Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops with new chips, more memory for AI

Apple is making a significant upgrade to its lineup of computers to better support Apple Intelligence.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops with new chips, more memory for AI

Apple on Wednesday introduced new MacBook Pro laptops with updated processors, in what is likely the company’s last major hardware announcement of the year.

Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024): Specs, Features, Price, Release Date

The new 14- a16-inch laptops have some of the most powerful Apple silicon to date: the M4 Pro and M4 Max.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Apple announces new iMac with M4 chip, starts at $1,299

Apple on Monday announced an updated iMac with the company's latest M4 chip.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Mistral AI’s new language models bring AI power to your phone and laptop

Mistral AI, a rising star in the artificial intelligence arena, launched two new language models on Wednesday, potentially reshaping how businesses and developers deploy AI technology. The ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update

Apple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology’s ...

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Apple releases new preview of its AI, including ChatGPT integration

Apple on Wednesday released a beta version of a slew of Apple Intelligence features, including its long-awaited ChatGPT integration.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Apple releases new preview of its AI, including ChatGPT integration

Apple on Wednesday released a beta version of a slew of Apple Intelligence features, including its long-awaited ChatGPT integration.

GitHub unveils new AI capabilities, bringing Copilot to Apple’s Xcode and beyond

GitHub expands Copilot with multi-model AI, Apple Xcode support, Stack Overflow extent and Spark for easy app creation.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

We Tried Apple's New Hearing Test---and the New AirPods Pro Hearing Aids

Apple’s new clinical-grade diagnostics and hearing assistance are potential life changers. You just need to find them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Apple AirPods Pro's new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they'd rather ignore

Millions who could benefit from hearing aids have never tried them

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Apple iPad mini getting an update, Amazon rolling out new line of Kindles

Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS ...

Apple introduces the first dose of artificial intelligence into its new product lineup with a free software update

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

iOS 18.1 Is Here: Apple Intelligence, New Siri Look, AirPod Hearing Aids and More

If you’ve got an iPhone 15 Pro or any new 16 model, AI now summarizes notifications, cleans up photos and helps rewrite text.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Pika 1.5 updates again to add even more AI video Pikaffects: crumble, dissolve, deflate, ta-da

The move to further differentiate Pika 1.5 from competitors Runway, Luma, Kling, and Hailuo comes amid intensifying competition

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 With Hearing Aid Feature Review: A Promising Step

Apple takes on hearing loss, and its first product is a big step in the right direction.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) Review: Portable and Powerful

This tiny tablet’s processor is its biggest upgrade.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 14

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 21

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 28

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

U.S. reportedly considering caps on exports of AI chips to certain countries

U.S. officials are considering capping sales of advanced AI chips to certain countries in the interest of national security, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

TSMC profits jump 54% on back of AI chip boom

World’s biggest chipmaker says demand has recovered across all segments despite fears of industry slump

Business - Financial Times - October 17

AI Boom Is Real---and Really Profitable---Says Chip Maker TSMC

The world’s largest contract chip maker says revenue from AI-related products is expected to triple this year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

TSMC says it alerted US to potential violation of China AI chip controls

Chipmaker reported having received order for processor resembling that of Chinese company Huawei

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Musk’s $1mn-a-day voter giveaway could violate US law, DoJ warns

Billionaire Trump backer has targeted swing states with contest ahead of presidential election

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

SK Hynix Profit Momentum Continues on AI-Chip Demand

SK Hynix posted record earnings in the third quarter as it continued to ride strong demand for powerful computing chips to support artificial-intelligence applications.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Google CEO says more than 25 percent of company's new code written by AI

More than a quarter of Google's new code is being generated by artificial intelligence (AI), CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during Tuesday's third-quarter earnings call for the leading tech company. ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

EA Sports College Football 25 Update Adds Over 700 New Players And More

A new update for EA Sports College Football 25 is here, and a whole lot more college athletes are being added to the game--718 of them, to be precise. The update also contains upgrades to player ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

"Mornings Memory": Late CBS News reporter sampled century-old champagne

The late Tom Fenton, who was a reporter with CBS News, was assigned to a story on century-old bottles of champagne that were found at the bottom of the ocean. Fenton, who died in July, even had the ...

Nvidia’s strategic expansion in India: Advanced AI chip, 1GW AI data center planned

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be

The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it's not quite what it's cracked up to be.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Chinese smartphone companies tout AI features ahead of Apple Intelligence launch

Chinese smartphone companies are rolling out artificial intelligence features for local users, adding pressure on Apple.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Meta just beat Google and Apple in the race to put powerful AI on phones

Meta has launched compressed AI models that run directly on smartphones, making artificial intelligence faster and more private while using less memory than cloud-based alternatives.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

What to know about Apple's AI features and who is eligible for them

Apple is gradually rolling out its new AI features it announced over the summer, including for email, Siri and an image tool. However, users will need an iPhone 15 pro or above to access the ...

Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1

These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.

An AI-powered bot army on X spread pro-Trump and pro-GOP propaganda, research shows

The bot network supported Republican candidates in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania and boosted North Carolina’s Republican-led voter identification law.

Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay more than $89 million for Apple Card failures

Apple and Goldman Sachs were fined more than $89 million for mishandling consumer disputes of Apple Card transactions, the CFPB said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

The New iPad Mini Is All About Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is coming, and the iPad mini gets just enough of an update to be adequate.

Business - Inc. - October 22

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