iPhone Fold leaker reaffirms 2026 launch forecasts
The iPhone Fold is once again being forecast for launch in 2026, continuing a run of rumors and predictions about the foldable smartphone.
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Apple’s rumored plastic Apple Watch SE has reportedly hit a serious snag
The plastic Apple Watch SE is "in serious jeopardy" due to issues with the look and cost, according to Mark Gurman.
Facebook Whistleblower Demands Overturn of Interview Ban - as Her Book Remains a Bestseller - Slashdot
The latest Facebook whistleblower, a former international lawyer, "cannot grant any of the nearly 100 interview requests she has received from journalists from print and broadcast news outlets in the United States and the United Kingdom," reports the Washington Post (citing "a person familiar with t...
Apple's recent executive shake-up has me optimistic about the future of Siri - 9to5Mac
On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Apple CEO Tim Cook had “lost confidence” in SVP of AI John Giannandrea. In turn,...
Doc Searls Proposes We Set Our Own Terms and Policies for Web Site Tracking - Slashdot
Today long-time open source advocate/journalist Doc Searls revealed that years of work by consumer privacy groups has culminated in a proposed standard "that can vastly expand our agency in the digital world" — especially in a future world where agents surf the web on our behalf:
Meet IEEE P...
Google confirms it deleted Maps Timeline data for some
Google admits that it accidentally deleted Google Maps Timeline data for some users, and that those who hadn’t turned on cloud backups are out of luck.
What features do you get with Gemini Advanced?
Gemini Advanced is the paid version of the Gemini app with more features that’s available through the Google One AI Premium tier.
Klarna’s deal with DoorDash is a dystopian reminder that groceries are so expensive you need a loan to shop
The deal will allow DoorDash users to pay for their food in installments—a bleak reminder that the U.S. cost of living is only getting more prohibitive.
Kuo: A20 chips in iPhone 18 models will be made using TSMC's 2nm process, as TSMC's trial production of 2nm chips reached yields well above the 60%-70% range
By Joe Rossignol / MacRumors. View the full context on Techmeme.
Cloudflare is luring web-scraping bots into an ‘AI Labyrinth’
Cloudflare’s new AI Labyrinth tool sends malicious AI web crawlers into a hole full of useless, AI-generated webpages.
Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box
Rumors suggest that Apple has been working on a new generation of the HomePod mini, which is expected to be...
Six Countries Named as 'Likely' Purchasers of Paragon's Cellphone Spyware - Slashdot
The governments of Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Israel, and Singapore "are likely customers of Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions," reports TechCrunch, "according to a new technical report by a renowned digital security lab."
On Wednesday, The Citizen Lab, a group of academics and sec...
All iPhone 18 models rumored to get speed boost from 2nm chips
When Apple releases its iPhone 18 lineup, the models will move to using a new two-nanometer processor from Taiwan Semiconductor, according to one prominent analyst.
Yes, Apple is delaying some AI features. But does it really matter?
Apple's decision to delay some AI features caused a stir. But it may not end up affecting iPhone sales at all. Here's why
Sources: The Bot Company, co-founded by ex-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt to make AI-powered household robots, raised $150M at a $2B valuation, up from $550M in May 2024
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Google says its test removing European news content for 1% of users in eight EU countries found that there was no change to Search ad revenue due to the removal
By Paul Liu / The Keyword. View the full context on Techmeme.
Democratic Senators Team Up With MAGA To Hand Trump A Censorship Machine | Techdirt
At the exact moment when Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are actively dismantling democratic institutions and working to silence critics, a group of Democratic Senators have decided to collaborate…
macOS 15.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac soon - 9to5Mac
Apple’s next update for the Mac, macOS Sequoia 15.4, is bringing a variety of new features when it arrives next month. Here’s what’s coming.
Do school phone bans actually work? A new study says not really
Researchers found no improvement in student well-being or academic performance at schools that restrict cellphone use.
Gemini app rolling out Audio Overviews to Android, iOS
The Gemini app is getting the ability to generate Audio Overview podcasts, with Android and iOS users beginning to see this capability.
Apple's premature Apple Intelligence ad subject of new lawsuit
Apple Intelligence was meant to get a feature that relied on contextual data to provide results, but that has been delayed and is now part of a lawsuit seeking class action status.
Apple Can’t Beat Spotify
There are lots of reasons to be down on Apple nowadays. Its tentative steps into artificial intelligence have not gone well, leading to a high-profile executive shake-up today. Sales of its core product, the iPhone, are stagnant. The most recent attempt at a new product, the Vision Pro mixed ...
Apple Shakes Up AI Executive Ranks in Bid to Turn Around Siri
Mike Rockwell will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from Giannandrea’s command. Apple is poised to announce the changes to employees this week. The iPhone maker’s senior leaders — a group known as the Top 100 — just met at a secretive, annual offsite gathering to discuss the future of the company. Its AI efforts were a key talking point at the summit, Bloomberg News has reported.
been announced.Rockwell will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from Giannandrea’s command. Apple is poised to announce the changes to employees this week. The iPhone maker’s senior leaders — a group known as the Top 100 — just met at a secretive, annual offsite gathering to discuss the future of the company. Its AI efforts were a key talking point at the summit, Bloomberg News has reported.
Apple is apparently losing $1 billion a year on its TV+ streaming service
The streamer may be Apple's only unprofitable subscription service
Construction begins on delayed Apple TV+ studios
Four years after Apple bought land in Culver City, Los Angeles, ground has broken on two new production studios.
PSA: This is one of the most sophisticated phishing attacks ever made against Mac users
The criminals behind a phishing attack aimed at Windows users are now targeting Mac users instead. The goal is to...
Meta AI is coming to Europe this week
Meta is rolling out its AI assistant across 41 European countries, including to members of the European Union, and 21 overseas territories.
Facial Recognition Company Clearview Attempted to Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots for its Database
Clearview AI spent nearly a million dollars in a bid to purchase “690 million arrest records and 390 million arrest photos” from all 50 states, court records reveal.
‘The Last of Us’ to stream in American Sign Language on Max
Max announced on Wednesday that the HBO series “The Last of Us” will be available to stream in American Sign Language (ASL). Season 2 premieres on April HBO series “The Last of Us” will be available to stream in American Sign Language (ASL).
iPhone 17 Air might be a tougher sell than expected, and this new survey explains why - 9to5Mac
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is stirring a lot of excitement, but per a new survey the device could be a tougher sell than expected.