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☆ U.S. revokes some export licenses to sell chips to Huawei in a bid to curb China's tech power
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Sheila Chiang | In Sheilachiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The IFA 2020 Special Edition will take place from September 3-5. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)The U.S. has revoked certain licenses for chip exports to Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Commerce Department told CNBC on Tuesday, in its latest efforts to curb China's tech power. "As part of this process, as we have done in the past, we sometimes revoke export licenses," the spokesperson said, declining to comment on specific licenses. "But we can confirm that we have revoked certain licenses for exports to Huawei." In 2020, the U.S. tightened chip restrictions on Huawei, requiring foreign manufacturers using American chipmaking equipment to obtain a license before they can sell semiconductors to Huawei.

Persons: Sean Gallup Organizations: Huawei, IFA, Getty, U.S, Commerce Department, CNBC Locations: BERLIN, GERMANY, Berlin, Germany, U.S

☆ These global tech stocks have beaten the S&P 500 this year — and analysts give them over 20% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. stocks have been rather volatile in the past month, but in the past week they had a strong run on hopes of rate cuts. Tech stocks, which would be boosted by rate cuts, have been a big part of that rally — with Meta , Alphabet and Amazon in particular having a strong showing over the past couple of weeks. Elsewhere, analysts are getting more optimistic on China stocks, especially those in the tech sector. Kevin Liu, managing director and strategist at CICC Research, said his conviction call would be a structural barbell allocation with themes including tech names "with high-end upgrading opportunities," among others. Stock screen Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro screened FactSet for stocks from four exchange-traded funds (KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, Vanguard Information Technology ETF, Invesco China Technology ETF and the iShares MSCI China Multisector Tech ETF) to find stocks that: have beaten the S & P 500's around 9% year-to-date performance.

Persons: Bernstein, Kevin Liu Organizations: Dow Jones, Tech, UBS, CICC Research, CNBC Pro, CSI China Internet, Vanguard Information Technology, China Technology ETF, China Multisector Tech Locations: China

☆ European markets head for muted, mixed open ahead of more earnings reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

U.S. stocks have been rather volatile in the past month, but in the past week they had a strong run on hopes of rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its fourth consecutive winning session on Monday, and the S&P 500 also climbed for the past four days. Elsewhere, analysts are getting more optimistic on China stocks, especially those in the tech sector. CNBC Pro screened FactSet for stocks from four exchange-traded funds. — Weizhen Tan

Persons: Weizhen Tan Organizations: Dow Jones, Tech, CNBC Locations: China

☆ It's possible to spend over $3,000 now for a maxed-out iPad with all the bells and whistles
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The new iPad Pro can get pricey when it comes to upgrades. In an announcement that Apple CEO Tim Cook described as the "biggest day for iPad since its introduction," the tech giant launched brand new iPad Air and iPad Pro models along with a new Pencil Pro stylus and a Magic Keyboard. The iPad Pro comes with a new OLED display and up to two terabytes of storage. AdvertisementIf the $3,000 range is too steep, Apple also dropped the price of its 10th-generation iPad to $350 on Tuesday. Though older, it's still compatible with previous generations of the Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio.

Persons: —, Tim Cook Organizations: Service, Apple, Business

☆ Gold stocks and ETFs to buy right now, according to the pros
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Gold stocks Among Teng's top gold picks is Canadian miner Barrick Gold . Gold ETFs Aside from stocks, Teng recommended that investors consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a good way to gain exposure to the yellow metal. "ETFs are highly liquid and can be bought and sold daily on the open market, making it easy to adjust a portfolio's gold exposure when needed," he said. He added that ETFs with exposure to the mining sector were an "attractive option," highlighting the VanEck Gold Miners ETF ( GDX ) and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ( GDXJ ). While Teng is bullish on specific stocks within the ETFs, he notes that they broadly capture "the most popular large-cap and mid-cap gold miners funds," thereby offering a "relative balance in one's gold portfolio."

