Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»
Threads is testing new multi-column feature that will make it so much better
Threads is getting a multi-column view, similar to TweetDeck, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced. Threads is nice and all, but wouldn't it be cool if we could, you know, organize the posts in some meaningful way?Worry not, a better way to tread.....»»
Run, don"t walk: The 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is $150 off at Amazon
As of May 17, the 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is available for $949.99 at Amazon. GET $149.01 OFF: As of May 17, the 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $949.99, the lowest price we've se.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro Max could last longer than iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here’s why.
Apple could once again bolster the next iPhone's battery with some new internal techniques, but not in every new iPhone. You might want to sit down for this seismic, mind-blowing news: The next iPhone could have a better battery than the curren.....»»
One of OpenAI"s safety leaders quit on Tuesday. He just explained why.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, OpenAI co-head of alignment Jan Leike gave the public some hints as to why he left. OpenAI is famously not all that open. Dazzling, cutting-edge AI products emerge without warning, generat.....»»
Spend less than $300 on a grade-A refurbished MacBook Air
This grade-A refurbished MacBook Air is on sale for $299.97 (reg. $599) through May 22. TL;DR: Through May 22, check out this near-mint refurbished MacBook Air on sale for $299.97 (reg. $599).Apple’s MacBook Air has consistently been a sy.....»»
The best laptop deals for May 2024, including two Apple MacBook Airs at record-low prices
Here's a running list of the best laptop deals as of May 18, including two Apple MacBook Airs and a convertible HP Chromebook Plus. UPDATE: May. 18, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with new laptop deals, pricing, and availab.....»»
Get an Apple and Android friendly smart display for your car for $100
This 9-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility is on sale for $99.97 (reg. $179.99) through May 22. TL;DR: Through May 22, get this 9-inch wireless car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilit.....»»
Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch
Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch Feeling overloaded with AI announcements? Sorry, but it's tech developer conference season and Microsoft Build is next.Microsoft's annual developer conference is following on the heels of Google I/O and OpenAI.....»»
Rumors of a sleeker iPhone circulate. Does Apple want everything to be thin?
Apple is reportedly looking into a thinner iPhone model to replace its line of Pro offerings. Finally, an iPhone for the delicate, dainty-handed Apple user. Rumors from inside Apple's design brainstorming allege the company is looking into thin.....»»
"The future is going to be harder than the past": OpenAI"s Altman and Brock address high-profile resignation
OpenAI's co-head of its superalignment team resigned this week. Its CEO and president responded. This week, OpenAI's co-head of the "superalignment" team (which overlooks the company's safety issues), Jan Leike, resigned. In a thread on X (form.....»»
Save almost $100 on this grade-A refurbished iPad and accessories bundle
Get this refurbished Apple iPad 6th Gen tablet for $154.97 through May 22. A stylus and other accessories are included. TL;DR: Through May 22, this grade-A refurbished 9.7-inch iPad 6th-Gen is on sale for $154.97 (reg. $249.99). It comes with a.....»»
If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it"ll cost you
Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard.The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys.In a post on Mastodon, J.....»»
User pays double to make Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote
Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard.The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys.In a post on Mastodon, J.....»»
Google Pixel 9: latest news, rumors and everything we know so far
We're already hearing things about the Google Pixel 9, including the possibility of a third model in the line......»»
Amazon slashes Apple"s brand-new iPad Air 6 to $569
The lowest online iPad Air 6 price available is courtesy of Amazon this weekend, with the new 11-inch iPad Air falling to $569.99.Save on Apple's new iPad Air 6.Units are in stock at press time at the discounted $569.99 price, which delivers $30 in s.....»»
How Steve Jobs changed the face of retail with the Apple Store
On May 19, 2001, the very first Apple Stores were opened, changing not only how customers would buy Apple hardware and get service for purchases, but also alter brick-and-mortar retail forever.Apple Vision Pro in Apple Fifth Avenue in 2024"This is ou.....»»
How to easily see what was talked about at every WWDC session since 2000
There is an easy way to see a list of everything Apple talked about at WWDC sessions since 2000, without manually combing through Apple's pages. Here's how to do it.Dive into app & game development through new 'Apple Pathways' hubWWDC is an invaluabl.....»»
Mac Pro and Mac Studio refreshes may wait till 2025
A new report claims that Apple's current schedule doesn't include updates to its Mac Pro and Mac Studio machines until the middle of 2025.Mac Studio and Mac Pro may stick with M2 chips until 2025.The Mac Studio and Mac Pro got their most recent refre.....»»
Updated and enhanced AirTag expected in 2025
Apple is working on a new version of the popular AirTag item tracker, said to replace the current model at some point in 2025.AirTags, already a near-ubiquitous product, will get an update sometime in 2025.Apple's popular AirTag device will get a new.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro replacing blue with rose titanium color
TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has laid out his predictions for the color options for the iPhone 16 lineup, coming in the fall of 2024.iPhone 16 Pro could come in a rose titanium colorIn a post to X, Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted the colors Apple wi.....»»