US finance regulator plans "very careful look" at Apple Pay Later, similar services
The head of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) says the agency has concerns about Apple Pay Later and other Big Tech offerings entering the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) lending business.CFPB is already examining the BNPL market, with f.....»»
Apple targeting March release for new wall-mounted smart display product: report
Apple is aiming to release its first Apple Intelligence-powered smart home device as early as March, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The product will take the form of “a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle videoco.....»»
Second developer beta of visionOS 2.2 finally arrives
One day after most of the other developer betas get new builds, visionOS 2.2 turns up for testers using the Apple Vision Pro.The Apple Vision Pro runs visionOSOn Monday, Apple introduced the third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, a.....»»
Power press: Fixes for Apple"s oddly-placed Mac mini button
Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.Mac mini power buttonThe introduction of the M4 Mac mini was welcomed by c.....»»
Bitcoin hits record high as Trump vows to end crypto crackdown
Trump plans to shake up the SEC by installing pro-crypto leaders. Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, its value peaking at $89,623 as investors quickly moved to cash in on.....»»
Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy
Music companies appeal, demanding payment for each song instead of each album. The big three record labels notched another court victory against a broadband provider last month, b.....»»
A new iPhone may arrive sooner than you think
Apple's expect to reveal the fourth-generation iPhone SE 4 next year. Now we have further confirmation on when that might happen......»»
Tax whistleblower laws boost state revenue: Study
The federal tax gap—money people and companies owe Uncle Sam but fail to pay on time—has climbed to historic highs: $696 billion in 2022, according to the IRS. It's money that—if recouped—could fund infrastructure or education or pay down gov.....»»
EU sustainable finance framework must go further to meet Paris Climate Goals—research shows how
New research shows that the EU's sustainable finance framework urgently needs to expand and that, in its current form, the taxonomy will not meet the Paris Climate Agreement target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C......»»
Nations to submit boosted climate plans: what"s at stake?
Nations have begun setting carbon-cutting targets for the decade ahead, and how ambitious these pledges are could make or break global efforts to avoid dangerous levels of climate change......»»
This iPhone prototype has a feature Apple hasn’t released yet
A YouTuber shared a video of a prototype iPhone 14 Pro with a single haptic button for volume control, rather than the current physical rocker button......»»
You really need to be careful with your Pixel 9 Pro Fold
If you accidentally break your Pixel 9 Pro Fold's screen, the resulting bill may be a shock, even if you decide to repair it yourself......»»
Holiday 2024 MacBook Buyer"s Guide -- Which Mac laptop you should buy?
Apple's late 2024 update to its Mac and MacBook ranges has brought M4 to the product line. Here's how to choose the best portable Mac for your budget for the 2024 holiday season.MacBook Air and MacBook ProApple's fall product updates covered many are.....»»
Here are 5 ways Visual Intelligence will make your life easier [Video]
I have been using Apple’s new Visual Intelligence feature since the moment iOS 18.2 Developer Beta released a few weeks........»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 all colors at best price ever, AirTag $19, M4 iMac $200 off, M3 MacBook Air, more
Today’s best deals are kicking off with bang in the form of a brand new all-time low on both the 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $349 – this includes the Jet Black, Silver, and Rose Gold models. Then we move over to some of the.....»»
Grab Nomad’s limited edition ‘Magma’ Apple Watch band and iPhone case while you can
Following the launch of Nomad’s completely fresh Apple Watch band in August, a new limited version has arrived alongside a matching iPhone case. The Rocky Point Band and iPhone Sport Case are now available in Magma. more….....»»
Apple gets EU warning for prohibited ‘geo-blocking practices’ on the App Store and other services
There’s yet another battle brewing between the European Union and Apple. In a press release today, the European Commission announced that it has “notified Apple” that it may be violating the EU’s anti-geo-blocking rules with Apple Media Servi.....»»
Report: Upcoming AirPods models will prioritize new health features
AirPods have been among Apple’s biggest hits in the last decade, and the company apparently has big plans for their future. Just weeks after launching hearing health features in iOS 18.1 for , a new report indicates health will be a big priority fo.....»»
Apple Music Classical adds dedicated CarPlay app and Siri support
After a false start back in January, the Apple Music Classical app has officially launched on CarPlay. The app also now integrates with Siri, allowing you to ask Siri to play your favorite content using Apple Music Classical. more….....»»
iPhone SE 4 production timeline hints at March release date
Apple’s next iPhone might just be the best option for most buyers, and it should be here soon. A new report on iPhone SE 4 production points to a likely March debut. Here are the details. more….....»»
Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple has set the table to avoid the worst of it
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his firs.....»»