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Cloudy skies at Bluesky
Some journalists recently defected from X, whose owner is openly hostile to the profession, to Threads, which is more passively hostile. Many, including Jesse Singal, then moved over to Bluesky, which promptly entered a debate over whether to ban him. Singal has spent...
Intel claims retailers are facing high return rates for Snapdragon PCs, Qualcomm denies it
While Arm-based PCs face some hurdles, their potential for growth remains significant, driven in particular by claims of superior battery life compared to previous generations. Intel, meanwhile, is making improvements to adapt to new market demands. The PC market is...
796 arrests in massive EU action against organised crime | Europol
Law enforcement authorities from all across the continent came together for the EMPACT Joint Action Days South East Europe (JAD SEE) 2024. From a coordination centre set up in Sarajevo, colleagues from 26 countries took decisive action against key criminal threats in...
Most iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far
A new survey suggests that Apple Intelligence matters to iPhone buyers, but the majority say that the initial features add little to no value. It remains to be seen whether Genmoji and ChatGPT integration will change that view. Things are even worse for Samsung...
Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Series ’Silo’ Renewed for Third and Fourth Seasons
Apple today announced it has renewed the award-winning sci-fi series "Silo" for third and fourth seasons, allowing for the "complete story" to be told. Apple confirmed that the fourth season will be the final season of the show. "With the final two chapters of 'Silo,'...
Exploring Apple’s potential foldable device plans
Despite a seeming lack of consumer interest, Apple continues to plow ahead in researching future foldable iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could see the light of day as soon as late 2026. Although it has not publicly commented on future foldable products, Apple has...
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HDMI 2.2 could make its debut at CES next month
The Magic Mouse has gone a long time without any major changes to its design beyond things like dropping the AA batteries and gaining a USB-C port, but Apple is now reportedly planning an overhaul. In the Power Onnewsletter, Mark Gurman reports that Apple has started...
iOS 18.2’s new Mail app is nice, but I disabled one of its main features – 9to5Mac
With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an all new Mail app. It introduced mail categorization, a fresh coat of paint, contact photos/business logos for conversations, a new system for grouping emails, and more. All of that sounded nice when it was unveiled back at WWDC, but...
2025 AirTag rumored to get remarkably longer range location tracking and precision
Rumors persist that Apple will roll out a new AirTag in 2025, bringing more precise tracking to the device with a new and longer-ranged Ultra Wideband chip. The AirTag has had Ultra Wideband from the start. It is at the core of the AirTag, and allows for Precision...
Tim Cook visiting Mar-a-Lago for Friday night dinner with Trump – 9to5Mac
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to visit Mar-a-Lago on Friday night to dine with President-elect Donald Trump, according to a report from The New York Times. Cook joins a string of other tech leaders who have visited Trump’s Florida club over the last several weeks. Lead...
X Touts Record High Usage in 2024
So is X seeing more or less usage, especially in the wake of the U.S. election? Because the reports are widely conflicted. Based on third party insights, X is losing millions of users every week, while alternative platforms like Threads and Bluesky continue to gain...
Meta asks the government to block OpenAI’s switch to a for-profit
Meta is asking California Attorney General Rob Bonta to block OpenAI’s planned transition from a non-profit to for-profit entity. In a letter sent to Bonta’s office this week, Meta says that OpenAI “should not be allowed to flout the law by taking and reappropriating...