Perplexity propositions Google with $34.5B to sell off Chrome

Perplexity has said it wants to buy Chrome from Google for $34.5 billion, despite Perplexity's value being considerably less than what it offered.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 6

Apple expected to announce another $100B U.S. manufacturing investment

After an early-morning tease, further reports claim that Apple will invest another $100 billion into manufacturing in the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to announce it on Wednesday alongside CEO Tim Cook.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 10

Ex-TSMC staff arrested over alleged chip trade secret theft

Three people, including a pair of former employees of TSMC, were arrested for allegedly stealing proprietary technology from Apple's chip partner, Taiwanese prosecutors have confirmed.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 1

Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone

Apple's Newton handheld computer was both the company's biggest failure and its greatest peek into the future. More than thirty years after its launch, AppleInsider reminisces about what Newton was, what it meant, and where it went wrong.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 32

LincPlus LincStation S1 review: 6-bay NAS balances speed with capacity and design

The LincPlus LincStation S1 network-attached storage device balances speed and storage capacity pretty well, while also being stylish enough to not look out of place on an Apple-centric desktop.

Mike Wuerthele 10 months ago 0

RadioShack Vintage Turntable review: Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, best avoided

RadioShack's Vintage Turntable looks great, and I really want to like it, but is a practical demonstration that nostalgia is a trap, and design isn't everything.

Mike Wuerthele 10 months ago 16

Skechers lets parents hide an AirTag in kids shoes

Skechers has introduced a version of its Kids footwear line with support for AirTag so parents can keep track of the shoes — and the child wearing them.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 3

Apple's AI brain drain continues as fourth researcher goes to Meta

The Apple Intelligence team is continuing to endure a brain drain following a fourth researcher's move over to Meta.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 17

Edifier NeoBuds Planar review: Great-sounding Earbuds with a pricing problem

The Edifier NeoBuds Planar aren't your everyday earbuds. But with a price that pits it against the best in the business, they're hard to recommend over Apple's AirPods.

Oliver Haslam 10 months ago 2

Brother HL-L3280CDW color laser printer review: Pennies, not dollars, per page

While it won't replace your inkjet printer for photos, the Brother HL-L3280CDW Color Laser Printer is an excellent choice for iPhone and Mac users that will mostly print in black-and-white, with a periodic need for color.

Mike Wuerthele 10 months ago 15

Apple Store footprint in China contracts in August

Apple is closing one of its Chinese Apple Stores on August 8, while it continues to struggle for position in the competitive smartphone market.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 0

Microsoft SharePoint hacks a major problem for corporate networks, not Mac hardware

Hackers have been exploiting a vulnerability to attack SharePoint and connected Microsoft services in what will be a big problem for corporate Mac users this week.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 5

UK to target Apple, Google ahead of Trump visit

Ahead of Trump's visit, the United Kingdom plans to specify iPhone maker Apple and Google as having a "strategic market advantage" over rivals, subjecting them to new regulations and potential fines.

Charles Martin 10 months ago 0

Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 47

Future Apple Watch may have Digital Crown with touch and light sensors

Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with more research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 1

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