Persons: Kevin Teng, Teng, Barrick, Newmont, Will McDonough, McDonough Organizations: Wrise, CNBC Pro, Barrick Gold, Newmont Corporation, Wall, Coeur Mining, Hecla Mining, New York Stock Exchange, BHP, Gold Miners

☆ The market tries to extend its winning streak. Here's what working for and against stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB. Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.

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☆ Columbia’s student journalists produced New York magazine’s cover story. Here’s how they did it
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“It was clear from the outset that The Spectator was really leading the coverage,” Summers told CNN by phone Monday. The photographs were captured by student journalists — including the cover image shot by freshman Stella Ragas — working in conjunction with New York photo director Jody Quon. Gathering reporting from campus for the issue, however, was not without its challenges for the student journalists. “There is significantly more trust of us than national outlets who parachute in and maybe don’t have the intimate knowledge,” Ramirez told CNN. In fact, when the encampments first propped up on campus, Ramirez told CNN that the student journalists were reluctant to retire for the night.

Persons: New York CNN —, Nick Summers, Isabella Ramirez, Summers, ” Summers, Ramirez, —, Stella, Jody Quon, David Dee Delgado, ”, Quon, “, ” Quon, ” Ramirez Organizations: New York CNN, New York, Columbia University, Columbia Daily Spectator, The Spectator, New, CNN, The, Hamilton Hall, Israel, Rye, Protesters, Reuters “ Locations: New York, Morningside, Rye Spaeth, Hamilton Hall

☆ A high-stakes report looms over Biden on whether Israel violated international law
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Kylie Atwood | Jennifer Hansler | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

Nic Antaya/Getty Images Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on the New York University campus in New York on Friday, May 3. Mike Blake/Reuters Pro-Palestinian protesters stand their ground after police breached their encampment at UCLA on May 2. Before police were deployed to campus, pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters were clashing at the school , according to multiple reports. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Columbia University students gather for a picket organized by the Student Workers Union (UAW Local 2710) on Monday, April 29. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22.

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☆ You can now get an iPad for just $349
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple revealed the 10th-generation iPad will now be available for $349. The lower-cost iPad supports Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and offers 4K resolution. The iPad 10th generation is now available for $349 — that's about $100 less than what it came out as in 2022. Related storiesCook referred to the new offering as a "more affordable entry-level iPad with an all-screen design." The iPad 10th generation is $250 less than the iPad Air and $650 less than the iPad Pro.

Persons: Apple, —, Tim Cook, Cook Organizations: Service, Apple, Pro, Air Locations: California

☆ Apple unveils new iPad Pro with ‘outrageously powerful’ AI-powered chip
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

In a pre-recorded live streamed event from its Cupertino, California headquarters, the company introduced the latest versions of its iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, and an all-new Apple Pencil Pro. CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday’s announcement marked “the biggest day for iPad since its introduction.”At the heart of the new iPad Pro is Apple’s new custom M4 processor, which delivers 4 times the performance as its existing iPad Pro models. The latest iPad Pro comes in two sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches. The iPad Pro comes in two finishes, silver and space black. The iPad Air is powered by Apple’s custom M2 processor with faster GPU and neural engine that’s 50% faster than the previous iPad Air.

Persons: Tim Cook, Cook, Apple, ”, it’s Organizations: CNN, Apple, Developers Conference, iPad Locations: Cupertino , California, China

☆ Student protesters facing disciplinary action may also deal with financial setbacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

NYPD officers in riot gear enter Columbia University's encampment as they evict a building that had been barricaded by pro-Palestinian student protesters in Los Angeles, United States on April 30, 2024. Shay Horse | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesStudents can lose housing and morePro-Palestine protesters locked arms after several demonstrators knocked fences down and opened the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) encampment back to student protesters during the demonstration. Rallies and protest camps persist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus as student demonstrators demand divestment from Israeli military ties. Federal loan bills could come earlierSuspended or expelled students may also get their federal student loan bills sooner than they expected, Kantrowitz said. If a suspension ends and a student returns to college before the six months, their grace period should reset, Kantrowitz said.

