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☆ Elon Musk threatens to ban iPhones at his companies if Apple integrates ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —Elon Musk is not happy about a new partnership between Apple and ChatGPT creator OpenAI. “Apple has no clue what’s actually going on once they hand your data over to OpenAI,” Musk said in a separate post. OpenAI’s technology will support some of these new tools — for example, allowing users to direct questions to ChatGPT via their Apple devices. Greg Brockman, OpenAI president, said late Monday that ChatGPT would be integrated into Apple’s operating systems for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. So Musk’s employees may have limited options if he wants to ban rival AI — or even OpenAI — from his companies.

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☆ 5 things to know before the stock market opens
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

At Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, the company unveiled "Apple Intelligence" – its long-awaited AI software. Apple CEO Tim Cook stressed privacy and personalization with the system, moving beyond AI into "personal intelligence." Siri will also be getting some upgrades with Apple Intelligence, and Apple announced that Siri will also be able to tap into ChatGPT when needed through the company's partnership with OpenAI. The activist hedge fund has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines , which makes it one of the airline's biggest investors. This follows a number of other stakes the firm has built within the past two months, such as a $2.5 billion stake in Texas Instruments, a $2 billion stake in SoftBank and a $1 billion stake in Anglo American.

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☆ Apple just threw down the gauntlet in the AI wars
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple finally made some big AI announcements at the WWDC 2024 keynote on Monday. Analysts are saying Apple delivered on the GenAI front, but total AI domination is uncertain. The company was touted for its privacy protections with Apple Intelligence and big updates to Siri. At the keynote of its Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, the tech titan introduced Apple Intelligence and showed off a range of capabilities coming to its products. Apple Intelligence will bring massive changes to Photos, Siri, Messages, and more in the upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia updates.

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☆ Apple WWDC: macOS Sequoia brings iPhone mirroring to laptop and desktop Macs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple WWDC: macOS Sequoia brings iPhone mirroring to laptop and desktop MacsApple holds its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday at the tech giant's campus in Cupertino, California.

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☆ OpenAI hires new CFO and product chief, announces Apple deal to integrate ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

OpenAI on Monday hired two top executives and announced a partnership with Apple that includes a ChatGPT-Siri integration, the company announced in two blog posts. The company said Sarah Friar, previously CEO of Nextdoor and finance chief at Square, is joining as chief financial officer. OpenAI also hired Kevin Weil, an ex-president at Planet Labs , as its new chief product officer, according to the blog post. Weil's product team will be focused on "applying our research to products and services that benefit consumers, developers, and businesses," the company wrote. "Siri can also tap into ChatGPT's intelligence when helpful," OpenAI wrote.

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☆ Elon Musk threatens to ban iPhones and MacBooks at his companies after Apple announces OpenAI partnership
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk slammed Apple's new OpenAI partnership, threatening to ban Apple devices at his companies. He said visitors will have to check their Apple devices and they will be stored in a Faraday cage. Apple assures privacy protections, while Musk claims Apple can't ensure user security if integrating OpenAI's technology. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Apple announced at its Worldwide Developer's Conference on Monday that it will be integrating its new AI software, called Apple Intelligence, across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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☆ Sorry Microsoft — for now, you'll need a Mac to use the new desktop version of ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Microsoft is a key OpenAI investor but Windows users must wait to get access to ChatGPT on desktop. The app will be available for both free and paid users on Mac first of all. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA ChatGPT app is coming to Apple's Mac laptops before Windows despite Microsoft's hefty investment in the company. In a blog post, OpenAI said a new ChatGPT desktop app for macOS will be available for both free and paid users.

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☆ Apple says App Store and other services are back online after an outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple on Wednesday said it had fixed an outage for its App Store on iOS and MacOS devices. The iPhone maker picked up 19% of revenue from its Services category, including some from the App Store, according to its latest quarterly report. For most applications, developers keep all revenue they generate through the App Store, but Apple receives a commission when people buy individual apps and make in-app purchases. Some people posted screenshots on social media showing error messages when they tried to open the App Store on iPhones. Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and other company services were also having technical issues on Wednesday, according to the page.

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☆ Welcome to a new age of AI hardware. These are 5 AI-powered devices announced since OpenAI launched ChatGPT.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Read previewAI-powered tech hardware is having a moment. Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, companies have been racing to cash in on the generative AI hype. Some companies are taking their AI efforts to the next level: integrating AI into flashy new consumer devices. Jony Ives, a tech analyst, called this new frontier of hardware innovation "the golden goose" for tech leaders in the next decade. AdvertisementRumors are swirling that Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is working with Jony Ives, the designer of the iPhone, on building a consumer AI device.

