No one's talking about the Apple Vision Pro anymore — and this may be why: Turns out consumers aren't exactly lining up to pay $3,499 for an AR/VR headset.
mashable.com/article/apple-vision-pro-sales-drop
iPad Pro and Air 2024: What to expect, release date, price, features: Apple will likely announce new iPad Pro models with OLED displays, a larger iPad Air ...
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/ipad-pro-ipad-air-2024-apple-pencil-release-date-price-features
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.
Ring home security customers will get refunds over security-lapse claims. How to claim yours.
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/ring-camera-refund-security-lapse-how-much-how-to-claim-rcna149421
Google Meet Is Making It Easier to Switch Between Devices. Here's How: Sometimes you take a call on your phone and need to switch to your laptop ...
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-meet-is-making-it-easier-to-switch-between-devices-heres-how/
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-plan-affordable-cars-takes-page-detroit-rivals-2024-04-26/
Best Apple Watch deal: Score 25% off an Apple Watch Series 9 at Amazon: Yes, it's safe to use in the pool.
mashable.com/article/april-26-apple-watch-series-9-deal
Google I/O: Everything to Expect, From the Pixel 8A to Android 15: AI will probably take center stage once again.
cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-io-everything-to-expect-from-the-pixel-8a-to-android-15/
What is TikTok Lite and why is the EU concerned about it?: The European Commission gave TikTok 24 hours to turn around a risk assessment.
mashable.com/article/tiktok-lite
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
iPhone password reset attacks are real – how to protect yourself: A guide to avoiding getting hacked via MFA bombing.
mashable.com/article/apple-iphone-protect-password-reset-attack
Threads launches 'hidden words' feature to customize feed: Choose what you see.
mashable.com/article/threads-updates-custom-mute-quote-posts
Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/meta-loses-200-billion-in-value-zuckerberg-focuses-on-ai-metaverse.html
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Rolling Out Now - IGN: The Fallout 4 next-gen update is rolling out now across PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, with updates also for the ...
ign.com/articles/fallout-4-next-gen-update-rolling-out-now
Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off
Best GoPro deal: Get the GoPro Hero 11 at its lowest price: Adventure is calling.
mashable.com/article/april-22-gopro-hero-11-deal
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
One Day With the Rabbit R1: How I've Been Using It So Far: The Rabbit R1 can answer questions, play Spotify and record voice memos. I've mostly been using it as ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/one-day-with-the-rabbit-r1-how-ive-been-using-it-so-far/
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
PS5 Pro vs. PS5: 3 biggest expected upgrades: What the heck is so pro about it?
mashable.com/article/ps5-vs-ps5-pro-expected-upgrades
Adobe Firefly Update Promises AI-Generated Images Without Any Weirdness: Facing increasing competition from generative AI tools pushing into visuals ...
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobe-firefly-update-promises-ai-generated-images-without-any-weirdness/
Sonos Updates App With Universal Streaming Search: The new app is designed to streamline use of the company's popular streaming system.
cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sonos-updates-app-with-universal-streaming-search/
Gemini, ChatGPT’s AI rival, tipped to get ‘real-time responses.’: Because who has time to wait for the full response before reading it?
mashable.com/article/google-gemini-chatgpt-ai-rival-tip-real-time-responses
Quick Glance: Innovation and Performance: Overview of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra
- Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra offers a user-friendly interface, longer queries, and improved coding results.
- As a large language model (LLM), Gemini can handle complex queries and mimic human language.
- The Advanced subscription of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra costs $19.99 per month, providing access to the most powerful model.
- Gemini also supports coding in at least 20 programming languages and has features for debugging and explaining code.
Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to selling Level 3 autonomous cars in the U.S.: Notably, it's very limited autonomous driving.
mashable.com/article/mercedes-benz-level-3-autonomy
Google issues new fix for connectivity issues — but only for these 3 Pixel phones
mashable.com/article/google-pixel-8-7-connectivity-issues-fix
iPad Air 2024: It’s not even out yet, but there’s already a case for it on Amazon
mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-air-2024-case-leak
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: A sick dual-screen laptop with life-changing productivity
mashable.com/review/lenovo-yoga-book-9i
Tesla cuts FSD price, ditches Enhanced Autopilot: Teslas are getting cheaper in many ways.
mashable.com/article/tesla-cuts-fsd-price
Best GoPro deal: Get the GoPro Hero 11 at its lowest price: Adventure is calling.
mashable.com/article/april-22-gopro-hero-11-deal
Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback: A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/tesla-cybertruck-recall.html
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
PS5 Pro vs. PS5: 3 biggest expected upgrades: What the heck is so pro about it?
mashable.com/article/ps5-vs-ps5-pro-expected-upgrades
Apple's FineWoven accessories might be on their way out: To be replaced with new, non-leather material?
mashable.com/article/apple-finewoven-production-stop-rumor
The M3 MacBook Air is on sale for a record low price: How does $100 off sound?
mashable.com/article/april-19-m3-macbook-air-deal
Tesla cuts prices after massive Cybertruck recall: The Model Y is currently sitting at the cheapest price it's ever been.
mashable.com/article/tesla-drop-prices-for-several-cars-excluding-cybertruck
A close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance: We get a close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time as it is about...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/a-close-look-at-the-new-tesla-model-3-performance/
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
Charge 5 devices at once with this $60 portable power pack: 5 chargers in one.
mashable.com/deals/april-21-5-in-1-power-pack
Google Maps to use satellites if you can't connect to a network, according to new report
mashable.com/article/google-maps-satellite-connectivity
Price Dropped: Get Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for just $19.97: With today's highlighted deal, discover how dozens of premade templates ...
neowin.net/deals/price-dropped-get-microsoft-visio-2021-professional-for-just-1997/
Best refurb iPad Pro deal: Just $160: The Apple of your i.
mashable.com/deals/april-20-apple-ipad-pro
Tesla cars are getting a massive software update. Here's everything we know.: The company has announced a big refresh for its vehicles, coming this spring.
mashable.com/article/tesla-spring-update
Taylor Swift, please delete your ex's location: Delete Joe Alwyn's location, you weirdo.
mashable.com/article/taylor-swift-joe-alwyn-location-tracking-the-black-dog
I was surprised by how much I loved Bose's new Ultra Open Earbuds: Are the new Bose Ultra Open earbuds worth it in 2024? After testing them out ...
mashable.com/review/bose-ultra-open-earbuds
iPad Air 2024: No OLED, but it’s tipped to get this big display upgrade: The less professional new iPad is getting a big display upgrade, per a new rumor.
mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-air-display-2024
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iOS 18: The ‘Notes’ app is reportedly getting 2 new features: Voice notes! Math! It's all happening on iOS 18.
mashable.com/article/apple-ios-18-notes-app-voice-memos
The best phones to buy in 2024: Top smartphones compared: The best phones offer stellar performance, cameras, and battery life at affordable prices ...
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-phones
Apple forced to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China’s App Store. Here’s why.
mashable.com/article/apple-removes-meta-whatsapp-threads-telegram-signal-china-app-store
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/apple-pulls-whatsapp-threads-app-store-beijings-orders-109425756
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.
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/no_tech_for_apartheid_google_israel
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.
Accelerator pedal problems: Tesla apparently stops Cybertruck sales: The Tesla Cybertruck has been repeatedly criticized for various shortcomings ...
stern.de/auto/e-mobilitaet/gaspedal-probleme--tesla-stoppt-offenbar-cybertruck-verkauf-34631568.html
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Focus: Tesla Semi trucks in short supply for PepsiCo as its rivals use competing EV big rigs
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-semi-trucks-short-supply-pepsico-its-rivals-use-competing-ev-big-rigs-2024-04-19/
ChatGPT becomes more ‘human’ with new update; here’s how it will change your experience
financialexpress.com/life/technology-chatgpt-becomes-more-human-with-new-update-heres-how-it-will-change-your-experience-3455998/
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which AI chatbot won our 5-round match?: We put ChatGPT and Gemini through a fierce round of prompts to determine the better AI chatbot.
mashable.com/article/chatgpt-vs-gemini
Audio app Airchat probably isn't worth the hype: With big-time investors like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the app is being 'hyped in tech circles ...
mashable.com/article/airchat-audio-app-clubhouse
Trying to win the AI war will be really, really, really expensive: DeepMind boss Demis Hassabis suggests Google will spend more than $100 billion on AI ...
