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Apple Prepares Week-Long Rollout of M4-Powered Macs, With MacBook Pro and iMac Updates Expected
Apple is set to launch a series of M4-powered Macs through a week-long event beginning on October 28. Unlike its typical product unveilings through live-streamed events, this time, Apple will roll out new devices via daily announcements, each revealing a new piece of hardware. The move, teased by Greg Joswiak, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, marks a significant shift in Apple's approach to product launches and has generated buzz in the tech world. Apple is set to launch a series of M4-powered Macs through a week-long event beginning on October 28. Unlike its typical product unveilings through live-streamed events, this time, Apple will roll out new devices via daily announcements, each revealing a new piece of hardware. The move, teased by Greg Joswiak, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, marks a significant shift in Apple's approach to product launches and has generated buzz in the tech world. -
Hong Kong Bans WhatsApp, Google Drive on Government Devices Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
The Hong Kong government has introduced a ban on the use of popular communication apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on government-issued devices, a move aimed at addressing rising concerns over cybersecurity threats and data privacy. The Hong Kong government has introduced a ban on the use of popular communication apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on government-issued devices, a move aimed at addressing rising concerns over cybersecurity threats and data privacy. -
TSMC Fuels Chip Stock Surge with AI-Powered Outlook, Boosting Nvidia and Rivals
Shares of U.S. chipmakers surged on Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, delivered an upbeat sales forecast driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) processors. Shares of U.S. chipmakers surged on Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, delivered an upbeat sales forecast driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) processors. -
FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Targets Subscription Headaches
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule aimed at simplifying the process for consumers to cancel subscriptions, an issue that has sparked widespread frustration and numerous complaints. Dubbed the "click to cancel" rule, the regulation mandates that businesses, ranging from retailers and gyms to digital services, must offer cancellation methods that are as straightforward as their subscription processes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule aimed at simplifying the process for consumers to cancel subscriptions, an issue that has sparked widespread frustration and numerous complaints. Dubbed the "click to cancel" rule, the regulation mandates that businesses, ranging from retailers and gyms to digital services, must offer cancellation methods that are as straightforward as their subscription processes. -
Intel Faces Potential Security Review in China Amid Claims of NSA 'Backdoors'
China's cybersecurity landscape took a significant turn as the Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC), a group with ties to the Chinese state, urged a security review of Intel products sold within the country. China's cybersecurity landscape took a significant turn as the Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC), a group with ties to the Chinese state, urged a security review of Intel products sold within the country. -
Google Shopping Gets Major AI Upgrade with Personalized Feeds and AI-Powered Summaries
Google is bringing significant upgrades to its Google Shopping platform, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) features to enhance the shopping experience for users. The newly announced AI-powered tools are designed to offer personalized shopping suggestions and helpful tips, marking a key step in Google's broader efforts to monetize its massive investments in generative AI technologies. This move comes as the tech giant continues to compete with other Big Tech firms in the race to dominate the AI landscape. Google is bringing significant upgrades to its Google Shopping platform, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) features to enhance the shopping experience for users. The newly announced AI-powered tools are designed to offer personalized shopping suggestions and helpful tips, marking a key step in Google's broader efforts to monetize its massive investments in generative AI technologies. This move comes as the tech giant continues to compete with other Big Tech firms in the race to dominate the AI landscape. -
Google Turns to Nuclear Power: Signs Deal for Small Modular Reactors to Fuel Data Centers
Google has taken a significant step toward meeting the growing energy demands of its data centers by signing a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to purchase power from a series of small modular reactors (SMRs). Google has taken a significant step toward meeting the growing energy demands of its data centers by signing a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to purchase power from a series of small modular reactors (SMRs). -
Apple Expected to Unveil New M4 Mac Lineup, Including Redesigned Mac Mini and Upgraded MacBook Pros
Apple is reportedly gearing up to refresh its Mac lineup with the much-anticipated launch of M4-powered devices, according to industry insiders. Speculation suggests that Apple is planning a Mac-focused event later this month, with a possible announcement set for October 31, the same day as its quarterly earnings report. The company is expected to unveil the new M4-based MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, and an updated iMac, aiming to introduce these products just in time for the holiday shopping season. Apple is reportedly gearing up to refresh its Mac lineup with the much-anticipated launch of M4-powered devices, according to industry insiders. Speculation suggests that Apple is planning a Mac-focused event later this month, with a possible announcement set for October 31, the same day as its quarterly earnings report. The company is expected to unveil the new M4-based MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, and an updated iMac, aiming to introduce these products just in time for the holiday shopping season. -
Apple TV+ Expands Reach by Joining Amazon’s Prime Video Platform
Amazon and Apple have joined forces in a strategic collaboration that could significantly impact the competitive landscape of the streaming industry. Later this month, Apple TV Plus will become available as a $9.99 monthly add-on to Amazon's Prime Video service in the U.S., offering subscribers access to Apple's content directly through Amazon's platform. This move aims to expand Apple TV Plus's reach and bolster its user base as it competes against streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Prime Video itself. Amazon and Apple have joined forces in a strategic collaboration that could significantly impact the competitive landscape of the streaming industry. Later this month, Apple TV Plus will become available as a $9.99 monthly add-on to Amazon's Prime Video service in the U.S., offering subscribers access to Apple's content directly through Amazon's platform. This move aims to expand Apple TV Plus's reach and bolster its user base as it competes against streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Prime Video itself. -
Tesla to Unveil AI-Powered Robotaxi, Faces Scrutiny Over Self-Driving Safety Claims
Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated robotaxi prototype, known as the "Cybercab," amid mounting skepticism from industry experts and investors. The move marks a significant moment for the company as it pivots its focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. However, concerns over the viability and safety of Tesla's self-driving system continue to cast a shadow over its ambitious plans. Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated robotaxi prototype, known as the "Cybercab," amid mounting skepticism from industry experts and investors. The move marks a significant moment for the company as it pivots its focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. However, concerns over the viability and safety of Tesla's self-driving system continue to cast a shadow over its ambitious plans.