Logitech's negotiations to buy headset maker Plantronics for $2.2B fails

Peripherals manufacturer Logitech has put to rest reports from the weekend that it was potentially acquiring headset producer Plantronics in a deal worth more than $2.2 billion, by advising the purchase was not going to happen after all.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

Apple partnering with Gucci's parent company for new employee apps

Apple is continuing to gain a foothold in high fashion business with the latest effort a suite of new apps to be used by staff in luxury group Kering's stores across the globe.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 1

5 hours left: 15" MacBook Pro for $1,699; $1,000 off upgraded models; up to $370 off Apple Watches (lowest prices ever)

B&H's DealZone Apple specials end tonight, and with it go the lowest prices ever on Apple's 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro (now on sale from $1,699), as well as hundreds off Apple Watch Series 3 devices.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Compared: buying a 13-inch MacBook Air versus a 13-inch MacBook Pro

Now that Apple has finally updated MacBook Air, a lot of people are trying to figure out if they should buy the new model over the comparably priced 2017 non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro. AppleInsider shows you all of the benefits and shortcomings of each model, so you can make your decision today.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 26

Black Friday weekend deals are live at B&H, grab the lowest prices on iPads, MacBook Pros, Apple Watches & more

B&H's holiday sale is going on now with discounts of up to $1,200 off MacBook Pros and up to $310 off Apple Watches. Macs start at just $419, with no tax collected in many states.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Black Friday Weekend 2018: Here are the best deals on Apple Watches (up to $370 off)

Whether you're looking to buy an Apple Watch for yourself or as a gift, Apple authorized resellers are offering steep discounts on a variety of styles with instant savings and free gift offers. We're rounding up the best Apple Watch Black Friday deals to save you time and money.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple's next move in health monitoring and improvement may be sleep monitoring hardware

Apple is interested in improving its Beddit product line and helping its customers get healthier by sleeping better at night by monitoring their movements throughout their slumber, but without the bulk of existing medical monitoring systems, by considering the use of piezo sensors laid on top of a bed.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 12

Cyber Monday 2018 audio deals: Find the lowest prices on Sonos speakers and wireless headphones

Instant savings on soundbars, subwoofers, headphones and amps are up for grabs this Cyber Monday from popular brands like Sonos and Bose. Or pick up a pair of AirPods with no tax collected on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple rumored to have restarted iPhone X production, but motive not clear

Apple has restarted production of last year's iPhone X, according to one of the nation's most prominent financial publications, which claims the company is doing so out of international demand and a questionable obligation to fill a sales quota with OLED supplier and smartphone rival Samsung.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 60

'Tim Cook for President' and other tawdry campaigns from Qualcomm's PR bulldog

Definers Public Affairs, the PR firm Facebook contracted to sling mud at critics after the Cambridge Analytica debacle, also conducted campaigns against Apple at the command of Qualcomm, according to a report Wednesday.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 23

B&H's Black Friday sale delivers Macs, iPads & Apple Watches for as low as $249 with discounts up to $1,200 off

B&H's Thanksgiving Sale is going on now with triple digit savings on Apple's brand-new 2018 13-inch MacBook Air, as well as hundreds off 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros and iMacs. Prices start at $285 for Apple hardware, with no tax collected in many states.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Cyber Monday 2018 iPhone deals: Free iPhone XR; iPhone 7 for $5 per month; BOGO iPhone 8

Sprint's Cyber Monday deals are already in effect with buy one, get one free offers, $100 off the Apple Watch Series 4, and iPhone 7 devices for just $4.17 a month.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple assessed Apple TV 'dongle' to goose adoption of new streaming service, report says

Apple has reportedly conducted internal discussions about an Apple TV streaming stick similar to devices offered by Amazon and Google, a low-cost hardware option that would be well positioned to proliferate a video streaming service rumored to debut next year.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 81

Today only: Save 15% on iPhones, iPads, AirPods & more

Just in, eBay is knocking 15% off already reduced prices for 11 hours only when you shop in the app. With a high max discount of $100 off, it's a great time to snap up the lowest prices available on Apple's latest iPhone XS, XS Max, HomePod, the popular Apple TV 4K, iPads and more just in time for the holidays.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Review: Nikon Z6 is a great all-around full-frame mirrorless camera

The new full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z6 is a more affordable model of the outstanding Z7, keeping nearly all features while cutting the price in half.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

Cyber Monday 2018: Here are the best software deals for Mac and iOS users

People typically think of physical goods when it comes to Black Friday, but it can also be a good time to grab Mac software on the cheap if you know where to look.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 10

Singapore Airlines goes all-in on iPads for pilot flight books

Singapore Airlines is reportedly thoroughly embedding the iPad in its cockpits, and only planning to intensify efforts in the future.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

You can now awkwardly summon Google Assistant on your iPhone with Siri Shortcuts

Google has taken advantage of Siri Shortcuts in iOS to make its own Google Assistant more useful, with iPhone and iPad users now able to bring up the search company's digital assistant by vocal command, by adding the "Ok Google" trigger to Siri.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

