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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Chief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenure
Carol Surface joined Apple in early 2023 as the new Chief People Officer, but she is set to depart the role after less than two years on the job.
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Apple Business Connect extends to online firms, adds branding features
Apple's free business promotion service is now available to companies without a physical location, such as online-only ones, plus it offers more branding options.
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Dungeon brawler 'Hades II' now supports Apple Silicon
Supergiant Games has brought the sequel to its Underworld brawler "Hades II" to macOS, with it now natively supporting Apple Silicon hardware.
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App Store connection issues are preventing users from downloading apps
Apple's App Store and Mac App Store are having issues on Wednesday, with users unable to download apps among other problems with the digital sales platform.
Why Apple's smart home speaker dreams are still falling short
Despite Apple's dominance in consumer tech, its smart home speaker strategy is lagging behind Amazon and Google. But the company has a new strategy.
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Seven years later, Apple data center in Iowa finally opens
Begun in 2017, Apple's $1.3 billion data center in Waukee, Iowa, has at last opened — at least partially.
System admins irate at Apple's plan for shorter cert lifespans
Apple has proposed for a shortening of validity for security certificates used by websites from 398 days down to just 45 days, a move that system administrators have objected to publicly.
UK reconsidering USB-C charger mandate, after everyone else has already shifted
The new UK government is considering reversing its predecessor's refusal to adopt the EU USB-C charger mandate, while Apple holds its breath for the future of the iPhone.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black review: Same tech, but the new color is absolutely fantastic
There is one reason to buy the 2024 Apple Watch Ultra 2, and that's the new incredibly cool and stylish black finish.
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Apple Watch Vitals app can predict when you're going to be sick days in advance
Apple Watch owners are praising the capability to spot when the user will get sick, thanks to the Vitals app that was added in watchOS 11.
Surgeons say Apple Vision Pro saves them pain and injury
Apple Vision Pro is being praised by surgeons for its high resolution images and its ergonomics, which may even save them injuries that now lead to early retirement.
Save on every new iPad mini 7 with coupon, on top of discounts on AppleCare
Despite just being announced on October 15, Apple's brand-new iPad mini 7 is eligible for an exclusive coupon discount on top of bonus savings on AppleCare.
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How to use the new Attachments Browser in Notes for macOS
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50% of Apple users couldn't manage AppleCare on device thanks to temporary outage
A handful of Apple services were experiencing issues, which included an outright outage affecting AppleCare on devices that impact 50% of users.
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The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub could be the external recording solution that content creators have been looking for.
New beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 released ahead of iOS 18.1 launch
Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, in preparation for the public release of iOS 18.1 in October.
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Sonos launches next-gen Arc Ultra alongside redesigned Sub 4
Sonos has finally launched its newest soundbar, the Sonos Arc Ultra, alongside a freshly-redesigned Sub 4 to bring what it calls "cinema-quality" sound to your home.
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Seventh macOS 15.1 developer beta has finally arrived
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iPhone SE 4 may be what Apple needs to make Apple Intelligence a hit
Investment bank Morgan Stanley says Apple is not cutting orders for the iPhone 16 range — and that it will be the iPhone SE 4 that makes Apple Intelligence take off.
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Macintosh Plus with hacks can get on the internet — kind of
A coder and Raspberry Pi user has revived a Macintosh Plus and got it showing modern websites like ChatGPT and Wikipedia. If you're patient.
New iPad mini 7 gets A17 Pro, Apple Intelligence
The iPad mini 7 is here, equipped with the A17 Pro chip, Apple Pencil Pro support, and Apple Intelligence.
Future Passkeys will be able to be shared across platforms & password vaults
The FIDO Alliance standards body has published specifications that should lead to passkeys being able to get shared seamlessly between platforms and also different password apps.
Apple A20 chip packaging tech may give iPhone 18 more RAM, speed, and run cooler
The A20 chip that will be used in the iPhone 18 could be packaged with a new tech that will give Apple more configuration options, while still being as small as possible.
Apple's iPhone breaks sales record as smartphone market recovers
Apple'siPhone has achieved record-high sales volume for a third quarter of the year, while the global smartphone market continues to recover.
How to use Mission Control on Mac to enhance your productivity
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New in iOS 18.1 developer beta 7: Translucent Clock widgets and under-the-hood enhancements
The seventh developer beta of iOS 18.1 has arrived and can now be installed on all compatible iPhone models. Here's everything you need to know about the release and the improvements it contains.
Best Buy selling exclusive black & gold Beats Studio Pro headphones
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre is offering a new black and gold color option for Beats Studio Pro exclusively at Best Buy — now $100 off.
Apple Car Key to unlock Volvo, Audi, Polestar vehicles soon
Apple Car Key will soon expand to support cars from more manufacturers, with code references indicating three vehicle producers will join the roster.
Fifth watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1 developer betas are out now
The fifth developer builds of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 are out now, as Apple prepares for its next operating system update releases.
Seventh iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 betas land as public release nears
The testing of Apple Intelligence rolls on as an expected release nears, with seventh developer builds of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 now available.
Save 20% on holiday gifts with this eBay coupon (bonus: 128 Apple products qualify)
Early holiday deals are now widely available in October, and eBay is no exception with its latest coupon. Save on thousands of items, including Apple hardware, with a huge max discount of up to $500 off.
Amazon drops M4 iPad Pro to $899, Apple Pencil Pro to $89.99
A Monday price war on Apple's M4 iPad Pro has developed at Amazon and B&H, with 11-inch and 13-inch models up to $207 off. Plus, grab the lowest price in 30 days on the Apple Pencil Pro.
Google TV Streamer compare, hacked robovacs, & iOS 18.1 looms on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we take a look at the Google TV Streamer, examine the ghost hub issue, and talk about cursing robovacs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max demand high, everything else match iPhone 15
Availability of the iPhone 16 range is gradually improving five weeks post-launch, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max's slower than expected change indicating there's more demand for the premium option.
Scammers use AI to create scarily convincing phishing calls
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Crime blotter: Ferrari thief busted by AirPods, Oklahoma iPhone porch pirates, more
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Cheaper Apple Vision headset rumored to cost $2000, arriving in 2026
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