Apple isn't the only company making acquisitions this week. Facebook has confirmed a big get for itself on Friday, and a huge boost to the Instagram platform as a result.
Facebook acquires the GIF-sharing service Giphy
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Apple supplier TSMC confirms plans to build a chip factory in Arizona
It was expected to arrive on Friday, and now it has: Apple supplier TSMC has confirmed it's moving forward with a planet opening in the United States.
Apple supplier TSMC will reportedly open a chip plant in Arizona [Updated]
TSMC is one of Apple's largest suppliers, and it's behind the manufacturing of Apple's lauded A-series processors. And a new report suggests the company is going to make a big bet on a factory in the United States.
Facebook’s Messenger Rooms is now available with support for up to 50 people
Back in April, Facebook officially unveiled its newest effort: Messenger Rooms. It's a video conferencing app that aims to take on Group FaceTime, Zoom, and other services.
Apple has acquired the VR startup NextVR
Apple has made another acquisition in the virtual reality market, this time a startup who has already made a name for itself thanks to its innovative ways of using the technology.
Apple’s COVID-19 app now includes information for best practices while quarantining and more
Earlier this month, Apple updated its COVID-19 app to show tips for using cloth masks and more, and now the app has been updated yet again with even more helpful information.
T-Mobile will start wiping away the Sprint brand this summer
After quite a long time trying, T-Mobile and Sprint finally completed their merger earlier this year. It's all been surface-level changes since then, but the more sweeping changes will start rolling out later this summer.
Apple Glasses expected to arrive in 2022 at the earliest; 9-inch iPad mini may debut in 2021, 10.8-inch iPad in 2020
If you believe the rumor mill, Apple is still working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, lovingly called Apple Glasses right now, and they could debut in the next couple of years.
Three security flaws in Adobe Acrobat Reader allow root privileges on Mac
A security researcher has discovered a trio of security flaws in Adobe's Acrobat Reader software that can allow root privilege access. But there's good news.
Powerbeats Pro may introduce four new colors: Glacier Blue, Lava Red, Spring Yellow, and Cloud Pink
Back in April of last year, Beats and Apple officially unveiled the truly wireless Powerbeats Pro. Now, we may be getting some new colors.
Ridley Scott’s production company signs a first-look deal with Apple TV+
Apple continues to land huge deals for Apple TV+ productions, this one another production company with a legendary pedigree.
Unreal Engine 5 unveiled with impressive real-time demo, launches in 2021 with iOS and Mac support
Later this year, Sony and Microsoft are going to launch their next-generation (or, by then, current-generation) video game consoles. And today Epic Games showcased its new engine that will help bring games to life on those consoles and more.