Netflix's newest hire will lead its podcast efforts

Netflix brings onboard a former Apple executive to lead its Podcasting Operations. N'Jeri Eaton left Apple last week and will join Netflix later this month. She will be in charge of the company's podcast initiatives and report to Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, another former Apple executive.

Just like what Apple has been doing with Apple TV+, Netflix will be creating podcasts for its original programming. Some of its content that already have companion podcasts include The Witcher, The Crown, and The Irishman.

Source: 9to5Mac

Riot Games releases copyright-free 'Sessions: Vi' album

League of Legends developer Riot Games recently released a copyright-free album that content creators and anyone really can use with their content. The 37-track, one-hour and forty-minute album is called Sessions: Vi in honour of the League of Legends character. The developer wanted to make music that was safe to stream and free to use. It collaborated with 20 different musicians to bring this music project to life. Each artist is credited and will receive revenue from song streams.

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Nanoleaf enables Thread border routers for its Shapes, Elements smart light panels

Nanoleaf has just enabled Thread border routers in its Shapes and Elements smart light panels. This means it can better integrate with your smartphone accessories. By activating this feature on these light panels, you can use the Thread network to communicate with other Thread devices in your home using the Android operating system. These panels will now also support Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. 

Thread is an open networking protocol built by companies like Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm to allow their home accessories to communicate via peer-to-peer connectivity. Apple has since joined the alliance, with the HomePod mini being its first product to support the Thread protocol.

Source: 9to5Mac

Update on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 5:04AM by Nicole Batac

According to 9to5Mac, the update has been delayed and will be available soon. 

Nomad introduces a leather cover for the Apple MagSafe charger

If you were thinking your MagSafe Charger needed a cover, Nomad has the solution for you. The company just launched a Leather Cover for the Apple accessory designed to slide over the charger. It comes in rustic brown and black Horween leather, and like other Nomad leather products, it will develop a rich, unique patina over time. And the covers match Noma'ds Leather iPhone cases, too.

Each soft microfiber exterior is promised not to do any damage to the charger. According to Nomad, it will also make it easier to grip and remove from an iPhone. The Nomad Leather Cover for MagSafe costs USD 24.95 (around CAD 31).

Source: MacRumors