To Truly Fix Siri, Apple May Have to Backtrack on One Key Thing—Privacy

The Siri that was promised back in 2011 never quite materialized. Now the big upgrade promised as part of Apple Intelligence is delayed “indefinitely.” Why can't Apple get Siri right?

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Apple lags behind its peers in releasing more sophisticated AI. The tech giant just admitted it’s proving a harder nut to crack than first expected.
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The company lowered prices on some of its most important products.
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A prominent Apple blogger says the company “squandered” its credibility by advertising Siri features as an iPhone 16 selling point — when they were nowhere near ready to use.
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Based on how the Packers have approached free agency in previous years, there are three starters Green Bay could be looking to replace next year.
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Portrait may be the only one of England's 9-day queen painted during her lifetime

Research by the charity English Heritage suggests it may have found a portrait of England's shortest-reigning queen Lady Jane Grey
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Groups from UBS and HSBC to BP and Starbucks have changed targets in executives’ pay plans
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Did AI mania rush Apple into making a rare misstep with Siri? | John Naughton

The company that prides itself on announcing products only when they’re ready grossly underestimated the demands of personalising its virtual assistant. After ChatGPT broke cover in late 2022 and ...
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The overseas Apple iPhone encryption battle that could be headed to the U.S. next

Apple's refused to comply with a UK government demand for a backdoor into encrypted iPhone data, leaving users exposed. Other governments may press the issue.
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Plan to make landlords fix mould in Scotland's social housing

Proposed amendments to Scotland's housing bill will mean landlords have to fix issues within strict timescales.
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Having a hard time choosing from Apple’s complex MacBook lineup? Let us help you find the right laptop.
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The Vikings have been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency.
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‘They have no one to follow’: how migrating birds use quantum mechanics to navigate

Evidence is mounting to explain how birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to help fly thousands of miles with unerring accuracy – a discovery that may help advance quantum technology. To the ...
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Jaguars to Field One of NFL’s Youngest Rosters

No team may have made more transactions this Free Agency Period than the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors

While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.
MarketWatch - Mar. 13
Why is Elon Musk still CEO of Tesla?

The tech billionaire and his EV company suffer, Apple castigates itself over Siri failures and a Meta tell-all book evokes a strong reaction. Hello, and welcome to TechScape. In this week’s ...
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A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.
Wired - Mar. 15
Key Barcelona duo could be available vs Osasuna with club working on a plan

Although it initially seemed highly unlikely that Ronald Araujo and Raphinha would be available for Barcelona’s match against Osasuna, the German coach may yet have both players at his disposal – ...
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'Some more banana skins in front of us': Why investors may want to increase exposure to bonds

Two money managers deliver their bull case for fixed income exposure.
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Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it

Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.
CNBC - Mar. 13
Hawk attacking villagers may have to be euthanised

Between 40 and 50 people have now been attacked, a council says.
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MPs think they may have been targets of ‘disinformation’ over Bangladesh inquiry

Group received emails about Ahsan Mansur, the central bank official investigating money laundering allegations. British MPs believe they may have been targeted by a “disinformation” campaign aimed ...
The Guardian - 1d
Plan to freeze key disability benefit may be dropped

Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea of not increasing PIP in line with inflation, as part of expected welfare cuts.
BBC News - Mar. 16
Broncos have filled key needs in NFL free agency

After addressing their key needs during free agency, the Broncos can go best player available in the NFL draft.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
Commanders have one glaring need one week into free agency

The Washington Commanders still have multiple needs. However, one stands above others.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17
Commanders showing interest in ascending edge rusher

The Washington Commanders need an edge rusher. They may have their eyes on one already.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Benches-clearing scuffle between Nets, Pacers leads to multiple technicals and one ejection

Trendon Watford's action may have resulted in the Nets losing Thursday's game vs. the Pacers.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
4 remaining free-agent wide receivers who still might make sense for the Panthers

The Panthers may not be able to get their WR1 in free agency now, but they can still fill a key role with one of these four remaining players . . .
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.
NBC News - Mar. 13
Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief

Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.
CNBC - Mar. 17
The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home

Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.
The New York Times - Mar. 14
The Broncos have one big need left after free agency splashes

The Broncos have one big need after their free agency splashes: running back.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."
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