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Apple reported to have killed the project to create Mac-connected AR glasses

According to a new leak, Apple has pulled the plug on a project that allegedly hoped to produce lower-cost augmented reality glasses after the project seemingly couldn’t meet executive expectations. “Apple Glass” render by iPhone_lov_er on Instagram The device in question would have looked like a standard pair of glasses, but would feature built-in displays. It also would have required… Continue Reading

How Visual Intelligence gets more powerful on iPhone 16 in iOS 18.3

Visual Intelligence may be the most powerful Apple Intelligence feature. Here’s what it is, how it works, and we’ll go through several different real world examples. Visual Intelligence is exclusive to the iPhone 16 series Apple added Visual Intelligence with iOS 18.2 and you’ll need an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro to use it. Sorry, iPhone 15 Pro users.… Continue Reading

Orico 20Plus MagPro iPhone SSD review: Good hardware, iOS Files app is still terrible

The Orico 20Plus MagPro Magnetic iPhone Portable SSD is a speedy-enough SSD for your iPhone, that is let down by the incredibly sorry state of Apple’s Files app. Orico 20Plus MagPro iPhone SSD review: Mounted to the back of an iPhone Apple’s had external drive support on the Mac forever, and it’s been added to the iPhone relatively recently. It… Continue Reading

You too can revolt against your bosses with this new ‘Severance’ book

Apple TV+ hit drama “Severance” has pulled another elaborate stunt with the partial release of the book, “The You You Are,” as featured and taken far too seriously in the show. Cover of “The You You Are” It’s had Tim Cook deciding to quit Apple for Lumon Industries, it’s had a pop-up set at Grand Central Terminal. It’s had a… Continue Reading

Apple hits back at judge with demand for Google search dominance trial delay

Having been denied full inclusion at the forthcoming trial to determine Google’s future, Apple has filed a motion to delay the whole proceedings. In 2022, Alphabet paid Apple $20 billion It was formally and legally decided in August 2024 that Google and its Alphabet parent company, represent a search and advertising monopoly. What Apple wants and has previously been denied,… Continue Reading

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1322, Friday, January 31

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

Services buoy slumping iPhone sales in record-breaking holiday quarter earnings

Apple has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with the holiday sales boosting revenue to a record $124.3 billion in the first results call with new CFO Kevan Parekh. Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right] The first quarter of Apple’s fiscal year is typically the biggest across all periods, following the usually intensive… Continue Reading

The lack of Apple Intelligence in some regions is impacting iPhone sales

Apple’s latest iPhones are flying off the shelves in some markets, and not in others. Apple CEO Tim Cook says this all comes down to where Apple Intelligence is available, and where it isn’t. Apple Intelligence In a recent chat with CNBC ahead of the company’s earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained that regions where the company has rolled… Continue Reading

Apple has more than 2.35 billion active devices, up 550 million since 2022

It has been a year since Apple provided insight on its total install base, but on the earnings call Thursday, CEO Tim Cook shared that it is 2.35 billion devices. Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup likely helped with the install base growth The first-quarter earnings call revealed a lot of small details about Apple’s business. One metric anticipated by investors hasn’t… Continue Reading

Largest desktop hard drive ever breaks another record; 28TB Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive has lowest Terabyte cost I’ve seen in 2025

STKP28000400 is a 28TB desktop hard drive from Seagate’s popular Expansion family It includes Seagate’s Data rescue service should the drive fail to work Despite its massive capacity, it still features the now-obsolete USB-A port Best Buy has listed the Seagate STKP28000400 desktop hard drive as part of its well-known Expansion series, featuring an impressive 28TB capacity. The size of… Continue Reading

Apple may be considering a restart of advertising on X

A quick blurb in a larger story about increased advertising spend from Amazon suggests Apple may have considered resuming ads on X, but recent controversial acts by Elon Musk may affect its decision. The X logo that replaced the Twitter blue bird It seems in the run-up to inauguration day, Apple may have at least considered or had discussions about… Continue Reading

Watch out Nvidia, a Linux leak revealing three new Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs may challenge the RTX 5000 series

New Linux leak may have revealed Intel Battlemage GPUs The recent Linux patch had three code numbers If true, this could challenge Nvidia’s 5000 series GPUs Intel’s upcoming Arc Battlemage graphics cards have gotten plenty of media attention through rumors, reports, and just recently an official reveal from Intel itself. But a recent Linux leak has revealed several new cards,… Continue Reading

Apple Hearing Study confirms Super Bowl fans get really loud

People are exposed to more noise in the United States during special events like the Super Bowl, the Apple Hearing Study has confirmed, with elevated levels happening well before the game takes place. Apple Hearing Study on the Apple Research app, and the Apple Watch Noise app. Image credit: Apple The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched live events… Continue Reading

North Korean Lazarus hackers launch large-scale cyberattack by cloning open source software

Lazarus was seen poisoning open source software with infostealers The campaign is dubbed Phantom Circuit, and targets mostly European software devs Multiple repositories were found poisoned with malware The notorious North Korean hackers Lazarus have been targeting software developers, particularly those in the Web3 industry, with infostealing malware, grabbing their credentials, authentication tokens, and other valuable data, experts have warned.… Continue Reading

Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5080: most places are sold out, but there’s still hope!

Jump to your region US Nvidia RTX 5080 stock UK Nvidia RTX 5080 stock Today’s the day! The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 went on sale on January 30 at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMT with an MSRP of $999 in the US and £979 in the UK – and like many of us feared, stock sold out… Continue Reading

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