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?...

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)....

“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:...

There’s yet another player offering converged solutions for mobile devices, tablets — even TVs — Adobe has entered the fray with the release of Adobe AIR 2.5. Adobe AIR 2.5 aims to help developers build solutions for a wide range of devices — including iOS iOS… Famously, Apple CEO urged Adobe to develop and implement better mobile solutions within his open letter on Flash, which ended with the admonition that, “Adobe should focus more on creating great HTML5 tools for the future, and less on criticizing Apple for leaving the past behind....

9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/10/9to5Toys-Daily-10-29-2018.mp3 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST....

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....

The ability to add separators between icons on the bookmarks bar has been around for years with Firefox. Add one, right-click on the bookmarks bar, select New Separator, and drag it between the bookmark icons. Simulate Bookmark Separators Google Chrome doesn’t have separators as an option for its user interface. But one way you can add them is by typing in the vertical bar character – also known as a Pipe....

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. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/01/9to5Toys-Daily-1-21-2019.mp3 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Apple Deals: 13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina (ME864LL/A): $1099.99 shipped (orig. $1,299) Apple TV (3rd generation): $84.99 shipped (Reg. $99) Retina iPad mini 32GB WiFi: $429.99 shipped (Reg. $499) iPad mini 64GB WiFi: $349.99 shipped (orig. $529) Head over to our latest roundup for more Ultimate Ears MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone (Red/Black): $79 shipped (Reg....

There are many different types of cryptocurrency, some legitimate and others not. Anyone with programming chops can make their own currency and hope people buy into it. This website can have ‘groovyCoin’, for example. But financial regulators are finally cracking down hard on scam artists, so the bar for entering the cryptocurrency market is getting higher. In this market, though, Bitcoin reigns supreme. What Is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is the world’s biggest digital currency, taking a huge 50% of the digital currency market....

When I decided that I was keeping my Apple Watch after my arbitrary one week trial, several of you wondered whether that would still be the case once the novelty had worn off. Indeed, I wondered that myself. Well, it’s now a month in as of yesterday, and I can definitely say the novelty has worn off – and, somewhat to my surprise, I’m still wearing it every day. Perhaps it’s time to drop the ‘skeptic’ part of the title....

Fortune Sr. Editor-at-Large Adam Lashinsky spent the last few years digging deep inside Apple looking for what makes Apple, Inc., tick. Fortune ran a bit earlier this year in a cover story called “How Apple works: Inside the world’s biggest startup,” and it holds up as a fascinating read. The full version of the book, “Inside Apple,” is tabulated at 240-to-272 pages and hits stores Jan. 25. It is currently available for pre-order at $16....

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Adobe today announced a new release of its Elements family of software packed with new tools that will enhance existing photo and video workflows and make previously complex editing features more accessible. Elements has always offered easier photo and video organization, editing, and sharing than its pro-level counterparts, but for the 2018 release, Adobe has streamlined the applications and built the software around a more modern digital lifestyle. Most individuals shoot all of their photos and videos with smartphones, and Adobe realizes this....