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The key to all-in-one holiday shopping: this Costco Gold Star Membership that comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Read full article: The key to all-in-one holiday shopping: this Costco Gold Star Membership that comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*Get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you sign up as a Gold Star Member ($65 per year). Find savings on groceries, household staples, gas, and more!
Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update
Read full article: Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software updateApple 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 latest craze.
Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB orders
Read full article: Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB ordersA federal regulator has ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89 million for deceiving consumers and mishandled Apple Card customers' transaction.
One Tech Tip: Here's what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Here's what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lostPhones hold so much of our digital lives that if they ever get stolen or go missing, it can cause major disruption beyond just the loss of a device.
Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16
Read full article: Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks on the latest iPhone coming out Friday.
European Union moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival tech
Read full article: European Union moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival techThe European Union says it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc’s tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cutShares are mixed in Asia as world markets gear up for the Federal Reserve's most anticipated meeting in years.
EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxes
Read full article: EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxesThe European Union’s top court has rejected Apple’s final legal challenge against an order from the bloc’s executive commission to repay 13 billion euros ($14.34 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, bringing an end to the long-running dispute.
The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Read full article: The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcaseApple has squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of features coming with the next update to the device's operating system.
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Read full article: Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime showKendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.
Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup
Read full article: Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineupApple has charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company’s latest attempt to latch on a technology trend and transform it into a cultural phenomenon.
Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
Read full article: Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in JapanThe second season of “Pachinko" — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity through several generations.
California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thief
Read full article: California woman fed up with stolen mail sends Apple AirTag to herself to catch thiefA California woman tired of packages being stolen from her post office mailbox mailed herself an Apple AirTag to track the thieves.
Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street
Read full article: Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall StreetJapan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has soared more than 10% a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street, while other world markets appeared to have settled after the rollercoaster ride that started the week.
Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake in second quarter
Read full article: Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake in second quarterBillionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove unsettling for the broader stock market because the investor is so revered and there had been little positive financial news lately.
EU accepts Apple pledge to let rivals access 'tap to pay' iPhone tech to resolve antitrust case
Read full article: EU accepts Apple pledge to let rivals access 'tap to pay' iPhone tech to resolve antitrust caseThe European Union says it’s accepting Apple’s pledge to open up its “tap to pay” iPhone payment system to rivals as a way to resolve an antitrust case and head off a potential hefty fine.
Samsung brings tech's latest fashion to wearable technology with AI twists in new watch and ring
Read full article: Samsung brings tech's latest fashion to wearable technology with AI twists in new watch and ringSamsung is dressing up its wearable devices in technology’s latest fashion — artificial intelligence.
This Apple Pencil can make drawing, writing, and sketching easier for $60
Read full article: This Apple Pencil can make drawing, writing, and sketching easier for $60If you’re an artist, student, or professional who values precision and creativity, having an Apple Pencil paired with your iPad is an indispensable tool.
‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman
Read full article: ‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous womanIn “Fancy Dance,” Lily Gladstone stars as Jax, who is searching for her missing sister and caring for her young niece.
Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
Read full article: Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launchApple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna.
Real-life brothers-in-law Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are adversaries in 'Presumed Innocent'
Read full article: Real-life brothers-in-law Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are adversaries in 'Presumed Innocent'Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his first TV series in “Presumed Innocent” for Apple TV+.
Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fall
Read full article: Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fallApple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday’s developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.
Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbers
Read full article: Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbersNvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone Tuesday as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500.
Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments
Read full article: Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app paymentsLongtime Apple executive Phil Schiller has acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment system in its iPhone app store hasn’t done much to increase competition — a shortcoming that could result in a federal judge demanding more changes.
Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro
Read full article: Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil ProApple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — lineups that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system.
Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news
Read full article: Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback newsApple has posted its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemic’s outset.
Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empires
Read full article: Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empiresThe U.S. Justice Department has launched a double-barreled antitrust attack on Google’s dominant search and Apple’s trendsetting iPhone.
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Read full article: Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chainCongo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains.
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
Read full article: Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in VietnamApple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day after the company announced it would spending on suppliers in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.
Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big Tech
Read full article: Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big TechAsia stocks are mostly lower after gains for Big Tech shares helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before.
Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed after a slow day on Wall St ahead of US inflation update
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed after a slow day on Wall St ahead of US inflation updateShares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stock indexes held at a near standstill ahead of some potentially market-moving reports.
What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects
Read full article: What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detectsThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from hip-hop hitmaker Bryson Tiller and percussion master Sheila E.
Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets
Read full article: Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital marketsEuropean Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month.
How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers
Read full article: How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumersIt’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what changes American customers may see down the line.
Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking
Read full article: Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalkingA judge has denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims — and that the tech giant hasn’t done enough to prevent them.
Apple to pay $490 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about iPhone sales in China
Read full article: Apple to pay $490 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about iPhone sales in ChinaApple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging CEO Tim Cook misled investors about a steep downturn in iPhone’s sales in China.
