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Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow: You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot ...
pcmag.com/news/meet-thermonator-a-flame-throwing-robodog-that-can-light-fires-melt-snow
Quick Glance: Thermonator: Robodog with Flamethrower
- Throwflame is selling the Thermonator, a robodog with a flamethrower for $9,420.
- The Thermonator can be remote-controlled, weighs about 37 pounds, and features environment sensing technology.
- The product can be used for controlled burns in agriculture, snow melting, or entertainment purposes.
- The robodog's flamethrower has a range of 30 feet but can be limited to 10 feet in certain states.
The iPad may finally be getting a major revamp, with Apple saying that it would host an event on May 7 www.reuters.com/technology/apple-says-it-will-hold-event-may-7-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
European Parliament votes to screw repair rights in consumer toolkits: Directive places requirements on gizmo vendors, but still needs formal approval
theregister.com/2024/04/24/europe_repair_rights_directive/
Apple will reportedly unveil a genre-defining calculator app at WWDC 2024: The new Mac calculator will reportedly have round buttons and Notes integration.
engt.co/3WdcqZj
Mac's calculator is getting a massive redesign and upgrade, according to AppleInsider. Read all about the changes: engt.co/3WdcqZj #AppleUpdates #TechNews
Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here's what to expect from the 'Let Loose' event
engt.co/4dpuc1A
Apple Logic Pro Review: Apple Logic Pro powers up its mastering chops in version 10.8 while retaining its core excellence, for another stellar update to a ...
pcmag.com/reviews/apple-logic-pro
Apple loses top spot in China market with shipments down 6.6% in Q1, data shows: Apple lost its crown as China's biggest smartphone seller in the first quarter ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-loses-top-spot-china-market-with-shipments-down-66-q1-data-shows-2024-04-25/
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/dr-congo-presses-apple-over-minerals-supply-chain-lawyers-say-2024-04-25/
Huawei sales are soaring in China as Apple sinks: Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/huawei-apple-smartphone-sales-china-hnk-intl/
Apple: Production of fine mesh accessories probably stopped: With the launch of the iPhone 15, Apple has removed all leather cases, wristbands and the like from ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/apple-produktion-von-feingewebe-zubehoer-wohl-gestoppt/
Apple will host a pre-WWDC virtual event on May 7: Apple isn't waiting until WWDC to make some announcements. The company will hold a virtual event on May 7 and ...
engt.co/3xGoXKj
Safari Technology Preview: Apple releases version 193: For a few years now, macOS users willing to test it have had the opportunity to use a .. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/safari-technology-preview-apple-veroeffentlicht-version-193/
Spotify tests Apple's resolve with new pricing update in the EU: Spotify submitted a new update for Apple's approval that would display pricing right in the app.
engt.co/4deXeRq
Apple has just announced a special event set for May 7. It looks like we may finally be getting new iPads!
Qualcomm preps lower-end Snapdragon X Plus chips to compete with Intel and Apple: Same NPU, same architecture as X Elite, but fewer cores and lower clock speeds.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/qualcomm-preps-lower-end-snapdragon-x-plus-chips-to-compete-with-intel-and-apple/
US Chamber of Commerce to sue FTC for banning noncompetes in most jobs: Senior execs making $150K+ will still have to abide by them, but they fall away for ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/noncompetes_ban_ftc/
Apple releases eight open source LLMs: Apple has released eight models in its OpenELM (Open-source Efficient Language Models) family ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/apple-veroeffentlicht-acht-open-source-llms/
Apple's smartphone shipments in China fell 19% in the first quarter of the year, market data showed. It's the iPhone maker's worst performance since 2020 ... Show more reut.rs/49PDcKl
iPhone Activation Percentage Drops To Lowest In Years, New Report Suggests That Buyers Are Waiting Longe…
wccftech.com/iphone-activation-percentage-lowest-in-years/
Mineral resources from a war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using “blood raw materials”
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/demokratische-republik-kongo-apple-baut-iphone-und-macbook-mit-blut-rohstoffen-a-e200b1cf-e67c-4444-9db0-902200f81267
Don't Chuck That Tech: 7 Simple Ways to Recycle Electronics: Need to dispose of an old TV, laptop, phone, or other gadget? There are tons of easy (and often ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-recycle-your-technology
Google Maps: These are the new map and search updates: Google has introduced two new functions for its Maps application. As always, I would like to point out ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-maps-das-sind-die-neuen-karten-und-suchupdates/
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max introduced for larger and higher-performance setups: It almost sounds like Apple's product names, because after the Dream Machine Pro ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/unifi-dream-machine-pro-max-fuer-groessere-und-performantere-setups-vorgestellt/
Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
ft.com/content/2c13254b-9995-4408-b02b-6f07ce706b8e
Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights for new tournament, NYT reports
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/apple-close-finalizing-deal-with-fifa-over-tv-rights-new-tournament-nyt-reports-2024-04-22/
Game Boy emulator launches in the App Store: We recently reported on this: Apple allows emulators in the App Store. Now there is already one and it is high up in ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/game-boy-emulator-startet-im-app-store-durch/
Quick Glance: Game Boy Emulator Released for iPhone, Allows Downloading ROMs from the Web and Playing
- After Apple relaxed its App Store policy to allow the publishing of retro game emulators in its marketplace, iGBA, a free Game Boy emulator, becomes the first emulator available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store.
