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Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement

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Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement

The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.

Julie Bort 2 months ago

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Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO

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Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO

The filing comes a little more than a week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI firms.

Rebecca Bellan 2 months ago

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Apple plays catch-up at WWDC

Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve its software.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

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Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M

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Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M

Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Waymo acquired the property, which is located near other proving grounds in Wittman, Arizona...

Kirsten Korosec, Sean O'Kane 2 months ago

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Microsoft’s open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers

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Microsoft’s open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers

Microsoft shut down dozens of GitHub code repositories for Azure and AI coding tools after a reported hack.

Zack Whittaker 2 months ago

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Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree support China’s military

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Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree support China’s military

The Trump administration released the updated version of the list four months ago and then quickly pulled it without explaining why

Sean O'Kane 2 months ago

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Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows

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Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows

Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.

Ivan Mehta 2 months ago

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WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more

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WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more

Apple’s WWDC 2026 event kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, starting a week full of expected announcements around Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more, along with developer events and demos. This year’s event is particularly notable for a couple things. It marks CEO...

Morgan Little 2 months ago

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Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app

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Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app

Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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Apple’s Image Playground doesn’t suck anymore

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Apple’s Image Playground doesn’t suck anymore

Apple's AI image generator is getting a makeover that could make it more competitive.

Amanda Silberling 2 months ago

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Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features

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Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features

A new spatial "Reframe" feature will let users use AI to adjust perspectives.

Aisha Malik 2 months ago

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Apple gives Siri its own dedicated app

Siri is finally getting its own app.

Lucas Ropek 2 months ago

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Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature

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Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature

"If you're grabbing a bite with friends and point your iPhone at the bill, then [you can] select what you ordered to split the tab with Apple Cash," said Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.

Amanda Silberling 2 months ago

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Apple puts parents back in control of kids’ iPhone use

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Apple puts parents back in control of kids’ iPhone use

Apple is putting control back into the hands of parents with more granular screen time features.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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Apple’s Health app can now tell you if you’re in perimenopause

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Apple’s Health app can now tell you if you’re in perimenopause

Cycle tracker will now notify women when their cycle patterns are suggestive of perimenopause.

Kirsten Korosec 2 months ago

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Apple introduces systemwide dictation

Apple's new dictation system could compete with Wispr Flow and others.

Ivan Mehta 2 months ago

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Apple’s long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here

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Apple’s long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here

The idea behind the new "Siri AI" is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more.

Aisha Malik 2 months ago

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Apple says it’s fixed the awful search function for emails, photos

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Apple says it’s fixed the awful search function for emails, photos

Apple says a completely rebuilt Search function will competently find the emails, photos and other content you are searching for.

Julie Bort 2 months ago

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Apple is tweaking its controversial Liquid Glass design

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Apple is tweaking its controversial Liquid Glass design

While some users liked the sleek, transparent designs that look "glassy," others found Apple's design overhaul from last year to be hard to read.

Amanda Silberling 2 months ago

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NotebookLM’s new update will help you build source repository from chat

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NotebookLM’s new update will help you build source repository from chat

Google is making Gemini 3.5 the default model in NotebookLM

Ivan Mehta 2 months ago

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Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI

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Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI

A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers.

Sarah Perez 2 months ago

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