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☆ New report sheds light on Apple's upcoming AI features that will rival Microsoft's Copilot
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementCurrently, Apple is urging some engineers to test these new AI features to ensure they work before releasing them externally to developers. Apple's covert plans to launch its AI coding tool soon comes as the company lags behind generative AI efforts currently led by players like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. The tech giant, Bloomberg has learned, has plans to integrate AI features into its next software updates for its iPhone and iPad known internally as Crystal. The company is also building features that will generate Apple Music playlists and slideshows, according to the outlet.

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And according to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, they're especially popular among young adults — the same group that dominates PC gaming, according to Statista. However, these days, most MacBooks run on a single chip called either the M1 or M2, also known as Apple silicon, that holds both the CPU and GPU. Steam, the most popular PC gaming app, even has its own dedicated macOS catalog now. It features thousands of fantastic games, including:You also have access to a wealth of popular games outside of Steam, like Fortnite and The Sims 4. And don't forget cloud gaming services like Xbox Game Pass that let you stream popular games on your MacBook.

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The Nova Pro Wireless improves on many of the best features found on SteelSeries' cheaper Arctis Nova 7, which is another one of our favorite wireless headsets. While cheaper options like the Nova 7 will satisfy most gamers, the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offers high-end features for those willing to pay top dollar. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is an excellent headset for anyone who wants high-end performance. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset: SpecsSpecifications Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset Connectivity 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm wired Drivers 40 mm neodymium drivers Battery About 20 hours per battery, two rechargeable batteries included Microphone Embedded dual noise-canceling mics 2.4 GHz Wireless range 30 to 40 feet Charging port Charges battery via wireless transmitter or USB-C Colors Black Weight 0.74lb/336g Platforms PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, MacOSShould you buy the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset? SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro is the high-end wireless gaming headset to beat.

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☆ The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems for Your Home
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( David Murphy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +22 min

Our favorite mesh Wi-Fi system, TP-Link’s Deco XE200, supports Wi-Fi 6E, meaning it will deliver the best possible speeds for any device you can buy in mid-2023. Best overall mesh Wi-Fi systemBuy Side Top Pick TP-Link Deco XE200 $800 at Amazon $800 at b&h The XE200 offers the perfect mix of fast speeds, simple setup and app-based adjustments, offering the fastest mesh Wi-Fi at home for all the latest Wi-Fi 6E devices. Price: Our research found you’ll spend around $300 or less for a lower-price mesh system, or about $800 or less for a high-performance mesh system. We tested the mesh systems by first connecting a Google Pixel 7 Pro to a single Wi-Fi mesh access point (set up as the home’s primary router) from a handful of feet away within the same room. It’s still important that a mesh Wi-Fi system be able to deliver strong performance across as far a range as possible.

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☆ China releases its first open-source computer operating system
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Josh Ye | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

HONG KONG, July 6 (Reuters) - China has released its first homegrown open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin, state media said, as the country steps up efforts to cut reliance on U.S. technology. China's massive market for operating systems was worth 15.5 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) last year, state media said, citing an industry report. Developing an operating system independent of U.S. technology has been an important goal for China's tech industry in recent years, with many companies and organisations having contributed to the development of the OpenKylin system. More than a dozen Chinese companies are trying to develop operating systems that could replace Microsoft's Windows and Apple's MacOS operating systems. One such company, UnionTech Software Technology Co Ltd, has been developing what it calls the "Unity operating system".

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☆ The 15-inch MacBook Air offers superb battery life and portability at an aggressive price
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTKif Leswing/CNBCApple announced a 15-inch MacBook Air last week. But if you held out and need a new laptop, the 15-inch MacBook Air hits the sweet spot for most people in terms of price, capability, and portability. The extra screen size makes a difference versus the 13-inch MacBook Air. The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (silver) versus the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air (dark blue.) The 15-inch MacBook Air fits easily into a backpack or briefcase, and I didn’t really notice the extra 3.3 pounds while I was commuting with it on public transportation.

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☆ After gaining control of our reporter's phone, a hacker ripped her off for $10,000. She set out to find them.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( Hallam Bullock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can see pictures of the massive meatball here — but I warn you, it looks exactly how you would expect. Now, before the scientists start serving up Dinosaur DNA, let's take a look at the top tech stories this week. Once the hacker had control of Hartmans' phone, they didn't waste any time. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk plans to build a town named "Snailbrook" — but he isn't the only billionaire creating their own utopia. Some of Lee's friends and colleagues, including Elon Musk, have lambasted the "violent crime in SF."

