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 connectivity for emergencies, a larger screen, and 5G, priced from $799. The SE 3...
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 significantly improved Siri with cross-app functionality. While a more personalized Siri was initially planned for WWDC...
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, reported increased confidence and productivity, particularly in tasks like report writing. The AI tool provided accessibility benefits surpassing traditional assistive technologies,...
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 charitable trust law violations, while various groups oppose the change. Despite CEO Sam Altman's strong Bay Area ties and logistical hurdles, a move...
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 data was not compromised, Plex urges users to immediately reset their passwords via https://plex.tv/reset and enable sign-out of...
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, including the claims process and the involvement of publishers' groups, suggesting the settlement may not be...
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 'Card Stack' function acting as an app drawer. Key improvements include enhanced translation features...
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 locating owners of rare game copies. The complete collection, achieved after a year-long effort, is now...
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 titanium frame. The Pro and Pro Max models include enhanced cameras, faster Wi-Fi, and increased storage,...
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 iPhones. The author, who held onto their iPhone 12 due to the lack of ProMotion, plans...
