A look at the week’s biggest stories in technology includes Microsoft’s retiring of Internet Explorer and the arrival of Apple’s new iMacs.
Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
Apple v. Epic Games trial: iOS App Store would be ‘toxic’ mess without review process, Tim Cook testifies
Apple CEO Tim Cook faced tough questions Friday in court about the iOS App Store and its practices requiring in-app purchases and 15%-30% commissions.
CEO Tim Cook takes the stand: Apple v. Epic Games gets star witness Friday as trial nears close
As the court battle between Apple and ‘Fortnite’ publisher Epic Games nears an end, Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to be the last witness.
Summer Game Fest bolsters a busy June for video game online events
Summer Game Fest, an online fan celebration of video games with 30 gamemakers and a performance by Weezer. will be held June 10, coinciding with E3.
Want to save $5 on HBO Max? Watch some commercials. New $9.99 ad-supported subscription arrives in June
HBO Max in June will be available in a new $9.99 monthly subscription tier with advertisements. Currently, ad-free HBO Max costs $14.99 per month.
Apple iMac review: Apple’s new colorful computers are here with Magic Keyboard, M1 chip and more
Apple’s new iMac computers, arriving later this week, have plenty of processing power for work and play at home. Some dislike the colors, however.
Talking Tech: FCC’s $50 COVID broadband discount program up and running; students and seniors can benefit
The Federal Communications Commission’s COVID-19 relief program is open: you can get a $50 discount on your broadband bills or $100 toward a computer.
Roku Channel adds 30 titles from Quibi — including shows from Kevin Hart, Chrissy Teigen — on May 20
Video streaming company Roku bolsters its Roku Channel with 30 new series featuring stars such as Kevin Hart, Laurence Fishburne and Chrissy Teigen.
FCC offers new COVID discount: Apply to save $50 on your monthly broadband internet bill
The Federal Communications Commission will begin taking applications for the COVID-19 relief program to help pay for Americans’ broadband bills.
Virtual reality for military veterans: T-Mobile teams with Honor Flight Network, VR to bring memorials to war vets
For Military Appreciation Month, T-Mobile and Honor Flight Network are bringing VR versions of national war memorials to veterans who cannot travel.