Month: April 2021
You can save up to $147 on a preorder for the latest M1 iPad Pro or iMac
Following the official reveal last week of the new model refreshes for the iMac and iPad Pros, all of which are powered by Apple’s own silicon — the M1 chip — preorders began for all three products today. As spotted first by 9to5Toys, Expercom is offering an incentive if you…
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Next week’s Fortnite trial could upend Apple’s App Store model — even if Epic loses
In August 2020, mega-publisher Epic Games decided to stop paying what’s dubbed the “Apple tax”: a 30 percent fee on digital purchases made through the iOS App Store. The company added a new feature to its blockbuster game Fortnite, letting users bypass the App Store’s payment system to purchase V-Bucks,…
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New iPad Pro 2021 release date listed by Apple Apple spring event 2021
We’re now almost certain the new iPad Pro 2021 range will be in stores on May 21. We’re confident of this because the slates are now available to pre-order, and if you go through that process in the UK then at the time of writing you get a delivery window…
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Geothermal technology has enormous potential to power the planet and Fervo wants to tap it
Tapping the geothermal energy stored beneath the Earth’s surface as a way to generate renewable power is one of the new visions for the future that’s captured the attention of environmentalists and oil and gas engineers alike. That’s because it’s not only a way to generate power that doesn’t rely…
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Your iOS VPN app may not be as secure as you think VPN
A new analysis of the top twenty VPN apps in the US, UK, Australian, and Canadian iOS App Store editions has revealed that only a mere 12% display accurate privacy labels. Apple recently introduced privacy labels for its App Store, much like the nutritional labels on packaged food, to give…
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Roku removes YouTube TV from channel store as dispute with Google escalates
Roku has pulled YouTube TV from its channel store. The distribution agreement between Roku and Google for YouTube TV has expired as of today — and the two sides haven’t been able to reach a new deal. However, Roku says it is “taking the extra step to continue to offer…
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