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The Apple Vision Pro headset will cost $3,499, out early 2024
2KTechCrunch / 12h
At WWDC today , Apple unveiled its long-awaited AR headset, which consumers have been anticipating for years. But how much will the Apple Vision Pro cost? Apple Vision Pro will retail for $3,499, and it will be available for purchase in early 2024. For comparison, Meta announced its Quest 3 last week at the price point of $499, while its Quest 2 is retailing for $299. But Meta’s high-performance
This Genetically-Modified Bacteria Could Be The Next Breakthrough In Cancer Treatment
69SlashGear / 17h
Scientists may have discovered a new way to fight cancer, and it involves something we all have already. The treatment has already shown some success.
Apple launches Vision Pro, its first-ever augmented reality headset
400+Mashable / 12h
Attention, everyone: Apple has a new product category. On Monday, after more than an hour of updates everything else Apple , the company CEO Tim Cook announced Apple's first-ever augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro. Vision Pro, announced as a "one more thing" near the end of the event, is a headset with a see-through display and a fully 3D interface controlled with your eyes, hands, and you
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, June 6 (game #498)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - now with added Daily Sequence answers! Yes, that's right: the makers of Quordle have a new game, which sees you complete four Wordle puzzles consecutively. The twist is that the letters you've already used on the first game are repeated on the second and so on. It's good fun, but also difficult - so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle
Apple Vision Pro hands-on: A new milestone for mixed reality, but issues remain
40Engadget / 1h
"Wow, wow, wow. Bellissimo ." That was the first thing I heard from one excited WWDC attendee as I waited to test Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset. That level is excitement is exactly what Apple is hoping for. Realistically, not everyone will be able to afford a $3,499 device. But if Apple can get mainstream consumers excited about the idea of spatial computing, then it'll be able to make
Bankrupt Crypto Companies Are Fighting Over a Dwindling Pot of Money
Wired / 1h
FTX’s liquidator is trying to claw back $4 billion from the estate of Genesis Global Capital, another fallen crypto business.
India’s Tech Obsession May Leave Millions of Workers Without Pay
Wired / 1h
The Modi government is forcing low-paid workers to use a glitchy new digital registration system that fails in places with weak internet.
Greycroft co-founder Ian Sigalow on investing $1B in this market
TechCrunch / 1h
Greycroft , the now 17-year-old, New York and Los Angeles-based venture firm, has grown up in more ways than one. What began with three founders has evolved into a 60-person team. What began as a $30 million fund has grown into an enterprise that is today managing more than $3 billion in assets, including two funds totaling roughly $1 billion that were announced in late April. Like every firm, Gr
How Evroc plans to build sovereign, hyperscale data centers in Europe
TechCrunch / 2h
While cloud computing has transformed just about every industry on Earth, a burgeoning backlash has led some businesses to seek alternatives to the Big Tech-dominated public cloud. Vendor lock-in, spiralling costs, security concerns, and a lack of control over how their data is processed are just some of the reasons companies might retreat from cloud-first strategies. For European companies speci
20 of the best Python courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Python courses are available to take for free on Udemy. Pursue your passion, kickstart a new career, or enroll for fun, without spending anything. Why is Python such a popular choice for programming beginners? Well, Python has a relatively simple syntax, making it a perfect option for anyone who is just starting out in the field of programming. Python is also very versatile, meaning that y
Learn to create game art with this heavily discounted Blender bundle
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The 2023 Complete Blender Bundle is on sale for £27.92, saving you 85% on list price. Making your own video games is more within reach than you may think. Whether you’re a cozy gamer with a dream or a curious digital artist, you can design your own game with Blender. This online learning bundle can guide you through creating landscapes, characters, and animation. The 2023 Complete Blender
Watch South Korean Netflix for free with this slick VPN
Mashable / 3h
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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 6
Mashable / 3h
Feeling down about not having a spare $3,499 for Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset ? You're wise to be distracting yourself with today's Wordle ! As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution today. If you just want to be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for June 6's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yours
30 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX. Learn about artificial intelligence, computer science, Python, and much more without spending anything. Harvard University might seem like a mystical place that is out of reach for mere mortals, but that's not the case. A wide range of online classes from Harvard University are available to take t
Escape dynamically scans APIs to find security flaws
TechCrunch / 3h
French startup Escape has raised a $3.9 million (€3.6 million) funding round shortly after ending Y Combinator’s winter 2023 cohort. The company provides a cybersecurity product focused on securing APIs before they are rolled out publicly. French VC firm Iris is leading the round with Frst also participating. Existing investors Irregular Expressions, Tiny Supercomputers and Kima Ventures are part
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Is a Fun Return to Form for the Franchise
Gizmodo / 3h
Let’s face facts. The bar of quality for Transformers movies isn’t very high . Michael Bay’s 2007 original is OK and 2018's Bumblebee is solid , but in the 11 years between those, films like Revenge of the Fallen , The Last Knight , and the rest are all varying levels of crap. Five years after the last movie, coming back… Read more...
10 Apple Vision Pro Features Already Available With Meta Quest
SlashGear / 3h
Apple's new augmented reality headset includes a few features we've seen before. Here are the Apple Vision Pro features already available with Meta Quest.
You Can Try Every Adobe Creative Cloud App for $30
Lifehacker / 3h
Creative types know all too well how many apps come on the market every year promising to help them execute their vision. While many of these programs are great, unfortunately that means a whole lot of subscription fees and App Store purchases for those who need a bunch of different tools to handle different aspects… Read more...
Mass exploitation of critical MOVEit flaw is ransacking orgs big and small
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Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Organizations big and small are falling prey to the mass exploitation of a critical vulnerability in a widely used file-transfer program. The exploitation started over the Memorial Day holiday—while the critical vulnerability was still a zeroday—and continues now, some nine days later. As of Monday evening, payroll service Zellis , the Canadian province of Nova Scot
Not all iPhones will get iOS 17. Is yours compatible?
Mashable / 4h
Apple revealed iOS 17 at its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, detailing updates such as its new Check-In safety feature and Live Voicemail transcription . However, not all iPhones will be able to take advantage of these new functions. Some of Apple's older phones are being left out of the great iOS 17 update, most likely because newer, more robust software requires newer, more robu
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 6
Mashable / 4h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Apple Vision Pro Hands On: The Opposite of Disappearing
63Wired / 4h
The mixed-reality headset is the company’s most surprising product in years. Is that a good thing?
The BMW XM's Boldest And Brightest New Options, Ranked
SlashGear / 4h
BMW is not known for its subtlety, but the XM performance hybrid crossover takes things to another level with gold trim, leather interior, and more.
Byju’s sues ‘predatory’ lenders on $1.2B term loan, won’t make further payments
TechCrunch / 5h
Indian edtech giant Byju’s has filed a complaint in the New York Supreme Court to challenge the acceleration of the $1.2 billion term loan B, calling their demands for prepayment of the entire amount “high-handed,” and sought to disqualify investment management firm Redwood, who it alleges has conducted a series of predatory tactics. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup said that Redwood purchased
5 things to know about the Mac Studio
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Though we didn't exactly expect the Mac Studio to make an appearance at WWDC 2023 until the last minute, what with its predecessor only launching around this time in 2022, here we are with an even more powerful creative workstation that most of us cannot afford. We fully expected for Apple to hit the mainstream consumer market with an overdue follow-up to 2021's iMac 24-inch , but sadly the long-
How many Apple products can you buy for one Vision Pro headset?