High iPhone XR sales in China not enough to stop iPhone production estimate cuts

Sales of the iPhone XR picked up in China during the country's "Singles Day" retail event, Jun Zhang from Rosenblatt Securities claims, but the boost isn't enough to prevent the analyst from further reducing its production estimates for iPhones over the next two quarters.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 18

Foxconn seeing 'difficult and competitive' 2019, slashing $2.9 billion in expenses

Foxconn is circulating a memo internally that says that it will be implementing a series of cost-cutting moves soon, to combat the effects of what it sees as being an difficult year for the company to continue to grow.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 9

Apple reportedly acquires AI startup Silk Labs

Apple is broadening its reach into artificial intelligence with the acquisition of Silk Labs, a startup focused on the development of on-device AI technology, according to a report Tuesday.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 7

Cook talks coming out, autonomous cars and more in CNN interview

CNN this week shared what appears to be the remainder of its October interview between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Christiane Amanpour, with the executive touching on a myriad of topics ranging from coming out as gay to autonomous vehicles.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 0

Apple in talks to transfer US veterans' medical records to iPhone

Apple is reportedly in discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs to partner on a program that would grant millions of military veterans access to their medical records directly on iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 7

Data advocacy group wants Apple and others to give away mapping data in UK

Data advocacy group Open Data Institute (ODI) has filed a report with the UK government suggesting large companies like Apple, Google and Uber should be compelled to share their collective mapping data to help smaller companies innovate.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 26

First Vega-equipped MacBook Pro benchmarks show expected surges in performance

Early benchmarks have appeared for Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro configurations with Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics cards, suggesting the top-tier machines may be worth it for people who need peak performance.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 16

These pre-Black Friday deals deliver the lowest prices on MacBooks, iMacs, iPads & Apple Watches

New markdowns are in effect now on Apple's current hardware with prices starting at just $879. These triple digit discounts offer shoppers the lowest prices available, complete with free expedited shipping to get you up and running in a matter of days.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro: which one is right for you?

Apple has more choices than ever before in its portable lineup, with a fair amount of overlap between the models, especially at the $1200 price point. AppleInsider has them all, and has suggestions for which model is right for you.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 120

Apple's 2018 'Share Your Gifts' holiday ad goes for animated charm, selling creativity

Apple on Tuesday released its annual holiday ad, designed more to manufacture an emotional attachment with the Apple brand than sell any specific product.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

Review: Zyxel MultyX is a decent Airport Extreme replacement for the home, with a big configuration problem

Now that the AirPort is completely gone, there's an opening for easy to configure and reliable networking hardware. Zyxel's Multy X system is fast, with excellent hardware — but not without some rough edges.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 13

Holiday gift guide 2018: Here are the best gift ideas for Mac owners

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and like every year, there are thousands of choices for the Mac user in your life. AppleInsider discusses some we like very much, and that may just bring a smile to the recipient's face.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 0

Jony Ive discusses 'fragile' ideas leading to design of iPhone, App Store

Ideas are extremely fragile but come from a desire to explore, Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive told the Cambridge Union Society on Monday, in a lecture after receiving the Stephen Hawking Fellowship from the Society for being one of the "most influential individuals in modern technology."

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 23

Here are some of the best mouse and trackpad choices for your new Mac mini

This is surely the easiest part of buying a Mac: picking the mouse to go with it. Except there are also trackpads — and you won't believe the number of choices you've got. AppleInsider talks about what we've used and like, and how to narrow down your options to find the right mouse or trackpad for you.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 31

Apple Watch could protect users from sunburn by monitoring UV light intake

The Apple Watch could help prevent sunburn, premature skin aging, and even skin cancer, with Apple considering the potential for its wearable device to warn users when they have been out in the sun and exposed to UV light for too long.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 14

Apple axed Tumblr from App Store because of failed child pornography filters

Tumblr's sudden disappearance from the iOS App Store on Friday — still unresolved — was because material slipped through the blogging network's child pornography filters, according to the company.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 21

Goldman Sachs sees Apple stock stagnant for a year, slashes estimate

After only restarting coverage on Apple stock in early 2018, Goldman Sachs has cut its stock price forecast dramatically, because of perceived lack of demand for the iPhone XR, and lack of enthusiasm for Apple products in China.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 36

Apple sued over FaceTime, auto-expiring voice Messages technology

Stalwart patent troll Uniloc filed a pair of lawsuits over the weekend claiming technology used in flagship Apple communications products, namely FaceTime and iMessage, infringe on property initially developed by HP and Philips.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 11

Lowest prices ever: $500-$550 off 2018 15" MacBook Pros; $200-$300 off 2018 13" MacBook Pros

Adorama has just launched record breaking discounts on Apple's latest Mid 2018 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros, with combined instant and coupon savings totaling up to $550 off with no tax collected on orders shipped outside NY and NJ. These deals are available exclusively to AI readers, with the discounts available now (no need to wait for Black Friday).

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

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