businessinsider.com/deepmind-demis-hassabis-cost-ai-wars-google-openai-nvidia-chips-2024-4
Apple quiet about its iPhone 'spyware attack' warnings — but the mystery may be solved
mashable.com/article/apple-iphone-spyware-notification-report-lightspy
Amazon deals of the day: Apple Watch Series 9, Samsung The Frame TV, Amazon Echo Buds, and more
mashable.com/article/amazon-deals-of-the-day-apple-watch-series-9-april-17
I was surprised by how much I loved Bose's new Ultra Open Earbuds: Are the new Bose Ultra Open earbuds worth it in 2024? After testing them out ...
mashable.com/review/bose-ultra-open-earbuds
FCC: Internet providers must be more transparent in new cost labels: Internet service providers will be required to be more transparent about the cost and ...
apnews.com/article/broadband-label-junk-fees-6a6065a88900332dc9004f303bc6657f
Quick Glance: Broadband customers receive detailed price and performance information
- Starting today, the transparency of broadband services for internet users is being enhanced.
- The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that broadband providers must display all details regarding the pricing and performance of their services in clear labels.
- These labels provide clear and easily understandable information about price, speed, data allowances, and other aspects of high-speed internet service.
- The Affordable Connectivity Program has already enrolled over 23 million households across all 50 states, territories, and federally recognized tribal lands.
How to mirror iPhone to TV: Throw it on the big screen!
mashable.com/article/how-to-mirror-iphone-to-tv
PS5 Pro: This new feature is why it’ll be better than the OG PS5: It corrects one of the PS5's biggest weaknesses.
mashable.com/article/ps5-pro-ray-tracing-features-outshine-og-ps5
Charge practically any smart device with this $20 cable: It connects to almost anything.
mashable.com/deals/april-17-incharge-x-max
YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
neowin.net/news/youtube-is-making-a-bigger-effort-to-go-after-third-party-apps-that-block-its-ads/
Big Tech's ad transparency tools — especially X's — are failing at their jobs, report finds
mashable.com/article/social-media-ad-transparency
Fee for platform X: Musk: new users should pay: Anyone who sets up a new account on X will have to pay in future. Elon Musk wants to beat annoying bots with a ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/unternehmen/musk-x-gebuehr-100.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Adobe's new generative AI tools for video are absolutely terrifying: Oh hell no.
mashable.com/video/adobe-generative-ai-video
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which AI chatbot won our 5-round match?: We put ChatGPT and Gemini through a fierce round of prompts to determine the better AI chatbot.
mashable.com/article/chatgpt-vs-gemini
The Pixel 8a can’t stop leaking, Google’s “budget” Pixel tipped to come in these colours now
financialexpress.com/life/technology-the-pixel-8a-cant-stop-leaking-googles-budget-pixel-tipped-to-come-in-these-colours-now-3455825/
Elon Musk's Grok AI can now 'understand' images: New "Vision" Grok will be available to testers and select users.
mashable.com/article/x-twitter-grok-ai-can-understand-images
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving subscription price in half: It's still not actually fully self-driving, though.
mashable.com/article/tesla-fsd-price-decrease
Tesla to cut more than 10% of workforce, report claims: Tesla is laying off workers amid poor quarterly results.
mashable.com/article/tesla-workforce-cut
Galaxy AI is coming to 8 new devices. Is yours on the list?: Samsung is eyeing a new Galaxy AI drop for previous-generation devices.
mashable.com/article/galaxy-ai-new-devices
This inkless pocket printer for your phone is just $70: Make instant sticky notes, photos, and labels.
mashable.com/deals/april-15-inkless-printer
Humane’s AI Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone: The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/technology/personaltech/ai-pin-humane-openai-microsoft.html
Get an extra 20% off Tykr stock screener, and make more educated decisions on investments
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Save an extra 20% on a lifetime subscription to iBrave cloud web hosting: Keep your website data secure.
mashable.com/deals/april-14-ibrave-cloud-web-hosting
If you're a paying X user, Elon Musk wants his Grok AI to write your posts for you, report says
mashable.com/article/x-twitter-elon-musk-grok-ai-generated-user-tweets
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
This touchscreen car display is now just $75: It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
mashable.com/deals/april-14-touchscreen-car-display
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