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Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week
Read full article: Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing weekU.S. stocks rallied to their best day since November's election, but that wasn't enough to keep Wall Street from a fourth straight losing week.
Metallica's epic Mexico City show comes to Apple Vision Pro, bringing viewers closer to their hits
Read full article: Metallica's epic Mexico City show comes to Apple Vision Pro, bringing viewers closer to their hitsMetallica is bringing their powerhouse performance from Mexico City straight to viewers' faces courtesy of Apple.
‘They want everyone to come to them:’ Florida considers law to ease mobile device fixes
Read full article: ‘They want everyone to come to them:’ Florida considers law to ease mobile device fixesIf you break your phone, most likely you can only take it to one place —the manufacturer, like Apple or Google to repair, which can be pricey to fix
Utah becomes the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify ages
Read full article: Utah becomes the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify agesUtah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for minors to download apps to their devices.
Joey Molland, a guitarist with 1970s Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger, dies at 77
Read full article: Joey Molland, a guitarist with 1970s Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger, dies at 77Joey Molland, a guitarist with the Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger that was known for such 1970s hits as “No Matter What” and “Day After Day,” has died at age 77.
Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud data
Read full article: Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud dataDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government’s reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the cloud.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs
Read full article: Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programsApple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump’s push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
Top Apple exec concedes he had doubts about app store fees imposed on alternative payment options
Read full article: Top Apple exec concedes he had doubts about app store fees imposed on alternative payment optionsLongtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Monday conceded he initially opposed fees that the iPhone maker charges for in app-transactions processed outside its own payment system because he feared violating a court-ordered mandate designed to create more competition.
Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
Read full article: Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhoneApple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas.
Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access
Read full article: Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor accessApple says it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded that the company provide backdoor access for any data those users have stored in the cloud.
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Read full article: Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhoneApple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.
Google makes its appeal to overturn jury verdict branding the Play Store as illegal monopoly
Read full article: Google makes its appeal to overturn jury verdict branding the Play Store as illegal monopolyGoogle went to appeals court Monday in an attempt to convince a three-judge panel to overturn a jury’s verdict declaring its app store for Android smartphones as an illegal monopoly and block the penalties imposed by a federal judge to stop the misbehavior.
DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently
Read full article: DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differentlyChinese tech startup DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy; Nvidia sinks nearly 17%
Read full article: Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy; Nvidia sinks nearly 17%Wall Street’s superstars tumbled as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they’ve been feasting on.
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSW
Read full article: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSWThe SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s “The Studio,” the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.
TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order
Read full article: TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive orderTikTok says it’s restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
Read full article: What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Read full article: What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri caseApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy devices in a betrayal to its long-standing commitment to personal privacy.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Read full article: Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdroppingApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.
Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
Read full article: Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone techApple complained that requests from Meta Platforms requests for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals.
Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
Read full article: Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-electDonald Trump is hosting Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make historyKendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock
Read full article: Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stockWarren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America shares this year and continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway’s assorted businesses without finding any major acquisitions.
The key to all-in-one holiday shopping: this Costco Gold Star Membership that comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Read full article: The key to all-in-one holiday shopping: this Costco Gold Star Membership that comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*Get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you sign up as a Gold Star Member ($65 per year). Find savings on groceries, household staples, gas, and more!
Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update
Read full article: Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software updateApple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology’s latest craze.
Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB orders
Read full article: Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB ordersA federal regulator has ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89 million for deceiving consumers and mishandled Apple Card customers' transaction.
One Tech Tip: Here's what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Here's what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lostPhones hold so much of our digital lives that if they ever get stolen or go missing, it can cause major disruption beyond just the loss of a device.
Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16
Read full article: Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks on the latest iPhone coming out Friday.
European Union moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival tech
Read full article: European Union moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival techThe European Union says it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc’s tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cutShares are mixed in Asia as world markets gear up for the Federal Reserve's most anticipated meeting in years.
EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxes
Read full article: EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxesThe European Union’s top court has rejected Apple’s final legal challenge against an order from the bloc’s executive commission to repay 13 billion euros ($14.34 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, bringing an end to the long-running dispute.
The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Read full article: The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcaseApple has squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of features coming with the next update to the device's operating system.
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Read full article: Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime showKendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.
Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup
Read full article: Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineupApple has charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company’s latest attempt to latch on a technology trend and transform it into a cultural phenomenon.
Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
Read full article: Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in JapanThe second season of “Pachinko" — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity through several generations.
