Bloomberg reported this morning that a German data regulator is seeking to question Apple over its use of the Carrier IQ mobile tracking software in iPhones: Back in the United States, Senator Al Franken is urging Carrier IQ and Sprint to detail how specifically the software works and what data it transmits, demanding that Carrier IQ explain themselves by December 14. Phone vendors and platform providers such as Google are attempting to distance themselves from Carrier IQ, arguing carriers deploy the software on handsets and mine data....

This offer has now expired. B&H Photo is offering the Apple HomePod at $249 shipped in both colors. There are limited quantities at this price, so act fast to lock in your savings. Normally $349, this is a $100 discount and beats Apple’s certified refurbished pricing (and is in new condition). This is one of the lowest prices we’ve ever tracked on the HomePod. We’re expecting to see it go for $250 during Black Friday sales at Best Buy, so shop now and beat the lines....

Apple officially confirmed its November 10 event yesterday, where it’s expected to announce new Apple Silicon Macs. Ahead of that event, prolific designer AR7 has released wallpapers for the iPhone inspired by Apple’s “One more thing” event artwork. Apple’s invitation for the November 10 event is bright and colorful, and one of the best-looking invites we’ve seen from Apple recently. The wallpapers from AR7 play on the colorful design, and there are two different versions with the Apple logo and even a gradient version without the Apple logo....

Scott Patterson shared with Us Weekly that when Luke Danes yelled at Sookie St. James to move from behind the diner counter, he thought that Luke was too harsh and yelled too much. The actor said, “If you talk to someone like that in real life, they’re going to be affected… today you couldn’t get away with that.” Stars Hollow would feel empty without Luke’s diner, and Gilmore Girls wouldn’t be the same comforting show without Lorelai and Luke’s banter and long-term relationship....

One of the most memorable shows out there is Gilmore Girls, which focused on a mother-daughter duo. These two, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, lived in the quirky town of Stars Hollow, and fans watched them interact with interesting people in their town (like Kirk and Taylor), with Richard and Emily (Lorelai’s parents and Rory’s grandparents), with their friends (such as Sookie and Lane) and with the many men in their lives (from Chris and Luke to Dean and Jess)....

From 9to5Google: Google just announced its much rumored new music service called Google Play Music “All Access” live on stage at its Google I/O event keynote presentation. Google execs focused on showing off curated playlists but also made a note of pointing out a “radio” feature that will automatically create an endless radio station based on the song you’re currently listening to. The service will also allow users to search for a particular song or view the “playlist” of a radio station to remove unwanted songs....

Gboard for Android and iOS maintain relative feature parity on key functionality, but on occasion one app surpasses the other. Gboard 2.0 for iOS today adds a slew of customization options for the keyboard ranging from backgrounds, keys, and even the glide swipe trail. Previously, customization on Gboard iOS was less advanced than Android, with users primarily able to select between a default light or dark theme. There was also an option to pick a custom background or pre-select from several “Landscape” wallpapers....

Unlike many other similar solutions on the market, the Magjet magnetic charging cable fully supports 87W fast charging allowing you to charge any of the latest 2018 USB-C MacBook models at full speed. The Magjet cable might be much more affordable than other products on the market, but that doesn’t mean that it cuts any corners on quality. You’ll find an aluminium alloy shell & 24K gold plated connectors, and that means the cable will be extremely durable, wear resistant & long lasting compared to cables that use cheaper materials....

Godzilla is so iconic that even people who have never seen a single one of his movies knows who he is. His name summons a distinct image — a gargantuan kaijū with dorsal plates that glow when he breathes atomic fire. And what of his fellow monsters? By now, most people recognize the likes of Mothra and King Ghidorah. Surely, they also know of Godzilla’s robotic doppelgänger Mechagodzilla. But for all the popular kaijū Godzilla encounters, there are others who don’t ring a bell when their names are uttered....

