Amazon has released a Prime Video app for Mac, and you can now get it for free from the App Store. You can use the app to download videos for offline viewing on your computer, which sounds especially useful for long business trips and vacations. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-video-app-mac-091514744.html

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new national recycling strategy today, the agency’s first ever such commitment, according to the Washington Post. It’s a roadmap for the US to achieve a goal of recycling at least half of its municipal waste by the end of the decade. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/15/22783450/recycling-united-states-epa-plastic-pollution-waste

On Monday, astronauts on the International Space Station had to seek safety aboard their transport craft when the station passed uncomfortably close to a field of orbital debris. According to the Associated Press, US Space Command started tracking the space junk in the early hours of the morning. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/international-space-station-debris-field-215745675.html

Better late than never, as they say: Amazon today launched a Prime Video app for macOS that’s available as a free download in the Mac App Store. Prime Video for Mac includes support for offline downloads, and you can choose your preferred video quality both for regular streaming and downloads. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/15/22783432/amazon-prime-video-mac-app-store-now-available

If you’ve been contemplating whether to purchase a subscription to Adobe’s Creative Cloud plan, now is time to do so. Between today and December 3rd, the All Apps plan is 40 percent off for first-time customers. The bundle includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Acrobat. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/adobe-creative-cloud-sale-black-friday-2021-140021666.html

Samsung is making its One UI 4 software update available for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra starting today, the company has announced. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/15/22782772/samsung-one-ui-4-android-12-galaxy-s21-plus-ultra-release-date-features

Netflix’s live-action take on Cowboy Bebop comes with a lot of expectations. Much of those come from the existing fans, of course — those who loved the original anime with its jazz- and corgi-infused mix of noir and sci-fi and are hoping the new series does it justice. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/22776962/cowboy-bebop-review-netflix

AMC announced back in August that it will start accepting cryptocurrency by the end of the year. Now, company CEO Adam Aron has revealed on Twitter that you can already use your digital coins to purchase movie tickets. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/amc-theaters-start-accepting-cryptocurrency-113811626.html

Sony is struggling to make PlayStation 5 consoles and has internally lowered its production forecast for the current financial year, according to a report in Bloomberg. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/11/22775829/sony-ps5-supply-chip-shortage-forecast-cut

Epic v. Apple judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says Apple must comply with an order to let developers add links and buttons to external payment options, denying the company’s motion for a stay. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/9/22773082/epic-apple-fortnite-lawsuit-ruling-injunction-stay-app-store-anti-steering-rules

Robinhood has revealed that it experienced a security breach incident on November 3rd, which exposed the data of as many as 7 million users or around a third of its userbase. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/robinhood-users-compromised-security-breach-063802932.html

When Apple introduced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros last month, they were almost too good to be true. For the most part, they were everything that professional users had been asking Apple to deliver for the last five years. via Technology and News Today https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/the-most-brilliant-thing-about-apples-new-macbook-pros-is-what-no-one-saw-coming.html

Apple has been incredibly secretive about its efforts to develop a self-driving car, but according to Bloomberg, its latest move is hiring a key personnel from its toughest competition. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/apple-hires-tesla-director-of-autopilot-software-104848566.html