Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone

Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China

Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Warriors lose Kuminga to 'significant' ankle sprain

The Warriors could be without forward Jonathan Kuminga for an extended period after he suffered a "significant" sprain in his right ankle.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase closing in on triple crown

With a mildly productive game Saturday vs. Pittsburgh, Chase will become the fifth player to reach that milestone.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Best Portable Chargers (2025): iPhones, iPads, Laptops & More

Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.

Wired - Jan. 4

Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.

Wired - Jan. 4

Why Apple TV+ Will Gift a Free Binge-Watching Weekend

Executives at Apple TV+ are gambling on getting viewers hooked with this promo.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million

Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.

Inc. - Jan. 3

What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

Johnson appears to lose first round of House speaker vote

The House of Representatives appears to have failed to elect a House speaker during the first round of voting as Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., lacked the votes to be re-elected. NBC News' Garrett Haake ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

How to map OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode to your iPhone action button

Mapping ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode to the new physical Action Button on the side of newer iPhones, just above the volume up and down.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop

Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final

An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle claims Siri listened to users’ private conversations

Settlement of proposed class-action lawsuit represent nine hours of profit for Apple, which has denied wrongdoing. Apple has agreed to pay $95m in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Browns' Myles Garrett prefers to 'mess up' Ravens' division title hopes over winning NFL sack crown

Garrett is tied with the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson with 14 sacks this season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Apple settles Siri eavesdropping accusations for $95M

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant used its voice assistant Siri to obtain and share private conversations without users' permission. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple

Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.

CNBC - Jan. 3

The Best Tested Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers (2025)

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Wired - Jan. 3

Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Best MacBooks (2025): Which Apple Laptop Should You Buy?

Having a hard time choosing from Apple’s complex MacBook lineup? Let us help you find the right laptop.

Wired - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

BBC News - Jan. 3

As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer

The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims

Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims: Who could get payments, if it's approved

The agreement would put an end to a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Siri of eavesdropping.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices

ABC News - Jan. 2

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion

With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

China’s Hack of U.S. Treasury Breached Sanctions Office

The cyberattack reported earlier this week reached into the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Financial Research, sections of the agency that oversee economic penalties against ...

Inc. - Jan. 2

Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri

The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - Jan. 2

How to invest in a much-changed China

While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent years

Financial Times - Jan. 2

China is forcing out foreign car companies

This year has been troubling for almost all foreign carmakers in that country, which boasts the world’s largest car market.

The Hill - Jan. 1

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