OmniFocus 3, which is a popular task app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, received a major update on Monday that makes it easier to use for people with motor limitations. That’s because the app now fully supports the Voice Control feature of iOS and macOS. more… The post OmniFocus 3 update brings full Voice Control […]
Day: July 18, 2022
Brazil’s Prosecutor General says Apple owns ‘iPhone’ trademark amid local dispute
Back in 2020, the Brazilian Supreme Court decided to accept the appeal of local company IGB Eletrônica (also known as Gradiente) against Apple regarding the iPhone trademark in Brazil. However, it seems that things aren’t going to end well for Gradiente as Brazil’s Prosecutor General has now said that the iPhone trademark belongs to Apple […]
Bonded Pair of Senior Dogs Make It “Official” With a Sweet Wedding Ceremony
Bonded Pair of Senior Dogs Make It “Official” With a Sweet Wedding Ceremony Bonded pair pets are together through thick and thin. This sweet partnership is forever, so why not celebrate it with a wedding ceremony? Fran and Earl, two senior-aged pit bulls up for adoption, did just that. The Homeward Animal Shelter in Fargo, […]
Apple’s getting sued for having a monopoly on the iPhone’s tap-to-pay
At least one card issuer is tired of paying fees. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge A proposed class action lawsuit is taking aim at Apple Pay, claiming that Apple has an illegal monopoly over contactless payments on the iPhone, letting it force card issuers into paying fees (via Bloomberg). The suit is […]
UK Cinema Offers Free Entry To Red-Haired People To Cool Off Indoors Amid National Heat Wave
UK Cinema Offers Free Entry To Red-Haired People To Cool Off Indoors Amid National Heat Wave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Showcase Cinemas UK (@showcasecinemasuk) On July 18 and 19, parts of the UK are anticipated to experience extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 100°F (37.8°C). The Met […]
Unity CEO apologizes for calling some game developers ‘fucking idiots’
Unity CEO John Riccitiello has apologized for calling some game developers “some of the biggest fucking idiots” in an interview and has vowed that he will “do better.” This is a saga that has been playing out over several days, so let’s take a few steps back. On July 13th, Unity, which makes a popular […]
The new Google Wallet is starting to show up on people’s phones
Return of the Wallet | Image: Google Google Wallet, the app that will replace Google Pay in many countries (more on that in a moment), has started to show up on people’s phones. According to Google spokesperson Chaiti Sen, the company has “started rolling out the Wallet to Android users in 39 countries,” and it’ll […]
Russia fines Google $365 million over YouTube videos containing ‘prohibited’ content
Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Russia imposed a nearly $365 million fine (21.1 billion rubles) on Google for failing to delete YouTube videos that go against the country’s laws, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a translated press release, Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor states that YouTube didn’t follow orders to remove “prohibited content,” […]
Desus and Mero are over
Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, who established one of the top comedy brands of the decade with their podcast Bodega Boys and their eponymous show on Showtime, are well and truly done. Desus and Mero, otherwise known as Daniel Baker and Joel Martinez, respectively, […]
Netflix testing new ways to charge for password sharing in Latin America
After confirming a significant loss in subscriber numbers earlier this year, Netflix has reportedly been working on new ways to retain its subscribers and also recover its revenue. One of these methods is now being rolled out in Latin American countries, as Netflix has begun charging for password sharing there. more… The post Netflix testing […]