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9to5Mac Daily: August 12, 2025 – Apple’s US investment, AI pep talk
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2025-08-12 18:45
iPhone 17 is coming: Here’s what’s new with every model
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is launching very soon, bringing four models including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and strong upgrades to the Pro line. Here’s what’s coming with the new iPhone 17 lineup based on the latest rumors. more…
2025-08-12 18:33
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 model now supports up to 1 million tokens of context
AI startup Anthropic has upgraded its Claude 4 Sonnet model to support a 1 million token context window, a five-fold increase from the current levels. Read more...
2025-08-12 18:30
New ‘Curly COMrades’ APT Using NGEN COM Hijacking in Georgia, Moldova Attacks
A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed Curly COMrades has been observed targeting entities in Georgia and Moldova as part of a cyber espionage campaign designed to facilitate long-term access to target networks. "They repeatedly tried to extract...
2025-08-12 18:30
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You can now feed Claude Sonnet 4 entire codebases at once
Following OpenAI’s big week filled with open models and GPT-5, Anthropic is on a streak of its own with AI announcements. more…
2025-08-12 18:30
Cassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone’s camera roll
Developer Devin Davies is out with a new app today that can add a nostalgic twist to videos saved on your iPhone. Cassette, which is available on the App Store today, is described as a “VHS player for your home videos.” more…
2025-08-12 18:14
How to turn off headphone volume limit warnings on iPhone and iPad
Hearing health is incredibly important, and gentle reminders from Apple to keep that in mind can be helpful. However, if you’re just tired of seeing headphone volume limit warnings, there’s actually a way to turn those off. more…
2025-08-12 18:10
Microsoft removes PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11, here is what you need to know
PowerShell 2.0, a legacy Windows component from the Windows 7 era, is being removed from Windows 11. Here is what you need to know about it. Read more...
2025-08-12 18:04
Google rolls out "Preferred Sources" letting you set preferred sites in search results
After testing in Search Labs, Google is now rolling out its "Preferred Sources" feature to select regions, allowing users to choose their favorite sources for search results. Read more...
2025-08-12 17:48
Nvidia RTX 5090D V2 limits AI performance even more with 25% less VRAM and bandwidth — downgraded gaming flagship keeps same $2299 MSRP in China
Nvidia has officially released the GeForce RTX 5090D V2 gaming graphics card for the Chinese market, priced at $2,300 MSRP.
2025-08-12 17:28
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Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875) August 2025 Patch Tuesday out
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875) for August 2025. Here's what's included. Read more...
2025-08-12 17:16
As the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Wraps Up, Players Scatter to Other Games — So I'm Asking: What's Everyone Playing Instead?
As the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 Open Beta gained over 40,000 players, a resurgence of excitement for modern warfare has led to players flocking to other titles.
2025-08-12 17:12
GPT-5 Now Available in Visual Studio
We’re excited to share that GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest frontier model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio. GPT-5 offers faster responses and even better performance for writing and understanding code. This release brings a new level...
2025-08-12 17:10
Not everyone is happy about new CarPlay in iOS 26
We’ve covered the new CarPlay experience in iOS 26 a lot over the summer. There’s a lot of excitement for a lot of the changes, but it turns out not everyone loves the complete experience. more…
2025-08-12 17:08
Windows 10 (KB5063709 / KB5063877 / KB5063871 / KB5063889) August 2025 Patch Tuesday out
Microsoft has released August 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 under KB5063709. There are also new updates for older Windows 10 versions. Read more...
2025-08-12 17:08
Meet Jules’ sharpest critic and most valuable ally
Jules' critic functionality addresses potential issues like subtle bugs and missed edge cases in AI-generated code by acting as a peer reviewer within the generation process. This "critic-augmented generation" means proposed code changes undergo advers...
2025-08-12 17:00
HP Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Desktop Ever — And the Stealthiest, for Those Who Prefer a Minimalist Aesthetic
HP has unveiled the OMEN MAX 45L flagship gaming desktop PC powered by AMD and NVIDIA, as well as a refreshed HP OMEN 35L (with a new Stealth Edition).
2025-08-12 17:00
Windows 11 KB5063878 (24H2) boosts performance, direct download links (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5063878 is rolling out as a mandatory update with a lot of new features, including Quick Machine Recovery, faster performance, and more. If you’re unable to download Windows 11 August 2025 Update, Microsoft has posted direct download lin...
2025-08-12 16:56