Mashable / 5h
At today's WWDC event , Apple made jaws drop when it announced that its newest product, the Vision Pro AR/VR "mixed reality" headset , would start at $3,499.00. To give you an idea of just how much money that is, we did the math on how many other kinds of Apple products you could buy for the same amount. 140 AirTags (35 4-packs at $99 each) Credit: Apple 6 AirPod Max headphones ($549 each) Credit
What Is macOS Game Mode?
SlashGear / 5h
Apple revealed some big plans for the next iteration of macOS, not the least of which are some changes that may lead to greater interest in gaming on Mac.
Features Of The Eurofighter Typhoon That Make It One Of The Best Fighter Jets Ever Built
SlashGear / 5h
The Eurofighter Typhoon has been around for decades and is a testament to international cooperation.
Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Open To Licensing Out Autopilot And Other EV Tech
SlashGear / 5h
Following its Ford and Superchargers news, Elon Musk has said that Tesla is willing to license out its EV tech to other automakers. Will any of them bite?
First impressions: Yes, Apple Vision Pro works and yes, it’s good.
300+TechCrunch / 6h
After a roughly 30 minute demo that ran through the major features that are yet ready to test I came away convinced that Apple has delivered nothing less than a genuine leapfrog in capability and execution of XR — or mixed reality with its new Apple Vision Pro. To be super clear, I’m not saying it delivers on all promises, is a genuinely new paradigm in computing or any other high powered claim t
Vision Pro, iOS 17, 15" MacBook Air: Everything you need to know from Apple WWDC 2023
Mashable / 6h
Well, that was certainly a lot of Apple news to take in. This year's WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) came and went, but not before Apple dropped a slew of upgrades , updates , new features , and entirely new products on us. The whole event clocked in at over two hours in length and the Apple team never let up on the stream of news. But don't feel overwhelmed. Mashable is here to break down
Apple Expands Its On-Device Nudity Detection to Combat CSAM
46Wired / 7h
Instead of scanning iCloud for illegal content, Apple’s tech will locally flag inappropriate images for kids. And adults are getting an opt-in nudes filter too.
San Francisco Is A Mess, And The Owner Of The City’s Largest Hotel Is Just Walking Away
32View from the Wing / 7h
The owner of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 hotels in has chosen to stop making payments on $725 million in debt and turn the keys over to their lender, J.P. Morgan Chase. Park Hotels and Resorts says San Francisco is too much of a mess and won’t be turned around any time soon. Continue reading ...
Watch Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote in 23 minutes
Engadget / 7h
Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote was today, and with it came the company’s long-awaited mixed reality headset. Apple Vision Pro is the company's name for its much-hyped entrance into spatial computing. The headset runs a new operating system called visionOS and starts at $3,499 when it launches next year. Vision Pro wasn’t Apple’s only new hardware for the day; it also launched several new Macs. The 15-
Apple Vision Pro: Here’s everything you need to know
TechCrunch / 7h
Today at its annual WWDC 2023 conference , Apple took the wraps off the Vision Pro , its long-rumored augmented reality (AR) headset. The Vision Pro is one of Apple’s most ambitious products to date — one years in the making and packed with technology that just might warrant the sky-high price tag. But there was much more to today’s announcement than hardware. Alongside the Vision Pro, Apple debu
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venusmilk : National Diet Library in Japan - Fauna and Flora in Illustrations - Natural History of the Edo Era exhibition online.
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From our stacks: Cover detail from Outdoor Skating: How to Get From Here to There With Speed, Style, and Flash . By Fra...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
From our stacks: Cover detail from Outdoor Skating: How to Get From Here to There With Speed, Style, and Flash . By Frank Simcoe. Seacaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books, Inc., 1980. Cover Design: Mistak Design Associates. Book Design and Production: MacDonald Graphics. Photography and Illustrations: Gina Blickenstaff.
Critical Role's Candela Obscura Gazes Into the Darkness
Gizmodo / 8h
A few weeks ago Critical Role debuted its newest campaign: Candela Obscura . io9 had a chance to talk with Matt Mercer , Candela Obscura ’s Game Master, and two players—Laura Bailey and Robbie Daymond —about the game, the production, and what’s next for the game at hand. Read more...
Apple avoids the AI trap at WWDC
100+Mashable / 8h
There are, roughly speaking, two Silicon Valleys. One resembles the kind of pickup soccer game, usually with very young kids or drunk adults, where every player clusters in a panic around the ball. In 2023, this ball is generative AI , and the cluster began when everyone saw those eye-popping adoption numbers on OpenAI's ChatGPT product . Investors decided AI was hot, rewarded stocks accordingly,
visionOS: everything you need to know about the Vision Pro's operating system
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
After over two years of rumors and speculation , Apple has finally revealed its upcoming VR headset, the Vision Pro, at this year’s WWDC 2023 event. The Vision Pro is nothing if not impressive, with capabilities like outputting 4K resolution from each stamp-sized display and creating a “digital persona” just by scanning your face. But as Mike Rockwell, VP of the Technology Development Group at Ap
What to make of Apple’s intriguing $3,499 Vision Pro headset
21Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Vision Pro: The computer you can keep using while grabbing unbranded sparkling water from the fridge (credit: Apple) We're still reeling a bit from today's announcement of Vision Pro , Apple's biggest new platform/hardware product rollout in years. The magnitude of the entirely new computing interface the company is trying to sell here is matched only by the augmented reality headset's
Game on—the most metal of asteroid missions is back on the menu
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Artist's illustration of NASA's Psyche spacecraft, now set to launch in October 2023. The Psyche mission will explore a metal-rich asteroid of the same name that lies in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU) One year after NASA announced an indefinite delay of a much-anticipated mission to visit a metal-rich asteroid, the agency said Monday that
What counts as travel on the Amex Green card?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The American Express® Green Card is one of our top cards for travel purchases and is featured in our best Amex credit cards . Currently, new cardholders can now get a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus Membership Rewards points after they spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in the first six months of car
8 current promotions for buying points and miles
1KThe Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies because they have many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers at a discount or with a bonus. Selling points or miles gives the program an immediate cash injection as travelers
Sensi.AI and Flint Capital speak on developing and deploying AI solutions in healthcare
21TechCrunch / 8h
Remotely monitoring patients without violating their privacy is a challenging task. But one co-founder believes that she’s cracked the code. On a recent episode of TechCrunch Live, TC’s weekly event designed to help founders build better venture-backed businesses, Romi Gubes, the CEO of Sensi.AI , spoke about how she built a company that uses audio-based AI software to detect and predict anomalie
The Spider-Spotters Guide to the Famous Spider-Heroes of Across the Spider-Verse
Gizmodo / 8h
The web of life and destiny ties together the fates of many heroes—and while Into the Spider-Verse introduced us and Miles Morales to quite a few, Across the Spider-Verse throws him into the deep end with a whole super group of them. There are plenty of new Spidey heroes in the sequel, but just as many are classic… Read more...
Apple Vision Pro: 6 things we love and 3 we don't
72Mashable / 8h
This year's Apple WWDC live stream clocked in at just over two hours long, and 40 minutes of that was dedicated to introducing the company's newest product: the Vision Pro mixed reality headset . Apple's answer to Meta's Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets, the Vision Pro is an extraordinary-sounding device that required the filing of more than 5,000 patents for new tech during its development. We'
This Jet-Powered Soviet Airliner Had A Unique (But Dangerous) Design
SlashGear / 8h
The Tupolev TU-104 was particularly dangerous when going in for fast landings without conventional brakes.
