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Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
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Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
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Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1
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Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones
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Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot
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Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50
The Morning After: Claim your Cash App settlement money
Plus, Chrome might get its own AI assistant, and the iMac G4 may live again.
The Morning After: Apple’s Week of Announcements starts Monday
Plus, the UN issues another dire climate warning, and we test the Galaxy S24 FE.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: A great phone, but I wish it was cheaper
The current AI features aren’t enough to save this device.
Latest
- 7 hours ago
Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
- 7 hours ago
Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
- 8 hours ago
Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1
- 9 hours ago
Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones
- 10 hours ago
Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot
- 11 hours ago
Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50
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Katie Malone6 hours ago
Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
Microsoft is accusing Google of funding a proxy campaign designed to discredit it in the eyes of regulatory authorities and policymakers in the European Union and beyond.
Igor Bonifacic7 hours ago
Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
EU users now know when Apple Intelligence will be available on their mobile devices: April 2025. English speakers elsewhere received the first Apple Intelligence features on Monday, including Writing Tools and AI notification summaries.
Will Shanklin7 hours ago
Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1
You can now access Apple Intelligence on eligible iPhones, iPads and Macs in the US without having to use the beta version of an operating system.
Kris Holt8 hours ago
Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones
Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones. They’re up to 40 percent off and come with the same warranty as a brand-new handset.
Lawrence Bonk9 hours ago
Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot
Meta, seeking to reduce reliance on Google and Microsoft, is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot. The company is also partnering with Reuters to help AI answer news-related queries.
Will Shanklin10 hours ago
Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50
Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50. This Black Friday deal knocks 44 percent off.
Lawrence Bonk11 hours ago
UK man gets 18 years in prison for using AI to generate CSAM
UK man gets 18 years in prison for using AI to generate CSAM. He sold the images on the internet.
Lawrence Bonk12 hours ago
The iMac gets an M4 refresh for faster Apple Intelligence
Apple’s 2024 iMac has the same exterior design as previous models since 2021, but it runs the latest M4 chip for better performance and support for the new Apple Intelligence features in macOS Sequoia.
Netflix's latest feature lets you easily share and rewatch your favorite scenes
Netflix is making it easier to share and rewatch your favorite scenes in its mobile app. The new Moments feature is debuting on iOS today and it'll hit Android in the coming weeks.
Kris Holt12 hours ago
Amazon's Fire Kids tablets are up to 54 percent off right now
Shop the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, Fire 7 Kids and more.
Sarah Fielding12 hours ago
The iPhone 16 is banned from sale in Indonesia after Apple fails to invest enough locally
Indonesia has blocked Apple from selling its latest devices in the country, including the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10.
Kris Holt14 hours ago
The Beats Studio Pro headphones are back on sale for 51 percent off
Pick them up for just $170.
Sarah Fielding14 hours ago
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Jessica Conditt15 hours ago
OpenAI's Whisper invents parts of transcriptions — a lot
It adds violent remarks, racial commentary and more to the transcription.
Sarah Fielding15 hours ago
The Morning After: Claim your Cash App settlement money
The biggest news stories this morning: Cash App starts handing out settlement money, Chrome might get its own AI, and Apple might revive the iMac G4.
Daniel Cooper16 hours ago
Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
Instagram head Adam Mosseri explained in an AMA how performance can affect the quality of videos on the platform.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024
Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the smart home display will feature a small, square screen mounted on a base, 'making it reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4.'
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024
Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google is working on a "computer-using agent" dubbed Project Jarvis that's designed to help with everyday web tasks, according to The Information.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024