Oprah ‘playing it safe’ as she quarantines her partner in the guest house
Oprah Winfrey says she has banished her long-time partner to the guest house as she practises social distancing at home.
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Vintage Apple trainers sold for almost £8,000 at auction
A pair of rare Apple-branded trainers from the early 1990s has sold for almost £8,000 at auction.
Kanye West discusses his support for Donald Trump
Kanye West has compared the response to his support of Donald Trump to racial profiling.
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with trackpad support
Apple has unveiled an updated version of its iPad Pro tablet, with a new keyboard which includes trackpad support for the first time.
Two more Aberdeen shops close due to coronavirus pandemic
Two fashion retailers have closed in an Aberdeen shopping centre.
France fines Apple £1bn for anti-competitive acts
French regulators have fined Apple 1.1 billion euros (£1 billion) for striking deals to keep prices high, in the biggest ever such sanction by the country’s competition authority.
Apple closes all stores outside Greater China amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple is closing all stores outside Greater China until March 27 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple cancels public parts of developer conference
Apple has cancelled the in-person aspects of its annual developer conference in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend called off as coronavirus hits music events
Radio 1’s Big Weekend has been called off by organisers as the music industry continues to feel the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 fears continue to cause delays and cancellations of films and gigs
Disney’s blockbuster remake of Mulan is the latest major release to be postponed, as a nervous Hollywood attempts to mitigate the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
A Quiet Place II and Fast & Furious 9 releases delayed amid Covid-19 outbreak
The releases of A Quiet Place II and Fast & Furious 9 have been postponed as the entertainment industry continues to be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Internet leaders failing to protect children from abuse, inquiry finds
Technology giants and social media firms have “failed” in attempts to prevent access to child sex abuse images, allowing for “an explosion in online-facilitated” crimes against children, an inquiry has found.
The Who postpone UK tour as more entertainment events impacted by coronavirus
The Who have postponed their UK and Ireland tour due to concerns around fan safety as the entertainment industry continues to be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Should you buy… The Amazon Echo Buds?
Wireless earphones with noise-cancelling support have become the desired standard of audio experience over the last 12 months, and Amazon’s Echo Buds are the latest to try to grab public attention.
Which? warns older Android software users are at risk from hackers
More than one billion Android phones and tablets around the world could be vulnerable to hackers because they are no longer supported by security updates, new research has suggested.
WhatsApp launches dark mode
WhatsApp has officially launched its dark mode feature to iPhone and Android users.
Cyber-flashing on trains ‘largely unreported’ despite rise in incidents
The number of women being sent sexually explicit images by strangers on trains is going “largely unreported” – despite a spike in incidents, new data has revealed.
London markets stumble as global firms shaken by Apple’s coronavirus warning
The London markets stumbled into the red as major global firms were shaken by Apple’s warning that coronavirus will press on the firm’s revenues.
Apple warns of coronavirus impact on results
Apple is warning investors it will not meet its second-quarter financial guidance because the coronavirus outbreak in China has cut production of iPhones.
Apple warns of coronavirus impact on results
Apple is warning investors it won’t meet its second-quarter financial guidance because the coronavirus outbreak in China has cut production of iPhones.
US regulators probe five tech giants’ acquisitions
US federal regulators are stepping up their investigation of the market dominance of five giant tech companies, demanding detailed information on their acquisitions back to 2010.
Call to protect children with depression from accessing unsuitable apps
Google and Apple need to do more to protect children with depression from accessing unsuitable apps on their marketplaces, according to a study.
Apple closes all shops in China amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple is temporarily closing its 42 shops in mainland China, one of its largest markets, amid the rapid spread of coronavirus.
Apple results top projections as iPhone bounces back
Apple is still reaping huge profits from the iPhone while mining more moneymaking opportunities from the growing popularity of its smartwatch, digital services and wireless earbuds.
iPad at 10: Many couldn’t imagine life without it, says tech expert
The iPad is a gadget success because many people could not imagine a world without it, industry experts have said as the device marks its tenth anniversary.
Apple warns of ‘unprecedented’ waste impact if forced to drop Lightning cable
Apple has warned that EU proposals forcing it to stop using its own Lightning cable risks “creating an unprecedented volume of electronic waste”.
Google exposes flaws in Apple’s privacy software
Google researchers have uncovered security flaws in Apple’s Safari web browser, despite the affected tool being designed to protect user privacy.
Netflix holds its ground against new challengers Apple and Disney
Netflix is holding its ground in the streaming wars, passing its first big test since Apple and Disney launched rival services.
What challenges will the new Director-General face at the BBC?
BBC chairman Sir David Clementi has described the role of Director-General at the corporation as “a demanding job”.
Varadkar says big companies should pay their taxes as he meets Apple boss
Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said he believes big companies should pay their taxes as he welcomed Apple chief executive Tim Cook to Dublin.