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North Korean hackers are targeting LinkedIn jobseekers with new malware – here’s how to stay safe

North Korean hackers are using LinkedIn to scam jobseekers The fake job offers often promise well-paid remote work But the victims are eventually infected with malware A long-running campaign by notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus has seen job hopefuls scammed in many different ways, including downloading malware disguised as interview software, fake coding tests, infostealers, and some companies have… Continue Reading

iOS 18.4 Beta 1 is imminent, set to bring improvements to Siri

It now seems likely that Apple is gearing up to roll out its next beta, this time designed to offer significant improvements for its voice assistant. iOS 18.4 will primarily focus on Siri Apple continues to slowly roll out Apple Intelligence, with the first features appearing in iOS 18.1. These included Writing Tools, system wide summaries, and Photos cleanup. With… Continue Reading

Foldable iPhones, iPads, & Macs: Everything you need to know about Apple’s future

Given the market and a decade of patents, it’s no surprise that Apple is experimenting with foldable displays that would be used in a future iPhone Fold, iPad, or Mac. Here’s what the rumor mill says is coming. Apple could introduce a foldable by 2027 Apple Vision Pro appears to be Apple’s answer to customers’ ever-increasing need for display real… Continue Reading

Ex-Apple engineer admits ‘expensive mistake’ after leak lawsuit is dismissed

A former engineer who was sued by Apple for leaking details about Apple Vision Pro, the Journal app, and more may have been forced to issue a public apology after the case was dismissed. Gavel in a courtroom. Andrew Aude, once an iOS software engineer at Apple, was accused of repeatedly sharing internal company secrets with journalists. And now he’s… Continue Reading

Save $100 on Apple’s iPad Air 6 at Amazon this weekend

Amazon has shaved $100 off Apple’s iPad Air 6 with the M2 chip thanks to an instant discount stacked with an on-page coupon. Save triple digits on Apple’s iPad Air. Amazon’s weekend deal on the current iPad Air has dropped the price to $499.99 when you pick up the 128GB 11-inch Wi-Fi model in the Space Gray colorway. You can… Continue Reading

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1329, Friday, February 7

It’s time for your guide to today’s Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going. Don’t think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever six guesses away. Want more… Continue Reading

Would you use Google Gemini if it fills with ads?

Google CEO Sundar Pichai is teasing that Gemini could one day feature advertisements. It tracks as Google is pretty crafty at inserting ads into most of its offerings You can already see hints of ads in AI overviews in Google Search Google’s Gemini AI might not have ads today, but let’s be real: the idea that Google is looking to bring advertising… Continue Reading

‘AI Godfather’ sounds the alarm on autonomous AI

‘AI godfather’ Yoshua Bengio warns that the AI race prioritizes speed over safety This risks unpredictable and dangerous consequences He urges global cooperation to enforce AI regulations before autonomous systems become difficult to control ‘AI godfather’ Yoshua Bengio helped create the foundations of the neural networks running all kinds of AI tools today, from chatbots mimicking cartoon characters to scientific… Continue Reading

iPhone SE 4 could be revealed by Valentine’s Day

A report suggests Apple could reveal the iPhone SE 4 by February 14, which is in line with previous rumors around the budget phone. iPhone SE 4 arriving within a week Apple’s next-generation iPhone SE could be the next to run Apple Intelligence, but at a much lower price. It is expected to look similar to the iPhone 14 but… Continue Reading

Dubious leak details the exact specifications of Apple’s foldable iPhone

Rumors of an alleged iPhone Fold have been floating around for years, but now a suspicious report claims to have revealed the exact specifications of the device. The specifications of Apple’s foldable iPhone were allegedly posted online. The purported specs were shared via social media by leaker Jukanlosreve, formerly known as TechReve. Though the tipster has a history of accurate… Continue Reading

Apple details App Store tax changes in multiple markets, including Japan

Apple has announced updates to its App Store pricing and taxes for developers across different regions, with some changes being already in effect as of February 6. Apple has announced updates to taxes and pricing in multiple markets. According to the Apple Developer website, the company periodically adjusts prices or developer proceeds as a result of tax-related regulatory changes, or… Continue Reading

Apple’s iPhone SE 4 might arrive as soon as next week, according to a new report

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple might announce a new iPhone SE as early as next week The rumored fourth-generation would ditch the home button It’s expected to be a big upgrade with a new design and a processor jump Apple has been rumored to be working on a next-generation iPhone SE for quite some time. We expect the fourth-generation, more… Continue Reading

AWS partners with Orbital Materials to boost carbon removal, cooling, and efficiency in data centers

AWS and Orbital want carbon-negative data centers by end of 2025 Carbon removal costs are estimated at $0.20 per GPU hour Orbital’s AI model Orb will debut on AWS platforms AWS and Orbital Materials have announced a partnership using generative AI to boost data center sustainability and efficiency. The partnership will focus on developing new materials for carbon removal, chip… Continue Reading

Apple is working on a ‘lifelike’ robot lamp, and it’s just as cute as you’d expect

Apple Machine Learning Research has released a short video and a twelve-page accompanying paper showcasing the importance of human-like movement in its prototyped robot. Image Credit: Apple Machine Learning Research This isn’t the first time we’ve heard Apple may be gearing up to release an Apple robot. In April 2024, rumors of Apple’s secretive robotics work surfaced, with the company… Continue Reading

B&H’s fresh Mac Studio price drop discounts desktop to $1,749

B&H’s February Mac Studio deal for $1,749 delivers the lowest price available across leading Apple resellers. Get a Mac Studio for just $1,749. Apple deals are plentiful at B&H this week, but we’re tracking a fresh price drop on the current Mac Studio that’s now on sale for $1,749, reflecting the lowest price available per our Mac Studio Price Guide.… Continue Reading

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