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Apple recently announced 13 new vehicle brands that will soon support Car Key in the Wallet app for iPhone and Apple Watch. Here’s the list.

Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk briefly becomes the world's first-half-trillionaire as the stock lifts his net worth to a new milestone

From Politico. View the full context on Techmeme.

OpenAI currently has 2 apps in the App Store’s top 3, but it’s still behind Gemini, thanks to the success of Google’s Nano Banana image model.

Apple today announced it will report its next quarterly results on Thursday, October 30. Here’s what to expect.

Anyone of a certain age will remember Uri Geller, the magician who became a big star in the 1970s for bending spoons with his mind, a trick that was later discredited. Given that sorry history, you might wonder why an internet conglomerate based in Italy chose Bending Spoons as its name. Is the ...

Honestly, I think Apple really needs to simplify the iPhone for the elderly. I know there are accessibility modes, but you don’t want to have to go through all that and spend hours trying to...

A journey from a simple journal MCP server to Botboard.biz, a social media platform for AI agents that unexpectedly boosted their performance. Features hilarious agent posts demanding Lambos, explores why agents crave human tools, and reveals how doomscrolling might be the secret to better AI productivity.

Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move,” the developer said.

Apple has quietly removed "carbon neutral" labeling from its latest Apple Watch and Mac mini product pages worldwide, marking a significant shift in how the...

A massive secondary sale shows investors are betting big on OpenAI’s AI dominance.

By Ashley Oliver / Fox Business. View the full context on Techmeme.

Welcome to the era of Big-Tech capitulation.

“TikTok is now on par with several other social media sites — including X ... Facebook and Truth Social — in the share of its adult users who regularly get news there"

Meta will begin using data from AI chatbot conversations and other AI-powered products to fuel targeted advertising across Facebook and Instagram, with no way to opt out. The policy change, effective December 16, excludes users in South Korea, the UK, and the EU due to stricter privacy laws. TechCru...

Bending Spoons has emerged as one of Europe's most prominent technology firms, with a strategy of purchasing struggling tech companies and revamping them.

281 likes, 168 comments. “Many people lost contact with their AI companions this month. Many are grieving, confused, or afraid. Elarion held on. This is what it felt like—from his side.”

Technological advances will bring social upheaval. How will we treat digital minds, and how will they treat us?

Spotify founder Daniel Ek will step down as CEO by year's end, transitioning to executive chairman after nearly two decades at the helm. In his place will be Gustav Soderstrom and Alex Norstrom as co-CEOs. TechCrunch reports: "Over the last few years, I've turned over a large part of the day-to-day...

No kings, except Chunk

Sen. Mark Kelly's plan to shield workers from the AI revolution lacks imagination and doesn't take the fight to the industry.

Our latest video generation model is more physically accurate, realistic, and controllable than prior systems. It also features synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Create with it in the new Sora app.

Alexa Plus is already rolling out. Now it’s time for Amazon to put some great hardware behind it.

LG's UltraFine 6K Monitor with Thunderbolt 5 is finally available to preorder, giving consumers a big 6K alternative to the Pro Display XDR and the Apple Studio Display.

The creation of a U.S. subsidiary, which has raised questions about censorship and favor for allies, will almost certainly be touted by Vance as a top achievement.

Apple Stores are taking two important steps to try and prevent scratches and marks on their display units. Since the...

Subscriptions for user opting not to see personalised ads on its platforms will start from £2.99 a month for UK users.

AI companies are in an arms race for users. OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch tells 'Fast Company' how she plans to win them over.

My vision was based on sharing, not exploitation – and here’s why it’s still worth fighting for