Persons: Shay Horse, Sally Kornbluth, Vincent Ricci, Martin Stolar, Kantrowitz, Ellen Granberg Organizations: Palestinian, Getty, Palestine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, CNBC, George Washington University, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Indiana University, U.S . Department of Education Locations: Los Angeles, United States, Kresge, New York, Gaza

☆ 'Shark Tank' host Kevin O'Leary says he would've fired this CEO in 'seconds' for backing pro-Palestinian protesters: 'Be gone'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kevin O'Leary said he would've fired the Hims & Hers CEO for backing the pro-Palestinian protests. AdvertisementHims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum should have been fired immediately for supporting the pro-Palestinian student protesters, says "Shark Tank" host and investor Kevin O'Leary. On May 1, Dudum said in an X post that student protesters should "keep going" because "it's working." People are very polarized by this war, as they are in every war," O'Leary said. Last week, the businessman said in an interview on Fox News' "The Five" that pro-Palestinian student protesters will be "screwed" when they start job hunting.

Persons: Kevin O'Leary, would've, Andrew Dudum, " O'Leary, Dudum's, —, O'Leary, Dudum, you’re, Dudum didn't, CNN's Laura Poole Organizations: Service, Palestinian, Fox Business, Columbia University, UCLA, BI, Fox News, Google, National Labor Relations Board Locations: Israel, Gaza

☆ 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

☆ Opinion | A Thank-You Note to the Campus Protesters
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Bret Stephens | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Dear anti-Israel campus protesters:Though it may take a few years before you realize it, supporters of Israel like me have reasons to give thanks to militant anti-Zionists like you. Recently, a friend asked what I would have made of your protests if they had been less fervently one-sided. If, for instance, pro-Palestinian student groups at Harvard and Columbia hadn’t castigated Israel immediately following the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. What if you had avoided demonizing anyone who supports Israel’s right to exist — which includes a vast majority of Jews — as modern-day Nazis? And I would have had to fight harder to make my case that Israel must get rid of Hamas.

Persons: Columbia hadn’t, Israel, hadn’t, demonizing, undecideds Organizations: Harvard, Columbia, West Bank Locations: Israel, Harvard, Columbia, Berkeley, Stanford, Gaza

Apple revealed new iPad Air and iPad Pro models at its "Let Loose" event on Tuesday. The iPad Pro models are the first to feature OLED displays with deeper contrast. AdvertisementApple overhauled its iPad lineup on Tuesday during its "Let Loose" event in California — including fancy new screens for its top-of-the-line "Pro" models. AppleThe iPad Air comes in four colors: a new blue, a new purple, and the usual Starlight and Space Gray. Related storiesBut the standout feature is the new screens, which are the first OLED displays in the iPad lineup.

Persons: Apple, —, Tim Cook Organizations: Service, Apple, Gray, Apple Apple Locations: California

☆ Watch Tuesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — 05/07/24
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Tuesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — 05/07/24"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

☆ Biden’s antisemitism speech leaves no doubt he’s standing by Israel despite tension with Netanyahu
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —The political rawness of the moment, as Israel pounds Gaza and outrage rocks American college campuses, means President Joe Biden’s big speech Tuesday condemning antisemitism is most notable for what he left unsaid. The speech was closely watched given the turmoil in the Middle East and its stunning political reaction in the US. “My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel, and its right to exist as an independent Jewish state is ironclad. While praising the right to free speech as a fundamental American value, he condemned reported instances when some Jewish students have faced antisemitic taunting. Understanding history and preventing it from being manipulated for political gain was a major focus of Biden’s speech, which was delivered on the 79th anniversary of VE Day, when the allies defeated Nazism in World War II.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, movingly, you’re, ” Biden, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, ”, Joe ”, We’re, Biden’s, Donald Trump, Trump, Stormy Daniels, “, ” Johnson, Netanyahu, —, Mike Johnson, ’ Organizations: CNN, Jewish, Hamas, Holocaust Memorial, Capitol, Arab, Israel, Gaza Health Ministry, Democratic, Trump, Republicans, Republican, Louisiana Republican, White, GOP, Nazism Locations: Israel, Gaza, Nazi, Rafah, Michigan, Manhattan, Nazi Germany, United States, Louisiana, Charlottesville , Virginia, Gestapo