WWDC 2023: Vision Pro, iOS 17 and everything else Apple announced today
100+Engadget / 8h
To say that Apple's WWDC 2023 keynote was packed would be an understatement. The company introduced the Vision Pro, its first foray into mixed reality headsets, as well as a 15-inch MacBook Air. There was also an updated Mac Studio and Mac Pro, both of which use the equally new M2 Ultra chip. As you'd expect Apple announced significant upgrades to all its software platforms. Apple Vision Pro Phot
Five things to know about macOS Sonoma
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple just announced macOS 'Sonoma' at WWWDC 2023 , introducing us to the newest generation of Mac operating systems. The new macOS brings a lot of new exciting features to Macs and offers a whole lot of customization options to spice up your set-up, but here are five of the most important updates and features to keep in mind. 1. Improved Widgets If you watched the keynote you’ll know there was a
Cisco Live 2023 live: All the news and announcements
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Cisco Live 2023. We're here in Las Vegas to hear exactly what the tech giant has to reveal this year. Given Cisco's influence in areas across everything from networking to security, we're expecting a packed few days of keynotes and announcements. Kicking things off is a keynote from CEO Chuck Robbins, who will be joined by a host of guests and Cisco execu
SEC sues Binance, says it evaded US law with “extensive web of deception”
24Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao speaks virtually during the Web3 Blockchain Festival in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) The US Securities and Exchange Commission today sued Binance and its CEO/founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging that the defendants' "blatant disregard" of federal law "enriched themselves by billions of US dollars wh
Apple avoids “AI” hype at WWDC keynote by baking ML into products
36Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Someone scans their face using Apple's "most advanced machine learning techniques" with the Apple Vision Pro during a WWDC 2023 keynote demo reel. (credit: Apple) Amid notable new products like the Apple Silicon Mac Pro and the Apple Vision Pro revealed at Monday's WWDC 2023 keynote event , Apple presenters never once mentioned the term "AI," a notable omission given that its competitor
Reddit’s plan to kill third-party apps sparks widespread protests
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Reddit iOS app icon. (credit: Getty Images | Yuriko Nakao ) Reddit is getting ready to slap third-pary apps with millions of dollars in API fees , and many Reddit users are unhappy about it. A widespread protest is planned for June 12, with hundreds of subreddits planning to go dark for 48 hours. Reddit started life as a geeky site, but as it has aged, it has been trying to work mor
Apple's Updates to MacOS: Game Mode, Increased Privacy and Security, and Adjustable Widgets
Gizmodo / 9h
At this year’s WWDC, Apple has announced a number of exciting new updates for its operating systems and there’s plenty to be intrigued by. Here’s a quick look at this year’s announced software updates for Apple computers and tablets. Read more...
Robert Kennedy Jr., With Musk, Pushes Right-Wing Ideas and Misinformation
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
Mr. Kennedy, a long-shot Democratic presidential candidate with surprisingly high polling numbers, said he wanted to close the Mexican border and attributed the rise of mass shootings to pharmaceutical drugs.
Startup Accidentally Tells Over 400 Patients They Might Have Cancer
52Futurism / 9h
A biotech startup called Grail screwed up royally last month by mistakenly telling hundreds of people they might have cancer. According to internal documents obtained by the Financial Times , Grail sent 408 patients notifications "in error" that their bloodwork suggested they could have cancer. Even stranger, the company admitted that more than half of the people who were sent the scary messages
Apple Vision Pro news, price, specs, and everything we know about the VR headset
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
After years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Apple has finally unveiled the Vision Pro, its first AR and VR headset. Vision Pro Key Deatils -Mixed reality headset -Dual M2 and R1 chip setup -4K resolution per eye -No controllers, uses hand tracking and voice inputs -External battery pack -Two-hour battery life -Starts at $3,499 (around £2,800 / AU$5,300) -Runs on visionOS The announcement came
How to pre-order Apple's absurdly expensive new Mac Pro, which starts at $6,999
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Apple surprise-revealed an all-new Mac Pro at WWDC Monday. It's slated for release on Tuesday, June 13, and you can pre-order it ahead of time through the Apple Store starting at — wait for it — $6,999. Quick links: Tower Enclosure 2023 Apple Mac Pro (opens in a new tab) Starting at $6,999 (opens in a new tab) Rack Enclosure 2023 Apple Mac Pro (opens in a new tab) Starting at $7,499 (opens
Standby in iOS 17 will turn your iPhone into an always-on live monitor
Mashable / 9h
One very unique feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this year is one that may get overlooked: iOS 17 's Standby view. Basically, Standby will turn your iPhone into an always-on live real-time monitor utilizing various apps and widgets. It turns your device into almost a whole new product that provides live monitoring for an array of different things. Credit: Mashable screenshot Want the time or the we
Max Q: Another day, another delay
TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Pixxel’s new investor Mission delays for Boeing, Rocket Lab News from SpaceX and more Pixxel’s hyperspectral orbital imagery attracts investment from Google Hyperspectral imagery startup Pixxel has closed $36 million in funding as it prepares to roll out new remote sensing and analytics capabilities to customers. The LA- and Bangalore-based startup
Aux 2.0: Apple’s SharePlay lets everyone queue up a song in the car
TechCrunch / 9h
Gone are the days of turning off your iPhone’s Bluetooth at a red light to allow your friend to wirelessly connect to your car and play some tunes. Say goodbye to passing the USB cable to a passenger so they can have a turn streaming their podcast. New Apple SharePlay features will make fighting for sharing control of in-car entertainment easier for iPhone users. “Now when the driver’s iPhone is
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch preview: Portable power
25Engadget / 9h
In addition to a slew of Macs, new Silicon and a compelling new Vision Pro headset , Apple also introduced a 15-inch MacBook Air at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today. The larger MacBook Air not only offers a bigger display than its 13-inch counterpart, but it also comes with a more sophisticated sound system and battery life that's rated for hours longer. I was able to pick one up t
Apple Vision Pro: 12 things you need to know about the mixed-reality headset
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Apple Vision Pro headset is finally here, after months of rumors – and the so-called "spatial computer" is Apple's bold play at defining the future of computing, TV and more. The Vision Pro combines both AR and VR experience in one very expensive headset, letting you switch between the two using a Digital Crown on the side. While the Meta Quest Pro already lets you switch between VR and a lim
Optic ID Is The Vision Pro's Twist On Face ID Security
SlashGear / 9h
Apple is building upon the foundation it set with Touch ID and the newer Face ID. With the Vision Pro headset, Apple is adding Optic ID to its security lineup.
10 Sports Cars With The Lowest Maintenance Costs
SlashGear / 9h
There are plenty of affordable options on the market if you're looking for a new sports car, like these 10 sports cars with the lowest maintenance costs.
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2023
Lifehacker / 9h
This year’s WWDC is one for the history books. Apple made is usual software announcements, introducing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, and even introduced the largest MacBook Air yet. However, the talk of the town won’t be the next iPhone update or the 15-inch MacBook Air: It’s definitely the new… Read more...
