Category: Technology
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ACCC takes Apple to court over repair warranties
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun legal proceedings against Apple over claims that the conditions of customers’ warranties were misrepresented by the software giant. An update to the software used for Apple products has caused some iPhones and iPads to become disabled after downloading the iOS update, which became known as “error 53”.…
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The Mac Pro is finally getting an overhaul
The Mac Pro was Apple’s answer to converting PC fans to the brand. After its fairly unheralded release in 2013, the Mac Pro is getting a much needed upgrade. The Mac Pro was released and then Apple did nothing with it, leaving fans who wanted to convert to Apple confused. It was the answer to…
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Apple iOS update could kill App Store
Apple users could be in for a shock with the latest Apple iOS update, as many apps are apparently incompatible. Beta users of the iOS 11 update found a little warning dialog box pop up when they opened some of their apps. It said: “This app will not work with future versions of iOS”, instead…
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The new Apple iOS update is futuristic
Apple have once again updated their software system for iOS and it has a lot of new features that cater to the needs of Apple users. The new update best suits Apple users who have the most current Apple software. If you’ve got the iPhone 7, a car that can connect to your phone, and if you’ve…
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Youtube advertiser boycott could cost Google millions
Google is facing international backlash with the Youtube advertiser boycott. Advertisers are boycotting Youtube to prevent their advertisements from appearing next to extremist content. Many high profile brands, such as McDonald’s and LO’real, have appeared next to hate speech and are subsequently campaigning for better moderation. Advertisers have frozen their contracts with parent company Google and it could…
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Google advertising dissent expands to US
Major US brands have followed the UK’s lead in removing advertising from Google after having their logos placed alongside extremist content, with Australia closely monitoring the situation. The British government, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and retail giant Marks & Spencer have pulled their adverts from the media platform after their brands were placed alongside…
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Control the new Samsung S8 with your voice
Samsung have announced that they’re introducing a digital assistant to their new Samsung S8. Samsung is launching Bixby, a new voice control app, which has actually been hidden in devices for years. Bixby is the tech company’s way of improving the customer experience, and creating a streamlined assistant that can link to certain apps. The way you’ll be able to tell…
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Amazon launches Alexa in virtual assistant race
Amazon is vying against corporate giants Google and Apple with its integrated voice technology. Despite a failed attempt at their own smartphone, Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos has a new angle on the company’s role in the future of sophisticated voice command technology. Amazon have found a new way of pitching for future supremacy in the rapidly…
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Intel buys Mobileye in a $15.3billion deal
Intel, the technology company best known for their processors, have acquired Mobileye in a $15.3 billion deal. Mobileye are leaders when it comes to computer vision for autonomous driving, so the purchase will advance Intel’s strides into driving cars. Mobileye are proud developers of software called the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) which aims to make roads safer, ease traffic…
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Julian Assange offers leaks to tech firms
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has openly offered further leaks regarding the CIA’s cyber-warfare programme exclusively to technology firms. Assange alleges that providing tech companies with the leaked information will help people to get their data secured faster. After Wikileaks released the first volume of classified files about the CIA’s cyber-security arsenal on Tuesday, Mr Assange has come…