May 19, 2017
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Comments Off on Spotify buys AI firm Niland to power recommendations, stave off Apple Music advances
In an escalating war with Apple Music, streaming music market leader Spotify on Thursday announced the acquisition of Niland, a small machine learning startup whose technology will help deliver song recommendations to users. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
May 3, 2017
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Comments Off on Hands-on: Mantiz Venus – a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU + docking station with 87W of USB Power Delivery [Video]
Mantiz’s Venus is an upcoming eGPU box and docking station for Thunderbolt 3-enabled laptops like the 2016 MacBook Pro. The Taiwanese-based company is working on bringing two eGPU boxes to market — the eccentric-looking Saturn, and the more subdued-looking Venus. The … Continue reading
March 7, 2017
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Comments Off on Researchers develop new battery tech that can recharge in minutes & hold 3x the power
One common request for each year’s iPhone refresh is revolutionary new battery performance and a team from the University of Texas has developed a new battery technology that could one day change the game. The new battery technology claims to … Continue reading
August 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Apple’s iTunes ranks fourth in JD Power satisfaction survey for paid streaming video
J.D. Power on Thursday published a new customer satisfaction survey for paid video streaming services, ranking Apple’s iTunes below three major competitors. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
July 12, 2016
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Comments Off on Apple Watch Ranked Highest in Smartwatch Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power
Market research company J.D. Power has published the results of its 2016 Smartwatch Device Satisfaction Report, and Apple ranked highest among smartwatch manufacturers in customer satisfaction. Samsung finished in second place, although it was first in the related fitness band … Continue reading
April 2, 2016
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Comments Off on Apple, Amazon, Google & Microsoft file joint brief supporting Obama & EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Apple alongside Amazon, Google and Microsoft today filed a joint amicus brief in support of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and President Obama’s proposed Clean Power Plan that aims to introduce new emissions regulations. The EPA had some … Continue reading
January 4, 2016
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Comments Off on Griffin Introduces BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable for 12-Inch MacBook
Griffin Technology has announced a new BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable for the Retina MacBook, which makes up for the lack of Apple’s own MagSafe technology on the 12-inch notebook. The six-foot cable is also compatible with other USB-C notebooks … Continue reading
November 12, 2015
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Comments Off on Mophie introduces new power banks with a sleek aluminum design and Bluetooth monitoring
From 9to5Toys.com: Just a few weeks after launching a new slim iPhone 6/s battery case and power bank, Mophie is back again today with five new external batteries. We’ve seen a lot of power banks in our day – and … Continue reading
June 26, 2015
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Comments Off on Benchmarks Show iPhone Performance Difference When iOS 9’s Low Power Mode is Activated
With iOS 9, Apple introduced a Low Power mode, designed to extend battery life when an iPhone’s power is running low. According to the feature’s description, Low Power mode works by reducing an iPhone’s performance and cutting down on background … Continue reading