Reuters reports that Google may be be interested in acquiring Napster:
Internet giant Google is in talks with Napster over an "extensive alliance" that could include an "outright acquisition"
While Napster itself denies it is for sale, the music downloading service has been rumored to be in financial distress with the recent layoffs of 10 middle managers.
Meanwhile, there has been speculation that Google will expand its offerings to include a music download service alongside the recently released Video download service. Google's Video Service was launched in January.Update: Google denies the rumors that it will be entering the music download/sales market.
Sunday November 8, 2026 7:42 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple has made a change to its development process for iOS 28, macOS 28, and corresponding software updates, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In his Power On newsletter today, he said Apple separates development of each year's new operating systems into three major stages. Typically, he said each stage consists of four weeks of coding followed by a four-week "convergence" period where...
Monday November 9, 2026 4:22 am PST by Tim Hardwick
The Apple launches keep coming! The company is set to release two new products on Friday, November 13: the all-new Apple HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, both of which have been available to pre-order since mid-October.
Apple HomeView: Apple's new smart home display, powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, for entertainment and managing the home. Available in tabletop and...
Sunday November 8, 2026 7:28 pm PST by Joe Rossignol
In a series of YouTube videos shared over the past two weeks, electronics technician and consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann has exposed a controversy in which some Apple Store employees have allegedly signed up customers for auto-renewing subscription trials for Apple One and other services without their informed consent.
Here is how the process works at Apple Stores in the United...