Now Google Maps got a feature which is almost like a blatant copy of Bing Maps’ Birds Eye View. I guess I can’t blame them; it was only a matter of time before Google added the technology to their famous Map site. Google decided to get even with Microsoft and this Friday they announced the release of a new Google Maps feature – the overhead 45-degree view. This feature started out as an experimental feature that Google began developing all the way back in December 2009....

As the television race heats up, Google said it is working on an open alternative to Apple’s AirPlay—a technology first introduced in iOS 4.2 that allowed users to share photo, audio, and video to the Apple TV. Google had a similar streaming product to the Apple TV this summer—the Nexus Q— that allowed for sharing of content via an Android device to the TV. However, the product flopped and didn’t see the light of day for many customers....

How do you become the single longest-running daytime television series ever? Well, you need to ask the team behind General Hospital, because they clearly know what they’re doing! Impressive doesn’t even begin to cover it once we realize that the soap opera has been on the air for almost six decades. This adds up to thousands of episodes and over five hundred award nominations. Maybe it’s because of it’s guilty pleasure quality, maybe it’s because of the complex and outrageous storylines....

Genshin Impact has proven itself a worthy game with millions of daily active players all around the globe. The game has proven itself to receive love and affection from the gamer community with its good gameplay and storyline. The game is quite popular in news due to its regular dose of freebies and in-game items. If you also love to play Genshin Impact, then you will love this list of free May Codes by which you can get free primogems and mora....

Whatever you think of its Netflix revival, Gilmore Girls remains a fan favourite thanks to Rory and Lorelai’s complex mother/daughter relationship, comforting low-stakes story lines and quirky supporting characters. Out of all of Stars Hollow’s residents, Kirk is one of its most memorable. The eccentric townie, brilliantly played by Sean Gunn (Kraglin in Guardians of the Galaxy), has gifted fans with some of the show’s funniest moments. A lot of Kirk’s humour comes from his chameleonic career....

“The Android Market will allow developers to offer both free and for-purchase applications to people with Android based smartphones. Built-in support for the Android Market will be included in the Android OS,” says Android Authority. The store will be hosted by Google, which says the store will offer search, download and install facilities, and will also offer a feedback loop so users can tell developers about their experience with applications they download and use....

The tech giant said it’s adding a Digital Assets Team within its Cloud service that will “support customers’ needs in building, transacting, storing value, and deploying new products on blockchain-based platforms.” Google said it’s looking to help companies build a secure and sustainable infrastructure to scale. “As an infrastructure provider, Google Cloud views the evolution of blockchain technology and decentralized networks today as analogous to the rise of open source and the internet 10-15 years ago,” wrote Yolande Piazza, Vice President of Financial Services at Google Cloud, in the company’s blog post....

Google this afternoon has begun rolling out a major update to the Play Music app on iOS. The update packs a handful of new features and enhancements, including a totally refreshed Material Design interface, and for the first time, an iPad optimized interface, as well. Google touts that this update offers new album and artist description pages with a new, cleaner design as well as a more immersive Now Playing experience with album artwork taking up the entire display....

Actually, the patent was filed in 2008, but it’s caused quite a stir on the web today. The idea would be to use sensors to determine how a remote device is placed and then serve advertisements following that. The very detailed patent also includes information about how it could help sponsors configure their ad campaigns according to environmental conditions. I guess that means it probably won’t give you ads about Bible classes if it senses you’re in a bar (or maybe that’s exactly what you would get…)....

The short answer is a resounding “yes.” Chances are you’ve heard of GDPR or perhaps recall EU companies scrambling to become compliant with data and privacy regulations in May 2018. However, the impact of GDPR on digital marketing is ongoing and businesses in the EU aren’t the only ones affected. Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media....

It’s been almost 15 years since Gilmore Girls ended and five years since the reboot, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life wrapped, which means Gilmore Girls fans are in dire need of their favorite characters. A good number of actors and actresses have projects in the works for 2022, making Gilmore Girls all the more eager to see their favorite stars on TV. There are upcoming TV shows, podcasts, and movies that involve Stars Hollow’s favorites....