Vision Pro could let you see out of an Apple Car with no windows
Apple has today been granted a patent for using Vision Pro (or variant) to see out of an Apple Car (or other self-driving vehicle) without windows – or to use movements of the car to simulate an entirely different experience …
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IRS piloting free TurboTax alternative in 13 states – with lots of catches
The IRS is piloting a free TurboTax alternative, offering the benefits of the paid app without the price tag, but there are plenty of limitations for now.
TurboTax has become an increasingly popular way of filing taxes, as it automates a lot of what...
Apple did kind of announce a new iPad after all … in China
After conflicting reports about whether Apple was going to launch new iPads, a new Apple Pencil, or both, the matter appeared to have been settled with yesterday’s announcement of the Apple Pencil (USB-C).
However, it turns out there was a new(ish) ...
TSMC already planning 1nm chips, but resident objections led to rethink
While next year’s iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to use a smaller version of TSMC’s 3nm process, Apple’s chipmaker is already planning production of its first 1nm chips …
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Apple processors compared across all current devices – showing power of A17 Pro
All current Apple processors are compared in an updated chart, mixing in iPhone, iPad, and Mac chips to show their relative power in benchmark tests – including, of course, the new A17 Pro.
One standout result is that the iPhone 15 Pro is almost on ...
Tim Cook turns up at Chinese games tournament as company caught in diplomatic cross-fire
Apple CEO Tim Cook has put in an appearance at a Chinese games tournament and local Apple Store. The rest of his itinerary isn’t yet known, though it’s likely he will be attending an international political and economic forum hosted by the Chinese gove...
WhatsApp passkeys on the way, but as usual, for Android first
WhatsApp passkeys are on the way, says the developer, but the security feature will be rolling out to Android users ahead of iPhone owners.
Once it does reach iPhone, however, you’ll be able to ditch your password or passcode and simply use Face ID ...
Tested: Tribit Stormbox Flow again defies expectations for a small portable speaker
I get offered a lot of Bluetooth speakers for review, and turn down most of them because I’ve experienced <insert company name here>’s prior offerings and have been left decidedly unimpressed. But the Tribit Stormbox Flow made it through, because...
Apple’s environmental claims exaggerated, but company still leads others, says report
Apple’s environmental claims have again come under the microscope, just a few weeks after Greenpeace criticized the company’s annual product cycles for driving carbon emissions.
While a new report also accuses Apple of exaggerating its environmental...
Goldman Sachs exec reportedly said Apple Card savings account was a ****ing mistake
A Goldman Sachs exec reportedly responded to the announcement of the Apple Card savings account by immediately declaring it a mistake.
According to the report, the unnamed Goldman partner said: “We should have never done this f—ing thing” …
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