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Amazon Hires Former Microsoft Head Panos Panay As Device Boss

Panos Panay is hired by Amazon as head of device business, just weeks after his sudden departure from Microsoft

7 months ago

Amazon To Hire Former Microsoft Head Panos Panay – Report

Panos Panay reportedly heading over to Amazon's devices division, following abrupt departure from Microsoft

7 months ago

Amazon Hardware Boss To Step Down

Head of Amazon's hardware devices, David Limp, is to leave this year - months after assuring Amazon's commitment to Alexa

8 months ago

Sir Jony Ive’s First Post Apple Hardware Product Is Record Player

Apple's former chief designer Sir Jony Ive designs a 50 year special edition turntable for vinyl records, and it is…

9 months ago

Google Seeks To Move Some Pixel Production To India

Some production of the Pixel smartphone could be moved to India, as Google begins talks with local suppliers and manufacturers

10 months ago

Refurbished versus Remanufactured: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?

Second-hand products have seen a surge in popularity of late as businesses and consumers alike look to save money and…

1 year ago

Apple Updates AirTag Firmware Amid Stalking Lawsuits

Tech giant Apple opens up about a number of firmware updates for AirTags that continue to restrict the device's principle…

1 year ago

Apple Lightning Port Removal Deadline Is 28 December 2024

Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the…

1 year ago

Taiwan Alleges Chinese Apple Supplier Stole Secrets

Prosecutors in New Taipei allege Chinese firm stole commercial secrets from a Taiwanese supplier and poached its workforce

2 years ago

EU Agrees Common Mobile Charging Port, In Blow To Apple

End of the road for Lighting connector? Apple has until 2024 to standardise its charging ports on the USB-C connector

2 years ago

Intel Latest Tech Firm To Suspend Operations In Russia

Chip giant Intel condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and suspends all operations in Russia, after previously halting chip shipments

2 years ago

Retro Computing Museum Destroyed By Russian Bombing

Hundreds of retro computers and consoles destroyed as museum in Mariupol is destroyed by Russian bombing campaign in the Ukraine…

2 years ago

Apple Patent Outlines Mac In A Keyboard

Retro computing move. Patent from Apple imagines Magic keyboard with a built-in Mac, allowing user to just attach screen, mouse

2 years ago

Apple Trolls Spotify Over Neil Young

After Spotify agrees to remove Neil Young's music from its platform, Apple Music touts itself as “the home of Neil…

2 years ago

CES 2022: Google, GM Join Others In Halting Physical Attendance

Alphabet's Google and General Motors latest to announce it will no longer attend next month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in…

2 years ago

Government PSTI Bill To Protect Consumer Tech From Cyber Threats

Ban on easy to guess default passwords, plus obligation on manufacturers to be transparent about cyber, included in new government…

2 years ago

Apple, Amazon Fined $225m By Italian Watchdog Over Beat Headphones

Tech giants Apple and Amazon fined by Italian watchdog for anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the sale of Beats headphones…

2 years ago

President Biden Tightens Restrictions On Huawei, ZTE

Tightening the screw. US President Joe Biden signs legislation to stop Chinese firms from receiving new equipment licences from US…

2 years ago

TSMC Confirms Chip Plant For Japan

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC confirms it will build a chip factory in Japan, that will focus on the older chips…

3 years ago

Apple 18 October Launch Event – MacBooks, AirPods Expected

Invites dispatched to a virtual Apple launch event on 18th October - new MacBook laptops and AirPod headphones are expected

3 years ago

Sky Launches Streaming Television Unit, Sky Glass

Look mum, no satellite dish. Sky launches streaming television that doesn't require a satellite dish or even a set-top box

3 years ago

EU Set To Unveil Common Phone Charger Proposal

Only a decade late? European Commission on Thursday will reportedly present its proposed legislation for a common phone charger

3 years ago

Chip Shortage Forces Toyota To Cut Production By 40 Percent

World's biggest car maker Toyota announces it will dramatically reduce car production next month as the chip shortage bites

3 years ago

Facebook Pauses Sales Of Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset Over Skin Complaints

Temporary pause of sales of the Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset, after issues with a foam pad causing skin…

3 years ago

Apple Releases MagSafe Battery Pack For iPhone 12

Needing some extra juice for a dying battery? MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12 unveiled by Apple on Tuesday…

3 years ago

Japanese Officials Resist Ban On Fax Machines

Victory for legacy tech, as pushback by Japanese officials against ban on fax machines overturns a mass switch to email…

3 years ago

Apple Unveils AirTag, Apple TV 4K, Purple iPhone 12

Apple's Spring Loaded event reveals AirTag, Apple 4K TV, as well as purple iPhone 12. Other announcements include a refresh…

3 years ago

Coronavirus: Chip Makers Ask To Be Classified As Essential Businesses

Group representing major US chip makers ask US federal authorities to be classified as essential businesses, so factories can remain…

4 years ago