Daily News update on – Technology

The Verge

Even as the company has spread its focus among more platforms than ever — macOS and iOS and iPadOS and tvOS and watchOS and whatever software Apple’s building for its maybe-possibly-coming-someday car and its almost-certainly-coming-soon AR / VR headset — …

The Verge

Apple is reportedly teaming up with Hollywood directors to create video content for its upcoming augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) headset, according to a report from The New York Times. Sources familiar with the matter told the Times that …

CNN

(CNN) Apple is about to hold its annual developer conference this week where it’s expected to show off new software coming to its most popular devices and possibly offer the biggest hint yet about a new product long rumored to be in development.

Polygon

The new battle pass features tons of neat original designs, but also includes Darth Vader as the big final reward. Later in the season, players will be able to unlock Indiana Jones cosmetics by completing quests.

The Verge

Before the event kicked off properly, players were transported to what appeared to be a frosted-over space station, where they could kill time by using huge guns to clear away an array of asteroids that circled the station while listening to characters …

The Verge

Sound Amplifier, which is designed to amplify specific sounds for people who have hearing difficulties, is getting a redesigned user interface, improved background noise reduction, and “faster and more accurate” sound. For Lookout …

The New York Times

The company has enlisted Hollywood directors such as Jon Favreau to develop video content for a headset that it is expected to ship next year, according to three people familiar with that work. Mr. Favreau, an …

The Indian Express

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2022 takes place Monday, June 6 and continues till June 10. WWDC is also an online-only event this year, with the keynote opening at 10 am PST (which is 10.30 pm IST) on June 6. WWDC is where all the focus …

DirtFish

The Monte Carlo Rally was an unmitigated disaster for Hyundai. Thierry Neuville struggled his way to fifth place. Ott Tänak crashed into a cliff-face and broke the front-end of his Hyundai i20 N …

DirtFish

Adrien Fourmaux has crashed on Monte Lerno, the final stage of Rally Italy’s Saturday itinerary, blocking the stage and triggering a red flag. A battle had emerged between Fourmaux and Kalle Rovanperä for fifth place, with the championship leader …