Apple's 'Vision Pro' Headset Wants to Be the $3,499 Anti-Metaverse
400+Gizmodo / 9h
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset is finally here , announced at WWDC 2023 on Monday, and it’s both more and less compelling than the initial rumors had us believing it would be. While Apple is claiming to have some of the most advanced augmented reality technology packed into its $3,449 wearable device, the Vision Pro’s… Read more...
Everything Announced at Apple's WWDC 2023 Event
How-To Geek / 9h
Today is Apple Day. The company wasted no time at its annual WWDC 2023 event, announcing all sorts of exciting new products, software experiences, and its highly anticipated augmented reality headset. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Boogeyman Star Sophie Thatcher Wrote Howl's Moving Castle Fan Fiction | io9 Interview
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“Dead Duck Day” marks that time a scientist witnessed gay duck necrophilia
39Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / This drake mallard duck has ceased to be! And suffered one final post-mortem ignominy by a fellow duck. (credit: C.W. Moeliker, 2001) On June 5, 1995, a Dutch ornithologist named Kees Moeliker was working quietly in his office in the new wing of the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, when there was an unusually loud bang one floor below. The wing's all-glass facade so
The 10 Best New Features in watchOS 10
Lifehacker / 10h
It’s WWDC time again, which means Apple is showing off the new features in its suite of operating systems—including, this year, a huge update for the software that powers Apple Watch. Currently available in beta and expected to launch later this year, watchOS 10 boasts lots of new features, including enhanced watch… Read more...
Ex-American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Head Suing After He Was Found To Have Swindled Funds
32View from the Wing / 10h
Last year former APFA President Bob Ross was found to have misappropriated funds while running the union . An arbitrator's award covered charges he billed a family vacation to the union credit card, improperly billed his personal furniture (and bedding and even toilet paper) to the union, and of having the union pay for a personal office he wasn't entitled to among other alleged misdeeds. Ross fi
SEC's 'Scathing' Charges Against Binance Deal a Big Blow to US Crypto
54Wired / 10h
The SEC alleges that the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, lied to regulators and put customers and investors at risk.
The Apple Watch Is Getting a Software Overhaul
How-To Geek / 10h
It has been almost a decade since the first Apple Watch was introduced, and the watchOS software has already changed forms a few times. This year, Apple is planning another (arguably minor) overhaul to the smartwatch experience. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple Launches 15-inch MacBook Air and Discounts 13-Inch Model
How-To Geek / 10h
Some people have trouble choosing between the MacBook Air and the larger MacBook Pro—these devices come at two very different prices, after all. But Apple just launched a third option to fill the gap. Finally, you can buy a 15-inch MacBook Air with Apple Silicon. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Crypto Falls as SEC Sues Binance
Futurism / 10h
The Securities and Exchange Commission is officially accusing Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, of breaking US securities rules. Among the thirteen different charges , the regulator alleges that Binance failed to follow investor protection rules by secretly allowing "high-value US customers to continue trading on the Binance.com platform," despite publicly claiming that "US
iOS 17 can suggest recipes for similar dishes from a photo on your iPhone
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple didn’t announce any significant AI updates during its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote today , but it did quietly roll out some minor computer vision upgrades with its latest iPhone software, iOS 17. In addition to now letting users turn their own photos into stickers by cutting out the subject of their photos, another new feature called Visual Look Up will allow users to search for
macOS Sonoma works on fewer Macs than ever – here's what you need to run it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
At WWDC 2023 today, Apple announced the new macOS Sonoma, the latest operating system for Mac devices. The new version of macOS is full of new, refreshing features that many Mac users are sure to love - if your device actually supports the update, that is. MacOS Sonoma will be dropping support for 2017 models of the iMac and MacBook Pro, as well as the final 12-inch MacBook model. This might spel
Apple's AirPlay for hotel TVs should make business trips a lot less boring
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple's wireless AirPlay streaming tech for music and videos is coming to hotels. At the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple announced that it has partnered with a select number of hotels (with more to come) to integrate AirPlay into their TV operating systems, allowing you to stream video and audio directly to your hotel TV. The new feature will be available through QR codes, which will bypass the extra st
Pancake Bread Pretty Much Makes Itself
Lifehacker / 10h
My best breakfast days are right after a grocery shop, when the fridge is stocked with everything I need. This is shortly followed by the awkward days before my next shop, in which I Frankenstein meals together with random cabinet finds. It was during such an awkward day that I discovered pancake bread. Read more...
Apple Gives Us An Up-Close Look At Vision Pro's Hardware And Design
SlashGear / 10h
Apple finally lifted the covers from its mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023, showing off its high-end hardware that they hope will one day replace computers.
Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Used Graphics Card
SlashGear / 10h
Buying a used graphics card can save you some money, but it can also be a whole lot more work. Here are some tips and pitfalls to avoid when buying a used GPU.
How Apple's Vision Pro Works With Prescription Glasses
SlashGear / 10h
Apple is prepared to support future Vision Pro customers who wear prescription lenses, but there are some big questions that still need to be answered.
Apple's Vision Pro Headset Is Also A 3D Camera
SlashGear / 10h
Apple's new AR/VR headset comes with a 3D camera that, along with spatial audio, can help you capture more "real-life" memories. Here's how that works.
MacOS Sonoma Brings Widgets And Screensavers To Mac
SlashGear / 10h
Apple announced significant updates coming to macOS at WWDC 2023 and a name for its newest iteration of the venerable operating system: Sonoma.
How Much Is Apple Vision Pro And When Can You Buy It?
SlashGear / 10h
Apple's new AR headset, Vision Pro, has been officially revealed, but when will it arrive and how much will it costs when it lands?
Bigger And Better: FaceTime Takes The Big Screen With Apple TV Integration
SlashGear / 10h
FaceTime is coming to Apple TV so your video calls can be bigger and better than ever, but you'll need an extra piece of equipment to get it to work.
watchOS 10 Gives Apple Watch A Huge App And UI Refresh
SlashGear / 10h
Along with updates to nearly every other device they manufacture, Apple announced new features at WWDC 2023 coming to watchOS 10 later this year.
Apple Vision Pro Headset Is Real, And It Expertly Blends AR With VR
SlashGear / 10h
Apple's mixed AR/VR headset is real with the "Vision Pro," boasting tons of productivity and entertainment capability with hand-tracking, 'eyesight,' and more.
Review: Burj Al Arab Dubai (What An Experience!)
