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OpenAI thinks it knows how to build artificial general intelligence, as we await smarter Siri
We may still be mostly waiting for a smarter Siri, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks the company already knows how to create the holy grail of AI: artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI is the term given to an AI system which can match or exceed hum...
2025-01-06 14:42
Schlage just unveiled its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, supporting Matter-over-Thread and Ultra Wideband
Today at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Schlage unveiled its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, marking the company’s first Ultra Wideband-enabled smart lock, complete with support for Matter-over-Thread. Schlage has consistently been at the forefront of ...
2025-01-06 14:00
Apple’s Shazam Fast Forward predicts 50 breakthrough artists in 2025
We may be just a few days into 2025, but Apple thinks it can already tell which upcoming music artists are set to make a breakthrough this year. The company shared its predictions as the Shazam Fast Forward 2025. Apple looked at the trending artists in...
2025-01-06 13:54
HomeKit compatibility now easier to achieve as Apple accepts Matter certification
Ensuring HomeKit compatibility for smart home products is now very much easier to achieve. Apple has agreed to accept Matter certification for all new devices, without requiring additional testing before granting the Works With Apple Home badge. Althou...
2025-01-06 13:36
Lutron’s Caséta Smart Shade promises quality and HomeKit compatibility for $399
Lutron has earned a reputation for high-quality HomeKit-compatible window blinds, but with a very hefty price tag. The cost is something the company is seeking to address with the new Caséta Smart Shade. Lutron says that you can expect the quality and...
2025-01-06 13:03
Making iPhones in India may be about to get cheaper for Apple
Making iPhones in India is a key element of Apple’s efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China, and a new report indicates that the company may be able to cut the cost of doing so. The Indian government is reportedly planning to offer at...
2025-01-06 12:36
Here are three changes we can expect in the iPhone 17 casing
A pair of reports suggest we can expect to see three changes to the materials Apple uses in the casing of at least some iPhone 17 models. The latest of these concerns the way that the sides of the phone blend in with the rear casing, with a smoother tr...
2025-01-06 12:11
Espresso unveils new pro-grade portable monitor: Espresso 15 Pro
Espresso Displays, the Australian brand known for crafting high-performance portable monitors, has unveiled its latest innovation at CES 2025: the Espresso 15 Pro. This new addition to Espresso Displays’ portfolio is aimed at business professionals a...
2025-01-05 22:00
RayNeo Air 2s Review: An affordable pair of AR glasses to use with your iPhone
There’s been a lot of talk about augmented reality tech lately, especially with the unveiling of Snapchat Spectacles and Meta Orion. Those are both highly expensive and unobtainable to consumers – but there is a growing market of affordable glasses...
2025-01-04 21:15
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Sonuby’ is a detailed weather app for outdoor adventurers
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Sonuby is a different kind of weather app, designed fo...
2025-01-04 20:30
iPhone SE 4 could be branded as iPhone 16E: Here’s why that makes sense
Earlier this week, some sources begun to claim that the next generation iPhone SE, which is expected to debut this spring, won’t actually be called ‘iPhone SE’ at all. We’re now starting to hear that it’ll be called ‘iPhone 16E’ instead. ...
2025-01-04 16:32
Apple @ Work: Ubiquiti unveils Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points as the Mac lags behind
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & prot...
2025-01-04 13:00
Apple to release Q1 2025 earnings report on January 30
Apple on Friday confirmed that it will release its Q1 2025 earnings report on January 30, 2025. The report will cover and Apple Watch Series 10 sales more extensively, as well as giving us a hint about sales performance during the holiday season. more…
2025-01-03 23:06
Apple makes CFO transition official as Luca Maestri departs role
Apple announced last year that the company’s CFO Luca Maestri would move to a new role in 2025. As promised, the company has now issued a report to investors making Maestri’s transition from CFO official. more…
2025-01-03 22:02
Apple CEO Tim Cook donates $1M to Trump’s inauguration fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook has joined a chorus of Big Tech executives making sizeable donations to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The news comes via a scoop from Axios as we approach Trump’s inauguration on January 20. more…
2025-01-03 21:18
Apple Intelligence errors with news alerts keep piling up, here’s the latest
Apple Intelligence notification summaries are, in my view, one of the early killer AI features. But they’re not without their flaws, as the BBC has continued highlighting via several new examples today. Here are the latest Apple Intelligence errors w...
2025-01-03 20:34
AirPods Pro 3: Three new features are coming this year
AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year. Despite Apple continuing to make AirPods Pro 2 better with new software features, there’s still a hardware successor on the way soon. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to arrive in September alongside the iPhone 17 ...
2025-01-03 19:26
Apple TV+ free weekend is here, and these 13 shows are binge-worthy
Apple TV+ is kicking off a free ‘preview’ weekend. From Friday evening, January 3 through Sunday, January 5, the entire catalog of streaming shows and movies is available free. Friday’s start time depends on region, but in the UK the free weekend...
2025-01-03 18:35
HomeKit Weekly: Meross launches new Matter enabled smart thermostat
Smart thermostats are one of the best ways to elevate your home’s energy efficiency while staying comfortable year-round and gaining access to some great automations. Meross has just released a Matter-enabled smart thermostat that promises broad comp...
2025-01-03 18:00
9to5Mac Daily: January 3, 2025 – Apple’s Siri settlement, Fitness+ expansion
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-01-03 17:38