Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020
As the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google presses on, we continue to learn more about Apple’s search agreement with the company and its talks with other companies. Now, Bloomberg reports today, citing “people with knowledg.....»»
Apple has a chance to fix Mac gaming for good in 2024
Mac gaming has come on leaps and bounds in 2023, but there’s still work to do. If Apple is going to fix it, there’s one massive thing it needs to do next year......»»
Daily deals Dec. 9: $699 Apple Watch Ultra 2, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad $85, 45% off Google Pixel 7 Pro, more
Today's hottest deals include 30% off Master & Dynamic headphones, Speck iPhone 14 Pro cases for $5, an Apple Watch Series 6 for $175, 75% off a Jamo home cinema speaker pack, 51% off a 2022 65" Samsung 4K Smart TV, and more.Score a Magic Keyboard Fo.....»»
Beeper Mini developers say fix is "coming soon" for iMessage Android app
The development team behind Beeper Mini has promised a fix for its iMessage on Android app, with work underway to try and regain access to Apple's messaging network.Beeper MiniWithin days of its introduction, the Beeper Mini Android app was seemingly.....»»
Apple"s M1 MacBook Air drops to $749.99 with delivery before Christmas
Apple's budget-friendly M1 MacBook Air deal is back at $749.99 with delivery before Christmas.The $749.99 price applies to the standard M1 MacBook Air 13-inch equipped with a 7-core GPU, 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD in your choice of Space Gray, Sil.....»»
Apple has a chance to fix its worst product next year
A new rumor indicates that Apple may finally revisit the infamous Magic Mouse. Will The company finally fix it?.....»»
Apple @ Work: The new iMac is fantastic, but Apple forgot one thing for business users
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Deforestation hits record low in Brazilian Amazon in November
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon hit a record low for the month of November, according to figures released Friday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government touted its environmental record at the UN climate talks......»»
EU agrees to landmark rules on artificial intelligence
Legislation lays out restrictive regime for emerging technology. Enlarge / EU Commissioner Thierry Breton talks to media during a press conference in June. (credit: Thierry Monasse | Getty Images) European Union lawmaker.....»»
Dell’s MacBook alternative has a $300 discount today
The Dell XPS 13 Plus, a popular alternative to Apple's MacBook laptops, is currently on sale at $300 off from Dell, which brings its price down to just $1,199......»»
HP printer app is installing on PCs whether they have HP printers or not
Appears to be a Microsoft Store bug; MS says printers should mostly still work. Enlarge / The HP LaserJet M106w is one of the printer models that is mysteriously appearing for some users in Windows 10 and 11. (credit: HP).....»»
Apple appears to have blocked Beeper Mini’s iMessage app in less than a week
Co-founder: "All data indicates that" Apple has cut off Beeper Mini's reverse-engineering. Enlarge / Beeper Mini's promises of "Blue bubbles" on Android seemed to have been nixed by a certain Cupertino-based firm on Friday. (cred.....»»
Apple may have already killed Android’s newest iMessage app, Beeper Mini
Beeper Mini put iMessage on Android. But merely two days after its launch, it seems Apple is pulling the strings to kill the ambitious project......»»
M3 MacBook Pro vs M2: Everything that’s different and buyer’s guide
The latest laptops are powered by the new M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max Apple Silicon. In addition to more powerful and efficient CPUs and GPUs, these MacBook Pro machines support up to 128GB of memory, have brighter screens, improved battery life, and a n.....»»
Android iMessage app Beeper mini isn"t working, and Apple probably killed it
Just days after announcement, the Beeper app that (briefly) allowed for native iMessage communication on Android isn't working, and it appears that Apple already found a way to kill it.Beeper MiniAnnounced on Tuesday, Beeper Mini from Beeper is an An.....»»
Apple exec departure leads to major iPhone, Apple Watch reshuffle
Tang Tan is leaving the company, and multiple people will shift to take his place. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) According to a report in Bloomberg, Tang Tan, vice president of Product Design, is lea.....»»
Apple Watch too expensive? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is only $150
The 40mm model of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is on sale for $150 from Samsung after a $50 discount, making it the perfect choice for a cheap wearable device......»»
Apple’s chief iPhone and Apple Watch designer leaving the company
Apple’s head of iPhone and Apple Watch product design is departing the company, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Tang Tan, who currently holds the title of VP of product design at Apple, will leave the company in February, the report s.....»»
Apple"s vice president of product design leaving in February
Tang Tan, Apple's vice president of product design, is leaving the company in February, marking another high-level departure in recent history. Apple's vice president of product design leaving in February Sources in the company say that the departure.....»»
VW in talks with Renault for low-cost EV, paper says
The two automakers target combined annual production of 200,000 to 250,000 for a low-cost EV to challenge Chinese rivals, business daily Handelsblatt said......»»
Are wetlands really a flood risk? Experts debunk most common myths around these precious ecosystems
Back in 2020, a grim picture of nature in the European Union emerged......»»