Apple closes deal to buy NextVR, Logic Pro X gains Live Loops, exclusive new details on AirPods Studio, Kuo on iPad size updates, iPhone 12 features, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟠 Overcast 🟢 Spotify Stories: Exclusive: NextVR acquired by Apple (Updated) Apple touts ‘broadcast quality’ of iPhone cameras as Hollywood adapts to at-home production Some iPad Pro users complaining that the Magic Keyboard causes excessive battery drain Massive Logic Pro X update hits today with Live Loops, more Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones Exclusive: AirPods Studio to feature head and neck detection, custom equalizer settings, more Powerbeats Pro likely gaining four new colors including Cloud Pink and Lava Red Kuo: New 10....

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If you grew up in the 90s, chances are you remember A Goofy Movie. This sly little gem wasn’t made by Walt Disney Animation Studios, but rather Disneytoon Studios, and was a modest release that didn’t have to live up to the expectations of the bigger animated films that Disney made in that time period—that being somewhere between Beauty and the Beast and Mulan. It focused on the hilariously inept Goofy and his son Max, who he whisked off on a family vacation right when Max was developing feelings for his friend Roxanne....

Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly stated his belief that technology should be accessible to everyone. For decades, Apple products have shipped with accessibility features, proof that these values are deeply rooted in the company. Apple even launched a dedicated accessibility website in 2016, showcasing the stories of several individuals and how their lives have benefited from accessible products. One branch of accessibility that’s received an increasing amount of attention is hearing....

The latest gladiator in the tablet wars is essentially the first inexpensive tablet we ever saw, but now Barnes and Noble is making it official. No more rooting the Nook Color and side-loading Android on to it to create a Frankenstinian e-reader/tablet hybrid. More budget high-tech gear from HP, which continues to put out new PCs while it is allegedly trying to quit putting out new PCs. Somebody get these guys a new 12-step program, please?...

The cast of A Quiet Place 2 is growing, as Brian Tyree Henry is reportedly in talks to star. One of the biggest movie surprises of last year for a variety of reasons was Paramount’s A Quiet Place. It was a low-budget horror film directed by and starring John Krasinski, still best known as Jim from The Office, and featured minimal dialogue thanks to its simple premise. The buzz for the movie really began after the first reactions from festivals landed online and continued until the film’s theatrical release....

Interviewed on Conan, Steve Jobs screenplay writer Aaron Sorkin said that he understood why Tim Cook had described movies about Jobs as “opportunistic.” Sorkin had previously responded angrily, then later apologized. He did, however, make a slight dig at criticizing movies without seeing them … Sorkin said that the spat was all over as far as he was concerned, but joked that there might be a building full of people in Cupertino wanting to hack into his computer (he writes on a Mac)....

ABC is discussing plans to expand their Marvel partnership by adding another TV series. When Marvel wanted to bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the small screen, ABC was the first place they went. The Disney-owned network picked up Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., began airing the series in 2013, and it’s sixth season will debut next year. They also gave Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter a series of her own, but that ended after two seasons, and Inhumans was canned after just one....

The Academy is laying the groundwork to prevent any kind of abuse and improper behavior from (and against) its members by drafting a Code of Conduct. In the wake of numerous sexual assault cases against producers, directors and other top-ranking officials in the business, the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to establish a collection of set rules for its members to protect industry workers and have offenders accounted for their wrongdoings....

“The process of granting or denying specific requests for obtaining and using information and related information processing services for physical access to areas within the information system environment.” NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-82, Revision 2 is used to implement security controls in systems owned and used by the federal government. Those working on ICSes in a federal environment are bound to NIST standards. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has created an implementation guide for Industrial Control System (ICS)....

Action Launcher is released the latest Action Launcher v33 (beta 1) with many new features and changelog. The developer shared the complete release note on Google Plus in his profile Chris Lacy on Google + ( HERE the complete release notes) which includes the implementation of new Android-style animations from 8.1 Oreo, ability to create empty home screens and delete an entire page with dragging functionality and more. Below is the official changelog for Action Launcher v33 Beta 1:...

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: Palette puts Adobe’s Creative Suite in the palm of your hands with its new modular control surface GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera: $350 shipped (Reg. $400) TaoTronics Bluetooth Car Adapter with dual USB charger $18 Prime shipped (Orig....

What is DOF bracketing and how will it make my photos sharper? DOF Bracketing (or Depth-of-Field bracketing) is a legacy camera setting that take the same photo multiple times, but with a different aperture setting. Using DOF bracketing can help make your photos sharper, because any lens stopped down typically increases its sharpness. You can visit various online websites to check at which aperture your lens performs with the best sharpness....

Update: Read the Customs and Border Protection statement below. A new complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union alleges that border control officers violated an Apple employee’s constitutional rights when he was returning from a business trip to Sweden. The ACLU detailed the situation in a full complaint. Andreas Gal founded the AI startup Silk Labs, which Apple acquired last year. Gal details the border control experience in a post on Medium, explaining that he was traveling from Sweden back the United States when he was whisked away into a private room with Customs and Border Protection agents at the San Francisco International Airport....

As rumored but never mentioned directly to those affected until the business day’s end, Activision Blizzard begins its mass layoffs today in a move that will leave about 800 employees jobless. However, thanks to the massive producer’s noble sacrifice of those hundreds whose work was deemed nonessential, Activision Blizzard is reporting its highest revenue figures in company history. As predicted by various outlets earlier this week, Activision Blizzard dropped the axe on the largely unsuspecting victims of today’s long-rumored layoffs....

This week we’re partnering with Blast Motion to giveaway one of its popular iPhone-connected baseball, golf, or athletic performance accessories. Head below to find out how you could win. Blast Motion has developed a collection of sensors that enable users to track performance across a variety of sports and activities. A companion smartphone app tracks progress and metrics over time so you can see your improvement. The software also offers tips and tricks for better performance....

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