Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.
Apple today released new AirPods beta firmware available for public testers. The firmware has a build number of 9A5336b, and it is available for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. It is the same as the AirPods beta released for developers last week.
Apple today released the third public beta of macOS Golden Gate, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its fall release. You can sign up to test the update on Apple's beta website, and then download it by going to System Settings General Software Update and toggling on the macOS 27 beta.
Macworld reports that iOS 27 beta 5, released to developers on Monday, contains hidden code revealing six unreleased iPhone models - although you've probably heard of them before.
Apple Pay executive Jennifer Bailey is retiring and leaving Apple in October, reports Bloomberg. Bailey has been with Apple since 2003 and has long overseen ?Apple Pay? and Apple Wallet.
Apple's AirPods Max 2 have hit $449.00 on Amazon this week, down from $549.00. This sale is available in all five colors and it's the best price we've seen on the headphones since June.
In response to rising component prices, Apple has extended how long it holds OLED display panels in reserve, according to a report from ETNews, citing industry sources in South Korea.
Apple Pay will launch in India by this October, reports Business Standard, citing people familiar with the matter. Apple Pay will support major credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard, but it won't support transactions via the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at launch.
Autonomous air combat reached a major milestone in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, as the X-62A VISTA test aircraft carried out full AI air intercept missions using live sensor data rather than simulated feeds.
Apple today released the third public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users a chance to try the new software ahead of its fall launch. There's also a new HomePod Software 27 beta for the ?HomePod? and HomePod mini.
Chinese vendors supplied more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments as AgiBot passed Unitree, revealing China's early lead in a fast-growing market.
AI PROBLEMS ABC News (Australia): AI assistant hacks gym website in first known Australian autonomous cyber attack. "Andrew asked his personal assistant to book him a spot in one of his gym's […]
Apple today announced that "Block Blast! " and "Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles " are coming to Apple Arcade on September 3, adding two more puzzle games to the service's catalog.
LG is hosting a big Back to School sale on its website this week, with deals on monitors, TVs, home appliances, and more. LG's discounts have been automatically applied and do not require any discount codes or special memberships.
Flock Safety's automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
Apple is working on "Apple Reference Image," a photo provenance system that will verify if an image was captured with an iPhone. References to the feature were found in a privacy disclosure included in iOS 27 beta 5, but it is not live yet.
NEW RESOURCES CITP Blog: Newsroom Guide for Authentication and Verification in the AI Age. "At our June workshop, organized jointly by Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) and NYU Journalism, participants […]
China is exploring robot dogs for its planned 2035 lunar station, where autonomous machines could scout terrain, build habitats, and support astronauts.
New details of how ChatGPT maker OpenAI failed to notice that its models had launched a hacking spree raise questions about the industry's approach to safety.
The Meta CEO's 6,500 word open letter echoes his previous arguments that letting his company innovate without restrictions will spread American values worldwide.
NEW RESOURCES DigitalNC: New Issues of The Sylva Herald and Ruralite Reveal History of Female Publishers in the 20th Century. "Thanks to our partners at Southwestern Community College and Jackson County Public […]
Apple and MLB today released the September schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. The games are included with an Apple TV subscription at no additional cost, and there is a new perk for Vision Pro users.
AI PROBLEMS Lifehacker: AI Note-Taking Apps Are Violating User Privacy. "A few years ago, AI note-taking and transcription tools were a niche productivity hack used by busy executives and the media. Now, […]
Unitree reached a nearly $9 billion IPO valuation as new FCC restrictions on certain foreign-made connected robots reshape the global robotics landscape.
It is now August, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are just a month away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more.
NEW RESOURCES Spotted in my RSS feeds: The World in Faces. From the FAQ: "Created and managed by The World in Faces Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 2026, the museum presents […]
NEW RESOURCES Misophonia International: New Gaming Accessibility Hub Launches as the Largest Centralized Database for Inclusive Gaming Resources and Includes Misophonia. "Despite significant industry advancements in recent years, finding tailored accessibility information—such […]
In addition to well-known tips—such as staying on top of system updates, keeping storage space free, and regularly scanning for malware—Microsoft highlights OneDrive and visual effects as performance killers. We show you how to get around these issues.
