Apple is discontinuing iTunes U and iBooks Author

In brief: If you've been an avid user of Apple's iBooks Author or iTunes U apps, the company has some sad news for you: starting on July 1, the former will be discontinued for new users the latter headed for the chopping block in late 2021.

If you haven't heard of either of these apps, we'll break them down briefly here. iBooks Author is a free Apple-exclusive tool that lets macOS and iOS users easily create their own e-

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Two new Intel CPU flaws make it easy for hackers to extract sensitive data

A hot potato: Just when you thought that Intel's largely undocumented CPU master controller didn't have any more flaws, two more have been revealed by security researchers at three universities. On a positive note, this time the issues are fixable and there's no evidence the new vulnerabilities have been exploited in the wild.

Security researchers revealed details about a new vulnerability in Intel processors that allows hackers to take advantage of the way multi-core architecture works in order to grant access to sensitive data on compromised systems

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Ford plans to launch its all-electric F-150 pickup truck by mid-2022

In brief: Tesla is not the only company with plans to release an all-electric pickup truck, though it certainly has a head start. Ford is working on its own electrified F-150 as confirmed today by company COO Jim Farley. The release window for the vehicle: it will enter full production by mid-2022.

It's no wonder that Ford has chosen the F-150 as its first all-electric pickup truck -- the vehicle is one of the


Elon Musk says Tesla's all-electric Semi is ready to enter volume production

In context: The Tesla Semi has a quoted range of 300 or 500 miles depending on the configuration and starts at $150,000 and $180,000, respectively. Major companies including Walmart, UPS, FedEx and Anheuser-Busch have already placed orders.

Tesla is ready to send its electric big rig into volume production.

CEO Elon Musk in an internal memo obtained by CNBC said it’s time to go all out and bring the Tesla Semi


Did Amazon UK accidentally list a 2TB PlayStation 5 for £600?

Rumor mill: Sony has been teasing the public with its lack of information on the upcoming PlayStation 5. Other than the specs, and a few morsels disclosed by third-parties working with dev kits, we know nothing about what it looks like, how much it will cost, or precisely when it will launch. So its fan base is salivating at rumors and leaks, even if they are likely a hoax.

A listing for a 2TB PlayStation5 was allegedly spotted by someone on the Hot UK Deals forum Tuesday

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This unassuming coffee table transforms into an arcade machine

In brief: Known simply as the Coffee Table, this piece of functional furniture hides a secret within. Pulling on the two unassuming handles reveals a slide-out tray that’s actually a full-on arcade controller for two. The drawer handles double as the joysticks – simply unscrew them from the drawer and mount them on the arcade pad. Neat.

Swedish designer Love Hulten is all about blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and his latest creation is no exception.

The one-off creation was crafted out of American


No Man's Sky gets cross-platform multiplayer support on June 11

In context: The latest patch for No Man’s Sky also squashes some lingering bugs and introduces a handful of quality of life improvements. The full change log notes a small number of general optimizations, improvements to load times, enhanced accuracy for hand tracking in VR, new chat options and more.

No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games on Wednesday revealed it is adding cross-platform multiplayer support later this week.

That’s right, from June 11, PlayStation 4 owners, Xbox One gamers and PC

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2019 was Google's best year for phone sales, beating OnePlus

In a nutshell: Google’s Pixel phones still live in the shadow of the best Samsung and Apple have to offer, but that doesn’t mean the series is failing. According to a recent report, Google had its best Pixel sales ever last year, with the phones shifting 7.2 million units—more than what OnePlus managed.

The figures, from analyst firm IDC, don’t break down individual model sales, but it’s safe to say that the bulk of the 7.2 million


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TSMC reportedly on schedule for 3nm process fabrication line installation

In context: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is on track to start volume producing chips based on its 3nm manufacturing process by the second half of 2022. If true, we could be on the cusp of a major advancement in mobile processing technology.

According to a recent report from DigiTimes , the semiconductor foundry “has been engaged in the installation of 3nm process fabrication lines and related facilities” and is still on schedule to complete the project as originally planned. TSMC will reportedly be ready for

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Apple employees will start returning to work on June 15

In a nutshell: Apple has informed staff at its Silicon Valley HQ that the first phase of their return to work will begin on June 15. Like most companies, the iPhone maker instructed its employees to work remotely when the lockdown began. With restrictions now easing, plans for their return are in motion.

Many employees won’t be back at their standing desks for a few months yet. Apple said in a memo (via Bloomberg ) that this first phase would be “very limited,” and workers that

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