Apple unveils new, lower cost iPhone 16e

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 - 3d

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

The iPhone 16e has one big drawback

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

MarketWatch - 2h

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 - 21h

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 - 1d

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

Call Of Duty's New TMNT Skins Will Cost You $90 To Unlock In Total

The Season 2 Reloaded update is live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone , and while Call of Duty's TMNT crossover event doesn't begin until next week, all four turtles are now available to purchase. ...

GameSpot - 1d

With new Apple docuseries, Major League Soccer takes a page out of Formula One's playbook

'Onside,' a new docuseries from the team behind 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' takes viewers behind the scenes of MLS — and could have a similar impact on U.S. soccer.

Los Angeles 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

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 - 18h

Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?

Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 23h

Here's what a $70,000 HELOC costs monthly in 2025

Wondering what a $70,000 HELOC might cost you? Find out what your monthly payment could be.

CBS News - 1d

Lego Game Boy Reportedly Will Cost $60 And Releases This October

According to a reliable Lego leaker, the upcoming Lego Game Boy set will reportedly launch on October 1 for $60. The leak also says its a relatively small kit at just 421 pieces. The leak, which ...

GameSpot - 1d

How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.

CBS News - 19h

Comparing Elon Musk and Jack Welch as Influential Cost-Cutters

Elon Musk’s hyperfocus on the bottom line has made him influential in Washington and Silicon Valley. How does that compare with the last famous cost-cutter, Jack Welch?

The New York Times - 3h

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

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 - 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 - 1d

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 - 2d

'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 - 21h

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 - 23h

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 - 22h

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 - 21h

The Papers: 'PM to defy Trump' and 'Apple in UK privacy row'

Sir Keir Starmer's next move before meeting Donald Trump and a data security dispute make Saturday's front pages.

BBC News - 9h

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

Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating

High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.

CNBC - 1d

Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more

Flour Bakery in Boston can’t make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.

NBC News - 1d

Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew

A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation. Of those polled, 45 ...

The Hill - 1d

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - 5h

New Insights Into Older Hearts

Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients.

The New York Times - 4d

2/19: CBS Evening News

Global implications of Trump's public criticism of Zelenskyy; Historic SS United States makes final voyage before being turned into reef

CBS News - 2d

2/20: CBS Evening News

Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later; Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital

CBS News - 1d

2/21: CBS Evening News

IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out; Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure

CBS News - 10h