Facebook has announced that it is launching its Messenger Kids app in more countries and they are also adding a range of new features to the app. The app is launching in 70 more countries around the world, full details on these countries can be found over at Facebook at the link below. With … [Read more...] about Facebook launches Messenger Kids app in more countries
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Microsoft 365 name change rolls out worldwide
The transition of its services is now complete for Microsoft and Office 365 is now Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 offers Personal and Family subscriptions including features for Skype, Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. Microsoft 365 began in 2017 as a licensing bundle for enterprise customers—a … [Read more...] about Microsoft 365 name change rolls out worldwide
Adobe Fresco illustration app and Photoshop bundled in iPad subscription
Adobe has announced they are combining both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Fresco premium applications into one iPad subscription. The new Adobe Fresco offer is available to customers who buy Photoshop on iPad or upgrade to Adobe Fresco premium through the App Store, as well as to Creative Cloud … [Read more...] about Adobe Fresco illustration app and Photoshop bundled in iPad subscription
IFA Berlin 2020 is going ahead with new concept
Many of this year's tech conferences like MWC and others have been cancelled, but IFA has announced that IFA Berlin 2020 will go ahead with a new concept. Germany has banned all events with more than 5,000 people until the 24th of October. IFA was originally scheduled to take place between the 4th … [Read more...] about IFA Berlin 2020 is going ahead with new concept
Netflix adds 15 million new subscribers, revenue up 27.6 percent
Netflix has announced its Q1 2020 financial results and the company saw revenue increase 27.6 percent over the previous year to $5.77 billion for the quarter. The company also added another 15.77 million new subscribers in the quarter, the company now has 182 million paid subscribers. Despite paid … [Read more...] about Netflix adds 15 million new subscribers, revenue up 27.6 percent
Apple launches App Store, Apple Music, Arcade, Podcasts in more countries
Apple has announced that it is launching the App Store, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Podcasts in more countries around the world. This expansion includes countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and more. This move is part of Apple's … [Read more...] about Apple launches App Store, Apple Music, Arcade, Podcasts in more countries
Chromium Kiwi Browser now completely open source
The developing team at Geometry Ou Communication this week announced their Kiwi Browser is now 100% open source. Kiwi is based on Chromium and WebKit, the engine that powers the most popular browser in the world so you won't lose your habits. "Kiwi Browser is made to browse the internet, read news, … [Read more...] about Chromium Kiwi Browser now completely open source
Mozilla Hubs master plan revealed
Mozilla is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new virtual reality service called Hubs, offering a first step towards an "open web-based metaverse". Mozilla Hubs developer Greg Fodor has published a recent article explaining how "a global metaverse is most likely to succeed if it’s a … [Read more...] about Mozilla Hubs master plan revealed
Apple’s bluetooth policy is blocking France Virus Tracker on the iPhone
According to France, Apple's Bluetooth policies is blocking their virus tracker on the iPhone, the French government is asking Apple to make changes to their Bluetooth, so that their app can be used. Apple's iOS stops contact tracing apps from using Bluetooth constantly if data is being sent from … [Read more...] about Apple’s bluetooth policy is blocking France Virus Tracker on the iPhone
Boosted electric skateboard assets and IP bought by Lime
It now seems that rumours suggesting Lime had purchased the assets and intellectual property (IP) rights of failed electric skateboard start-up Boosted were correct. Although no official statement has been released by either Boosted or Lime it has been confirmed by the company's previous CEO and … [Read more...] about Boosted electric skateboard assets and IP bought by Lime
Tor Project impacted by COVID-19
Unfortunately COVID-19 has impacted the Tor Project forcing the team to lay off one third of its workforce, roughly 13 people leaving a team of 22 to carry the Tor Project forward. The Tor Project, Inc, became a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2006, but the idea of "onion routing" began in the mid 1990s. The … [Read more...] about Tor Project impacted by COVID-19
macOS 10.15.5 will change the way MacBooks charge
Apple has released a new version of macOS Catalina 10.15.5 to developers with new battery health management features. The second beta version of macOS Catalina follows on from the recent release of iOS 13.4.5, iPadOS 13.4.5, tvOS 13.4.5, and watchOS 6.2.5.all of which can now be downloaded from the … [Read more...] about macOS 10.15.5 will change the way MacBooks charge
