AppleMagazine
CHATBOTS MIGHT DISRUPT MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASSES.SOME TEACHERS SEE UPSIDES
For as long as Jake Price has been a teacher, Wolfram Alpha — a website that solves algebraic problems online — has threatened to make algebra homework obsolete.
3 min |
October 27, 2023
AppleMagazine
IN 'NYAD,' JODIE FOSTER SWIMS AWAY WITH A SHOWCASE FOR ANNETTE BENING
In \"Nyad,\" there are two feats of perseverance on display. First, there is the ceaseless determination of Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) to accomplish a marathon swim from Cuba to Florida across 103 miles of open, shark-infested waters.
3 min |
October 27, 2023
AppleMagazine
ABLEGAMERS FOUNDER MARK BARLET ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING GAMING ACCESSIBLE
Mark Barlet founded AbleGamers in 2004. It’s a nonprofit that works to combat social isolation among people with disabilities using “the power of video games.”
3 min |
October 27, 2023
AppleMagazine
APPLE ANNOUNCES MAC LAUNCH EVENT, 'SCARY FAST,' FOR OCTOBER 30
Apple announced the second fall event of 2023. Scheduled for Monday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, this online event is likely going to be focused on new Mac launches. The theme? “Scary Fast.”
1 min |
October 27, 2023
Techlife News
NETFLIX'S PASSWORD-SHARING CRACKDOWN REELS IN SUBSCRIBERS AS IT RAISES PRICES FOR ITS PREMIUM PLAN
Netflix disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.
3 min |
October 21, 2023
Techlife News
NOKIA PLANS TO CUT UP TO 14.000 JOBS AFTER SALES AND PROFITS PLUNGE IN A WEAK MARKET
Telecom gear maker Nokia said that it is planning to cut up to 14,000 jobs worldwide, or 16% of its workforce, as part of a push to reduce costs following a plunge in third-quarter sales and profit.
2 min |
October 21, 2023
Techlife News
EUROPE IS LOOKING TO FIGHT THE FLOOD OF CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLES.BUT EUROPEANS LOVE THEM
When Laima Springe-Janssen was looking to replace her French-made gasoline-powered SUV with an electric car, she considered models from Volvo and Nissan.
4 min |
October 21, 2023
Techlife News
TESLA'S PRICE CUTS EAT INTO CYBERTRUCK MAKER'S PROFITS AS NET INCOME PLUNGES 44% IN THE 3RD QUARTER
Tesla’s net income slumped in the third quarter versus a year earlier, as price reductions helped drive strong sales growth but also ate into the automaker’s profit margins
2 min |
October 21, 2023
Techlife News
DELTA AIR LINES SCALES BACK CHANGES TO ITS LOYALTY PROGRAM AFTER A REVOLT BY CUSTOMERS
Delta Air Lines is backtracking slightly on changes it previously announced in its frequent-flyer program, but it still plans to reshape SkyMiles to favor big spenders over customers who take the most flights.
2 min |
October 21, 2023
AppleMagazine
ACTIVISION BIZZARD - Microsoft
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD ACQUISITION BOOSTING THE FUTURE OF GAMING
4 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
NEW APPLE PENCIL ANNOUNCED WITH USB-C, HOVER FUNCTIONALITY & MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT
Today, Apple is bringing more choice to iPad users with a new, more affordable Apple Pencil.
