Key Points that its annual developers conference will begin June 7. Like last year, it'll be online-only due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The event runs through June 11 and is free for developers to attend.Apple typically unveils its new iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac software on the first day of the WWDC, as the event is known. It sometimes uses the events to introduce new hardware products, too, especially those that will take advantage of the new software features.a day agoThe event is focused around developers who build apps for Apple's products. However, it's often...…Key Points that its annual developers conference will begin June 7. Like last year, it'll be online-only due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The event runs through June 11 and is free for developers to attend.Apple typically unveils its new iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac software on the first day of the WWDC, as the event is known. It sometimes uses the events to introduce new hardware products, too, especially those that will take advantage of the new software features.a day agoThe event is focused around developers who build apps for Apple's products. However, it's often...WW…

Key PointsWhat are NFTs?You've probably heard a lot about non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, recently.Mike Winkelmann, the digital artist who goes by the name Beeple, made headlines earlier this month when he . And it goes beyond art. People are spending millions of dollars on NFT collectibles of all sorts, from sports trading cards and highlight reels to digital houses, augmented reality sneakers and music.I'm going to show you how to buy and sell them.. Ownership is recorded on a blockchain — a digital ledger similar to the networks that underpin bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Each NFT is...…Key PointsWhat are NFTs?You've probably heard a lot about non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, recently.Mike Winkelmann, the digital artist who goes by the name Beeple, made headlines earlier this month when he . And it goes beyond art. People are spending millions of dollars on NFT collectibles of all sorts, from sports trading cards and highlight reels to digital houses, augmented reality sneakers and music.I'm going to show you how to buy and sell them.. Ownership is recorded on a blockchain — a digital ledger similar to the networks that underpin bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Each NFT is...WW…

Key Points is planning to release a new thinner and lighter MacBook Air that will launch in the second half of this year or early next year, .The report said Apple will plan to market the device as a higher-end version of the current MacBook Air, which . That device was among three new Apple computers to make the switch away from chips.Apple's Mac revenue was up , when the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings in October. That boost was helped by millions of people forced to work from home because of Covid.The new MacBook Air will include Apple's magnetic charging...…Key Points is planning to release a new thinner and lighter MacBook Air that will launch in the second half of this year or early next year, .The report said Apple will plan to market the device as a higher-end version of the current MacBook Air, which . That device was among three new Apple computers to make the switch away from chips.Apple's Mac revenue was up , when the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings in October. That boost was helped by millions of people forced to work from home because of Covid.The new MacBook Air will include Apple's magnetic charging...WW…

Key PointsMore than 200 employees have come together to form the Alphabet Workers Union amid increasing disagreements with company executives.News of the union was by two employees, Parul Koul and Chewy Shaw, who serve on the board of the Alphabet Workers Union as executive chair and vice chair, respectively.Koul and Shaw said they have signed cards with the union Communications Workers of America, which represents workers from companies including and . They said 226 employees have joined the union. The union will be open to all Alphabet workers, they said, including temps, vendors and...…Key PointsMore than 200 employees have come together to form the Alphabet Workers Union amid increasing disagreements with company executives.News of the union was by two employees, Parul Koul and Chewy Shaw, who serve on the board of the Alphabet Workers Union as executive chair and vice chair, respectively.Koul and Shaw said they have signed cards with the union Communications Workers of America, which represents workers from companies including and . They said 226 employees have joined the union. The union will be open to all Alphabet workers, they said, including temps, vendors and...WW…

Key PointsIn this articleA outage Monday, the first workday of 2021, caused disruptions for remote workers who rely on the platform to message and video chat with colleagues. Millions of people use Slack, and the service has been especially important during the Covid pandemic.The outage began around 10 a.m. ET, but service started to resume about three hours later.Slack shares were down nearly 1% in afternoon trading.In September 2019, Slack's stock fell 14% after the quarterly earnings report revealed that it took an $8.2 million hit to revenues because of credits to customers after...…Key PointsIn this articleA outage Monday, the first workday of 2021, caused disruptions for remote workers who rely on the platform to message and video chat with colleagues. Millions of people use Slack, and the service has been especially important during the Covid pandemic.The outage began around 10 a.m. ET, but service started to resume about three hours later.Slack shares were down nearly 1% in afternoon trading.In September 2019, Slack's stock fell 14% after the quarterly earnings report revealed that it took an $8.2 million hit to revenues because of credits to customers after...WW…

