On Wednesday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation to ban CCP-controlled TikTok from operating in the state to protect residents from intelligence gathering by the Chinese Communist Party, making it the first U.S. state to ban the popular short video app. David Shepardson for Reuters: Montana will make it unlawful for Google and Apple’s app stores to offer TikTok within the state, but will not impose any penalties on individuals using the app. The ban is to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, and is almost certain to face legal challenges. TikTok, which has over 150 million American users, has faced growing calls from U.S. lawmakers and state officials to ban the app nationwide over concerns about potential Chinese government influence…

Apple TV+ today announced a kids and family summer slate stacked with all-new Peanuts programming, alongside beloved and acclaimed returning series. The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of “The Snoopy Show,” premiering June 9. Apple will also expand its partnership with WildBrain, welcoming two new originals including new series “Camp Snoopy,” featuring Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts along with Charlie Brown and friends as they enjoy an adventure-filled summer outdoors, and the charming new “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” special uncovering the origin story of one of…

Apple TV+ today announced a kids and family summer slate stacked with all-new Peanuts programming, alongside beloved and acclaimed returning series. The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of “The Snoopy Show,” premiering June 9. Apple will also expand its partnership with WildBrain, welcoming two new originals including new series “Camp Snoopy,” featuring Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts along with Charlie Brown and friends as they enjoy an adventure-filled summer outdoors, and the charming new “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” special uncovering the origin story of one of…

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Apple has been working to mass-produce its own advanced micro-LED displays so it has more control over such a critical component of its products while also easing its reliance on rivals like Samsung.Apple continues work on micro-LED displaysSources involved in the project indicate that Apple has made significant investments in the research and development of micro-LED displays over the last ten years. Upon commencing production, Apple plans to take charge of the manufacturing process's crucial "mass transfer" phase, according to Nikkei Asia. Read more...

Apple has been working to mass-produce its own advanced micro-LED displays so it has more control over such a critical component of its products while also easing its reliance on rivals like Samsung.Apple continues work on micro-LED displaysSources involved in the project indicate that Apple has made significant investments in the research and development of micro-LED displays over the last ten years. Upon commencing production, Apple plans to take charge of the manufacturing process's crucial "mass transfer" phase, according to Nikkei Asia. Read more...