Apple’s Siri engineering chief Mike Rockwell is reportedly considering leaving the company in 2027, raising concerns about its future AI development plans.
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Apple to Launch New Apple TV 4K and HomeView This Friday
Apple is launching two new products this Friday, November 13, including HomeView and Apple TV 4K, with new features, pricing, and availability.
This Mac App Lets You Control the Glowing Apple Logo on Your MacBook Pro
Backglow lets you customize the new MacBook Pro’s glowing Apple logo with brightness controls, music syncing, lighting effects, and more personalization options.
iPhone 18 Could Have a Bigger Battery Than iPhone 18 Pro, New Leak Claims
Apple’s iPhone 18 could feature a 4,430mAh battery, surpassing both iPhone 18 Pro variants, according to a new leak revealing internal changes.
Apple Saves $2.7 Billion In Taxes By Routing Profits To Singapore
Apple saved a massive $2.7 billion in taxes in 2026 by moving $50 billion in profits through Singapore, making it the top offshore haven over Ireland.
Apple Changes How You Grant AI Agents Full Disk Access In macOS 27.3
Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS 27.3 to stop AI agents from reading your private data. Users will now manually drag apps to grant permissions.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Apologizes for Affair Amid Chinese Spy Allegations
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits an affair and apologizes as the company investigates allegations involving a suspected Chinese spy and intelligence concerns.
Apple Changes How It Develops iOS 28 and macOS 28, Giving Engineers More Time for New Features
Apple is changing its iOS 28 and macOS 28 development process, giving engineers more time to experiment with features before major releases.
M6 iMac vs Mac mini plus Studio Display: the iMac setup costs $1,027 less
A 12-core M6 iMac costs $1,699. The same chip in a Mac mini plus Studio Display, keyboard and mouse costs $2,726. Here’s what the $1,027 gap buys you.
Raycast's new Dictate to AI reads your Mac screen as you talk, for $10 a month
Raycast 2.11 adds Dictate to AI, which sends your spoken request plus context from the focused Mac app to AI. It needs a paid plan from $10 a month.