Key PointsA closely watched analyst is warning that investors should be cautious about a report that the iPhone maker is planning to Last week's , like lidar sensors, soaring. But the hype was purely on speculation some of those companies might supply parts for the Apple car, TFI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo warned in a note this weekend.10 hours agoKuo has built a reputation for accurately revealing Apple's product launch plans, and he closely follows Apple's supply chain."We believe that the current so-called Apple car concept stocks are only speculations by the market and do not involve actual...…Key PointsA closely watched analyst is warning that investors should be cautious about a report that the iPhone maker is planning to Last week's , like lidar sensors, soaring. But the hype was purely on speculation some of those companies might supply parts for the Apple car, TFI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo warned in a note this weekend.10 hours agoKuo has built a reputation for accurately revealing Apple's product launch plans, and he closely follows Apple's supply chain."We believe that the current so-called Apple car concept stocks are only speculations by the market and do not involve actual...WW…

Key PointsApple unveils Fitness+, a new service for the Apple Watch's subscription fitness app, Fitness+, launches Monday. I've been using it for the past several days and I think it offers a nice variety of workouts that people will like. You need an Apple Watch to take the prerecorded exercise classes, which are available on iPhones, iPads and the Apple TV.It's a smart way for Apple to make the Apple Watch even stickier. If people get really into the fitness classes, like I have, it will be yet another way Apple keeps people locked in to its ecosystem of products. Why buy another phone,...…Key PointsApple unveils Fitness+, a new service for the Apple Watch's subscription fitness app, Fitness+, launches Monday. I've been using it for the past several days and I think it offers a nice variety of workouts that people will like. You need an Apple Watch to take the prerecorded exercise classes, which are available on iPhones, iPads and the Apple TV.It's a smart way for Apple to make the Apple Watch even stickier. If people get really into the fitness classes, like I have, it will be yet another way Apple keeps people locked in to its ecosystem of products. Why buy another phone,...WW…

Key PointsIn this article's new and iPhone 12 Pro are excellent phones, but some people prefer Android devices.There are three really good Android phones that recently launched that you should know about, in case you're looking to upgrade but don't want the iPhone 12. They all include 5G, like the new iPhones, so you're future-proofing yourself if you plan to hold on to your phone for the next couple of years. They also have solid cameras. And they're all cheaper than the standard iPhone 12, which starts at $799.2 days agoSamsung's Galaxy FE was released earlier this month. It offers lots...…Key PointsIn this article's new and iPhone 12 Pro are excellent phones, but some people prefer Android devices.There are three really good Android phones that recently launched that you should know about, in case you're looking to upgrade but don't want the iPhone 12. They all include 5G, like the new iPhones, so you're future-proofing yourself if you plan to hold on to your phone for the next couple of years. They also have solid cameras. And they're all cheaper than the standard iPhone 12, which starts at $799.2 days agoSamsung's Galaxy FE was released earlier this month. It offers lots...WW…

Key PointsApple announces 'special event' on Oct. 13, where it's expected to unveil new iPhones announced a new product launch event on Oct. 13, where it's expected to reveal the next model of the iPhone. The event starts at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET and will be streamed online due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus. The events are usually hosted in person at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California.The press invite says "Hi, Speed," suggesting the rumors of 5G iPhones are true, since 5G is a next-generation cellular network that promises faster data speeds for things such as downloading...…Key PointsApple announces 'special event' on Oct. 13, where it's expected to unveil new iPhones announced a new product launch event on Oct. 13, where it's expected to reveal the next model of the iPhone. The event starts at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET and will be streamed online due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus. The events are usually hosted in person at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California.The press invite says "Hi, Speed," suggesting the rumors of 5G iPhones are true, since 5G is a next-generation cellular network that promises faster data speeds for things such as downloading...WW…

Key PointsIn this article announced Thursday its first branded TV sets.There will be two versions — the high-end Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and the more affordable Amazon Fire TV 4-Series — each available in different sizes. They go on sale in October at prices ranging from $369.99 to $1,099.99.Until now, Amazon has sold streaming sticks that plug into TVs, and has worked with other manufacturers, like Toshiba and Insignia in the U.S., to build TV sets with its own Amazon Fire interface, which offers voice control and easy access to Amazon Prime video and other streaming...…Key PointsIn this article announced Thursday its first branded TV sets.There will be two versions — the high-end Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and the more affordable Amazon Fire TV 4-Series — each available in different sizes. They go on sale in October at prices ranging from $369.99 to $1,099.99.Until now, Amazon has sold streaming sticks that plug into TVs, and has worked with other manufacturers, like Toshiba and Insignia in the U.S., to build TV sets with its own Amazon Fire interface, which offers voice control and easy access to Amazon Prime video and other streaming...WW…