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Apple is set to get some new competition in the mapping space following the news that a group formed by Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon intends to add a new option to the market.The trio will join forces with former sat nav heavyweight TomTom to give others the tools needed to build their own map and navigation apps.Currently, Google Maps and Apple Maps are the two big players in the app-based mapping market, but that could be about to change.Points of interestCNBC reports that the Overture Maps Foundation, which has been…

Apple has warned iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac app developers that they will have to justify their use of some APIs before their apps will be allowed into the App Store.Apple announced the changes will kick in when iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and macOS Sonoma are released to the public this fall.As for the reason behind the change, Apple says that it's all in the name of privacy.API protectionsApple announced the changes in a post on its developer website, saying that some APIs are now classed…

The Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is either one of the best features Apple has added to the iPhone in years – or an oversized gimmick, depending on your perspective. What most people can probably agree on though is that it’s not currently being used to its full potential.After all, this is an often extremely visible combination of hardware and software, and arguably the biggest visual change we’ve seen to the front of an iPhone since the iPhone X. So it makes sense that it should be extremely…

Sony has announced it has reached the milestone of selling more than 40 million PlayStation 5 units globally (as of July 16, 2023) since it was unveiled in 2020. Sony sold its 25 millionth PS5 unit in the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2022, meaning it took the Japanese company just a little over nine months to sell another 15 million PS5 consoles, which is impressive. In a blog post announcing this milestone, Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), said the brand faced supply…

Since launching in 2009, VanMoof, known for its sleek, high-tech city bikes, developed an almost cult-like following — from the streets of Amsterdam to New York.  Today, what was once the world’s most-funded ebike startup is bankrupt, leaving riders angry, loyal followers depressed, and the industry wondering — what’s next?  Pretty much everyone and their dog has an opinion on the matter. But we wanted to hear from those closest to the action and perhaps the most affected in the long term:…

Scientists have developed tiny robotic tentacles that travel into the lungs to detect and treat cancer. The device is just 2.4 mm in diameter and ultra-soft.  It’s sent to the periphery of the lungs from the end of a bronchoscope — a thin tube with a light and camera. During the journey, magnets adapt the robot’s shape to the body’s anatomy. As it moves, both its form and position and form are fed back to a clinician. After reaching its destination, an embedded laser fibre can deliver…

A classic game has brought out a major update that brings back some older levels from back in the day, plus a level editor.Available to play on Apple Arcade, Jelly Car Worlds brings back classic levels from the original release of the game, which first debuted back in 2008 and was heralded at the time as one of the best App Store games.For those unaware, you control a car where you have to avoid obstacles, such as moving platforms, in order to reach the end of the level while also using the car to push down certain…

Honor’s latest X-series smartphone is now available in the UK with the Honor X6a. The device is a direct successor to the Honor X6 which launched back in September and it brings a higher refresh rate screen, larger battery and faster charging. Honor X6a Honor X6a is built around a 6.56-inch TFT LCD with 720 x 1,612px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Storage is expandable via the microSD card slot and the…

The singer stopped by the movie sets during her recent tour dates in New Zealand Lizzo is apparently campaigning to be cast in the next Lord of the Rings project. During a visit to Hobbiton in New Zealand, the singer performed the song “Concerning Hobbits” on the recorder while dressed as Orlando Bloom’s character Legolas. “Lizzolas in her natural habitat,” Lizzo wrote alongside the video on Instagram. Katy Perry, who is married to Bloom, responded to the post. She tagged Bloom…

Burna Boy has shared a new single, “Big 7,” ahead of his seventh studio album, I Told Them… The LP is set for release Aug. 24 via Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Record. “Big 7” arrives along with a music video directed by Benny Boom. It was shot in New York City and features appearances from RZA, Busta Rhymes, Junior Mafia, and actor Shameik Moore. “‘Big 7’ is a melodic tribute to embracing new heights in my musical journey,” Burna Boy explained in a statement. “The title represents a symbolic aspiration to…