apple Apple Confirms iOS 14.5 Release With Major Ad Tracking Restrictions Apple announces that iOS 14.5 will launch next week, bringing strict App Tracking Transparency rules that require apps to ask permission before tracking users. The update also includes convenient features like mask-friendly unlocking and new Siri voices.
apple Apple Unveils M1 iPad Pro, Colorful iMac, and AirTag Trackers Apple hosts its virtual "Spring Loaded" event to reveal a powerful M1 iPad Pro, a redesigned colorful iMac, and the long-awaited AirTag item trackers. The announcements also include a purple iPhone 12 and a new Apple TV remote.
apple Apple Unveils Colorful M1 iMac, AirTag Trackers, and Upgraded Apple TV Apple's Spring Loaded event introduces the long-rumored AirTag item tracker, a vibrant M1-powered iMac, and a revamped Apple TV 4K with a redesigned remote.
apple Apple Releases iOS 14.5 With Mask Unlock Feature and New Privacy Controls Apple releases iOS 14.5, allowing users to unlock their iPhones with an Apple Watch while wearing a face mask. The update also introduces more diverse Siri voices and strict app tracking transparency features.
apple Apple M1 Chip Brings Massive Speed and ML Gains to New Macs Apple's first in-house Mac processor, the M1 chip, delivers dramatically faster CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance while extending battery life up to 20 hours.
apple Apple Confirms April 20 'Spring Loaded' Event Amid Major Product Rumors Apple officially announces a digital-only "Spring Loaded" event for April 20, where it is expected to unveil new iPad Pro models, updated iMacs, and AirTags. The event takes place virtually due to the ongoing public health crisis.
microsoft Microsoft Buys Nuance for $19.7 Billion to Boost Healthcare Tech Microsoft acquires speech recognition firm Nuance Communications for $19.7 billion to strengthen its Cloud for Healthcare offerings. The deal highlights a busy day in tech, with Apple, Twitter, and various startups also making major moves.
neuralink Neuralink Monkey Plays Pong, Amazon Wins Union Vote, Box Secures $500M Today's top tech news features a Neuralink monkey playing Pong with its mind, a decisive union vote loss in Alabama, and a massive $500 million investment into Box by KKR. App usage also hits record highs as users spend an average of 4.2 hours daily on mobile applications.
apple Apple Ends Original HomePod Production to Focus on Mini Model Apple officially discontinues the full-sized HomePod after four years, choosing to focus entirely on the smaller and more popular HomePod mini.
apple Apple Commits $1.2 Billion to New European Chip Design Hub in Munich Apple plans to invest $1.2 billion in a new European Silicon Design Center in Munich, focusing on 5G and wireless technologies. The facility expands on Apple's existing engineering presence in the city.
apple Apple Commits $1.2 Billion to New European Chip Design Hub in Munich Apple invests heavily in a new Munich-based silicon design center focused on 5G and wireless technologies. The facility expands upon Apple's already massive engineering presence in the city.
apple Apple Plans $1.2 Billion Silicon Design Center in Munich Apple commits $1.2 billion to a new European Silicon Design Center in Munich focused on 5G and wireless technology.
apple Apple Releases Critical WebKit Security Patches Across All Devices Apple pushes urgent security updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches to patch a WebKit vulnerability that allows malicious code execution.
voice assistants White-Label Voice Assistants Poised to Dominate Podcast Discovery As podcast listenership surges past 100 million Americans, white-label voice assistants emerge as the unlikely winners in the battle for audio discovery. These customizable platforms offer device manufacturers a powerful alternative to Big Tech's dominant voice ecosystems.
robinhood Robinhood Faces Backlash After Restricting GameStop and AMC Trades Robinhood blocks users from buying GameStop and other heavily shorted stocks, sparking outrage from retail investors and politicians alike. Meanwhile, Apple details its upcoming privacy changes and Qualtrics completes its public offering.