☆ Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Crypto fans just celebrated the bitcoin inventor's birthday and his legend is as mysterious as ever.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Satoshi Nakamoto is said to be the inventor of bitcoin and wrote the token's original white paper in 2008. Nakamoto's paper, "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," was published in October 2008. In his white paper, Nakamoto cited the work of Stuart Haber, a computer scientist credited with helping invent blockchain technology. A Newsweek article in 2014 said that Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto, a Japanese American man living in California, was the elusive inventor of bitcoin. After the article published, Nakamoto's online account revived itself after a five-year hiatus, stating: "I am not Dorian Nakamoto."

☆ Tesla employees reportedly have videos of customers' shocking and humorous personal moments
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Asia Martin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Tesla employees passed around videos from customers' cars, according to Reuters. Not only can Tesla employees see what customers' cars can see, they apparently circulate humorous, shocking, or invasive videos. Tesla employees shared personal videos from customers' cars on an internal messaging system, according to the report. A former Tesla Autopilot employee confirmed to Insider that workers were not only able to view personal videos but were also sharing them among each other. Reuters reported that Tesla employees shared videos of car crashes, road-rage incidents, and some more embarrassing moments.

☆ Apple has hidden a bitcoin manifesto in every Mac since 2018, says a tech blogger who discovered it by accident
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Technologist Andy Baio wrote in an April 5 blog post that he found a PDF of the original bitcoin white paper on his Macbook. He said Apple has seemingly hid the original crypto manifesto in "every copy of macOS since Mojave in 2018." Baio shared how any users could locate the manifesto on their own Apple computers. Baio couldn't figure out why, of all documents, the original bitcoin manifesto was chosen to be included in Apple's operating system. As for token itself, bitcoin is hovering around $27,925 on Thursday, and has rallied 68% so far in 2023.

☆ Why Apple, Google, Microsoft passkeys should soon replace your own passwords
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Barbara Collins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Passkeys are an example of what security should be: seamless and invisible to the end user," said Moriarty. Avoiding human error, and hackersFrom a safety standpoint, passkeys are much more secure than passwords for a number of reasons. Even worse, choosing simple passwords (think "abc123" or "password") creates the perfect target for hackers to easily access individuals' accounts. Google began rolling out passkey support for Chrome on Android, Windows and macOS in December 2022. The only potential disadvantage to using passkeys happens if a user loses the secondary device they use to gain access to their accounts.

In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTAn attendee interacts with the AI-powered Microsoft Bing search engine and Edge browser during an event at the company's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Microsoft unveiled new versions of its Bing internet-search engine and Edge browser powered by the newest technology from ChatGPT maker OpenAI. When that prompt is entered into ChatGPT, the OpenAI tool generates three bulleted lists detailing examples of German Expressionism in film, music and literature. Bing not only presents lists of cinema, music, and literature representing German Expressionism, but it also gives users extra context about the artistic movement. At times the Bing chatbot opted not to do things that ChatGPT would do.

☆ Apple reportedly considering touchscreen Mac laptop for 2025
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Apple could release a MacBook Pro laptop with a touchscreen as soon as 2025, according to a report from Bloomberg. More recently, he was asked at a conference whether Apple would release a touchscreen laptop, and he said, "who's to say?" Apple's Mac business doesn't need a shot in the arm, though. Apple's Mac business generated $40.1 billion in revenue during the company's fiscal 2022, up 14% from 2021. A touchscreen Mac would require significant software changes to accept finger taps, which require larger buttons, instead of mouse clicks.

☆ These two new Google Chrome features will help save battery life and speed up computer performance
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Google Chrome shown on a smartphone. Over the next few weeks, Google is rolling out two Chrome performance settings to save memory and battery power. Energy Saver modeEnergy saver mode on Google Chrome. GoogleIf you're on a laptop and your battery level reaches 20%, Chrome will go into Energy Saver mode, which will prolong battery life. Memory Saver modeMemory saver mode on Google Chrome.

☆ If you’re thinking about quitting Elon Musk’s Twitter, here’s how to use alternative Mastodon
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

It has been reported that more than 200.000 new users flocked the social media app after the takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk. One of the fastest growing alternatives is Mastodon, which looks and feels a lot like Twitter. In the 12 days after Musk bought Twitter, Mastodon app downloads on Apple App Store and Google Play for Android surged more than 100 times previous rates to 322,000 installs during the period, according to analysis by Sensor Tower, an app analytics firm. That's still a lot lower than the over 245 million daily active users of Twitter that CEO Elon Musk tweeted about this week. Davide Bonaldo | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBecause anyone can set up their own Mastodon server, there's no central place to sign up like twitter.com.

To transfer files between your iPhone and Mac, use AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive. AirDropAirDrop is an effective way to quickly share files between an iPhone and Mac. Once you've enabled AirDrop on your Apple devices, you can share files with a few clicks or taps. Open the file you want to share and tap Share icon – the square icon with an arrow pointing up. Open the file you want to share and tap Share icon – the square icon with an arrow pointing up.

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