- The developer of the iGBA Game Boy emulator is leveraging this rule change to provide users with the ability to download and enjoy game ROMs. The emulator is built upon a well-known open-source platform but comes with integrated advertisements.
- iGBA effectively fulfills its purpose by providing seamless emulation of Game Boy games. Users can access Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Color games from various sources and load them into iGBA for gameplay. It offers a comprehensive set of features such as save states, customization of the virtual controller, haptic feedback settings, and support for AirPlay.
- With the official availability of the iGBA emulator, which facilitates the loading and playing of downloaded ROMs, the potential release of the PPSSPP emulator on the App Store may be imminent. To access the iGBA emulator, simply follow the provided link to download it from the App Store.
Elon Musk's X to challenge Australian content takedown orders in court: PLUS: Samsung in 'emergency mode'; Tim Cook's Asian charm tour; APAC AI spend ...
theregister.com/2024/04/22/asia_tech_news_roundup/
TSMC Showcases Advanced 1.6nm Process for 2026 Chips, With up to 10 Percent Gain in Performance and 20 P…
wccftech.com/tsmc-a16-or-1-6nm-chips-detailed/
Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth: TAIPEI/TOKYO -- Huawei has returned to the top of China's smartphone market after ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Huawei-retakes-crown-in-China-handset-market-as-Apple-sinks-to-fifth2
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Meta debuts Horizon OS, with Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft on board: Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/meta-debuts-horizon-os-with-asus-lenovo-and-microsoft-on-board/
Apple might start making iPhones in Indonesia, CEO Tim Cook says: Apple's chief executive met with Indonesia's president as the company continues a manufacturing ...
qz.com/apple-iphone-manufacturing-indonesia-china-tim-cook-1851415318
Vision Pro Demand Dwindles as Customer Interest Dropped After Initial Hype: Users have lost interest in the Vision Pro after initial hype passed ...
wccftech.com/vision-pro-demand-dwindles-as-customer-interest-dropped-after-initial-hype/
Steve Jobs' selection of applicants: What was an absolute no-go for him: There are numerous anecdotes about Steve Jobs. He circulated one of them himself: ...
t3n.de/news/steve-jobs-recruiting-bewerberauswahl-apple-1581699/
Cybertruck: Tesla needs to improve: Turbulent week at Tesla. First the company had to announce layoffs, and now a product recall follows ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/cybertruck-tesla-muss-nachbessern/
China secures state-of-the-art AI chips through the back door: The US government is trying to prevent the export of special processors optimized for artificial ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/kuenstliche-intelligenz/china-sichert-sich-hochmoderne-ki-chips-durch-die-hintertuer-19672828.html
Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/tim-cook-visits-singapore-amid-apples-southeast-asia-expansion-.html
Apple wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam, state media says: Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S ...
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Apple produced $14 billion worth of iPhones in India over the last fiscal year, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Read more: www.cnbc.com/2024/04/10/apple-made-14-billion-worth-of-iphones-in-india-in-shift-from-china.html
Samsung Regains Top Spot in Smartphone Market as iPhone Shipments Fall: Apple saw a 9.6% dip in its smartphone shipments between January and March ...
pcmag.com/news/samsung-regains-top-spot-in-smartphone-market-as-iphone-shipments-fall
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-loses-top-phonemaker-spot-samsung-iphone-shipments-drop-idc-says-2024-04-15/
Apple 'beta' update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy: A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".
bbc.com/news/technology-68831685
Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
cnn.com/2024/04/17/tech/apple-bug-fix-jerusalem-palestinian-flag-emoji/
Apple, Nvidia & Co: Billionaire Ken Fisher is super bullish on these tech stocks: Ken Fisher is bullish on tech stocks in 2023, with top positions in Apple ...
