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Senior AI researchers desert Apple amid ‘a crisis of confidence’
There have been a number of reports of senior AI researchers leaving Apple, and the latest of these indicates the problem may be bigger than previously known. One AI recruitment company has suggested there is a crisis of confidence within Apple, with t...
2025-08-07 11:40
Apple chipmaker TSMC says it too is exempt from US tariffs
After Apple committed to an additional $100 billion in US manufacturing spend and presented Trump with a trinket for his desk, the president declared that the company would be exempt from his planned 100% tariff on chips imported into the country. Appl...
2025-08-07 11:10
Six arrests over attempted theft of trade secrets on iPhone 18 chip process [U]
Six people have been arrested after Apple chipmaker TSMC said that several then-employees tried to steal trade secrets relating to the company’s most advanced chip process. TSMC fired the individuals concerned and is now taking legal action against t...
2025-08-07 10:41
Apple’s American Manufacturing Program includes a new chip deal with Samsung
Here’s an interesting tidbit from today’s flurry of announcements tied to Apple’s new $100 billion American Manufacturing Program: the company is entering a new chip manufacturing partnership with Samsung. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-07 01:48
Apple’s new $100B US commitment got it a 100% chip tariff exemption
During today’s Oval Office press conference, President Donald Trump announced that Apple will be exempt from an upcoming “very large tariff on chips and semiconductors”. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-07 00:07
Every iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide will ‘soon’ have a US-made cover glass
During today’s announcement of Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, the company confirmed that it will expand its partnership with Corning to produce 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-06 22:59
How to delete your personal data from the internet (and why you should right now)
Data brokers are making serious money by selling personal information. Your phone number, email, home address, and Social Security number could be packaged and sold to spammers, scammers, and identity thieves right now. Apple’s privacy protections he...
2025-08-06 22:00
Tim Cook gifts Trump with 100% US-made piece of glass on a 24k gold base
During today’s Oval Office announcement of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), a visibly nervous Tim Cook presented President Trump with a “unique unit of one” piece of Kentucky-made glass, mounted on a 24k gold stand crafted in Utah. more…
2025-08-06 21:59
Sonos products are about to get more expensive
Sonos is synonymous with premium audio gear, and soon, some of that gear will carry an even more premium price tag. more…
2025-08-06 21:13
Apple launches the ‘American Manufacturing Program,’ with a new $100B commitment to the US
Apple just announced a new “$100 billion commitment to America”, which includes plans to move the manufacturing of all of the cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch to the U.S. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-06 21:12
iOS 26 gives AirPods charging case a new, expanded lighting system
It’s become common for AirPods to get new features with each major version of iOS. That’s true with iOS 26, especially for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. But it seems iOS 26 also introduces a rarity: an update to how the AirPods charging case works. ...
2025-08-06 21:04
Turn your Mac into a local ChatGPT with OpenAI’s new free model
This week, OpenAI released its long-awaited open weight model called gpt-oss. Part of the appeal of gpt-oss is that you can run it locally on your own hardware, including . Here’s how to get started and what to expect. more…
2025-08-06 20:20
How to set up and run OpenAI’s ‘gpt-oss-20b’ open weight model locally on your Mac
This week, OpenAI released its long-awaited open weight model called gpt-oss. Part of the appeal of gpt-oss is that you can run it locally on your own hardware, including . Here’s how to get started and what to expect. more…
2025-08-06 20:20
CarPlay in iOS 26 has a new, improved solution for phone calls
After years of minimal changes, CarPlay is getting a huge update this fall. Among the variety of big and small new features in iOS 26, CarPlay has a much improved solution for how incoming phone calls are handled. more…
2025-08-06 19:43
Apple’s F1 movie gets IMAX re-release, with tickets now on sale
F1 The Movie has shown strong legs at the box office, but Apple’s summer hit is about to get another financial boost: F1 is being re-released in IMAX theaters starting this Friday, with tickets on sale now. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-06 19:01
iPhone 17 Air: Seven new features are coming next month
Next month, the iPhone lineup is getting a brand new model: the iPhone 17 Air. Per various reports, Apple plans to drop its Plus option in favor of an ultra-thin new form factor that could tempt a lot of Pro users. Here are seven features coming to the...
2025-08-06 18:08
Will the iPhone 17 lineup see a price hike? Here’s what the rumors say
In the many years that’ve passed since the introduction of the $999 iPhone X, there have almost always been rumors of an iPhone price hike – and we’re still yet to see a major one come to fruition. Granted, there have been other minor price hikes...
2025-08-06 18:00
Apple TV+ is getting its best fall lineup ever, here’s everything new
Apple TV+ is having a very strong year, and this fall’s lineup will continue that trend. From major returning series like Slow Horses and The Morning Show to compelling new shows like Pluribus, and several high-profile movies, there’s a lot coming....
2025-08-06 17:41
OpenAI teases GPT-5 release for ChatGPT
OpenAI is having a big week. Yesterday, the leading AI firm dropped not one, but two open-weight models, including one that can run well on Apple silicon Macs. Next? GPT-5 is coming to ChatGPT. more…
2025-08-06 17:11
Tim Cook expected at White House event, Apple ‘largely unaffected’ by India tariffs
Two quick updates to a couple of stories from this morning involving Apple, the Trump administration, and increased India tariffs. First, CNBC reports that the $100 billion U.S. investment increase (over four years) announcement is currently scheduled ...
2025-08-06 15:50