☆ Here are other AI stocks vulnerable to profit taking as Druckenmiller sells some Nvidia
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But the chipmaking darling is far from the only artificial intelligence stock that's run too far too fast. Elsewhere, Altimeter's Brad Gerstner eased his stake in the chipmaker and other winning technology stocks, he told CNBC's " Halftime Report ." Nvidia isn't the only AI play vulnerable to profit taking here. Of the group, Micron Technology shares trade at the most significant premium. Over the last year, shares have surged 493% and trade at a 185% premium to their five-year average PE.

Persons: Stanley Druckenmiller, CNBC's, Altimeter's Brad Gerstner, Druckenmiller, We've, Broadcom's Organizations: Nvidia, CNBC Pro, Devices, Micron Technology, Arm Holdings, Broadcom, Arista Networks, Applied Materials, KLA Corporation Locations: British

☆ ‘You’re a Go’: How Miscues and Confusion Delayed the National Guard on Jan. 6
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Luke Broadwater | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the commanders and members of the District of Columbia National Guard waited in frustration for hours for the order to help put down the riot unfolding just minutes from where they were stationed. With marauders assaulting the police and people dying at the Capitol, Gen. William J. Walker, then the commander of the D.C. Guard, turned to colleagues and openly contemplated defying his chain of command and sending his troops immediately to help the overrun Capitol Police restore order. “If I could send them right now without being fired, I would send them right now,” General Walker told Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, then the Guard’s adjutant general. What General Walker did not know as he fumed was that his superiors at the Pentagon had already agreed that the Guard needed to be deployed but, because of a huge miscommunication, hadn’t conveyed the order.

Persons: William J, Walker, ” General Walker, Brig, Aaron R, Dean II, General Walker, fumed, hadn’t Organizations: Trump, Capitol, District of Columbia National Guard, D.C, Guard, Capitol Police, ”, Pentagon

☆ Facebook's Oversight Board to consider if 'from the river to the sea' is hate speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( David Ingram | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The independent Oversight Board that hears appeals about content decisions on Facebook and Instagram said Tuesday it would consider whether the pro-Palestinian phrase "from the river to the sea" violates the platforms' rules including their ban on hate speech. In each of the three cases, other Facebook users reported the phrase, saying it violated platform rules on hate speech, incitement or violent organizations. The users opposed to the phrase then appealed to the Oversight Board. One of the Facebook posts being reviewed by the Oversight Board received about 8 million views, the board said. In one of its most significant decisions, the Oversight Board in 2021 upheld the suspension of former President Donald Trump from Meta's platforms but ruled that it was inappropriate to make the ban indefinite.

Persons: Instagram, Rashida Tlaib, Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump Organizations: Resistance, Facebook, Meta, Palestinian American, Hamas Locations: Manchester, United Kingdom, Israel, Gaza, Jordan, Palestinian, Palestine, Denmark

☆ Columbia University protests: Trump-appointed judges say they’ll boycott Columbia grads over university’s handling of student dissent
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Gloria Pazmino | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —A group of 13 conservative US federal judges are vowing to not hire Columbia University law students or undergraduates because of how the school has handled pro-Palestinian demonstrations on its campus in recent weeks. “As judges who hire law clerks every year to serve in the federal judiciary, we have lost confidence in Columbia as an institution of higher education. CNN has reached out to Columbia University for comment. They typically hire law school graduates for clerkships that can eventually lead to high-paying and prestigious jobs. If not, employers are forced to assume the risk that anyone they hire from Columbia may be one of these disruptive and hateful students,” the judges wrote.