boerse-online.de/nachrichten/zertifikate/apple-nvidia-co-milliardaer-ken-fisher-ist-super-bullisch-fuer-diese-tech-aktien-20355619.html
Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-apple-tim-cook-jokowi-supply-chain-64670d385fdde4643429b2e76fdb951f
Dolphin: Emulator is not coming to the App Store: Third-party app stores are now allowed at Apple - and you can even find emulators that support consoles and ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/dolphin-emulator-kommt-nicht-in-den-app-store/
How to Leave Any Group Chat on Apple's iPhone or an Android Phone: Whether you're using Apple's iMessage, RCS on Android or plain-old MMS, here's how to leave ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-leave-any-group-chat-on-apples-iphone-or-an-android-phone/
Gaming emulators are now on the App Store after Apple relaxed the rules: iPhone users can finally download emulators for iOS.
mashable.com/article/gaming-emulators-ios-app-store-apple-relaxed-rules
Sorry Nintendo fans, Apple says no more Game Boy app on the App Store: One of the first Apple-approved Game Boy emulators has been removed from the App Store ...
qz.com/apple-game-boy-emulator-app-store-1851411823
Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say
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A few months after launch, it already seems like the Vision Pro hype has faded away. Where does Apple go from here? @alex has some thoughts 🤔
Apple Lifts Some Restrictions on iPhone Repairs: This fall, the company will begin allowing customers to replace broken parts with used iPhone components without ...
nyti.ms/49t1xFH
Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads and Signal from app store in China: Apple has removed several widely used communications platforms from its app store in China at ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/19/apple-whatsapp-threads-china/
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Apple reportedly plans M4 Mac mini for late 2024 or early 2025, skipping the M3: But this would be a faster turnaround time than we saw for the M3 or the M2.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/report-mac-mini-could-skip-the-apple-m3-jump-right-to-the-m4-in-2024-or-2025/
Apple still thinks 8GB of RAM is adequate for a laptop: Despite criticism of the Macbook Pro, the Macbook Air M3 has now also come in an 8 GB version ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215920/apple-findet-8-gb-ram-fuer-einen-laptop-immer-noch-angemessen
This app tries to do what Apple couldn’t: Multiple Mac monitors on Vision Pro: New "Splitscreen" app works around the limitations, but it's not ...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/this-app-tries-to-do-what-apple-couldnt-multiple-mac-monitors-on-vision-pro/
Apple Loses Top Global Phone Maker Spot as Samsung Mounts Comeback: Slowing iPhone shipments helped Samsung regain supremacy.
thedailybeast.com/apple-loses-top-global-phone-maker-spot-as-samsung-mounts-comeback
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
‘Severance’ Actor Tramell Tillman Joins Next ‘Mission: Impossible’ (Exclusive): Tramell Tillman — the actor who broke out in popular Apple series Severance — ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/severance-tramell-tillman-mission-impossible-1235878900/
The iPhone suggests a Palestinian flag when some people type ‘Jerusalem.’ Apple is working on a fix
cnn.com/2024/04/12/tech/apple-iphone-jerusalem-palestinian-flag/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'
- iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.
- The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.
- While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.
- Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.
Skype insider build 8.118 brings updates for everyone: Android, Windows, and Apple users
mspoweruser.com/skype-insider-build-8-118-brings-updates-for-everyone-android-windows-and-apple-users/
RISC-V AI chip upstart Rivos plans to undercut Nvidia, helped by a quarter-billion in VC lucre
theregister.com/2024/04/17/riscv_ai_startup_rivos_funded/
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
If Apple loses against China so will the West: According to figures out on Monday, Apple is no longer the world’s biggest manufacturer of smartphones after a ...
spectator.co.uk/article/if-apple-loses-against-china-so-will-the-west/
Japan may turn up heat on Apple and Google with hefty fines: Antitrust proposals could stretch to 30% of annual revenues for app store monopolies
theregister.com/2024/04/15/japan_app_store_monopolies/
Earth Day 2024: Where and How to Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free
cnet.com/tech/computing/earth-day-2024-where-and-how-to-recycle-your-old-computers-and-printers-for-free/
Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-as-android-rivals-rise
Best free password managers 2024: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing: Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can ...
pcworld.com/article/394076/best-free-password-managers.html
iOS 17.5: Second beta for developers is here: Apple has just released the second beta of iOS 17.5 (and iPadOS 17.5) for developers. With the first beta ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ios-17-5-zweite-beta-fuer-entwickler-ist-da/
Routing: Google and Apple remove bus route from Maps - Golem.de: A bus route in Barcelona has become so crowded with tourists that Google and Apple are now ...
golem.de/news/routing-google-und-apple-entfernen-buslinie-aus-maps-2404-184398.html
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