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☆ Apple announces new iPad Pro with M4, new iPad Air tablets
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowApple on Tuesday announced new versions of its iPad Air and iPad Pro tablets, in a short video posted on its website. The iPad Pro, Apple's most expensive and advanced tablet, will come in two sizes, a 11-inch model and a 13-inch model, Apple said. The smaller iPad Pro starts at $999, and the larger 13-inch model starts at $1299 with 256GB of storage, a slight price increase from its predecessor. The new iPad models use a new Apple chip called the M4, an update from the M3 chips that currently power Apple's laptops. The iPad Pro comes with a 12 megapixel rear camera that can record 4K video, according to Apple.

Persons: Tim Cook, Apple, Todd Haselton, John Ternus, Todd Haselton Apple Organizations: Apple, CNBC

☆ Palantir CEO says short sellers bet against great companies 'so they can pay for their coke'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Palantir CEO Alex Karp skewered short sellers — investors who bet on the decline in a company's stock price — in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. "I love burning the short sellers," Karp told CNBC's Sara Eisen on "Money Movers." "Almost nothing makes a human happier than taking the lines of cocaine away from these short sellers, who like, are going short on a truly great American company. Not just ours, but just love pulling down great American companies so they can pay for their coke." When a stock goes up, short sellers are on the hook to buy back shares, potentially at a huge loss.

Persons: Alex Karp skewered, Karp, CNBC's Sara Eisen, Palantir Organizations: CNBC, American, Intelligence, U.S . Army, YouTube

☆ Apple announces new MacBook Airs with its latest M3 chip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Apple on Monday announced new versions of its 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops with its latest M3 chip. The M3 chip first launched in October, when Apple launched versions of the chip for its iMac desktop computer and more powerful versions of the processor for its MacBook Pro laptops. The new M3 chip allows users to add up to two external displays, an improvement from a single screen supported by earlier chips. It called the new MacBook Air the "world's best consumer laptop for AI." The 13-inch MacBook Air starts at $1,099, while the 15-inch starts at $1,299.

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☆ Jim Cramer says Apple’s new Vision Pro headset just went from ‘boutique to upside surprise’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The future for Apple's Vision Pro looks promising despite Wall Street's muted enthusiasm. Wall Street doesn't expect the Vision Pro to drive a ton of revenue at first though. Bank of America estimates the Vision Pro could add 46 cents per share to earnings-per-share (EPS) within the next five years. "We tested the Vision Pro and walked away positively from the overall extremely unique and immersive experience," BofA analysts wrote in a Monday research note. While it'll take time, the Vision Pro has the potential to boost sales and earnings in the future.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Todd Haselton, Morgan Stanley, Apple's, It's, Jim, Haselton, Chi Kuo, preorders, Kuo, Apple, Jim Cramer's, Tim Cook, Brendan McDermid Organizations: Apple's, UBS, Bank of America, Vision, Apple, Pro, Hollywood, Apple Watch, International Securities, Vision Pro, CNBC Locations: U.S, Manhattan, New York City

☆ Apple Vision Pro review: This is the future of computing and entertainment
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTApple Vision Pro Todd Haselton | CNBCIt's night. Here's what you need to know:What's goodApple Vision Pro Source: AppleI was skeptical when I first met with Apple to see the Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro. Photos in the Apple Vision Pro Todd Haselton | CNBCI love the "spatial photos" you can capture using the cameras on the outside of the Vision Pro or with the latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple Vision Pro Todd Haselton | CNBC

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☆ The first full reviews are in for Apple's Vision Pro. Here's what people are saying.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThere's a lot of hype around the new Apple Vision Pro ahead of its launch in the US this Friday. AdvertisementIt's great for entertainment like watching movies …Reviewers seemed to have a positive experience watching movies on the Vision Pro. Spoonauer felt he "could see myself taking the Vision Pro on business trips and using it back at the hotel." "Other headsets have eye tracking and hand tracking, but none have the combination working as smoothly, subtly and intuitively as the Vision Pro," he wrote. Patel called the Vision Pro "a VR headset masquerading as an AR headset."

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☆ iRobot shares close up 39% on report Amazon deal set to get EU approval
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of iRobot , the maker of Roomba vacuums, closed up about 39% Friday after a report said the European Union is set to approve Amazon's $1.7 billion acquisition of the company. Reuters said Thursday morning the deal is set to "win unconditional EU antitrust approval," citing three sources familiar with the matter. The European Commission is expected to rule on the deal by Feb. 14. Representatives from the European Commission didn't immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. The acquisition marks Amazon's fourth-largest deal, behind its $13.7 billion purchase of grocery chain Whole Foods in 2017, its $8.45 billion purchase of film studio MGM in 2021 and its $3.9 billion acquisition of boutique primary-care provider One Medical, announced last July.