80One Mile at a Time / 10h
To kick off our trip to Dubai and Florence , we spent one night at the iconic 202-room Burj Al Arab, which belongs to Emirati state-owned hotel group Jumeirah. The Burj Al Arab is one of the world’s most iconic hotels, and it’s often referred to as the world’s seven star hotel. The property is so exclusive that it’s on a manmade island, and it’s not open to the public (you need a reservation to e
Apple's Augmented Reality Headset Isn't What You Think
How-To Geek / 10h
After years of waiting, Apple debuted its Vision Pro headset during a conference at WWDC 2023. And while it’s easy to make assumptions, Vision Pro defies almost everything that we “know” about VR or AR products. You won’t find the Metaverse here, and you won’t be isolated inside of a screen. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Apple Vision Pro first look: A glimpse at the spatial computing future
100+Engadget / 10h
Apple isn't letting us try on its Vision Pro mixed reality headset just yet, but I was able to briefly glimpse the hardware after fighting through the crowds at WWDC. And, well, it looks like yet another headset — almost like a souped up version of the Meta Quest Pro. But even with just a short glance, it's clear that the Vision Pro is pure Apple: It's like seeing the iPod compared to the clunky
The 2022 MacBook Air is on sale for nearly $150 off at Amazon
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $149.01: As of June 5, the 2022 Apple MacBook Air (13.6", 256GB) is $149.01 off at Amazon, which is already cheaper than the price drop the company announced during WWDC . Apple's WWDC is underway, with lots of fun announcements dominating the conversation about the future of our favorite fruit company (including an AR headset for a truly ridiculous price). One piece of news that may go unde
How to pre-order Apple's new Mac Studio with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Apple announced a second-generation Mac Studio with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips at WWDC Monday. Head to the Apple Store to reserve it starting at $1,999 ahead of its June 13 launch. Quick links: M2 Max 2023 Apple Mac Studio (opens in a new tab) Starting at $1,999 (opens in a new tab) M2 Ultra 2023 Apple Mac Studio (opens in a new tab) Starting at $3,999 (opens in a new tab) The Apple Mac Stu
macOS Sonoma drops support for another wide swath of Intel Macs
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / macOS Sonoma runs on Intel Macs, but the list is getting awfully short. (credit: Apple) With the introduction of the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, Apple has finally completed the Apple Silicon transition and booted all Intel Macs from its current lineup. But software support for Intel Macs isn't quite done, at least not yet. The macOS Sonoma update will still run on a couple generations of Int
iOS 17 drops support for the iPhone 8 and X
30Engadget / 11h
Like clockwork, Apple will release the latest operating systems for its various products this fall. And, as ever, the company will leave some older generations of its devices by the wayside . If you're still clinging onto an iPhone 8 (that thing was great, so I don't blame you), iPhone 8 Plus or an iPhone X, you won't be able to update it to iOS 17 . In other words, your iPhone will need to have
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2023: Vision Pro, iOS 17, New Macs
200+Wired / 11h
The company showed off new software and hardware—including a VR headset—at its annual developer conference today.
Lynch/Oz Peers Over the Rainbow and Into the Mind of a Cinematic Genius
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s not unusual to have a favorite film. But it’s rare to find a movie—or any piece of art, really—that you connect with so profoundly it resonates throughout your life, exerting its influence in surprising ways. Lynch/Oz examines one notable example, burrowing into the ways The Wizard of Oz has influenced the… Read more...
You Can Get a Deeper Connect Mini VPN for Over 40% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
If you’re concerned about targeted advertising, data mining, and other online privacy issues, you may want to start using a VPNs—a simple, effective way to help secure your browsing and conceal your digital footprint. If you want a VPN that also comes with a personal firewall, you should consider the Deeper Connect… Read more...
Best Western Selling Gift Cards With 25% Bonus
69One Mile at a Time / 11h
Frequent Flyer Bonuses flags how Best Western has just brought back a great promotion for buying gift cards, which could be worth it for anyone who stays at Best Western properties with any frequency. Buy $200 gift card, get $50 bonus card Best Western is selling e-gift cards with up to a 25% bonus : The promotion is valid for gift card purchases through Sunday, June 18, 2023 With each $200 Best
How the Sound Team behind 'Diablo IV' Brought Hell to Life
Wired / 11h
Sound designers have a difficult job to make otherworldly beasts and supernatural vistas seem real to gamers. Luckily, they have pomegranates.
Apple’s new headset fails to excite investors but sends shares of Unity soaring
TechCrunch / 11h
In case you were not allowed to stop working long enough to tune into Apple’s series of product announcements Monday , let me catch you up: The Cupertino-based technology company has a new device coming out called the Vision Pro . It’s an augmented reality headset that, while it looks pretty spiffy and is packed with neat tech, is both expensive and not coming to its first market until early next
Apple’s Vision Pro headset seems too good to be real — because it basically is
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Apple unveiled its new Vision Pro augmented reality headset today during its annual WWDC keynote , along with visionOS , the operating system that’ll power it. The hardware looked extremely impressive, and if the highly polished demos of how the software will work at all reflect what it’s like to use one in person, then this will be an amazing device that truly exceeds the performance and expecta
New leaks suggest the Nothing Phone (2) will sit more comfortably in your hand
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Several new renders of the Nothing Phone (2) have leaked online showcasing what the upcoming mid-range smartphone may look like at launch. The images come from industry insider OnLeaks who then shared his findings with news site Smartprix. According to the breakdown , the Nothing Phone (2) will look similar to the first model with some slight changes to make it more ergonomic and aesthetically pl
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Dying by Half in Major Trial
52Gizmodo / 11h
A pill for lung cancer has delivered impressive results in newly published research over the weekend. The pill, called osimertinib, was found to cut the risk of dying in half over a five-year span in those who received it alongside surgery. The treatment is intended for patients whose tumors carry a relatively common… Read more...
Apple Unveils 15-Inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s here, it’s thin, and it’s got a wider screen. Apple revealed it has a new laptop in store for 2023. It’s another entry in the popular Air line, this time with a 15.3-inch display. Read more...
How to pre-order Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Apple announced a 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023. It's set for release on Tuesday, June 13, and you can pre-order it ahead of time in the Apple Store starting at $1,299. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (opens in a new tab) Starting at $1,299 (opens in a new tab) If the strain of working on a 13-inch laptop is finally getting to you after three years of remote a
WWDC 2023: Apple takes on mental health with new iOS 17
69Mashable / 11h
For Apple 's WWDC 2023 keynote, upgrades to physical and mental health features were sprinkled among the tech giant's long list of software updates and hardware unveilings. SEE ALSO: WWDC 2023: iOS 17 has updates to core features and a new Journal app "Our goal is to empower people to take charge of their own health journey. With these innovative new features, we're expanding the comprehensive ra
The internet reacts to Apple's Vision Pro AR headset
300+Mashable / 11h
Apple announced its highly anticipated AR headset, the Vision Pro , on Monday at WWDC 2023, the company's annual showcase for developers. SEE ALSO: Apple launches Vision Pro, its first-ever augmented reality headset It was the centerpiece of the event and highly touted by Apple. Mashable's Stan Schroeder covered the launch in depth , but the headset features no controllers and a see-through displ
iOS and iPadOS 17 drop support for iPhone X, first iPad Pros, and other old devices
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / StandBy and other iOS 17 features won't be coming to some older iPhones. (credit: Apple) Apple sometimes releases new operating systems without changing the system requirements—but this year isn't one of those years. The iOS 17 update will drop support for several older phones that can currently run iOS 16: 2017's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, and the original iPhone X. Apple's system req
Apple's Bizarre Headset Has Front-Facing Screen Showing User's Eyes
500+Futurism / 11h
Eyes Have It Apple has finally announced its long-awaited AR headset at today's Worldwide Developer's Conference — and it looks even stranger than we anticipated. Perhaps its quirkiest feature is its front-facing display, which shows its wearer's expressions to people nearby by displaying a live view of their eyes on a front-facing screen, confirming previous leaks . And judging by the demos of t
New iPhone feature warns about unwanted nudes
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple announced a slew of new iPhone features at this year’s WWDC keynote, like FaceTime voicemails and Check In . But even more new additions are coming to iOS 17 beyond what was announced on stage. Along with several other safety features, Apple is releasing Sensitive Content Warning, which lets adult users know if they receive a photo or video that they might not want to see. In the screen tha
A closer look at Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro headset
100+TechCrunch / 11h
There are books left to be written of the good and bad of Apple’s leap into the world of augmented reality hardware. We’ll no doubt still be gathering our thoughts for some time, but one thing is clear: This is a well-designed machine. Sitting there on a well-lit post, surrounded by a scrump of international reporters, the Vision Pro looks pretty cool. Not sure what exactly I was expecting after
Allstate Quietly Paused New Home Insurance Policies in California Months Ago
20Gizmodo / 11h
Allstate has stopped writing new homeowner and commercial insurance policies in the state of California due to rising repair costs and wildfires. The company was the fifth largest homeowner’s insurance provider in the state, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Read more...
