Elgato Systems announced Wednesday that it's renaming itself to Eve Systems and selling its successful gaming business to the gaming peripherals maker Corsair.
Elgato rebrands as Eve Systems, sells its streaming gaming accessory division to Corsair
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Alexa for iPhone picks up voice controls
Alexa for iPhone now lets you check the weather, get sports scores, control smart home accessories, ask questions and more—all by using just your voice.
The new WPA3 security protocol is now official
Officially announced in January by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a non-profit that promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies Wi-Fi products, the new WPA3 security protocol specification has been finalized and released today as a certification program.
Apple begins iPhone 6s production in India
Apple has begun production on the iPhone 6s in India. This is the second Apple handset after the iPhone SE to be manufactured in the second most populous nation in the world. The Economic Times says this move will help Apple avoid paying import duties in the country.Â
Chirp for Apple Watch picks up where the official Twitter client left off
After Twitter pulled its watchOS app, Apple Watch owners were left seeking alternative apps such as Tweetbot, Twitterrific and Bluebird. Enter Chirp, a tiny little wrist-based Twitter app developed by the young Australian developer Will Bishop, who is just 16 years old.
Explore real-size paintings in augmented reality via Google’s Arts & Culture app
Google today refreshed its excellent Arts & Culture app with all-new augmented reality features so you can see real-size artworks in front of you and explore paintings in your own room.
Apple releases Schoolwork app for iPad for teachers and students
Apple has announced the immediate availability of the Schoolwork app for iPad. The free app allows teachers to create assignments, collaborate one-on-one with students, tap into the power of apps for learning, and view and understand student progress. It was announced earlier this year at Apple's education-based "Field Trip" event.
Nikkei says AirPods Qi case will also charge an iPhone, or is it the other way around?
Bloomberg reported yesterday that a wireless charging case for AirPods that's compatible with the long-awaited AirPower charger and the Qi standard is coming later this year, and now Nikkei Asian Review confusingly claims that this product will be able to charge iPhones, too.
First iOS 12 public beta is now available for testing
Apple has made the first iOS 12 public beta, seeded last week to developers, available for testers. Those in the Beta Software Program can download iOS 12 from Apple’s website.Â
T-Mobile launches FamilyMode to let parents monitor what their kids are doing online
Carrier T-Mobile on Monday unveiled a comprehensive digital solution that it says was designed to give parents control over their kids’ online activities and screen time on smartphones and across the Internet-connected devices in their homes.
Facebook is testing Screen Time-like digital wellbeing features for its mobile app
Digital wellbeing is coming into full view with Silicon Valley giants like Apple and Google having unveiled a set of brand new tools recently that show customers how many minutes they've spent on their devices, and now Facebook is following in their footsteps.
Pixelmator for Mac update brings the HEIF export option for half-size images
The Pixelmator team today pushed a 3.7.1 update to its awesome Photoshop replacement app on Mac App Store, adding support for exporting images in Apple's new HEIF format introduced alongside iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra last year, plus some new effects and a bunch of fixes.