Persons: Roomba, —, Annie Palmer Organizations: European Union, Reuters, European, European Commission, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, Markets Authority, Amazon, iRobot, MGM, CNBC, YouTube, CNBC PRO

☆ People are posting AI-generated yearbook pictures with this viral app
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Melina Khan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Here's how to make your own, and how it worked when I created yearbook photos of Todd Haselton, deputy technology editor at CNBC. It's free to download, but you have to pay to generate your own '90s-inspired yearbook photos. People are leaning into childhood nostalgia and creating school yearbook photos thanks to the newest AI-powered social media trend. Epik , a free-to-download photo editing app, offers a '90s-style yearbook photo edit that has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok. You'll see the AI Yearbook option after you open the Epik app and a disclaimer that says "AI results may not always be satisfactory."

Persons: Todd Haselton, You'll, Todd, that's Organizations: CNBC

☆ Apple's iPhone 15 event kicks off on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Last year, Apple announced new iPhones, Apple Watches, and updated AirPods at its September event. Here's what to expect from this year's edition:iPhone 15: USB-C and titaniumApple's invite to its Sept. 12 event. This year, the biggest change is expected to be a USB-C charging port, replacing Apple's proprietary Lightning port, which was introduced in 2012 as the iPhone charger "for the next decade." A USB-C charging port on iPhones will match the same charging port on Android phones, newer laptops, iPads, wireless headphones, and other gadgets. The change is being spurred by new European regulations which require a common charging port.

Persons: Tim Cook, Carlos Barria, Ming, Chi Kuo, Greg Joswiak, Apple's, Jakub Porzyck, Sofia Pitt, Apple, AirPods, Todd Haselton Organizations: Reuters Apple, Apple, YouTube, Apple's, Huawei, Vision, CNBC, Apple Apple, Bloomberg News, TF International Securities, Wall Street, Union, Nurphoto, Getty, Bloomberg, U.S, Apple Watch, Sofia Pitt Last Locations: Cupertino , California, iPhones

☆ Google now tells you the cheapest dates to book a flight: Here's how
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Google recently updated Google Flights with more information that can help you save money by booking a trip during certain windows of time. Say, for example, you're planning a family vacation to Florida in the winter and want to book your flights. Google will tell you whether prices are lower or higher than average right now, as well as when to book the flight to secure the best deal. Google said the prices are lower than usual, about $58 round trip on Frontier Airlines. Google said the price, about $282, was typical, but that prices would likely go down if I could wait to book the flight between Nov. 11 and Feb. 9.

Organizations: Google, Frontier Airlines Locations: Florida, Miami, Cancun

☆ Google announces event for Oct. 4, where new Pixel phone and smartwatch expected
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Google has set Oct. 4 as the date for its annual fall hardware event, where the company is likely to introduce the next Pixel phone and its latest watch. "You're invited to an in-person Made by Google event where we'll introduce the latest additions to our Pixel portfolio of devices," Google said in the invitation. Google is set to debut the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which will follow last year's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel Watch 2 is also expected, following last year's Pixel Watch, Google's first smartwatch. Still, Google has worked to beef up its hardware business in recent years with its Nest speakers and smart home products, Pixel phones, a new Pixel tablet and its watch.

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☆ Check out this $1,000 TV that hides in its own suitcase
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

I've been covering gadgets for 15 years and here's something I haven't seen: a TV that you carry around in its own suitcase. It just sits in its suitcase and you pop it open to view it. LG is now taking preorders for the TV, called the StanbyME Go. It costs $1,000 and ships starting Aug. 28. It has a 27-inch 1080p screen, which isn't as sharp as the 4K screens you can now get on far cheaper sets.

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☆ Your iPhone battery life is probably getting worse. Here's what to do.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If your iPhone battery life seems like it's getting worse, that's because it is. A battery replacement is free if you have AppleCare+, which costs between $3.99 and $13.49 per month depending on the iPhone model you have. That means I can't get Apple's free battery replacement through the AppleCare+ plan that I pay for. But it explains why my battery life seems like it's gotten worse. It's a quick and relatively affordable way to improve your iPhone battery life, particularly if you don't otherwise need a new phone.

Persons: Max Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Apple Locations: Cupertino , California

☆ How to change your default credit card in Apple Wallet
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

I rarely, if ever, pull out a debit or credit card to make a payment anymore — maybe at a restaurant. But, in that quick motion — hovering your card over a payment terminal — your iPhone will automatically charge the default card that pops up on your phone. That meant he also had to replace the default card in his Apple Wallet. That's easy to do, but the option to select a default card is kind of buried. Scroll down to "Default Card" under the "Transaction Defaults" section.

Persons: Tim Cook Organizations: Apple, Steve Jobs, CNBC, YouTube Locations: Cupertino , California

☆ I was shocked at how many one-star ratings I have on Uber — here's how to see yours
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When you take an Uber ride, you get to rate your driver — but your driver also gets to rate you as a rider. You may already know how to view your average Uber rating as a rider. You can see exactly how many one-star, two-star, three-star, four-star and five-star reviews drivers have given you. So, I was surprised to see I'd received six one-star ratings on the app. Having 21 four-star ratings was also a bit surprising, especially since I try to give drivers five stars all the time.

