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Apple HomePod

Apple Confirms Release of it’s HomePod.

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Apple’s new speaker is claiming to be the ‘smartest speaker on offer’.

The HomePod will be launched in December to compete with Amazon Echo and Google Home, which have both been really successful. The speaker will be just under 7 inches high and houses Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri.

The HomePod speaker has the ability to adjust sound levels when playing music based on its surroundings.

The device also contains six microphones to pick up voice commands and it will contain the A8 processor chip – the one used in the iPhone – meaning the HomePod could be the ‘smartest home speaker’ on offer.

Episode 244 – Are you Shure?

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Apple Sneakers

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Apple don’t make just great computers, in fact in the 80’s and 90’s Apple had a swipe at the fashion industry! Yes you heard me correctly, the fashion industry!

Heritage Auction House are planning to put up a pair of Sneakers made by Apple, which according to them are from the early 1990’s and according to the Verge will go up for auction on June 11th. The sneakers were made for thier employees exclusively and featured the iconic rainbow Apple logo. The sneakers sell for around $15K and Heritage are estimating their value is more towards the $30K value.

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Jeremy Corbin Slid In My DM's

Episode 243 Jeremy Corbyn Slid in My DM’s

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WWDC

Pre Apple WWDC

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What to expect from WWDC 2017 (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference held annually in California, US).

What are the latest upgrades and operating systems going to involve? Finally we will be talking about the rumours and speculations about the possible refreshes to a number of key product lines. Here is some of what we expect to see from Apple.

Hardware

Siri Speaker: Apple’s very own version of the Amazon Echo/Google Home.

iPad Pro 10.5: Another screen size?! After seeming to streamline things in recent months, Apple are bringing out a larger iPad.

MacBook Pro and Air Spec Bumps: Any new upgrades for the MacBook ill most likely be internal- only, maybe resulting in faster speeds and better, longer lasting battery life. The chips may be coming to MacBook Air also.

 

Software

iOS11: The tablet version of the operating system is said to b getting some pro-level updates such as; multi-user login and expanded support for the Apple Pencil. Also as Apple is pushing for more video content, Apple may be having a revamped version of Music.

macOS/ watchOS/ tvOS: Expect massive changes and refreshes for all three operating system.

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iPhone 7

iPhone 7 Photo Hacks

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Recently, Apple released a new website crammed with tips, hacks and tutorials to help out iPhone 7 users with their photography skills.

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Memory Implants are Almost here!

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The idea of a chip that allows record and replay memories may seem farfetched, Apple believe it soon will become reality.

During a TED talk in Vancouver Tom Gruber co-creator of Siri said:

“I believe AI will make personal memory enhancement a reality. I think it’s inevitable.”

Konbini are reporting that companies from all across Silicon Valley are working on designing telepathic AI that would allow such feats.

It’s hoped that tech like this would help in law suits and in the courts with things like assault, sexual assault and other crimes, acting as irrefutable evidence. While this is good, there is the worry of privacy and how ‘memories’ could be kept insanely secure (nothing can beat it being solely in your mind though eh?) To this privacy worry Gruber stated:

“We get to chose what is and is not recalled and retained. It’s absolutely essential that this be kept very secure.”

He’s spitballing of course, but we shall see what happens in the future.

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Would you get an implant?

What memory would you like to re-see?

What memory wouldn’t you like to see again?

What memory would you delete?

Are we all going to become cyborgs?

CATS Crash Arena!

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From the creators of the hit games Cut the Rope and King of Thieves, comes the most ingenious and stylish battle bot constructor!

Build your own battle robot and unleash its power in this new PvP fighting game!

Fight your way up from backyards to the World Championship. Win new parts and use them to design an unbeatable fighting robot. Make every opponent bite the dust!

To download CATS Crash Arena please click here Apple / Android

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Apple Store flying drones!

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If you visit an Apple store in the not too distant future you may see the Hover Passport Drone flying around!

Apple have signed a deal with ZeroZero Robotics to exclusively sell their drone for $100 dollars cheaper than their own site for $500 dollars, for which you will receive (one drone, two batteries, a charger, an adapter, and a carry bag)

It has face /body tracking, orbit mode where it circles around you, a 360-degree “Spin” for panoramic video shots & protected propellers, too!

Apple Stores in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., China, and Hong Kong are kicking off the demonstrations with other stores expected to follow suit not long after.

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UBER CEO TOLD OFF!

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UBER has been breaking a lot of Apple’s rules for the app store. Uber Founder Travis Kalanick had fingerprinting code on their phones – which basically kept information on an iPhone AFTER it had been wiped clean. Apple prides itself on privacy and the fact that when a phone is wiped clean – they mean CLEAN.

Uber used geofencing to prevent Apple from noticing. (Basically programming their app to not display the offending code on any phones accessing the app in the region around Apple HQ)

Tim Cook told Uber to remove the code or face being banned from the app store. Uber fought back and said that the pracitce prevented criminals from installing the app on stolen phones, using stolen credit cards to book journeys and then repeat the process after wiping the phone.

Tim Cook ushered Kalanick into his office for a meeting. NY Times reported:

When Mr. Kalanick arrived at the mid-afternoon meeting sporting his favourite pair of bright red sneakers and hot-pink socks, Mr. Cook was prepared.

“So, I’ve heard you’ve been breaking some of our rules,” Mr. Cook said in his calm, Southern tone. Stop the trickery, Mr. Cook then demanded, or Uber’s app would be kicked out of Apple’s App Store.

For Mr. Kalanick, the moment was fraught with tension. If Uber’s app was yanked from the App Store, it would lose access to millions of iPhone customers — essentially destroying the ride-hailing company’s business. So Mr. Kalanick acceded.

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Mr. Kalanick was shaken by Mr. Cook’s scolding, according to a person who saw him after the meeting.

But only momentarily. After all, Mr. Kalanick had faced off against Apple, and Uber had survived. He had lived to fight another day.

 

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