av Mikael Winterkvist | maj 8, 2025 | Bluesky, Notiser, Threads
Backbone has officially announced Backbone Pro, a next-generation gaming controller built to work seamlessly across phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and even VR headsets—including Apple Vision Pro.
Unlike traditional game controllers that are often tied to a single console, Backbone Pro is designed for platform-agnostic gaming. It supports both USB-C wired connections for handheld play and Bluetooth for wireless mode. The controller pairs instantly with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, as well as devices like the Meta Quest and Samsung Gaming Hub. Backbone’s app includes “FlowState technology” for quick switching between paired devices.
Källa: Backbone Pro adds Bluetooth and battery, turning the top iPhone gamepad into a universal controller – 9to5Mac
av Mikael Winterkvist | maj 8, 2025 | Bluesky, Notiser, Threads
Ozzy Osbourne has said he is done with the “rock star lifestyle” ahead of Black Sabbath‘s final-ever live show this summer.
During a recent interview with The Guardian, the Prince Of Darkness confirmed that the legendary metal band’s huge gig at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5 would be the last time he’d be performing on stage.
Källa: Ozzy Osbourne no longer wants “rock star” lifestyle: “I don’t want to die in a hotel room”
av Mikael Winterkvist | maj 7, 2025 | Bluesky, Notiser, Threads
Disney CEO Bob Iger says get your (movie theater) popcorn ready.
On a Wednesday morning conference call with media analysts, Iger sung the praises of Disney’s upcoming theatrical-release calendar.
“I have a lot of confidence that are upcoming slate,” Iger said. He then pretty much listed all of them out individually.
Iger said he has personally seen the live-action Lilo & Stitch “a few times” and “can endorse it wholeheartedly,” adding: “Tracking is enormous.”
Källa: Bob Iger Says Disney’s Film Slate in Next 18 Months Is Its Best Since 2019
av Mikael Winterkvist | maj 7, 2025 | Bluesky, Notiser, Threads
Harman International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, is purchasing the audio business of health technology company Masimo for $350 million in cash. The deal is expected to finalized by the end of 2025, though it’s still subject to regulatory approvals. Samsung purchased Harman International back in 2017 for $8 billion, though it allowed the company to operate as an independent subsidiary. Harman’s brands include JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Mark Levinson, Arcam and Revel. If and when the acquisition pushes through, Masimo’s audio brands under Sound United will be added to the list, including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio.
Källa: Samsung is paying $350 million for audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk
av Mikael Winterkvist | maj 7, 2025 | Bluesky, Notiser, Threads
While some companies, including Spotify, Amazon, and Patreon, have been quick to jump at the opportunity to add external payment links to their apps, Netflix is taking a slower approach.
As reported by The Verge, Netflix’s Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim had the following to say in a call with the press on Wednesday:
“We’re monitoring that situation very closely, and we don’t have anything more to share at this time. But we’ll just continue to abide by the App Store policies until we hear more about how to best implement any changes going forward.”
Källa: Netflix has nothing to announce on Apple’s App Store rule changes (for now) – 9to5Mac
