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Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel

Financial Times - 4h

7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.

Wired - 2d

The 50 best leggings tested and ranked, according to editors

We tested more than 50 leggings over the course of 8 weeks. Shop the 50 best women’s leggings, including top contenders from Nike, Lululemon and Athleta.

NBC News - 2h

Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia

Yahoo News - 5h

Apple’s ‘decidedly unattractive’ outlook sparks rare bearish call on the stock

An analyst says Apple’s stock price bakes in only good news, but he sees more than 20% downside as negative developments pile up.

MarketWatch - 12h

Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.

BBC News - 1d

Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts

One alert claimed BBC story said Luigi Mangione, alleged murderer of US healthcare CEO, had killed himself. Apple has said it will update an artificial intelligence feature that has issued ...

The Guardian - 1d

Climate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study

Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple ...

The Hill - 1d

15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

Wired - 3d

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 - 4d

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

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

Inc. - 4d

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - 4d

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 - 4d

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. - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - 4d

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 - 4d

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - 4d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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

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

BBC News - 5d

High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up

After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponents

Financial Times - 5d

Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab

A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help match patients with better treatments.

NBC News - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

14 Best Soundbars We've Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

Wired - 6d

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - 6d

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

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