12 Podcasts That Explore the Weirder Corners of the Internet
Lifehacker / 11h
The internet is a place full of dark corners, deep rabbit holes, endless mazes, and wild threads. But with the chaos comes storytelling gold: These 12 podcasts use communities like Reddit, Yelp, Twitter, and Tumblr to launch into a different part of the digital world, with their hosts as your able tour guides. Buckle… Read more...
Apple Watch0S 10 brings a widget-focused rebrand to your smart watch
Mashable / 11h
We were right ! The new WatchOS is hella focused on widgets. Apple introduced the newest version of its Apple Watch operating system, WatchOS, with a new widget-focused design, sleek new watch faces, new features for cyclists and hikers, and new tools for mental and visual health. This all went down at WWDC 2023 , the company's annual developers conference. Apple WatchOS 10's new redesign Apple W
SEC claims BNB and BUSD are securities, including major tokens like SOL, ADA and MATIC
TechCrunch / 11h
On Monday, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao, as well as BAM Trading and BAM Management, for lying to regulators about operations , among other charges. While the suit raised eyebrows across the industry, what stood out to TechCrunch+ was the agency’s direct stance on a handful of crypto assets being securities. That’s something crypto community members have argued ag
Apple Debuts the Vision Pro, Its VR Headset, at WWDC 2023
80NYT > Technology / 12h
The device, called Vision Pro and shaped like a pair of ski goggles, faces a skeptical consumer market and competition from others, like fellow tech giant Meta.
Your Apple AirPods just got a lot more adaptive and aware
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
At this year’s WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple revealed that it is introducing Adaptive Audio to AirPods. The new feature blends transparency mode with Active Noise Cancellation to match the conditions of your natural surroundings. Using machine learning, Adaptive Audio will create a more customised and dynamic listening experience so that you don’t have to play around with audio settings on your iPhone
Spider-Man's Miles Morales Is Coming to Live-Action, But Is That What He Needs?
21Gizmodo / 12h
Since his debut, Miles Morales has been an odd character. Though he was far from the first non-Peter Parker person to take on the Spider-Man mantle, his lead writer Brian Michael Bendis hoped he’d be a big deal and represent a community that was otherwise primarily underserved in Big Two comics at the time. And though… Read more...
Apple's Optic ID will let you log in to the Vision Pro headset with your eyes
Engadget / 12h
Apple's Vision Pro headset will introduce a new approach to security in the company's products: your eyes. The mixed reality device will use a previously rumored Optic ID system that studies your irises through invisible LED light exposures, and compares it against your enrolled eye data to sign you in. You can use it as a password replacement and to make purchases in the App Store or using Apple
MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims
100+BBC News - Technology / 12h
Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked.
When Does iOS 17 Launch, and Which iPhones Are Compatible?
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple kicked off its annual WWDC event today, announcing a slew of software updates like iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma, then unveiled its all-new expensive virtual reality headset. And while that’s exciting, iPhone owners probably have many questions about the iOS 17 release date. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Apple’s Long-Awaited Vision Pro Headset is Here
How-To Geek / 12h
Striking the perfect merger between AR and VR by releasing so-called “mixed-reality” headsets is a task that’s been on many tech companies’ minds for some time. Now, Apple is finally going public with its own efforts to make one: the new Apple Vision Pro. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Apple Vision Pro features an M2 chip, a ton of sensors and a new R1 chip
31TechCrunch / 12h
Apple unveiled its augmented reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro , at WWDC 2023 . After showing the potential use cases for the device, the company said a bit more about the technical specifications. From the outside, the Apple Vision Pro looks a bit like ski goggles. On the front of the device, Apple is using three-dimensionally formed laminated glass. The glass flows into the frame, a bit lik
How to tell friends you got home safe with iPhone’s new Check In feature
TechCrunch / 12h
Making sure loved ones got home safe at the end of the night is something we all try to do. But it can be easy for that “Home safe! ” message to be missed or forgotten. Apple’s new Check In feature for iPhones is a simple, ingenious way to alert your friends or partner that you have arrived safe and sound. Here’s how to use it! Let’s get this out of the way first: As one of the new iMessage featu
Apple TV gets FaceTime, a new control center, findable remote and more
TechCrunch / 12h
If you were playing WWDC23 bingo , you’d be missing a key space — the one you could mark if Apple again ignored Apple TV in its keynote address. This year, as it turns out, the company did deliver a small set of improvements to tvOS and its Apple TV device, though nothing as big as new hardware. With tvOS 17, Apple is redesigning the control center, bringing the FaceTime app to Apple TV (sorta!),
How to order the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air
29Engadget / 12h
Apple's new mixed reality headset may have stolen the show at WWDC, but it was not the only piece of tech the company announced. Apple debuted a 15-inch MacBook Air today that will join the classic 13-inch model as the iPhone maker's thinnest and lightest notebooks. The company is positioning the larger model as the ideal 15-inch laptop, boasting that it has a better balance of performance, featu
Start Each Week With This Digital Decluttering Method
Lifehacker / 12h
It’s well-established that physical clutter impairs your productivity and focus, so you should try to tidy up your desk and surroundings as often as possible—but you should also start applying that practice to your desk top . So much of our lives takes place on the phone and computer, so a cluttered digital space is no… Read more...
Apple details visionOS, the software that powers the Vision Pro headset
100+Engadget / 12h
Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset will run on visionOS, company executives announced following the bombshell reveal of its long-rumored wearable at WWDC 2023. The operating system, internally codenamed "Oak," has reportedly been in development since 2017 . It's existence further leaked via source code references last February . Behold, the dawning of the spacial computing era. While vision
To reduce motion sickness in VR, Apple developed the new R1 chip
TechCrunch / 12h
At WWDC today , Apple showed off its Vision Pro VR/AR headset . The device is powered by the company’s own M2 chip, but in order to do the real-time processing from the company’s wall of sensors, Apple had to develop a brand-new processor, too — which it dubs the R1. The R1 chip is taking all the sensors embedded into the headset to create precise head and hand tracking, along with real-time 3D m
visionOS is Apple’s latest operating system
TechCrunch / 12h
visionOS is the name of Apple’s newest operating system — the OS that powers the Apple Vision Pro , Apple’s soon-to-launch augmented reality headset. Unveiled at its annual WWDC conference , Apple describes visionOS as “the first OS designed from the ground up for spatial computing” — spatial computing being Apple’s phrase of choice for augmented and virtual reality experiences. At the architectu
Disney+ will be available on the Apple Vision Pro at launch
TechCrunch / 12h
At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today , Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ will be available on the tech giant’s new Apple Vision Pro at launch. The announcement came moments after Apple unveiled its new AR headset , which will retail for $3,499 and be available for purchase in early 2024. The headset includes a movie theater option that offers the image of a full and la
EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro makes wearing a headset slightly more human
41TechCrunch / 12h
Apple unveiled its long-awaited AR headset at WWDC , called the Apple Vision Pro . One key difference between the Apple Vision Pro and its competitors is that you can see people’s eyes through the device, giving the headset a slightly more human feel (or, you might think it’s creepy, but isn’t it more unsettling to just see a hunk of plastic?). “Your eyes are a critical indicator of connection an
Hideo Kojima Is Bringing Death Stranding Director's Cut To Mac
SlashGear / 12h
In a brief appearance at Apple's WWDC 2023, Kojima announced that the Director's Cut of "Death Stranding" will be soon making its way to the Mac.
iPadOS 17 Brings Customizable Lock Screen And Multiple Timers
SlashGear / 12h
iPadOS 17 has just been announced, and it seeks to add a lot more usability (and infinitely more widgets) to Apple's ubiquitous line of tablets.
iOS 17 Updates Your iPhone With Live Voicemail, Improvements To Messages And FaceTime
SlashGear / 12h
Updates with iOS 17 bring several new call and FaceTime features, including Live Voicemail messages, NameDrop contact sharing, auto-correct updates, and more.
