Siri icon in a datacenter Apple announced new AI language models at WWDC. These models run both locally on Apple devices and on Apple’s own Apple Silicon-powered AI servers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) relies on language models which provide knowledge input to train AI to produce results for prompts (queries). Using language models, computers can be … Read more
Google Pixel 9 A vulnerability included in every version of Android for previous Google Pixel models will soon be patched, but Pixel 9 buyers don’t need to worry. The majority of Google Pixel smartphones sold from September 2017 onward have included a potentially dangerous bit of code in a hidden app. One that could be … Read more
Digital IDs in Apple Wallet now confirmed for California residents Apple has confirmed that Californians can soon carry their driver’s licenses and state IDs digitally on their iPhone and Apple Watch. The new feature, set to be rolled out as part of California’s mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program, marks a significant step in the … Read more
MacBook Pro Rumors haven’t been able to nail down when an M4 MacBook Pro refresh would occur, but display shipments from the supply chain could indicate an impending announcement in the fall. The rumor mill believes that Apple will be bringing out a bunch of M4 updates to its Mac lineup this fall. While there’s … Read more
Geekbench AI Following months of beta testing, the newly-renamed Geekbench AI 1.0 is now available with the aim of giving users the ability to make comparable measurements of Artificial Intelligence performance across iOS, macOS, and more. Originally released in beta form under the name Geekbench ML — for Machine Learning — in December 2023, the … Read more
Save up to $500 on Apple gear at B&H this week. B&H’s back-to-school Apple sale offers extensive discounts of up to $500 off across the Mac and iPad lines. Apple deals are heating up at B&H Photo, with the Apple Authorized Reseller discounting dozens of products by up to $500. Save on 2024 iPads, current … Read more
Mumbai, India Last updated 12 hours ago Officials in India say that Apple has made a 20-fold increase in its local operations, including iPhone production, making it both the fastest-growing company, and also the first to become that because of moving work from China. It’s already been reported that Apple’s sales in India have risen … Read more
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus [left], Google Pixel 9 [right] The Google Pixel 9 was launched on August 19, about a month before Apple’s iPhone 16 is expected to debut. This is how the Pixel 9 compares against the currently available flagships, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The August 13 launch of … Read more
Massive data break leaks billions of Social Security numbers A recent data breach exposed sensitive information including social security numbers for billions of people globally, potentially leading to a significant increase in identity theft and cybercrimes. Here’s what you need to know, and what you should do about it. The USDoD hacking group breached National … Read more
Apple cancelled its major CSAM proposals but introduced features such as automatic blocking of nudity sent to children A proposed class action suit claims that Apple is hiding behind claims of privacy in order to avoid stopping the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud, and alleged grooming over iMessage. A new filing with … Read more
Apple Card For the fourth year running, Apple Card has managed to snag best in customer satisfaction among co-branded credit cards with no annual fee as rated J.D. Power. Apple introduced the Apple Card in 2019 in partnership with Goldman Sachs. And, since its inception, the Apple Card has curried favor with many cardholders. That’s … Read more
Kim Kardashian with the limited-edition Beats Studio Pro Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has collaborated with Kim Kardashian for a second time, with a trio of limited-edition Beats Studio Pro now available to purchase. In 2022, Beats worked with influencer and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian on a trio of Beats Fit Pro colors, offered in a … Read more