…
Musical 2D Platformer ‘One Hand Clapping’ Heads to iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and More on December 14th
Bad Dream Games’ One Hand Clapping was originally a project demo at the University of Southern California and it has evolved into a full game that blends music with 2D platforming. It was previously revealed for PC and consoles and it is also now coming to both iOS and Android when it releases worldwide next…
As devices morph into services, what is ownership?
Apple has performed a U-turn on customers’ right to fix its products after purchaseAPPLE’S PURPOSE has always been to empower the users of its wares. “People are inherently creative. They will use tools in ways the toolmakers never thought possible,” once opined Steve Jobs, the computer maker’s late co-founder. So it was always odd that…
Apple delays launch of driver’s licenses on iPhones: Talking Tech podcast
Hit play on the player above to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript below. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be some differences between the audio and the text.More: Daily news, true crime, and more USA TODAY podcastsHey there, listeners. It's Brett…
The Best Tablets Are On Sale for Black Friday – These Are the Top Deals
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Note that prices and deals are accurate as of press time but may be subject to change. If you’re searching for great tech gifts this holiday season, then get ready. Black Friday…
Apple’s AirPods Are Marked Down to $99 at Amazon Right Now
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. If you’ve been eyeing a pair of AirPods, now is the perfect time to pick one up. Amazon is blowing out Apple’s second-generation…
Apple halts sales in Turkey as the lira crashes
Apple seems to have pressed pause on its Turkey operations as the country goes through one of its worst economic upheavals in history.Since Tuesday (Nov. 23), Turkey’s online Apple store remains available but customers are unable to add products to their basket and check out. All they get are error messages. Quartz independently verified that online…
The 2021 Apple TV 4K is on sale for $160 right now
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Streaming devices are pretty affordable nowadays, but there are some benefits to opting for a more expensive model…
TSMC “Apple-first” 3nm policy leads to AMD and Qualcomm mutiny
Rumours concerning TSMC’s and Apple’s close relationship continue to bubble up in Taiwanese media. A freshly-baked industry-sourced confection, from broadcaster TTV, suggests that both AMD and Qualcomm are now so fed up with TSMC’s purported “Apple-first” policy that they have decided to transition their businesses to Samsung Foundry services for 3nm. The Taiwanese media…