Apple Unveils 15-Inch MacBook Air, Slashes Price On 13-Inch Model
SlashGear / 12h
Apple launched a new 15-inch MacBook Air, powered by the same Apple silicon as its smaller sibling. Speaking of which, that smaller sibling now costs less too.
Mac Studio Specs Upgraded With Apple's New M2 Ultra Chip
SlashGear / 12h
The updated Mac Studio boasts some incredible power with its new M2 Ultra chip, pushing out incredible processing power over the previous Intel-based Macs.
What Is Open Ai's New Shap-E Program?
SlashGear / 12h
Shap-E is a new app from OpenAI that can create renders (as opposed to images) of shapes based on text prompts. It's available to download from GitHub.
Mac Pro With M2 Ultra Serves Up Big Expandability At A Big Price
SlashGear / 12h
The next generation of Mac Pro is here bringing along Apple's most power silicon to date along with a host of expansion and storage options.
10 Essential Apple CarPlay Apps You Should Download Right Now
SlashGear / 12h
Apple CarPlay is the market leader in car-bound entertainment and convenience. Download these apps to greatly enhance your driving experience.
Binance Charged With Running Illegal Crypto Exchange in New SEC Complaint
Gizmodo / 12h
Binance was hit with a new lawsuit from the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission Monday. The federal regulator unleashed 13 charges against the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder Changpeng Zhao Monday, alleging violations of U.S. securities law, accusing the company of operating an illegal exchange. Read more...
Do You Have Video of Mark Zuckerberg Getting Choked Out?
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Meta CEO and avid Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Mark Zuckerberg wants you to know that he definitely didn’t get choked out at a competition last month. But, if you have the video of Mark Zuckerberg getting choked out at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition last month, please send it to Gizmodo. Read more...
Apple Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset: Specs, Price, Release Date
500+Wired / 12h
After taking a yearslong wait-and-see approach, Apple is now all in on a new “platform.”
OpenAI CEO Hopeful World Leaders Will Save Us From AI He's Building
200+Futurism / 12h
OpenAI is building tech that could shake the very foundations of politics , the labor market , and the information ecosystem itself . But don't worry! The company's CEO Sam Altman has had a consistent message for a worried public: our famously functional lawmakers and heads of state will step in and save the world from the tech he's building. "I think if this technology goes wrong, it can go quit
Apple announces iPadOS 17 for a more personal iPad
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple has announced iPadOS 17, the next version of its tablet operating system, at WWDC 2023 . It will bring the enhanced personalization that Apple brought on the iPhone to the iPad, with new apps, and machine-learning-powered productivity features. Apple's iPads have lagged behind iPhones in the customization space for a while now, and Apple is bridging that gap with support for widgets and twe
Apple announces Vision Pro AR and VR headset – here's everything we know
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple unveiled the new Vision Pro headset at WWDC 2023 – it’s a gadget that will use augmented and virtual reality to blend the real world with virtual elements for entertainment and productivity when it launches “early next year.” Vision Pro Key Deatils -Mixed reality headset -Dual M2 and R1 chip setup -4K resolution per eye -No controllers, using hand tracking and voice inputs -External battery
Has Apple just turned the iPhone into a smart display with iOS 17?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Has Apple just announced a smart display? Not quite, but with iOS 17 ’s new StandBy feature the iPhone can be turned into a rival to the likes of the Amazon Echo Show and Nest Hub. Demonstrated during the opening keynote for Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2023 , StandBy is an all-new feature of iOS 17, which is available as a beta for developers now and will be available to the public lat
iOS 17 will transcribe your audio messages, customize contact posters
Mashable / 12h
The iPhone is more than just a phone nowadays. But, it is still a phone. It's meant to make calls and send text messages. And at WWDC 2023 , Apple showed the company can still bring some big updates to those core features with its new iOS 17 . Phone app Credit: Mashable screenshot Let's start with the Phone app. Apple announced that users can now see voicemail being transcribed in real time with
Netflix's 'Glamorous' trailer throws you into the makeup biz with Miss Benny and Kim Cattrall
Mashable / 12h
Looking for binge-worthy LGBTQ TV shows to watch this Pride ? Or perhaps something awesome on Netflix by LGBTQ+ creators ? Try this glittering new series. Singer and YouTuber Miss Benny leads Netflix's upcoming series Glamorous as gender non-conforming queer makeup artist Marco Mejia, who gets a job working for beauty industry legend and supermodel Madolyn Addison, played by none other than Kim C
Games Workshop Is Hoping Warhammer 40,000's Big Relaunch Isn't a Nightmare
Gizmodo / 12h
Next week, the moment Warhammer fans have been waiting for arrives: the brand new edition of Warhammer 40K officially kicks off with pre-orders for its fancy new starter set , Leviathan . But there’s one big question at the back of players’ minds, and it’s not about rule changes or new miniatures. It’s whether or not… Read more...
Apple Reveals ‘Vision Pro’ Mixed Reality Headset at WWDC 2023
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Apple revealed what could be its most consequential new piece of technology in years at WWDC Monday. The Apple “Vision Pro” headset is a slimmed-down headset device meant to facilitate both virtual reality and augmented reality. Read more...
