Prominent ex-Tesla self-driving car exec leaves Apple for greener pastures
CJ Moore will join lidar company Luminar to lead software development. Enlarge / A building at Apple Park, the company's Cupertino, California, HQ. (credit: Apple) Apple has reportedly been working on self-driving car technolo.....»»
Proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women
According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives.Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforceGender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all som.....»»
My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper
Combo wallpaper-screen saver is a walk down memory lane for classic Mac users. Enlarge / The classic Mac OS wallpaper in macOS 15 Sequoia mimics the monochrome user interfaces used in System 1 through 6. (credit: Apple).....»»
Musk says he’s winning Tesla shareholder vote on pay plan by “wide margin”
Court battle over pay plan will continue even if Musk wins shareholder vote. Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk said last night that Tesla shareholders provided enough votes to re-approve h.....»»
Report: Apple isn’t paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into OSes
Apple thinks pushing OpenAI’s brand to hundreds of millions is worth more than money. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Apple / Benj Edwards) On Monday, Apple announced it would be integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT AI assistant int.....»»
Man ludicrously blames Apple for his wife catching him communicating with prostitutes
A British man is ridiculously attempting to sue Apple following a divorce, caused by his wife finding messages to a prostitute he deleted from his iPhone that were still accessible on an iMac.Messages can be deleted, but be thorough in checking it's.....»»
Eye Tracking lets you navigate iOS 18 without touching your iPhone
Apple's Eye Tracking tech offers a new way for iPhone and iPad owners to interact with their devices. The first appearance in iOS 18 demonstrates how powerful it can be to some users.Eye Tracking in Settings for iOS 18In May, Apple revealed some of t.....»»
iOS 18 adds quick-access Text Effects to Messages
You've long been able to add birthday balloons and other effects to Messages, but in iOS 18 your very words can shake, rattle, and explode.The new Text Effects in iOS 18's MessagesEvery year, Apple finds something new to add to Messages, and it's so.....»»
All of your presentations will get better in macOS Sequoia
Apple's WWDC keynote included a few macOS Sequoia changes to help with video calls. Here's how Presenter Preview and Background Replacements can help you in your online meetings.Online presentations on Mac will get a bit better in macOS SequoiaSince.....»»
Price drop: grab Apple"s M2 MacBook Air 13" for $829
Apple resellers are clearing out MacBook Air inventory, with the M2 models dropping to $829 and the latest M3 spec available for as low as $899.Take advantage of fresh price drops on Apple's MacBook Air.We're following aggressive discounts on Apple's.....»»
Apple is paying OpenAI with exposure, not cash
Apple and OpenAI are working together to bring optional ChatGPT functionality to Apple's ecosystem, but neither party is paying the other — for now.Apple and OpenAI have a mutual partnershipIt is well known that Google pays Apple billions for the p.....»»
Apple fined in South Korea for collecting users" data without their consent
Apple and Google's business interests in Korea have been fined for violating a law on collecting location data, but it's not clear why Apple got dinged.National Assembly of the Republic of South KoreaApple has been ordered by the Korean Communication.....»»
P-22 lived an epic and tragic life in Griffith Park: Would a new mountain lion fare any better?
A sleek mountain lion filmed from behind the wheel of a Tesla on the edge of Griffith Park last month triggered a collective double take in Los Angeles......»»
Bento breakdown: what Apple wants you to know about watchOS 11
Apple's watchOS 11 didn't get a huge amount of screen time during the WWDC keynote, but there was still the features summary at the end of the segment. Here's what Apple Watch users are getting in the fall.watchOS 11 bento graphicApple usually sums u.....»»
Apple dancing with Microsoft for most valuable company in the US crown
Apple's AI announcements at WWDC have sent its stock rising and it briefly knocked Microsoft off the top spot on Wednesday.Apple CEO Tim Cook and an aerial view of Apple ParkWhile Nvidia has become a third player in this game, it's been chiefly Micro.....»»
Everything new in iOS 18 coming this fall
Apple's keynote showcases the key features of iOS 18 in a convenient, single image. Here's what each cell of the graphic means for iPhone users in the fall.Apple's iOS 18 bentoApple's presentation of operating system updates is usually summed up thro.....»»
Remove objects in Photos with Clean Up in iOS 18
The new Clean Up tool in Photos on iOS 18 lets users select objects within an image, and remove them through Apple's on-device AI software.The new Clean Up tool will enable the removal of unwanted or distracting objects through generative AIIn the Ph.....»»
Apple paying OpenAI with exposure, not money
Apple and OpenAI are working together to bring optional ChatGPT functionality to Apple's ecosystem, but neither party is paying the other — for now.Apple and OpenAI have a mutual partnershipIt is well known that Google pays Apple billions for the p.....»»
Discovery of microfossil in China from the 518-million-year-old Qingjiang biota sheds light on adaptive evolution
Microbial sulfate reduction dating back to the Paleoarchean plays a crucial role in driving global carbon and sulfur cycles in ancient and modern Earth. Over 150 species of sulfate reducers from bacterial and archaeal phyla have been identified acros.....»»
Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D camera
Researchers have used inkjet printing to create a compact multispectral version of a light field camera. The camera, which fits in the palm of the hand, could be useful for many applications including autonomous driving, classification of recycled ma.....»»
From genes to growth: The science behind miniature apple trees
Apple farming heavily relies on dwarfing rootstocks like M9 for high-density planting and improved fruit quality. However, the exact mechanisms behind the dwarfing effect remain unclear. Previous studies have indicated that dwarfing traits are comple.....»»