Thanks to AI, Apple's China problem is only getting worse

As artificial intelligence reshapes the technological landscape, America's leading tech companies face a choice between their values and their profits.

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Pitch in third Test ‘will only get worse’, warns England’s Jamie Smith

Wicketkeeper says sweep shot is ‘near on impossible’ Sajid Khan: ‘Wickets don’t get given to you here’ Jamie Smith said the third Test, and with it the series, “will be decided by small margins” ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem.

The question is how to keep him — and those like him — in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

What This Apple Exec Means When He Says, ‘Hey Siri, Let’s Get AI Right.’

Senior Apple exec Craig Federighi said that unlike some AI rivals, his company has no plans for a super-smart AI. Siri won’t be sentient.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Voters: Beware the government’s China problem at home and abroad

If the public turns a blind eye to the Chinese government’s actions within our borders and to the broader implications of foreign policy on domestic security, who will pay attention?

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Real Madrid's Mbappé project isn't getting better; it's getting worse

Another toothless display from Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid has the European champions staring down a surprise Champions League exit.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

The year's top tech stock is up 300% thanks to AI — but it's not Nvidia

With its stock having quadrupled this year, AppLovin has outperformed all other U.S. tech companies valued at $5 billion or more.

Business - CNBC - November 4

The AI bubble is looking worse than the dot-com bubble. The numbers prove it.

Two different bubbles and two completely different revenue streams mean only one thing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

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 cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Apple prepares for fresh AI assault on the smart home

A new hub to manage people’s lives would be a big bet — but it’s not clear what it can bring to the business

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Apple releases Apple Intelligence. Here's how to get it on your iPhone

The release is a critical milestone for Apple, which is relying on the feature launch to power its marketing campaign for the iPhone 16.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Electric Motors Are About to Get a Major Upgrade Thanks to Benjamin Franklin

Electrostatic motors are in testing and have massive potential

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Greenlight's David Einhorn says the markets are broken and getting worse

Einhorn's frustration with passive investing is understandable. Academic research has long supported the belief that, in the long run, value outperforms growth.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Apple Wins Smartwatch Case, Gets $250 in Damages

The tech giant notches a patent infringement win, and gets the statutory minimum payment for its efforts.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Soaring grocery prices helped Trump to victory. The climate crisis is only going to make this worse | James Meadway

From olive oil to butter, extreme weather is pushing up the cost of living and having a dramatic political impact. Economists need a solution. In the US, where Donald Trump swept the board last ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

With This 1 Move, Google May Have Solved a Huge AI Content Problem

As AI tech gets smarter it’s getting harder to spot the difference between content made by a human and what’s been dreamed up by an algorithm. Google, pushing the AI envelope itself, is aware of ...

Business - Inc. - October 24

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

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 - October 28

Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling 20% faster in China than its predecessor, report says

Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new features

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Apple CEO Reaffirms Commitment to China Investment in Meeting with Tech Minister

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?

With iPhone sales down and Apple Intelligence banned, Apple looks ready to compromise.

Tech - Wired - October 26

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

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.

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 - October 24

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 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 - October 28

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.

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 - October 29

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 - October 30

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 to buy Pixelmator, the iPhone image editing app with AI features

Pixelmator said there "will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time."

Business - CNBC - November 1

Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do

Apple customers starting on Wednesday can go to Apple stores for sessions on Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of AI tools.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Starbucks’ New CEO Only Needed 6 Words to Explain the Company’s Biggest Problem

Turning around the company’s problem starts with acknowledging this simple truth.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Ford has too many cars on dealer lots, and that’s only one of its problems.

High inventory days and higher-than-expected warranty costs and other cost headwinds plague Ford.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Game studios are getting candid about funding problems | Kaser Focus

Surgent Studios is not the only studio to publicly admit to having trouble securing funding. Rachel Kaser recognizes the honesty.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 19

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food

Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae

Tech - ABC News - October 22

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