According to Bloomberg, the next versions of Apple’s operating systems may be labeled by year, starting now. It makes sense. At this point, we’ve got VisionOS 2, watchOS 11, macOS 15, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Instead, they might all be…
‘One of the most geometrically perfect’: What is this mysterious sphere deep in the Milky Way galaxy?
There’s no shortage of round celestial objects in our universe. Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes. But astronomers recently spotted a mysteriously circular orb deep in the Milky Way galaxy — and it’s certainly none of these things….
Trump tariffs return until June 9 after court stays injunction
Tariffs could affect iPhone prices in the fall A U.S. trade court ruled that President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegal on Wednesday, but the administration has been granted a temporary stay until arguments are filed. The Trump administration implemented wide-ranging…
I tried exploring a real-time generated AI world, and it was like walking through the uncanny valley
Google Maps Street View and similar tools allow you to virtually navigate real-world locations from the ground, even if you can’t interact with what you see. A new tool from AI startup Odyssey offers an experience in AI-generated locations that you…
The Download: The next anti-drone weapon, and powering AI’s growth
Imagine: China deploys hundreds of thousands of autonomous drones in the air, on the sea, and under the water—all armed with explosive warheads or small missiles. These machines descend in a swarm toward military installations on Taiwan and nearby US bases,…
Sonos home speakers are up to 26 percent off right now
Sonos is at a discount via Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, . That’s 20 percent off and notable because this particular speaker rarely goes on sale. It’s a Sonos miracle! The deal applies to both the black…
Could time travel tourism be the next space tourism? (op-ed)
Can we journey through time? From H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine to The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger and “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon, time travel has captured our imagination for centuries. The concept is ever-present in all forms of sci-fi…
Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs blocked by U.S. trade court
iPhone prices could have been raised as a result of tariffs The so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed on “Liberation Day” and the trafficking-related tariffs have all been ruled an illegal overreach by the President and have been blocked by a U.S. trade…
Apple’s Logic Pro for iPad and Mac can now capture your performances even when you forget to hit record
Apple’s just dropped a pretty significant upgrade to Logic Pro for Mac and iPad Flashback Capture will handle the recording even if you don’t start it Stem Splitters gains more functionality, and a bit of Apple Intelligence arrives in this creative…
The AI Hype Index: College students are hooked on ChatGPT
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Large language models confidently present their responses as accurate…