IT&Software
Electronic Frontier Foundation springs to Apple's defense in Facebook spat
Some names are very well known, like Facebook and Google, but many others are shady companies [of which] most users have never even heard ... So, what is Apple doing? The new update will allow users to disable tracking features in apps individually. [Full Article...]
USA airlines prepare to recall thousands of employees as relief nears
The $900 billion coronavirus aid package that will be voted on by Congress on Monday includes $15 billion in federal aid for the airline industry. The sources declined to be identified as the package's details have yet to be formally unveiled. [Full Article...]
PS5 Adds Notification To Clear Up Confusion When Playing Cross-Gen Games
Well, if you have a PSVR headset, you'll need the PS4 version of a cross-gen game in order to access any VR modes available for it. Users experienced the issue when they downloaded the Cross-Gen bundle or the Ultimate Edition and got the PS4 version as well as the PS5 version of the game. [Full Article...]
OnePlus confirms its first smartwatch is coming soon
The arrival time comes in after Lau recently threw light on its OnePlus Watch plans. "What we're trying to do is work with Google to try to improve connectivity between the Wear OS ecosystem, Android TV, and Android smartphones to create this ability for better device interoperability across the ecosystems.", Lau said. [Full Article...]
Virtual Reality update hits Microsoft Flight Simulator
For those that haven't bought Microsoft Flight Simulator yet, awaiting the VR update, the title is available in three versions. According to the official Xbox Wire post by Jorg Neumann concerning this update, the flight sim community helped Microsoft shape the approach to VR implementation in the game and remains a critical partner in the ongoing development of new content for the game. [Full Article...]
Google, Microsoft and other Top Tech Firms join forces against NSO's Spyware
An NSO Group spokesperson did not return multiple requests for comment. The NSO Group said it wasn't familiar with Citizen Lab's claims and maintained that it doesn't have access to targets' data. But alleged victims and human rights advocates have not succeeded in getting NSO Group's alleged abuses reined in yet. This is also another big fact that is working against NSO. [Full Article...]
Wonder Woman 1984 International Theatrical Debut Disappoints
Unlike other content that is released on HBO Max , the film will not be added at midnight on the day of release. HBO Max has announced that Wonder Woman 1984 will become available for streaming starting at 12pm ET / 9am PT on Thursday, December 25. [Full Article...]
Samsung’s Galaxy S-series could finally come with S Pen support
Samsung joins more than 30 global partners already enrolled in the program. Known Samsung leaker IceUniverse reports that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will indeed support Samsung's S Pen stylus, though, the company doesn't intend to include one with purchase of the upcoming device and the phone won't have a built-in slot to house it. [Full Article...]