ConnexionHere are the main challenges that Apple’s new AI lead will face from day one
Amar Subramanya will likely become one of the most closely watched hires Apple has made in years. Here’s what he needs to do first.
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Maclock is an adorable desk clock for 1984 Macintosh lovers
Featuring three display modes, including one with Susan Kare’s original Happy Macintosh icon, this limited-edition scale recreation of the 1984 Mac is too cute to ignore.
more…Opera rolls out Gemini-powered AI features across its Neon, One, and GX browsers
Following the launch of Opera Neon, the company is now expanding some of its AI features to other browsers, including Opera GX and Opera One. Here’s what’s new.
more…Here’s the latest on xAI’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI
New court filings show that Elon Musk is seeking information from a mystery South Korean entity, as Apple and OpenAI receive a deadline extension. Here are the details.
more…Tim Cook pledges Apple support after devastating Hong Kong fire
Apple is once again stepping up to help victims of a tragic event, this time in Hong Kong. Here are the details.
more…Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership
(RED) confirmed today that Apple will donate $5 for every qualifying purchase made via Apple Pay through December 7. Here’s how you can contribute.
more…New Apple research hints at how future AirPods could read brain signals
A new study by Apple researchers presents a method that lets an AI model learn one aspect of the structure of brain electrical activity without any annotated data. Here’s how.
more…Don’t miss out on these 800+ app discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday [Updated]
As it’s tradition, many indie (and major) app developers take Black Friday and Cyber Monday to offer steep and rare discounts for their apps. Here’s a list of great deals you should check out.
more…Why is the Apple Store down in the US?
Users in the U.S. trying to access Apple’s online store right now are being greeted with a “be right back” message, inviting them to check back soon. Here’s why.
more…Report: iPhone ‘single-handedly’ drove phone sales growth during China’s Singles’ Day event
A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that the iPhone’s comeback in China is still going strong. Here are the details.
more…Weird Apple Podcasts behavior could enable cross-site hacking attempts
If you’ve had Apple Podcasts open randomly to a show you don’t subscribe to, you’re not alone. Here’s what’s going on.
more…Opera’s AI browser gets ‘1-minute Deep Research’ mode, Gemini 3 Pro integration, more
Opera updated its AI-powered Neon browser today with a handful of welcome integrations and usability improvements. Here’s what’s new.
more…Apple challenges potential $38B antitrust fine in India
Apple is seeking to invalidate a new Indian antitrust penalty formula that allows fines to be based on a company’s global turnover rather than its local revenue. Here are the details.
more…Apple again sued over alleged conflict mineral issues in Congo and Rwanda
For the second time in recent years, a group called International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) is suing Apple over alleged use of conflict minerals in Congo and Rwanda. Here are the details.
more…Google just put Apple within striking distance of Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company
Apple is just a few percentage points away from overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, thanks in part to Google. Whether that will hold is another story. Here’s what’s happening.
more…North Carolina grants Apple a rare timeline extension on its RTP campus obligations
Apple was granted a four-year extension to retain an incentive deal worth up to $845 million in North Carolina. Here are the details.
more…Singapore tells Apple to curb iMessage scams spoofing government agencies
Singapore’s police have directed Apple to act against phishing and scam iMessage texts that impersonate the government. Here are the details.
more…Apple set to reclaim world’s top phone maker title from Samsung
According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, the success of the iPhone 17 line is expected to push Apple past Samsung as the world’s top phone maker. Here are the details.
more…Here’s one possibility nobody is considering about the future of Tim Cook at Apple
There may be a different way to look at what could happen to Apple’s top leadership over the next few years.
more…Seven rare Apple finds that will make an awesome Christmas present
While there is no shortage of vintage, rare, or otherwise classic products for sale on eBay, some are more vintage, rare, or otherwise classic than others. Here are seven gift ideas that may not be the cheapest, but will surely make an Apple fan’s Christmas.
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