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Apple Store Down: iPhone 17 Pre-Orders Begin

Apple's online store is temporarily down in anticipation of iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro pre-orders starting at 5:00 a.m. PDT. Pre-orders will be available in over 40 countries. The iPhone 17 starts at $799, …

Gmail's New Tab Tracks All Purchases

Gmail introduces a new "Purchases" tab, aggregating all purchase-related emails for easy access to order and shipping information. This builds on existing package tracking, streamlining holiday shopping management. The u…

Stop Autoplaying Social Media Videos

Learn how to disable autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Bluesky. Facebook offers a direct "Never" autoplay setting in its media preferences. Instagram's "Use less cellular data" option r…

New Apple Watches: 5G rollout uneven globally

Apple's new Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 boast upgraded 5G modems, but availability is geographically limited. 5G connectivity is confirmed in the US, UK, several European and Asian countries, and others. How…

Thinking Machines Lab Aims for Reproducible AI

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab, backed by $2 billion in seed funding, aims to create AI models with reproducible responses. Their research focuses on eliminating randomness in AI model outputs, a problem addressed i…

AirPods Pro 3: Major Upgrades Announced

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 boast significant upgrades over their predecessors. Improved active noise cancellation (ANC), now twice as effective as the AirPods Pro 2, is achieved through new foam-infused ear tips and advanced …

Apple's Ultra-Thin iPhone Air Debuts

Apple's new iPhone Air, priced at $999, boasts an ultra-thin 5.64mm design and a 6.5-inch display. Initial impressions highlight its sleek titanium frame and surprisingly sturdy build, despite its thinness. While the A19…

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro: Design Leaks Revealed

Samsung is expected to launch three new smartphones at next year's Galaxy Unpacked event, including the Galaxy S26 Pro. Leaks reveal a design similar to the S26 Ultra, featuring a pill-shaped camera bump and a slightly l…

Spotify Users Revolt Over Data Control

Spotify users are challenging the company's control over their listening data. Over 18,000 users have joined "Unwrapped," a collective selling aggregated data to AI developers for around $5 per user in cryptocurrency. Th…

Meta VR Exposes Children to Harm

Former Meta employees, Jason Sattizahn and Cayce Savage, testified before Congress, alleging Meta's VR products expose children to adult content like nudity and sexual harassment. They claim Meta ignored their research f…

Apple Unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass UI

Apple announced its new operating system updates, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and others, featuring a major UI overhaul called "Liquid Glass". The updates roll out September 15th for most devices, with new iPhones…

Apple Unveils Three New Smartwatches

Apple unveiled three new Apple Watches: the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3. The Series 11 features hypertension detection, improved sleep tracking, and 5G connectivity, starting at $399. The Ultra 3 boasts satellite connec…

Apple Unveils AI-Powered Intelligence

Apple unveiled its AI platform, Apple Intelligence, in October 2024, integrated into apps like Messages and Mail. It offers features such as text generation, image creation (Genmojis and Image Playground), and a signific…

AI Boosts Neurodiverse Workplace Productivity

A UK government study found that neurodiverse employees experienced significantly higher satisfaction with Microsoft 365 Copilot than neurotypical colleagues. Neurodiverse users, including those with dyslexia and ADHD, r…

OpenAI Weighs California Exit Amidst Legal Pressure

OpenAI, facing California's scrutiny over its nonprofit-to-for-profit conversion and potential investor losses of $19 billion, is reportedly considering relocation. The Attorney General is investigating possible charitab…

Plex Data Breach: Reset Passwords Now

Plex experienced a security incident where an unauthorized third party accessed a limited subset of customer data, including emails, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. While passwords were hashed and credit card d…

Judge questions $1.5B AI copyright settlement

A federal judge expressed serious doubts about a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors who claim their books were illegally used to train AI chatbots. Judge William Alsup worries about potential pitfalls,…

Rabbit R1 OS Update Improves AI Experience

Rabbit R1, an AI device, receives a significant software update, RabbitOS 2. The free upgrade boasts a revamped user interface with improved gesture controls, a Quick Settings screen, clearer conversation flow, and a new…

All iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved

A community of classic iPod enthusiasts successfully preserved all 54 official iPod clickwheel games. Led by GitHub user Olsro, the project overcame numerous hurdles, including failing hard drives and the difficulty of l…

iPhone 17: Biggest Upgrades, Price Hikes

Apple's September 9th event will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, featuring significant upgrades. The standard iPhone 17 boasts a larger display and improved camera, while the "Air" model offers an ultra-thin design and tita…

iPhone 17: ProMotion Display for All Models

After years of waiting, Apple is reportedly bringing 120Hz ProMotion displays to all four 2025 iPhone 17 models. This long-awaited feature, previously exclusive to Pro models, will finally be available on standard iPhone…

New iPhones Unveiled: September 9th Release

Apple's September 9th event will unveil the iPhone 17 series: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Pre-orders begin September 12th, with general release on September 19th. Expected upgrades inc…

AI Revolutionizes Call Center Industry

AI is transforming call centers, automating routine tasks and improving customer service. While some fear job losses, the industry anticipates a shift towards higher-skilled roles. Companies like TTEC and Bank of America…

New Tech, Games, and Apps Roundup

Installer No. 96 highlights new tech releases, including Hollow Knight: Silksong, an Instagram iPad app, and a The Office spinoff. Philips Hue launched cheaper smart bulbs and a new bridge. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S2…

Secret Lives of AI Chatbot Trainers

Hundreds of thousands globally train AI chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT, earning thousands monthly. Freelancers, often hired through platforms like Outlier, label data, ensuring responses are accurate and safe, acting as …

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