'Manhunt,' about hunt for John Wilkes Booth, may make you wish you paid attention in history class
Read full article: 'Manhunt,' about hunt for John Wilkes Booth, may make you wish you paid attention in history classA new series on Apple TV+, premiering Friday, tells the lesser-known aspects of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the pursuit of his killer, John Wilkes Booth.
Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
Read full article: Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in EuropeApple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video game maker Epic Games, to set up an alternative store for iPhone apps in Europe.
European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
Read full article: European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app storeEuropean Union regulators want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store.
Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?
Read full article: Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe that’s striving to give consumers more choices.
Europe's Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here's what that will look like
Read full article: Europe's Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here's what that will look likeEuropeans scrolling their phones and computers this week will get new choices for default browsers and search engines, where to download iPhone apps and how their personal online data is used.
Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition
Read full article: Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competitionThe European Union has fined Apple nearly $2 billion by forbidding rivals like Spotify from telling users how they could pay for cheaper subscriptions outside of iPhone apps.
Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him
Read full article: Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep himNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t anticipate a resolving Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season.
Before Usher hits the Super Bowl halftime stage, Apple Music builds anticipation ahead of big show
Read full article: Before Usher hits the Super Bowl halftime stage, Apple Music builds anticipation ahead of big showAs the Super Bowl halftime show sponsor, Apple music wants to leave an influential mark like never before.
Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations
Read full article: Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulationsApple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise.
Apple offers rivals access to tap-and-go payment tech to resolve EU antitrust case
Read full article: Apple offers rivals access to tap-and-go payment tech to resolve EU antitrust caseApple has promised to open up its tap-and-go mobile payment system to rivals as a way to resolve an antitrust case and avoid potentially billions in fines.
Apple to disable blood-oxygen feature on premium watches sold in US as part of patent dispute
Read full article: Apple to disable blood-oxygen feature on premium watches sold in US as part of patent disputeApple says it will disable a blood-oxygen monitoring feature on its two most popular watches in the U.S. beginning Thursday to comply with a court-ordered revival of a sales ban stemming from a patent dispute.
Samsung vies to make AI more mainstream by baking more of the technology into its Galaxy phones
Read full article: Samsung vies to make AI more mainstream by baking more of the technology into its Galaxy phonesSmartphones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the devices that accompany people almost everywhere they go.
Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent dispute
Read full article: Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent disputeApple is prepared to remove the blood-oxygen sensor from its internet-connected watches if a court doesn’t give it more leeway while it pursues a bid to overturn a ruling that has blocked its use of the technology.
Supreme Court rebuffs Apple's appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue
Read full article: Supreme Court rebuffs Apple's appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenueThe Supreme Court has allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store, and potentially affect billions of dollars in revenue a year.
MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 season
Read full article: MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 seasonApple TV and Major League Soccer are expanding their collaboration, announcing Thursday that the looming MLS season will be chronicled in a new all-access docuseries similar to the ones that have given fans a deep, different look at golf, auto racing and tennis in recent months.
Apple's Vision Pro headset launches next month as company seeks to expand mixed-reality market
Read full article: Apple's Vision Pro headset launches next month as company seeks to expand mixed-reality marketApple’s high-priced headset for toggling between the real and digital world will be available in its stores beginning Feb. 2, launching the trendsetting company’s push to broaden the appeal of what so far has been a niche technology.
Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street's decline, eroding last year's gains
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street's decline, eroding last year's gainsAsian shares have dropped after Wall Street started 2024 with a slump, giving back some of its big gains from last year.
Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch models
Read full article: Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch modelsApple on Thursday stopped online sales of two popular models of its internet-connected watch in the U.S. after losing its latest attempt to untangle a patent dispute that’s blocking it from using some of the technology on the device.
Apple to halt sales of its newest watches in US over patent dispute
Read full article: Apple to halt sales of its newest watches in US over patent disputeIf two of the latest Apple Watches are on your holiday shopping list, don’t dawdle for much longer because the devices won’t be available to buy in the U.S. later this week if the White House doesn’t intervene in an international patent dispute.
Apple now requires court orders in U.S. to access push notification data
Read full article: Apple now requires court orders in U.S. to access push notification dataApple is now requiring that U.S. law enforcement agencies obtain a court order for information on its customers’ push notifications — the alerts iPhone apps send users that can reveal a lot about their online activity.
Gift a refurbished MacBook Air for less than $300 with on-time holiday delivery!
Read full article: Gift a refurbished MacBook Air for less than $300 with on-time holiday delivery!Gift a MacBook Air for only $299.97! Ideal for students and working professionals, order by December 14 for on-time delivery.
Federal jury decides Google’s Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers
Read full article: Federal jury decides Google’s Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriersA federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empire.
'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by National Board of Review
Read full article: 'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by National Board of Review“Killers of the Flower Moon” was named the best film of the year by the National Board of Review, adding to the early awards-season haul of Martin Scorsese’s Osage epic.
Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists
Read full article: Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming listsCountry singer Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” tops Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023.