AI diary: The first Siri improvements are a modest start
The first developer beta of the first Apple Intelligence features launched this week, which includes a few early Siri improvements – together with an extremely pretty new interface. Although I’m in the UK, I was able to use this approach to get a.....»»
Disney+ will finally start cracking down on password sharing next month
Disney+ is finally about to begin rolling out its password sharing crackdown “in earnest,” according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. This change has been a long time in the making, with Disney first detailing its plans one year ago. It comes after Netfli.....»»
Deals: AirPods Max $149 off, up to $299 off MacBook Air, iPads from $229, Apple Sport Band, AirTags, and more
The Apple deals are flowing again today with ongoing price drops on M3 MacBook Air models alongside a new $299 drop on the 15-inch M2 – the deals start from $799 and won’t be around for much longer. We also have just about all AirPods Max colorwa.....»»
Apple"s iOS 17.6.1 & macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 are out, with minor improvements
Apple has released iOS 17.6.1, alongside updates to iPadOS and macOS Sonoma, all believed to be a minor update concentrating on security, plus a bug fix for Advanced Data Protection.A new iOS 17.6.1 update is availableIt's not fully clear what the en.....»»
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X review: an odd start to an exciting generation
AMD is finally introducing its Zen 5 architecture with the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, and the improvements are huge......»»
Apple Towson wins historic labor agreement with pay increases & quality-of-life improvements
Apple's first retail union formed in Towson, Maryland, won a historic victory against Apple thanks to negotiations performed by IAM CORE.Apple Towson Town Center in MarylandTwo years after Apple Towson unionized with IAM CORE representing 85 employee.....»»
How Reddit became the most important website on the internet
Despite Reddit's modest early beginnings, it's grown into not only the backbone of Google Search, but the future of the internet as well......»»
Public beta 3 now available for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, more
Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. Today’s update brings with it a variety of improvements and new features, especially on the Mac and iPad. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
Sonos Ace headphones now work with more Sonos soundbars
Sonos just dropped another bevy of improvements, including enabling the Sonos Ace headphones to work with all of the company's soundbars......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 026: I hope this message finds you well
A discussion of the new Siri on iOS 18.1 beta 1, Apple Intelligence writing tools, new summaries in the Messages and Mail apps, phone call recording, AI-assisted memory video creation, and more. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast ex.....»»
Elon Musk says Tesla is an AI company now. Here’s how plausible that is.
As Tesla's core business starts to falter, CEO Elon Musk has robot fever. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Tesla recorded its first annual profit in 2020, it had done something fairly remarkable. Start.....»»
macOS Sequoia developer beta 5 now available with Safari Distraction Control
Today Apple released macOS Sequoia beta 5 for developers, the latest version of the upcoming OS update for the Mac. Alongside other performance improvements and bug fixes, the highlight of today’s release is a new feature for Safari users: Distract.....»»
How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance
As businesses strive to protect their data and privacy, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical t.....»»
How to watch WWE SummerSlam 2024: start time, live stream, matches
WWE is heading to the home of the Cleveland Browns for SummerSlam 2024. Find out how to watch a live stream of SummerSlam 2024......»»
AI diary: Call transcription and summary feature is a work in progress, but has huge potential
After first trying out the new Siri capabilities, and exploring the new Writing Tools, next in line for me on the Apple Intelligence front was the new call transcription and summary feature. This was a feature I’d been keen to try, not least bec.....»»
Tim Cook addresses Apple Intelligence’s staggered rollout and ChatGPT timing
The first version of Apple Intelligence is now available for developers, but there’s a lot it’s missing. iOS 18.1 beta 1 brings the new Siri, for example, but lacks key features like ChatGPT integration. In yesterday’s Apple earnings call, Tim.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: meross smart plug delivers almost everything you’d want in a HomeKit smart plug
Smart plugs are the gateway drug for HomeKit. They’re low-cost and easy to install, and you can get many benefits from them. There are dozens upon dozens of options on where to start, though. The smart plug delivers almost everything you’d want.....»»
Hands on: Siri starts to get better thanks to Apple Intelligence
Apple has released our first look at Apple Intelligence, and with it, a wholly refreshed Siri. Even though it's early, let's take a look at how Siri is getting even better - and what features are still coming.Apple Intelligence is now hereBased on th.....»»
The best software for school
Start the school year right with the applications you need to succeed. This list of the best software for school will have you ready to go when the bell rings......»»
A few weeks with the Pocket 386, an early-‘90s-style, half-busted retro PC
AliExpress retro laptop doesn't always live up to its promise. Enlarge / The Pocket 386 is fun for a while, but the shortcomings and the broken stuff start to wear on you after a while. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The B.....»»
Genetic mutation prompts "deadbeat dad" fish to start raising their offspring
University of Maryland researcher Cheng-Yu Li was in the lab one day when he noticed a fish with a protruding jaw: A telltale sign that it was incubating eggs in its mouth, keeping its offspring safe until they were big enough to swim solo......»»