California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thief
Read full article: California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thiefA California woman tired of packages being stolen from her post office mailbox mailed herself an Apple AirTag to track the thieves.
Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street
Read full article: Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall StreetJapan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has soared more than 10% a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street, while other world markets appeared to have settled after the rollercoaster ride that started the week.
Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake in second quarter
Read full article: Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake in second quarterBillionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove unsettling for the broader stock market because the investor is so revered and there had been little positive financial news lately.
EU accepts Apple pledge to let rivals access 'tap to pay' iPhone tech to resolve antitrust case
Read full article: EU accepts Apple pledge to let rivals access 'tap to pay' iPhone tech to resolve antitrust caseThe European Union says it’s accepting Apple’s pledge to open up its “tap to pay” iPhone payment system to rivals as a way to resolve an antitrust case and head off a potential hefty fine.
Samsung brings tech's latest fashion to wearable technology with AI twists in new watch and ring
Read full article: Samsung brings tech's latest fashion to wearable technology with AI twists in new watch and ringSamsung is dressing up its wearable devices in technology’s latest fashion — artificial intelligence.
This Apple Pencil can make drawing, writing, and sketching easier for $60
Read full article: This Apple Pencil can make drawing, writing, and sketching easier for $60If you’re an artist, student, or professional who values precision and creativity, having an Apple Pencil paired with your iPad is an indispensable tool.
‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman
Read full article: ‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous womanIn “Fancy Dance,” Lily Gladstone stars as Jax, who is searching for her missing sister and caring for her young niece.
Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
Read full article: Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launchApple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna.
Real-life brothers-in-law Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are adversaries in 'Presumed Innocent'
Read full article: Real-life brothers-in-law Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are adversaries in 'Presumed Innocent'Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his first TV series in “Presumed Innocent” for Apple TV+.
Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fall
Read full article: Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fallApple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday’s developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.
Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbers
Read full article: Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbersNvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone Tuesday as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500.
Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments
Read full article: Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app paymentsLongtime Apple executive Phil Schiller has acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment system in its iPhone app store hasn’t done much to increase competition — a shortcoming that could result in a federal judge demanding more changes.
Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro
Read full article: Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil ProApple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — lineups that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system.
Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news
Read full article: Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback newsApple has posted its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemic’s outset.
Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empires
Read full article: Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empiresThe U.S. Justice Department has launched a double-barreled antitrust attack on Google’s dominant search and Apple’s trendsetting iPhone.
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Read full article: Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chainCongo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains.
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
Read full article: Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in VietnamApple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day after the company announced it would spending on suppliers in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.
Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big Tech
Read full article: Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big TechAsia stocks are mostly lower after gains for Big Tech shares helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before.
Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed after a slow day on Wall St ahead of US inflation update
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed after a slow day on Wall St ahead of US inflation updateShares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stock indexes held at a near standstill ahead of some potentially market-moving reports.
What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects
Read full article: What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detectsThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from hip-hop hitmaker Bryson Tiller and percussion master Sheila E.
Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets
Read full article: Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital marketsEuropean Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month.
How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers
Read full article: How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumersIt’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what changes American customers may see down the line.
Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking
Read full article: Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalkingA judge has denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims — and that the tech giant hasn’t done enough to prevent them.
Apple to pay $490 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about iPhone sales in China
Read full article: Apple to pay $490 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about iPhone sales in ChinaApple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging CEO Tim Cook misled investors about a steep downturn in iPhone’s sales in China.
'Manhunt,' about hunt for John Wilkes Booth, may make you wish you paid attention in history class
Read full article: 'Manhunt,' about hunt for John Wilkes Booth, may make you wish you paid attention in history classA new series on Apple TV+, premiering Friday, tells the lesser-known aspects of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the pursuit of his killer, John Wilkes Booth.
Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
Read full article: Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in EuropeApple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video game maker Epic Games, to set up an alternative store for iPhone apps in Europe.
European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
Read full article: European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app storeEuropean Union regulators want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store.
Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?
Read full article: Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe that’s striving to give consumers more choices.
Europe's Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here's what that will look like
Read full article: Europe's Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here's what that will look likeEuropeans scrolling their phones and computers this week will get new choices for default browsers and search engines, where to download iPhone apps and how their personal online data is used.
Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition
Read full article: Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competitionThe European Union has fined Apple nearly $2 billion by forbidding rivals like Spotify from telling users how they could pay for cheaper subscriptions outside of iPhone apps.
Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him
Read full article: Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep himNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t anticipate a resolving Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season.