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☆ Microsoft closes at record after revealing pricing for new A.I. subscription
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the company's Ignite Spotlight event in Seoul on Nov. 15, 2022. Microsoft shares closed at a record on Tuesday after the company announced pricing for its new Microsoft 365 artificial intelligence subscription service. Microsoft's Copilot subscription service adds AI to the company's popular Office products like Word, Excel and Teams. Microsoft has been pouring money into generative artificial intelligence, largely through a multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Microsoft Copilot, first announced in March, can design presentations, offer writing prompts, summarize meetings and rank incoming emails.

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☆ This is one of the best new features coming to your iPhone this fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTStandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBCApple' s big iOS 17 iPhone update will launch this fall. It will work on all phones that will get the iOS 17 update, which means the 2018 iPhone XR and iPhone XS and newer. StandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBCStandBy mode can do all sorts of things. StandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBCYou don't have to worry about a bright screen keeping you up, either. How to set up StandBy mode in iOS 17How to set up StandBy Mode in iOS 17 Todd Haselton | CNBC

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☆ Google is making it easier to log in to its services without a password
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Google on Wednesday rolled out technology called passkeys, which will let users access the company's services without entering a password each time. Google said in a blog post that passkeys are more secure than passwords because people can't obtain them through phishing attacks, whereas you might accidentally give someone your password. The launch comes after Google, Microsoft and Apple last year committed to supporting new security standards that remove the need for a password. "When you add a passkey to your Google Account, we will start asking for it when you sign in or perform sensitive actions on your account. If you lose a device, you can remove the passkey from your Google account settings.

☆ Apple analyst Kuo says low-end VR headset to launch in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook presents the new iPhone 14 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 7, 2022. Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a blog post on Friday that Apple plans to release "low-end" and "high-end" second-generation augmented reality/mixed reality headsets in 2025. Apple has not yet announced or even acknowledged the existence of plans to launch a virtual reality headset. The first model is expected to cost about $3,000 according to Bloomberg, which means Kuo's report of a future "low-end" model could signal that a more affordable version is on the way. It sells, for example, the high-end Apple Watch Ultra but also more affordable Apple Watch and Apple Watch SE series devices.

☆ Apple announces new Macs with its most powerful chips yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Apple announced new Macs on Tuesday that can be purchased with either M2 Pro or M2 Max chips, the most powerful Apple processors yet. The company unveiled refreshes to its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, both of which can now be configured with the latest processors. Apple also announced an update to its Mac mini computer with support for the M2 Pro or M2 Max. In January 2022, it reported December quarter Mac revenue of $10.85 billion, up 25% year-over-year. The Mac mini starts at $599, $100 less than the prior version, while the new 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.

☆ Apple announces new Mac mini, MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple also announced an update to its Mac mini computer with support for the M2 or M2 Pro chips. Apple no longer sells an Intel version of the Mac mini, which means the Mac Pro is the last computer that can be configured with an Intel processor. Apple on Tuesday announced new Macs that can be purchased with either M2 Pro or M2 Max chips , the most powerful Apple processors for MacBooks and the Mac mini to date. The Mac mini starts at $599 with an M2 chip, $100 less than the prior version, or $1,299 with the M2 Pro. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.

☆ You got a new iPhone for the holidays. Here's the ultimate guide to getting the most out of it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTiPhone 14 Sofia Pitt | CNBCYou may have gotten Apple's iPhone 14 as a gift for the holidays. How to customize your lock screenApple iPhone lock screen Source: AppleThere are some new cool lock screens on the iPhone 14. Use Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 ProApple's new Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Instead of that blank notch that used to house the selfie camera and microphone, there's a new interactive pill display that has the ability to shape-shift on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. How to turn off the always-on display on iPhone 14 ProAlways-on display toggled off on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

☆ Elon Musk says Twitter Blue relaunch delayed, may use different color checks for organizations
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Monday evening that the company is planning to delay the relaunch of its $8 per month Blue Verified service. Musk said Twitter will "probably use different color check for organizations than individuals." It allowed users to pay for a Blue checkmark, previously reserved for verified users. Musk had earlier said he planned to relaunch Twitter Blue on Nov. 29. The paid Blue subscription service led to a plethora of pranksters creating imposter accounts on Twitter.

☆ Gmail has a cool new feature that shows when a package is arriving
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Google recently announced a new feature in Gmail that lets you easily track packages for things you've ordered. And you don't even have to open the email to see when the package will arrive. It should add some convenience ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, since it makes it easier to see your orders without having to sift through all of your messages.

☆ Apple just released its latest iPhone update. Here's what's new and how to install it
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple just released iOS 16.1, its latest software update for the iPhone. It's a bigger deal than most updates to the operating system as it includes several new features that weren't introduced in the first iOS 16 release in September. Apple's iOS 16.1 works with the iPhone 8 or newer devices and adds the following features:

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