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OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is currently down, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world on Friday night. The outage has also affected integration with Siri in the iOS 18.2 beta as a consequence. more…
Published on: November 09, 2024 | Source:Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. Save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card today. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:A new study published this week by researchers at the University of California, San Diego highlights how Apple Vision Pro can be used in healthcare settings. In particular, this study sought to compare diagnostic performance when using Apple Vision Pro versus using a desktop. Researchers also touted the “new opportunities for 3D virtualization” and ergonomics offered by Apple Vision Pro. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:According to multiple sources, Apple is planning an all-new iPhone 17 model for 2025 with a dramatic design overhaul. Here’s everything we know so far about the so-called iPhone 17 Air (which could also be called the iPhone 17 Slim or something completely different). more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Fernando and Jeff discuss today’s official availability of the M4 Mac mini, including first impressions and planned use cases. Also, why visionOS 2.2 makes the Apple Vision Pro worth buying if you can get one used for a good price. 9to5Mac Overtimeis a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin.Subscribe to...
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:TikTok already lets users add a song to their Spotify library without leaving the app, and both platforms are now introducing another quite convenient feature: the ability to easily share Spotify songs on TikTok. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Keeping tabs on battery-powered HomeKit accessories like the can be challenging. From smart locks to motion sensors, battery status is often out of sight, out of mind—until the moment a device fails to respond. Enter HomeBatteries, an app designed to solve this problem by giving you an easy place to monitor HomeKit battery and ensuring you lose access to one of your devices. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Update: A security researcher on Mastodon has cracked the case on this, proving that it has nothing to do with iPhones secretly communicating with each other. A new report from 404 Media says that law enforcement officials in Detroit, Michigan believe that iOS 18 includes a “new security feature that tells nearby iPhones to reboot if they have been disconnected from a cellular network for some time.” more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Alongside the now live Best Buy early Black Friday Doorbuster deals, it’s now time for your Friday edition of our daily 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals on Apple gear and accessories. Alongside an ongoing deal on the brand new AirPods 4, Amazon is now taking its turn with one of the best prices to date on Apple’s flagship AirPods Pro 2. But we also spotted a new all-time low on the brand new M4 Mac mini and as well as the...
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Apple has been accelerating its focus on gaming in recent years, fueled by the era of M-class Mac chips, booming App Store subscription revenue, and Apple Arcade. But there’s another area of gaming effort you may have missed, and it’s continuing to grow at a steady pace: Apple News Puzzles. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Apple’s key holiday extended return policy has officially started. Apple says that most products received between November 8, 2025 and December 25, 2024 may be returned through January 8, 2025. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Along with the dramatic external design, the new M4 Mac mini also features multiple internal changes. According to early teardowns and user reports, the new Mac mini features a removable SSD. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can buy a new Mac mini and upgrade the storage after the fact. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:Apple Intelligence officially launched just weeks ago, and its more exciting new features are coming next month with iOS 18.2—all available cost-free. While many analysts and investors are anxious to see how AI might fuel an uptick of iPhone 16 purchases, this week’s beta release showed another way for Apple to monetize its AI offerings. more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:The new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini powered by M4 are officially here. After being announced last week with pre-order availability, Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup can is now available for purchase at Apple Stores around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about M4 Mac launch day… more…
Published on: November 08, 2024 | Source:According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on a significant camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 coming in 2026. The analyst says the iPhone 18’s main rear camera will be upgraded to a variable aperture lens for the first time. more…
