Technology
AppleMagazine
EXPLAINER: WILL BURGLAR ALARMS STILL WORK AFTER 3G SHUTDOWN?
As telecom companies rev up the newest generation of mobile service, called 5G, they’re shutting down old networks — a costly, years-inthe-works process that’s now prompting calls for a delay because many products out there still rely on the old standard, 3G.
5 min |
February 18, 2022
AppleMagazine
NASA'S NEW SPACE TELESCOPE SEES 1ST STARLIGHT, TAKES SELFIE
NASA’s new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
1 min |
February 18, 2022
AppleMagazine
SPACEX SATELLITES FALLING OUT OF ORBIT AFTER SOLAR STORM
SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm.
1 min |
February 18, 2022
AppleMagazine
MACRON: EUROPE NEEDS TO DEFEND ITS SOVEREIGNTY IN SPACE
Europe needs a bolder space policy, French President Emmanuel Macron declared this week, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness.
2 min |
February 18, 2022
AppleMagazine
RED BULL FORMULA ONE TEAM SIGNS CRYPTOCURRENCY SPONSOR
Red Bull’s Formula One team has signed what it described Wednesday as the most lucrative annual cryptocurrency sponsorship in sports.
1 min |
February 18, 2022
AppleMagazine
TRIPWIRE FOR REAL WAR? CYBER'S FUZZY RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
President Joe Biden couldn’t have been more blunt about the risks of cyberattacks spinning out of control.
6 min |
February 18, 2022
AppleMagazine
Gatik Ceo Sees Future of Autonomous Trucking in Short Hauls
Late last year, autonomous vehicle startup Gatik announced a big step: it eliminated the safety operator from behind the wheel of two selfdriving trucks as part of its partnership with discounter Walmart. Now, the Mountain View, California firm is looking to speed up the process of fully driverless truck operations in the next few years.
4 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
iPHONE TO ACCEPT TAP-TO-PAY WITHOUT MORE HARDWARE
Apple is expanding the iPhone’s capabilities to accept contactless payments, making it easier for merchants to conduct tap-to-pay transactions without having to buy additional hardware.
2 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
SpaceX Ruling the future of the space industry - Part 1
There’s no denying that SpaceX has revolutionized the space sector, transforming the way we think about interplanetary spaceflight and the future of humankind. With SpaceX Starship scheduled for its first full-stack flight in late February, it’s time to review the phenomenal progress it’s made so far, and see where it’s headed next.
6 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ARCHIVE DEVOTED TO VIDEO GAMES STUDY
When it comes to games, Ken McAllister and Judd Ruggill don’t play around.
7 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
GOOGLE TO WORK WITH FORD ON DETROIT RESEARCH HUB
Ford Motor Co. announced that Google is joining the automaker’s effort to transform a oncedilapidated Detroit train station into a research hub focused on electric and self-driving vehicles.
3 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
IRS TO END USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TO IDENTIFY TAXPAYERS
The IRS said it will suspend the use of facial recognition technology to authenticate people who create online accounts after the practice was criticized by privacy advocates and lawmakers.
1 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
DISCOVERY: NO US CHALLENGE TO $43B WARNERMEDIA DEAL
US antitrust regulators have not challenged the $43 billion combination of Discovery and AT&T’s WarnerMedia during a key review period, according to corporate securities filings, easing the way for the deal to close in the next few months.
1 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
EU'S CHIP PRODUCTION PLAN AIMS TO EASE DEPENDENCY ON ASIA
The European Union announced a $48 billion plan to become a major semiconductor producer, seeking to curb its dependency on Asian markets for the component that powers everything from cars to hospital ventilators and game consoles.
2 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
DHS ANNOUNCES CREATION OF NEW CYBERSECURITY REVIEW BOARD
The Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of a new Cyber Safety Review Board that will have public and private sector experts examine significant hacking incidents and recommend improvements.
1 min |
February 11, 2022
AppleMagazine
What Will Neil Young's Protest Mean for Spotify?
Neil Young vs Joe Rogan seems like the strangest of cultural clashes.
5 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
Toyota Heading to Moon With Cruiser, Robotic Arms, Dreams
Toyota is working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said.
2 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
Workstation - Universal Control: The next gen of integration
One of the reasons why so many consumers and professionals choose to make the switch to Apple is the seamless integration between its ecosystems, from macOS and watchOS to iOS and iPadOS.
5 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
MICHIGAN PLANS 1ST US ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING ROAD BY 2023
Electric vehicles driving in Detroit could increase their charge by using an in-road charging system by 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced this week.
1 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
TESLA RECALL: ‘FULL SELF-DRIVING' SOFTWARE RUNS STOP SIGNS
Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs because their “Full Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.
4 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
IN BLOW TO TELECOMS, CALIFORNIA'S NET NEUTRALITY LAW UPHELD
A federal appeals court has upheld California’s net neutrality law, rejecting an attempt by telecommunications industry groups to prevent the state from enforcing it.
1 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
APPLE'S HOLIDAY IPHONE SALES SURGE DESPITE SUPPLY SHORTAGES
Apple shook off supply shortages that have curtailed production of iPhones and other popular devices to deliver its most profitable holiday season yet.
3 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
CRUISE OFFERS PUBLIC FIRST DRIVERLESS RIDES IN SAN FRANCISCO
Autonomous vehicle taxis are up and running in San Francisco and the public has been invited to try one out.
1 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
FAA CLEARS VERIZON AND AT&T TO TURN ON MORE 5G CELL TOWERS
Federal safety regulators say they have cleared the way for Verizon and AT&T to power up more towers for new 5G service without causing radio interference with airplanes.
2 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
AMERICAN TO ORDER MORE BOEING JETS WHILE DELAYING OTHERS
American Airlines said that it plans to exercise options to buy 30 more Boeing 737 Max jets while delaying delivery of Boeing 787s, larger jets that are being plagued by production flaws.
1 min |
February 04, 2022
AppleMagazine
How New Robin Hood CEO Buery Plans to Fight NYC Poverty
Richard R. Buery Jr., is starting his first full year as CEO of Robin Hood. But he’s no stranger to New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization.
4 min |
January 14, 2022
AppleMagazine
Facebook Parent Meta Creates Powerful AI Supercomputer
Facebook’s parent company Meta said it has created what it believes is among the fastest artificial intelligence supercomputers running today.
2 min |
January 28, 2022
AppleMagazine
NYC'S MAYOR INVESTS FIRST PAYCHECK IN CRYPTOCURRENCY
New York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, plans to convert his first paycheck into two cryptocurrencies, which he has been hyping as a potential economic engine for the city.
3 min |
January 28, 2022
AppleMagazine
TRADED CRYPTO IN 2021? HERE'S HOW TO APPROACH TAXES
Professionals have a major piece of advice for those who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: Take your tax prep seriously.
3 min |
January 28, 2022
AppleMagazine
Music Turn it up with these tips and tricks
Music has helped to transform Apple in recent decades, from the launch of the original iPod to modern developments like Apple Music, the HomePod mini, and AirPods Pro.
6 min |