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OpenAI is facing ongoing capacity challenges following the launch of its viral image generation feature last week, as a result, the company has temporarily disabled
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Apple roll out VisionOS 1.1 with improved personas

By Alex Omenye   Apple on Thursday rolled out VisionOS 1.1, featuring significant enhancements to user personas. The update focuses on refining the representation of hair and makeup, neck and mouth features, and eye rendering within EyeSight, which enables others to see the user’s eyes while wearing the headset. A notable addition allows users to […]

EU probes Apple’s termination of Epic Games’ account
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EU probes Apple’s termination of Epic Games’ account

The European Union has initiated an investigation into Apple’s decision to terminate Epic Games’ developer account, triggering concerns over potential violations of the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, and Platform-to-Business Regulation. This development comes after Fortnite developer Epic Games revealed that Apple had terminated its account, reversing its prior approval of the developer account […]

Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of anti-competitive practices
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Apple terminates Epic Games’ developer account

The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has taken a new twist as Epic Games revealed that Apple has terminated its developer account, reversing its earlier approval. Apple’s move, seen as a response to Epic’s criticism of Apple’s proposed Digital Markets rules, has been deemed a “serious violation of the DMA” by Epic. […]

Child labor: Court dismisses US tech corps' lawsuit in cobalt mines
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Child labor: Court dismisses US tech corps’ lawsuit in cobalt mines

The lawsuit featured 16 plaintiffs, including the families of five children who died while working as cobalt miners. Business Insider reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia dismissed the appeal filed by former child miners and their advocates, ruling in favour of the technology corporations. Cobalt is a component of […]

Sale of China iPhone plunge as Huawei's popularity rises
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Sale of China iPhone plunge as Huawei’s popularity rises

In the initial six weeks of 2024, Apple witnessed a 24% year-on-year decline in iPhone sales in China, as per the findings of research firm Counterpoint. This drop is attributed to heightened competition from domestic rivals like Huawei. Huawei, Apple’s primary competitor in China’s premium smartphone segment, experienced a notable surge with a 64% increase […]

Apple launches new MacBook Air models
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Apple launches new MacBook Air models

Apple on Monday revealed two new MacBook Air laptops featuring its latest M3 processors, aiming to attract consumers seeking to upgrade to artificial intelligence-powered personal computers. The updated MacBook Air models are available in 13-inch and 15-inch screen sizes, boasting up to a 60% increase in speed compared to the previous model with Apple’s M1 […]

OpenAI is facing ongoing capacity challenges following the launch of its viral image generation feature last week, as a result, the company has temporarily disabled
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Apple hit with $1.95bn fine by EU

Apple was hit with an EU antitrust fine of over 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) on Monday, its first ever, for preventing Spotify and other music streaming services from informing users of payment options outside its App Store. The European Commission’s decision was triggered by a 2019 complaint by Swedish music streaming service Spotify over […]

Apple to release plans for AI later this year
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Apple to release plans for AI later this year

The chief executive officer of Apple, Tim Cook, stated during the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday that the company will reveal more information about its intentions to employ generative artificial intelligence later in the year. Cook stated that the iPhone manufacturer “incredible breakthrough potential for generative AI, which is why we’re currently investing significantly […]

Apple terminates electric car project “Project Titan”
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Apple terminates electric car project “Project Titan”

Apple has officially terminated its ambitious autonomous electric car project, known internally as “Project Titan,” in a meeting with the team held on Tuesday morning. This decision is anticipated to result in the layoff of hundreds of employees from the team, and all ongoing work on the project has been halted. According to reports, some […]

Apple to evade EU fine with changes to browser options
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Apple issues security warnings to iPhone, Macbook users

Apple security and management experts at Jamf have conducted a comprehensive analysis shedding light on why many users are inadequately prepared to confront the latest cybersecurity threats affecting Macs and iPhones. The examination of real-world user data has led Jamf researchers to issue a crucial security warning involving three actions that render users vulnerable to […]

TikTok launches ‘reimagined’ app for Apple Vision Pro
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TikTok launches ‘reimagined’ app for Apple Vision Pro

TikTok has launched a ‘reimagined’ native app for the Apple Vision Pro, enhancing the immersive viewing experience on the recently launched device. The Vision Pro, released on February 2, has quickly amassed over 1,000 apps tailored for its unique capabilities, and TikTok is now among them. While users could previously access TikTok videos via the […]

Apple to launch Vision Pro outside US
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Seven things to know about Apple’s New VR headset

The Apple Vision Pro stands as one of the year’s most anticipated devices, marking Apple’s initial venture into the realms of virtual and augmented reality. Positioned as a potential flagship in a product line aimed at captivating a broader audience with spatial computing and wearable displays, there are key aspects to consider before making a […]