Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip South Australia has inked an agreement with the developer of the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. AAP · Aug 9
Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ on gambling reforms, minister says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 8
The RAM crisis just hit a new low — here's my advice on what to do based on 30 years of writing about GPUs, memory and PC components There are certain components and devices that you should be considering buying sooner rather than later, at least in my view. TechRadar · Aug 8
Ted Lasso's Season 4 Premiere Made Me Realize How Much I Missed One Character (And It's Not Ted) Thank goodness Ted Lasso is back. Cinemablend · Aug 8
Apple says Mac users in China can connect to Alibaba's Qwen AI service Apple published a guide for Chinese Mac users to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI service. This integration allows enhanced Siri responses and Writing Tools capabilities for users. The arrangement aims to boost Apple's competitive edge in China's AI PC market. Domestic rivals like Lenovo and Huawei are already promoting their own… The Economic Times · Aug 8
US Democrats eye probes into Trump-linked firms over impeachment if they regain House control: Report In a significant move, US House Democrats are gearing up for extensive investigations into the business practices of the Trump administration. Their strategy involves utilizing hearings and subpoenas to scrutinize decisions made that may have led to personal gains. Major corporations such as Apple and Alphabet might find themselves under… The Times of India · Aug 8
I replaced my Mac mini with Lenovo's round Yoga PC — and accidentally found the ultimate Mac accessory hack Lenovo cut all the right corners with its puck-shaped Yoga Mini, delivering a Windows mini PC that truly thinks outside the box to rival the Mac mini. Tom’s Guide · Aug 8
MacBook Neo vs budget Windows laptops: which is worth your money? As the back-to-school hordes descend on laptop retailers, this is perhaps the most important question of the season. Creative Bloq · Aug 8
Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices The case comes at a sensitive time for OpenAI, which is worth a reported $852 billion as it works towards a potential IPO. The lab is also locked into a fierce competition with Anthropic, a rival AI lab in San Francisco that was founded by a group of former OpenAI… The Economic Times · Aug 8
Update your Mac right now to block this major screen sharing flaw Apple has just released new macOS updates that fix a major Screen Sharing flaw. Tom’s Guide · Aug 7
Billions in Trump tariff refunds go to Apple, Amazon and Nike after Supreme Court ruling—but what happened to the promised $2,000 checks for Americans? Major companies are receiving billions in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Apple, Amazon, and Nike are among the largest beneficiaries of these repayments. Consumers who paid higher prices due to tariffs are unlikely to receive any money back. Some companies like Amazon and Costco plan to offer lower… The Economic Times · Aug 7
OpenAI’s new device will be hockey puck-sized and cost over $300 The product — essentially a smart speaker without a display — will be shaped like a doughnut that’s roughly the size of a hockey puck, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the work is confidential. The idea is to make the device easy to carry around… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Tim Cook Says There’s ‘No Better Person’ to Take Over at Apple – Here’s What AAPL Investors Need to Know About the CEO Transition Company veteran John Ternus, who also worked under Steve Jobs, will succeed Cook this September. This is what’s at stake for the incoming executive. Barchart · Aug 7
Your Apple AirPods could replace a fitness watch at the gym, after iOS 27 arrives There are a number of features arriving with iOS 27 later this year, including GymKit expanding to iPhone with AirPods providing heart rate readings T3 · Aug 7
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 7 Apple revealed the first Mac Pro 20 years ago today — its Intel Xeon-powered flagship desktop took the reins from the Power Mac G5 20 years ago today Steve Jobs took to the Apple WWDC stage to unveil the first-ever Mac Pro desktop computer. This is when Mac workstations transitioned from PowerPC to Intel Xeon chips.
TechRadar · Aug 7 The Mac Pro is dead. 20 years after its glitzy launch, what went wrong with Apple’s ultimate flagship computer? The Mac Pro would be 20 today if it hadn’t been discontinued. Here’s why Apple ditched its most powerful Mac.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 7 iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Everything we know so far The iPhone 18 Pro Max and Pixel 11 Pro XL are arguably going to be the two biggest phone releases in the next couple of months, so here's how they stack up so far based on the rumors.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 7 I tested the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro for a month to track workouts, check my stress, and monitor my sleep — and this $89 Apple Watch dupe is simply excellent The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is an excellent sub-$100 smartwatch for tracking your workouts, sleep, and other metrics, and it's extremely comfortable too.
T3 · Aug 7 The best headphones for students? 3 perfect picks, just in time for college New audio for a new term! 3 ace options for all budgets
The Economic Times · Aug 7 ChatGPT owner OpenAI is launching a doughnut-shaped speaker, similar to Amazon's Alexa and Google's Nest, that will work on your command: What is it? OpenAI plans a unique doughnut-shaped smart speaker for a 2027 release. This AI-first device will feature moving parts and advanced humanlike interactivity. It aims to offer a premium look and feel, costing over $300. The company is collaborating with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio on the design. OpenAI believes its new…
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Telegram founder warns of new AI-powered threat that can force apps like Instagram removed from Playstore; calls it 'takedown extortion' Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned app developers of an emerging cyber threat he calls takedown extortion, after Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store following an attack in which a user planted AI-modified illegal content inside a public group chat. Durov said the app was restored within hours…
TechRadar · Aug 7 Can ChatGPT really replace your apps? I tried using the chatbot for 12 everyday tasks on my phone — here’s what happened I used ChatGPT instead of 12 everyday phone apps to see what it could replace today — and what still works much better with a dedicated app.
TechRadar · Aug 6 Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats The Chuwi UniBook is a modest laptop based on Intel's new Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor.
PC Gamer · Aug 6 Couple's dispute over playing Slay the Spire 2 in bed gets a ruling from comedian John Hodgman: 'Pick an arbitrary battle and stick with it' Gaming in bed: awful or lawful? The man who played the PC in Apple's "Get a Mac" ads issues a landmark PC gaming ruling.
Total Film · Aug 6 The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (August 7-9) The House of the Dragon season 3 finale, a new Star Wars show and the return of Ted Lasso are among this week's must-watch streaming releases