Techlife News
OPENAI EXPLORES BUILDING ITS OWN SOCIAL NETWORK
OpenAI is reportedly in the early stages of developing a social network platform, with an internal prototype centered on ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities, industry insiders revealed through recent discussions on tech forums.
4 min |
April 26, 2025
AppleMagazine
SURVEY REVEALS STRONG CONSUMER INTEREST IN PAYING FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE
A recent survey by investment firm Morgan Stanley has uncovered a striking trend: 80% of U.S. iPhone users are willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, with an average price point of $9.11 per month.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
OPEN AI TACKLES CHATGPT POLITENESS ENERGY COSTS
OpenAl is confronting a costly challenge as user politeness toward its ChatGPT chatbot, through phrases like “please” and “thank you,” has escalated energy expenses by tens of millions of dollars annually, Chief Executive Sam Altman disclosed in a recent social media exchange.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
GOOGLE ACKNOWLEDGES IPHONE 16E THREAT WITH PIXEL 9A COMPARISON
Google has rolled out a dedicated comparison page on its official website, pitting the Pixel 9a against Apple's iPhone 16e, a strategic move that signals its concern over the iPhone 16e's dominance in the $600 billion smartphone market, industry reports confirm from recent marketing analyses.
4 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
EU IMPOSES HEFTY FINES ON APPLE AND META FOR DIGITAL RULE VIOLATIONS
The European Union has levied substantial fines against Apple and Meta Platforms, totaling €700 million, for breaching the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first penalties under this landmark legislation.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
APPLE'S SIRI UNDERGOES MAJOR OVERHAUL UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP
Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is experiencing a significant transformation as its new engineering chief, Mike Rockwell, implements sweeping internal changes to revitalize the long-stagnant project.
6 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
Vision Air THE BOLD MOVE BEHIND THE NEXT CHAPTER IN AUGMENTED REALITY
Apple has long been a pioneer in consumer technology, redefining how we interact with devices through innovation and design, from iPhone to Apple Watch. Now, CEO Tim Cook is setting his sights on a new frontier: augmented reality, and after the lukewarm reception to the Apple Vision Pro, an all-new Vision Air product could help him achieve his ambition.
6 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
INSTAGRAM ENHANCES TEEN SAFETY WITH AI AGE VERIFICATION
Instagram is strengthening its commitment to protecting young users by launching an artificial intelligence tool to identify teenagers who misrepresent their age, a new safety initiative from its parent company, Meta Platforms.
4 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOTS HAMPERED BY CHINA'S RARE EARTH EXPORT LIMITS
Tesla's bold vision to mass-produce its Optimus humanoid robots has encountered a major obstacle due to China's new restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, Chief Executive Elon Musk disclosed during the company's firstquarter earnings call on April 22, 2025.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
MICROSOFT WARNS OF AI-DRIVEN SURGE IN SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS
Microsoft has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of artificial intelligence-powered online scams, which are becoming faster, cheaper, and more convincing, according to its latest Cyber Signals report.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
OPENAI EYES GOOGLE'S CHROME AS ANTITRUST TRIAL SPARKS BROADER AI RACE
OpenAl's interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser, revealed during a high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, D.C., signals a bold move to reshape the competitive landscape of online search and artificial intelligence.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
TESLA'S ELON MUSK TO REDUCE ROLE IN GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to significantly scale back his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at slashing federal spending, starting in May 2025.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
APPLE SUED OVER IPHONE THEFT DATA RECOVERY POLICIES
Apple is facing a federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the company of failing to assist iPhone theft victims in recovering data locked behind its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) and Recovery Key policies, according to court documents reported by The Washington Post.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
GOOGLE FACES FALLOUT FROM ILLEGAL MONOPOLY RULING IN ADVERTISING AND SEARCH
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained monopolies in online search and text advertising, a landmark decision that could reshape the $2 trillion digital economy.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SHINE AT SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW AMID EV BOOM AND TARIFF TENSIONS
The Shanghai Auto Show, a global stage for automotive innovation, opened on April 23, 2025, spotlighting China's dominance in electric vehicles (EVs) as local brands unveiled over 100 new models, outpacing international rivals.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
AppleMagazine
HUAWEI PREPARES ASCEND 910C AI CHIP FOR MASS SHIPMENT AS CHINA SEEKS NVIDIA ALTERNATIVES
Huawei Technologies is set to begin mass shipments of its Ascend 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers next month, a move that positions the company as a leading alternative to Nvidia's restricted AI hardware in China's $30 billion AI chip market, industry sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
5 min |
April 25, 2025
Mac Life
iOS 18.4 brings new features
iOS update delivers more than expected
2 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Apple's big OS overhaul
Bold new looks look to be on the way for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
6 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
A2D2 Stream
Brings your old hi-fi kit into the digital era
1 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch
Cease wire clutter with this handy cable
1 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Apple Watch is
How Apple's wonderful wearable went from meh” to wow”
7 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Manage and improve images
Enhance your shots using artificial intelligence tools in Lightroom
3 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Spring clean your Mac
Keep your Mac in good running order with CleanMyMac
3 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
RØDE Wireless Micro
Pro-quality voice recording for iPhone and iPad
1 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Get chart success with Numbers
Create spreadsheets, charts, tables, and more
5 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Mac Studio (2025)
Apple's compact desktop is the fastest Mac it's ever made — and how
5 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
iPad Air (2025)
Small upgrade, but welcome performance boost
1 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Get an old Mac ready to sell
Recently got a new Mac? It's time to prepare your old one for sale
3 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
Create amazing documents
Make top-quality documents with Apple's amazing iWork applications - Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
1 min |
May 2025
Mac Life
SMARTEN UP YOUR YARD
Whether you want to enhance the look of your yard or create an outdoor room, check out these gadgets
3 min |