Apple Unveils Lower Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.

The New York Times - 2d

Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date

The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a price hike, Face ID, and USB-C.

Wired - 2d

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been ...

ABC News - 2d

Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK

Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.

The New York Times - 8h

After 18 Years, Apple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone Features. It’s the End of an Era

The all-new iPhone 16e ditches the Home Button for good.

Inc. - 2d

The iPhone 16e has one big drawback

The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.

MarketWatch - 2h

Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains

“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.

MarketWatch - 6h

Emmy-winning producer Andy Cohen lowers the price of one-of-a-kind West Village condo to $12 million

Cohen’s beloved, unique and alluring home of over 20 years is struggling to attract a buyer.

MarketWatch - 17h

The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.

Wired - 1d

A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not an Extinction, for Coders

A.I. tools from Microsoft and other companies are helping write code, placing software engineers at the forefront of the technology’s potential to disrupt the work force.

The New York Times - 1d

Apple expands India manufacturing

Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinks

Financial Times - 1d

There’s No Longer a Sub-$500 iPhone. Does It Matter?

The iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is nearly $200 more than the iPhone SE it just replaced.

Wired - 2d

Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.

Wired - 10h

The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries

One of the downstream impacts of bird flu and the soaring egg prices: its impact on bakeries. We visit one Pittsburgh bakery struggling that’s seen egg prices soar in the last two years, and the ...

NBC News - 1d

Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

The New York Times - 2d

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

The New York Times - 1d

BBC pulls Gaza documentary featuring child whose father was Hamas minister

Show removed from iPlayer as ‘further due diligence’ carried out and critics ask if any Hamas members were paid for filming. A BBC documentary about Gaza has been pulled from its iPlayer service ...

The Guardian - 14h

OpenAI Uncovers Evidence of A.I.-Powered Chinese Surveillance Tool

The company said a Chinese operation had built the tool to identify anti-Chinese posts on social media services in Western countries.

The New York Times - 13h

Olympians A'ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles featured on Time 'Women of the Year' cover

A'ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles were named among Time's 13 "Women of the Year," announced on Thursday.

ESPN - 12h

Rivian beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025

Rivian beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations and achieved its first gross quarterly profit but is forecasting lower sales in 2025.

CNBC - 1d

Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook

CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...

CBS News - 13h

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - 11h

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

Wired - 1d

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

BBC News - 7h

'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership

"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".

NBC News - 8h

Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps

Apple said in August that the Vision Pro had 2,500 apps. According to one firm's analysis, fewer than 1,900 remain active.

CNBC - 8h

Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data

Financial Times - 10h

Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...

The Guardian - 10h

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - 2d

Price wins Premier League night three in Dublin

Gerwyn Price wins his first Premier League night since 2023 with victory over Nathan Aspinall in Dublin.

BBC News - 1d

Eurozone activity stagnates as price pressures prove sticky

Inflation in dominant services sector ‘definitely’ not under control, survey data shows, adding to pressure on ECB

Financial Times - 16h

Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar

As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.

CBS News - 10h

Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.

The New York Times - 8h

Trump Moves to Cancel New York City’s Congestion Pricing

The move will halt the program that charges most drivers $9 to enter much of Manhattan.

Inc. - 2d

Netanyahu: Hamas will ‘pay the full price’ for not returning Shiri Bibas to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas will “pay the full price” for not returning the body of Shiri Bibas to Israel. Netanyahu added that the body that was returned to Isreal was a ...

NBC News - 18h

PGA Tour 2K25 release dates, pricing and content for every edition

PGA Tour 2K25 releases on February 28, but fans can get early access by purchasing different editions.

ESPN - 15h

Israel warns Hamas will pay "full price" for handover of wrong remains

Hamas is under pressure from Israel and the U.S. at a crucial time for the Gaza ceasefire as it claims it could have misidentified a hostage's remains.

CBS News - 12h

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - 11h

Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying

Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.

MarketWatch - 9h

Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Is Up For Auction, And Already At An Astounding Price

Pokemon fans are known to be passionate, especially as Pokemania nears its 30th anniversary in 2026. Sometimes, fans are even willing to pay shockingly high prices for unofficial Pokemon items, ...

GameSpot - 2h

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