Controlling? Us? Never! iOS 14.3 will prompt some users to install selected third-party applications during setup, in what is likely an attempt to stifle any allegations of anticompetitive behaviour from regulators.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Vulnerabilities found in three most recent versions of macOS. …read more Source:: DarkReading

“It’s almost inexplicable why we didn’t try this decades ago,” says one of the doctors behind ClearMate. …read more Source:: CNet

HBO Max streams everything from its regular channel, plus extra shows, movies and exclusives. But you still can’t watch on Roku or Amazon Fire TV. …read more Source:: CNet

Can Samsung’s Galaxy “Beans” beat Apple’s standard bearer, the AirPods Pro? …read more Source:: CNet

A potential hostage situation is reportedly taking place at the building in which game developer Ubisoft’s Montreal office is housed. From a report: A group of suspects are reportedly holding tens of people hostage at Ubisoft Montreal, according to local (French-language) media outlet LCN. The situation reportedly began around 1:30pm Eastern Time. Montreal police confirmed…

With a big battery, outstanding cameras and the largest screen ever on an iPhone, the 12 Pro Max deserves a spot in your pocket — if you can get it to fit. …read more Source:: CNet

Wondering how long Microsoft will continue to provide driver and firmware updates for particular Surface PCs and tablets? That information is now available. …read more Source:: ZDNet

Canonical has ported its Juju DevOps approach to making Kubernetes Operators easier and more manageable. …read more Source:: ZDNet

YouTube says it will not produce its annual end-of-year “Rewind” video this year, due to the global pandemic. The BBC reports: The video-sharing platform has produced an annual retrospective since 2010, featuring well-known YouTube stars referencing big viral moments. But, in a statement it said: “2020 has been different. And it doesn’t feel right to…