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Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Pretty much every video streaming platform has DRM-protected content, which aims to prevent users from distributing copyrighted material. Unfortunately, this also means that users can’t easily share screenshots of specific moments of something they’re watching with others – but Netflix is introducing a new feature that will change that. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:As previously covered here on 9to5Mac, Denim is a powerful app that provides tools for creating and customizing cover artwork for playlist. Following an update in August that added many new options to the app, Denim is now getting another update – this time with Spotify integration. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Following Tesla last month, Rivian is now rolling out support for Control Center widgets for iPhone users running iOS 18. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. Save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card today. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Following the launch of the Belkin Head Strap earlier this week, Belkin today is further expanding its accessory lineup for Apple Vision Pro. The company has unveiled its new Belkin Travel Bag as a “compact and lightweight” alternative to Apple’s own Travel Case. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:The first reviews of Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup dropped today, including the Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro. One interesting tidbit that emerged via Ars Technica’s review is that Apple has expanded the “High Power Mode” in macOS to the M4 Pro configurations of the Mac mini and MacBook Pro. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:The latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta upgrades the experience of using AirPlay to share content from your Mac to your Apple TV. Now, there’s a new option to only share a specific window or app when using AirPlay from your Mac to Apple TV. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Welcome to Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: two future MacBook Pro models and a big redesign, the Vision roadmap at Apple, 90Hz displays, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Apple introduced the “Hey Siri” command with iOS 8 to let users easily interact with the virtual assistant without having to press any buttons. However, over the years, this has resulted in Siri being mistakenly triggered when the command is spoken on a TV ad. But Apple is finally working on a fix for this. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Tomorrow is Apple’s big launch day for the first M4 Macs. And reportedly, in sync with those new debuts, the company will also start piloting a scaled back Vision Pro presence in some Apple Stores. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:iOS 18.1 arrived late last month, but the wait won’t be long for another huge update from Apple. iOS 18.2 will bring highly anticipated features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and so much more. Here’s what to expect from iOS 18.2’s release date, and the big new features it will bring. more…
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face. And in Happy Hour Plus, we speculate on what we’d like to see from the rumored 2026 MacBook Pro redesign.Subscribe at9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc:Go toZocdoc.com/happyhourand download the Zocdoc app to...
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:It is with great sadness that I find myself penning the hardest news post I’ve ever needed to write here at AnandTech. After over 27 years of covering the wide – and wild – world of computing hardware, today is AnandTech’s final day of publication. For better or worse, we’ve reached the end of a long journey – one that started with a review of an AMD processor, and has ended with the review of an AMD processor. It’s...
Published on: August 30, 2024 | Source:Corsair, a longstanding and esteemed manufacturer in the PC components industry, initially built its reputation on memory-related products. However, nearly two decades ago, Corsair began diversifying its product line. This expansion started cautiously, with a limited number of products, but quickly proved to be highly successful, propelling Corsair into the industry powerhouse it is today. One of Corsair's most...
Published on: August 29, 2024 | Source:iBUYPOWER is a U.S.-based company known for its custom-built gaming PCs and peripherals. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of self-branded products, including pre-built desktop computers, laptops, and gaming accessories. These products are designed to cater to various performance needs, from casual gaming to high-end competitive gaming. iBUYPOWER is particularly recognized for its customizable gaming...
Published on: August 29, 2024 | Source:Cougar, established in 2008, has become a notable name in the PC hardware market, particularly among gamers and enthusiasts. While Cougar might appear to be a relatively recent addition to the industry, it is backed by HEC/Compucase, a veteran in the PC market known primarily for its OEM products. Cougar was created as a subsidiary to focus on developing and marketing high-performance products tailored to the needs of...
Published on: August 28, 2024 | Source:Sabrent's lineup of internal and external SSDs is popular among enthusiasts. The primary reason is the company's tendency to be among the first to market with products based on the latest controllers, while also delivering an excellent value proposition. The company has a long-standing relationship with Phison and adopts its controllers for many of their products. The company's 2 GBps-class portable SSD - the Rocket...
Published on: August 27, 2024 | Source:Standard CPU coolers, while adequate for managing basic thermal loads, often fall short in terms of noise reduction and superior cooling efficiency. This limitation drives advanced users and system builders to seek aftermarket solutions tailored to their specific needs. The high-end aftermarket cooler market is highly competitive, with manufacturers striving to offer products with exceptional performance. Endorfy,...
Published on: August 27, 2024 | Source:Intel's Meteor Lake series of processors was launched in September 2023 with a focus on mobile platforms. Multiple mini-PC vendors have utilized these processors to market offerings in the SFF / UCFF desktop market. ACEMAGIC is an Asian manufacturer with products in multiple categories including micro-PCs, UCFF (ultra-compact form-factor) and SFF (small form-factor) PCs, and notebooks. They were one of the first to...
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