2 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
MUSK'S X TESTS $1 FEE FOR NEW USERS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND NEW ZEALAND IN BID TO TARGET SPAM
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand, in a test designed to cut down on the spam and fake accounts flourishing on the site formerly known as Twitter.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
IN ‘ANATOMY OF A FALL,' A SHARP COURTROOM DRAMA THAT WILL END RELATIONSHIPS
Of all the ways that a relationship can end, a fundamental disagreement about a work of art is in some ways extremely silly.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
LINKEDIN CUTS MORE THAN 600 WORKERS, ABOUT 3% OF WORKFORCE
LinkedIn said this week it is laying off hundreds of employees amounting to about 3% of the social media company’s workforce.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
MICROSOFT SPENT TWO YEARS TRYING TO BUY ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FOR XBOX CEO, THAT WAS THE EASY PART
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
US REGULATORS INVESTIGATE GM'S CRUISE DIVISION OVER INCIDENTS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS IN ROADWAYS
U.S. regulators are investigating General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving reports of incidents where vehicles may not have used proper caution around pedestrians in roadways.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
WHAT GOOGLE'S ANTITRUST TRIAL MEANS FOR YOUR SEARCH HABITS
If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it’s likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of a search engine that defines the internet for billions of people.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
MAJOR SOLAR PANEL PLANT OPENS IN US AMID BACKDROP OF INDUSTRY WORRIES ABOUT LOW-PRICED ASIAN IMPORTS
A South Korean company has begun production at a huge new solar panel factory in Georgia even as industry leaders say surging Asian imports could dampen efforts to make more solar components in the United States.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
AMAZON, TRIPADVISOR AND OTHER COMPANIES TEAM UP TO BATTLE FAKE REVIEWS WHILE FTC SEEKS TO BAN THEM
Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews.
2 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
SAG-AFTRA PRESIDENT FRAN DRESCHER REACTS TO HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS BREAKING OFF NEGOTIATIONS
Fran Drescher has steered the actors guild through its monthslong strike. On the heels of Hollywood studios abruptly breaking off talks with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists this week, the actor and union president says she’s baffled and disappointed.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
CHINESE SEARCH ENGINE COMPANY BAIDU UNVEILS ERNIE 4.0 AI MODEL CLAIMS THAT IT RIVALS GPT-4
Chinese search engine and artificial intelligence firm Baidu this week unveiled a new version of its artificial intelligence model, Ernie 4.0, claiming that it rivals models such as GPT-4 in the U.S.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
EUROPE IS LOOKING TO FIGHT THE FLOOD OF CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLES. BUT EUROPEANS LOVE THEM
When Laima Springe-Janssen was looking to replace her French-made gasoline-powered SUV with an electric car, she considered models from Volvo and Nissan.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
AMAZON WILL START TESTING DRONES THAT WILL DROP PRESCRIPTIONS ON YOUR DOORSTEP, LITERALLY
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications.
2 min |
October 20, 2023
AppleMagazine
SONY'S ACCESS CONTROLLER FOR THE PLAYSTATION AIMS TO MAKE GAMING EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car around the “Gran Turismo” racetrack on the PlayStation 5. It’s how he’s been playing for the past 23 years, after a car accident left him unable to use his fingers.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
Techlife News
SCIENTISTS WINKLE A SECRET FROM THE `MONA LISA' ABOUT HOW LEONARDO PAINTED THE MASTERPIECE
The \"Mona Lisa\" has given up another secret.
3 min |
October 14, 2023
Techlife News
BOEING DELIVERIES OF NEW JETS DIP AS THE COMPANY AND A KEY SUPPLIER STRUGGLE WITH PRODUCTION FLAWS
Boeing deliveries of new airline jets slumped in the third quarter as the company struggled with production problems that are cutting into its ability to generate cash.
1 min |
October 14, 2023
Techlife News
JUDGE TO HEAR ARGUMENTS FROM TIKTOK AND CONTENT CREATORS WHO ARE CHALLENGING MONTANA'S BAN ON APP
A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments in a case filed by TikTok and five Montana content creators who want the court to block the state's ban on the video sharing app before it takes effect Jan. 1.
2 min |
October 14, 2023
Techlife News
THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOOMS OVER NEGOTIATIONS IN THE US AUTOWORKERS STRIKE
On the picket lines at a Ford factory west of Detroit, many striking workers don't think the electric vehicle revolution is coming for their jobs - at least not in the near future.
4 min |
October 14, 2023
Techlife News
New Model 3 2024 TESLA DRIVING FORWARD WITH FINE STYLE & INNOVATIVE CHANGES
Since its debut, the Tesla Model 3 has been a revelation in the EV market, setting new standards for what consumers can expect from an electric saloon. Tesla is now set to launch a revamped version of this groundbreaking vehicle, which promises many improvements, including a longer range, updated styling, a redesigned interior, and an accessible price tag.
3 min |
October 14, 2023
Techlife News
ELIGIBLE ELECTRIC AND PLUG-IN VEHICLE BUYERS WILL GET US TAX CREDITS IMMEDIATELY IN 2024
Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.
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