Persons: Minouche Shafik, Gillian Lester, Judge James C, Elizabeth L, Matthew H, Solomson, Donald Trump, Matthew Kacsmaryk Organizations: New, New York CNN, Columbia, . ” Columbia University, New York Police Department, Police, CNN, U.S ., Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Eleventh Circuit, U.S . Court, Federal, Columbia University, Northern District of, Hamilton Hall Locations: New York, Manhattan, Gaza, Columbia, Texas, Northern District, Northern District of Texas, Amarillo

☆ Robert Kraft’s foundation is airing a new ad during NBA playoffs highlighting rise of antisemtism on campuses
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But don’t scream at the Jewish kid walking to class,” the 30-second ad states, featuring photos from protests since October 7th. But there cannot be hate speech or intimidation,” Tara Levine, president of Kraft’s foundation said in a statement to CNN. “Our ad shows when protests create dialogue, but also when they cross the line into hate.”Kraft similarly purchased a Super Bowl ad this year to highlight antisemitism, however, the ad did not focus specifically on campus protests. But administrators have said the protests have disrupted life on campus, threatened students’ security and broke school rules. The campus protests, however, will not be a major section of the president’s remarks.

Persons: Robert Kraft’s, ”, ” Tara Levine, ” Kraft, Paul Alivastos, Biden, Joe Biden, Columbia University’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, People, NBA, Robert, Robert Kraft’s Foundation, Kraft, New England Patriots, Columbia University, Palestine, CNN, University, University of Chicago’s, Columbia, Columbia University’s Hamilton Locations: New York, America, Israel, Washington

☆ For American Jews, Biden’s Speech on Antisemitism Offers Recognition and Healing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Jennifer Medina | Nicholas Nehamas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden, standing in front of six candles symbolizing the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust, delivered on Tuesday the strongest condemnation of antisemitism by any sitting American president. For Jews monitoring a spike in hate crimes and instances of antisemitic rhetoric amid pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Mr. Biden’s speech at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at the Capitol was both fiercely necessary and fiercely appreciated. The Anti-Defamation League, which has been tracking antisemitic incidents since the 1970s, says the number of such episodes has reached all-time highs in four of the last five years. “In an unprecedented moment of rising antisemitism, he gave a speech that no modern president has needed to,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, the chief executive of the Anti-Defamation League. “There has not been a moment like this since before the founding of the state of Israel.

Persons: Biden, ”, Jonathan Greenblatt Organizations: Capitol, Defamation League, Defamation Locations: Israel

☆ Will China's comeback stock rally last? Wall Street weighs in and shares stock picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

China stocks have staged such a strong rally after a protracted slump for the past few years that they're beating even the S & P 500 so far this year. The MSCI China index, which includes the mainland A-shares, Hong Kong-listed shares and U.S.-listed China names, has jumped around 9%, while the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF is up around 13%. Most analysts said whether the rally can be sustained will largely depend on China policy. How to play China Though most were bullish on China stocks, they would be selective in stock-picking. They include: SPDR S & P China ETF iShares MSCI China A ETF Global X MSCI China Consumer Disc ETF iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF — CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

Persons: Bernstein, it's, —, Goldman Sachs, Kevin Liu, CICC, Nomura's, Goldman, Kweichow, Ping, Morningstar, Michael Bloom Organizations: U.S, CSI China, Investors, CICC Research, CNBC, BYD, SAIC, Changan Automobile, Energy, Anhui, Cement, JPMorgan, Kuaishou, Ping An Insurance, China Merchants Bank, Hong, China, iShares, China Consumer Locations: China, Hong Kong

☆ Apple just showed off new iPad accessories — see what's new
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

There's a new, more advanced stylus called the Apple Pencil Pro, which Apple claims is a "game changer for users to express ideas and creativity." Users can squeeze the Apple Pencil Pro to open up a tool palette on the new iPads for more seamless art creation. Related storiesMeanwhile, the Pencil Pro "pairs, charges, and stores" using a magnetic on the side of the iPad Pro. AdvertisementApple's new Pencil Pro also pairs with another new attachable iPad Pro accessory: the Magic Keyboard. AppleThe new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro comes in two colors, black and white.

Persons: —, There's, it's, Apple Organizations: Apple, Service, Apple Artists, Pro

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