Worst & weirdest at CES 2025 — Robotic owls, phone toasters, & unnecessary AI
After a week of high-profile releases, CES 2025 is over and there was some awful stuff on display. Here's the worst and weirdest products at the show.
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The industry has been saying Apple is behind and asking when the iPhone maker would ever bring out AI — but the industry has always underestimated Apple.
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The first reviews of the AirPods Pro 2 hearing features are out, and they also confirm that the launch is to be before the end of October.
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New price drops hit Apple's M3 MacBook Air, on sale from $899
A price war has developed between Amazon and Best Buy, with Apple's M3 MacBook Air now marked down to just $899.
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iPhone SE 4 mockup shows 6.1-inch screen with TrueDepth notch
Images of a 3D-printed mockup of the iPhone SE 4 offer a glimpse of what Apple's latest budget-focused smartphone update could look like.
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Cook says Apple wasn't first with AI, but will be the best
Ahead of it rolling out to users, Tim Cook says that Apple Intelligence is already changing lives — including his own.
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This M3 MacBook Air is a popular configuration due to a bump up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. And thanks to an October discount, it's on sale for $1,299.
Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
While some employees believe Apple is currently lagging behind rivals its Apple Intelligence development, the company expects to gain ground in 2025 by introducing new chips and new models.
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Irish police seize more than $170,000 in counterfeit Apple products
Reports of counterfeiting in County Mayo, western Ireland, have led local police to seize more than 800 counterfeit devices, including AirPods, from businesses in the area.
India moves to restrict imports of Apple's MacBook Pro
India wants to sharply cut imports of laptops like the MacBook Pro in order to force all technology firms to boost local manufacturing.
Apple removes independent media app from Russian App Store
Apple has removed the Current Time app from the Russian version of its App Store, telling its developer that local authorities say it contains "undesirable" content.
iPhone 16 Pro users face random freezes and repeated restarts
Owners of iPhone 16 devices, especially iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max buyers, say that the units are freezing and then restarting themselves seemingly randomly.
Amazon launches $99 Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock deal to power your MacBook
The Prime-exclusive deal knocks 44% off the Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock with 85W charging for your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.
iPhone 17 Slim still rumored to have a 6.6-inch display
The iPhone 17 Slim will sport a new design and a 6.6-inch display, an analyst claims, as rumors about the slimline smartphone continue to circulate.
Apple HR exodus continues with recruitment exec departure
Barely two days after Apple's Chief People Officer is reportedly exiting the company, a top recruitment executive is also preparing to depart to investment firm.
Sixth visionOS 2.1 developer beta arrives days after the fifth
In an unexpected Friday release, Apple has rolled out the sixth developer build of visionOS 2.1 for testing, days after the last build.
Powerbeats Pro drop off Apple's online store as update looms
Long before Beats by Dre introduces its expected update to the Powerbeats Pro, the original version has disappeared from Apple's digital store shelves.
First benchmarks show massive leap in iPad mini performance
The initial benchmarks of the seventh-gen iPad mini have surfaced, with records revealing about a 30% increase in performance over its predecessor.
How to change the iPhone used with iPhone Mirroring
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US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk
A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.
'Ted Lasso' season 4 confirmed in industry listings
The first concrete evidence of Apple TV+ breakout hit "Ted Lasso" returning for a new season has surfaced in a production database.
Apple's iPhone 16 range sees 20% jump in sales in China
New figures say that in China, the iPhone 16 range sold a fifth more in its first three weeks than the iPhone 15 did in 2023.
How to use the Finder Erase Disk command in macOS Sequoia
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Future of Apple Pay could be digital keys for rental cars, says Apple Pay executive
On the tenth anniversary of Apple Pay, the Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet has revealed new details about the future of contactless payments and digital keys on iPhones.
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Bands can turn concert set lists into Apple Music playlists
Music fans will be able to relive the concerts of their favorite acts, as Apple Music is now allowing artists to turn their set lists into playlists.
How to create new Apple Notes quickly on iPad with Apple Pencil
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Today's top Apple deals on Amazon start at just $15
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Trump says Tim Cook complained to him about the EU
Former President Trump claims that Apple CEO Tim Cook phoned him recently to complain about the billions of dollars that the EU has fined the company.
New Apple Belfast is the only Apple Store in Northern Ireland
Apple Belfast, which opens on Friday October 18, 2024, replaces the city's previous Apple Store as the only one on the island of Ireland.
Apple Pay adds Klarna installments now, PayPal balances later
Apple Pay has started to offer Klarna installment plans for online purchases, while a future update will bring PayPal balances to the Apple Wallet.
Roadside Assistance via Satellite expands into the UK
Roadside Assistance via Satellite has expanded into the United Kingdom, allowing iPhone owners to call for help when they're in a cellular blackspot.
Some iPhone owners are reporting quick battery drain, but it's not clear why
Users are posting on social media that iOS 18 is causing their iPhone batteries to drain quickly. Historically, it's been temporary and is common with new hardware and a big OS update.
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Apple Pay dominated the world in just ten years — but it has more work to do
Apple's mobile payments platform, Apple Pay, is now ten years old. In that decade, it's become an invaluable tool for shoppers around the world.
iPad mini's 7 fast charging may get a boost with a new adapter
The new iPad mini will fast charge at 20W for sure, although mention of a 45W charger in regulatory filings may mean it could charge faster with the right accessories.
Best Buy urges you to upgrade to the iPad mini 7 with 6th Gen trade-in values of up to $350
Best Buy is throwing a massive Apple trade-in event, and its iPad mini deals deliver trade-in values higher than what Apple offers on several models.
How to toggle removable and full disk access for apps in macOS Sequoia
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FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule makes canceling subscriptions as easy as starting them
Subscriptions are getting much easier to manage thanks to the new FTC "Click to Cancel" rule that blocks companies from deceptive or malicious tactics that keep customers from canceling.
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Apple Car could have had Blade batteries developed with China's BYD
Before the Project Titan was scrapped, Apple reportedly worked with Chinese automaker BYD on custom batteries for Apple Car for years, but ultimately abandoned that partnership too.
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