Apple Watch can now tell you where you last had cell coverage
TechCrunch / 12h
At WWDC today , Apple revealed that watchOS 10 is introducing a slew of new features — including some potentially lifesaving tools for athletes both professional and, well, not. One of the more interesting features is showing you where you last had cell coverage on your hike. In watchOS 10, the Compass app will automatically generate two new waypoints for you. A new cellular connection waypoint i
Safari gets major privacy updates and the ability to put web apps in your dock
20Engadget / 12h
Safari might not be the most exciting part of macOS , but Apple isn't giving its web browser the cold shoulder. The latest version includes a number of useful improvements, including better privacy controls, encryption features, and the ability to create "apps" from any web page. The splashiest feature might be the new web apps. This puts a website in your dock on macOS, just like any other app a
Apple previews new accessibility features, including a way to clone your voice
25Engadget / 12h
Apple gave a look at its latest accessibility and health updates during its annual WWDC on Monday, including new voice and and assistive tech features. Initially previewed for Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May , the WWDC announcement confirmed that the new features will launch with iOS 17 , iPadOS 17 , watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma. For iOS users with cognitive disabilities, Apple's new Ass
Apple reveals its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, starting at $3,499
500+Engadget / 12h
The Apple headset is one of the company's most anticipated products with leaks and rumors dating back to 2017. But after years of speculation, today at WWDC 2023 Apple has finally given us a real look at the device it's now calling the Vision Pro. Created to support both AR and VR applications, the Vision Pro is a standalone headset featuring an innovative design without the need for a dedicated
Apple announces kid-friendly features to reduce eye strain
Engadget / 12h
Apple gave a look at features targeted at reducing eye strain for kids during its annual WWDC on Monday, including a daylight sensor and alerts to move the screen farther away from your eyes. The feature comes after Apple initially previewed more health and accessibility features for Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May . While the features can be used by anyone, Apple said they're targeted
FaceTime is coming to Apple TV
39Engadget / 12h
Apple took to the stage at WWDC today to announce that video-calling service FaceTime is finally coming to Apple TV hardware for the first time, thanks to a robust tvOS update. This seems to be a full-featured version of the company’s proprietary live-streaming app that takes full advantage of the recently-released Continuity Camera feature. For the uninitiated, this feature lets you use your iPh
The M2 Ultra Is Apple’s Most Powerful Chip Yet
How-To Geek / 12h
With Apple’s switch from Intel’s lineup of x86 chips to its own, in-house chipsets, Apple has done some amazing stuff performance-wise. Now, things are getting even better with the announcement of Apple’s most powerful chipset to date, the M2 Ultra. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Hotel Promotes They’re Where Asian Cabin Crew Stay When L.A. [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Apple reveals Vision Pro, available for $3,499 “early next year”
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro headset CUPERTINO, Calif.—After years of speculation, leaks, rumors, setbacks, and rumblings of amazing behind-the-scenes demos, Apple has made its plans for a mixed reality platform and headset public. Vision Pro is "the first Apple Product you look through, not at," Apple's Tim Cook said, a "new AR platform with a new product" that augments reality by seamlessly ble
Apple is adding adaptive audio to AirPods Pro
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Apple is adding machine learning volume-control features to the second-gen AirPods Pro. (credit: Apple) CUPERTINO, Calif.—At WWDC 2023 today, Apple announced that it will be adding adaptive audio, combining active noise cancellation and transparency modes based on the noises in the wearer's environment, to the second-generation AirPods Pro. This and a couple of other machine learning-ba
watchOS 10 brings widgets and new corner icons to Apple’s wearable
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple's watchOS hasn't been known for big, flashy feature updates in recent years, but 2023 could be an exception. During the company's annual WWDC keynote, Apple announced a ship date for watchOS—and a couple of notable new additions for Apple Watch users. The main focus of the watchOS 10 update is the addition of widgets, which are similar to those previously seen in iOS and i
Homo naledi were burying their dead at least 100,000 years before humans
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Enlarge / Exploration team members Megan Berger and Rick Hunter navigate the narrow chutes leading to the Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star cave in South Africa, where fossil elements belonging to Homo naledi were discovered. (credit: Robert Clark/National Geographic) Some 25 miles outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, there is a famous paleoanthropological site known as the Cradle of Humankin
macOS Sonoma adds Game Mode, a new design for desktop widgets, and more
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Enlarge (credit: Apple) CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple has unveiled the next major release of macOS, dubbed macOS Sonoma. It adds many of the features from iOS 17 , plus a handful of Mac-specific enhancements over macOS Ventura. For anyone who mourned the loss of the old Dashboard feature a few releases ago, Sonoma brings back a redesigned widgets experience that lets you drag widgets out of the Notific
Apple’s iOS 17 adds better autocorrect, journaling, clock-like StandBy, and more
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Enlarge (credit: Apple) CUPERTINO, Calif.—As has long been tradition, Apple publicly announced the key features and other details of the next update to the iPhone's operating system at its WWDC conference. Apple's Craig Federighi said the new operating system would focus on "communication, sharing, intelligent input, and new experiences." As a follow-up to iOS 16's customizable lock screens, iPho
This is the new Apple Silicon Mac Pro
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The Apple Mac Pro. It's still the cheese grater design. [credit: Apple ] CUPERTINO, Calif.—It has been three years since Apple began transitioning its Mac lineup away from Intel chips to its own silicon, and that project completes today with the last product to make the transition: the Mac Pro desktop tower. The Mac Pro might not look different from its predecessor on the outside, but on the insi
As rumored, the Mac Studio gets an M2 refresh, including fused-together M2 Ultra
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Enlarge / Apple's new Mac Studio offers the M2 Ultra chip, which, like its M1 counterpart, provides vastly greater computing power. (credit: Apple) CUPERTINO, Calif.—The Mac Studio will be refreshed this summer with chips based on the M2, including the M2 Max and new M2 Ultra, the "most powerful chip" ever released "for a personal computer." The M2 Pro and M2 Max have previously been seen in MacB
The MacBook Air gets bigger with new 15-inch model
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The color options (left to right): midnight, starlight, space gray, and silver. [credit: Apple ] CUPERTINO, Calif.—It's common for Apple to refresh its various MacBook models more or less annually, but it's not so common that an entirely new screen size is introduced. But that's what happened today during the company's WWDC keynote: Apple announced a 15-inch variant of the traditionally 13-inch M
10 Security Settings That Protect Your iPhone From Thieves
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Having your iPhone stolen is traumatic enough, but it hurts more to know that your most intimate data is also in the hands of unscrupulous individuals. Fortunately, there are more than a few things you can do to ensure that even if thieves find a way to steal your iPhone, they won’t get a hold of your data easily. Read more...
Apple revamps watchOS 10 with widgets, topographic maps, mindfulness features and more
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Confirming earlier reports, Apple’s watchOS 10 for its Apple Watch is turning out to be a fairly notable upgrade. At the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference today , Apple previewed the coming improvements to its smartwatch operating system, which include an updated user interface with a renewed focus on widgets, plus refreshed first-party apps, like Compass, Mindfulness, Maps and more, plus
Apple commits to mental health with tracking on Watch and iPhone
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For those of us struggling with mental health, Apple has had an obvious gap in its lineup: mood tracking and figuring out what the correlation is between your depression and anxiety and other metrics, and other health measurements, including exercise and sleep, and so on. Apple WWDC 2023: Everything announced from the Apple Vision Pro headset, iOS 17, MacBook Air and more In its WWDC 2023 keynote
Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro AR headset is finally here
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After a reported seven years of development, Apple’s AR headset is finally here. It’s been a minute since we’ve had a “one more thing” moment. The wisdom, efficacy and ultimate fate of the product have yet to be determined, but one thing we can finally say for certain: Unlike the long-rumored Apple television and car, it’s real and it’s finally here. “With Vision Pro, you’re no longer limited by
Safari will soon make it easier to share phishing-resistant passkeys
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Apple is making it slightly easier to share passkeys with a new Safari feature shipping in macOS Sonoma and iOS 17. Security didn’t get much of a mention during Apple’s WWDC keynote on Monday, but the company did announce a new Family Sharing feature in Safari that will allow users to share passkeys with friends and family. Apple first introduced passkeys — its digital replacement for the notorio
Siri can finally find your lost Apple TV remote
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I swear, the Apple TV remote is designed, specifically, to slip between cushions and fall into the black hole of a couch. The remote is tiny, thin, and so smooth. But I have great news. Today, during Apple’s 2023 World Wide Developer’s Conference, a quick mention brought hope to my life: Siri will
