Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared a video in which he announced a series of changes coming to the company’s platform policies such as Instagram and Threads. Among them, the executive revealed that it will switch from fact-checking to a Community Notes model – and it seems that this is already being implemented in the Threads app.

TikTok risks being banned from the US in the coming days as a bill signed by President Biden requires its parent company ByteDance to divest from the app. Amid the risk of a potential ban, users are already looking for alternatives – and another Chinese social network has just topped the US App Store rankings.

A new day, a new controversy around artificial intelligence. This time, Meta has been accused of using pirated content from torrents to train its large language model (LLM) Llama, which powers Meta AI. The case was one of the first copyright lawsuits filed against a tech company for training AI.

Apple has a huge lineup of products coming in 2025, including three new Home products, six devices getting rare updates, five new iPhones, and more. Based on the reporting of Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo especially, here’s a full lineup of what’s coming.

Another state has committed to supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet by the end of the year. Illinois says it will launch “the best mobile ID program in the nation” by the end of 2025…

Apple’s launching five new iPhones this year, and signs are starting to emerge that this is the year prices will finally increase. The budget-friendly iPhone SE 4 is widely expected to get a modest price bump, but the flagship iPhone 17 lineup could too. Here are two reasons why.

MagSafe battery packs have changed portable charging for iPhone users. Unlike old-school wired power banks that require a cable to charge your phone, MagSafe batteries snap directly to the back of your iPhone, providing a very easy charging experience. They’re convenient, compact, and perfect for those who want to avoid carrying extra cables. The ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand power bank builds on these benefits, adding some nice features like a kickstand and LED display, making it a great option for charging away from a wall adaptor.

A huge data breach involving Gravy Analytics has appeared to expose precise location data for millions of users of popular smartphone apps like Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal, and more. Here’s what you should know about the unfolding breach.

At CES last week, BMW unveiled a major revamp to its iDrive infotainment system, built on the new “BMW Operating System X.” The revamp brings a new “BMW Panoramic Vision” design with infotainment that stretches around, described as “high tech meets highly intuitive operation.”

The good news is that the new iDrive system still supports Apple CarPlay. The bad news, however, is that BMW has done the bare minimum to integrate CarPlay – and it’s actually a downgrade in some ways.

While we are still tracking a chance to land some wildly low prices on the official Apple Watch braided and silicone Solo Loops, a fresh batch of Apple gear deals are now live to kick the week off. After months waiting for a solid price drop on the new iPad mini 7, today is the day. Just about every configuration, color, and storage capacity is now seeing a straight up $100 price drop with deals kicking off from $399 shipped. Apple’s AirPods 2 are still down at $180 in new condition, but Best Buy certified refurbished units have now dropped to $150 for today only alongside the return of all-time low pricing on the 2024 Alpine Loops for Apple Watch Ultra 2. All of that and more awaits down below. 

Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? According to a new report, here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch.

It’s always been clear that Vision Pro was simply Apple’s first step into the AR/VR headset world, and that a lower-priced Apple Vision product would follow, but there have so far been mixed reports on when we might expect to see it.

We’ve so far seen reports variously suggesting that the non-Pro Apple Vision headset would launch in 2025, 2026, and 2027 – with the latest of these saying the company is “ramping up” development work …

New Apple Store openings aren’t as frequent as they used to be, but Apple continues to launch its retail locations both in the US and around the globe. Here are the locations planned for opening this year in the US, and a peek into Apple’s plans abroad too.

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Apple was already facing a $1B lawsuit on behalf of British developers, but is now up against an even larger one on behalf of app buyers in the UK.

Both antitrust lawsuits have the same basis – that Apple is abusing its monopolistic control over the sale of iPhone apps to charge excessive commissions …

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has been replaced in his role and is leaving the company. Its interim CEO says this is because the company “let far too many people down.”

Customers have been calling for Spence to be sacked ever since the disastrous launch of a new app left many of them struggling with connectivity problems and broken features …

The upcoming change in the presidency has seen a number of companies make changes to long-standing policies, in fields spanning content moderation to DEI policies.

As we reported on Friday, however, Apple is holding firm on its own Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies, urging shareholders to reject a resolution to abandon them …

While the MacBook Pro is the place to go for the latest and greatest tech, I’ve always been drawn to the for one key reason: portability. There’s just something really nice about the thinness and lightness of the MacBook Air, one that makes me willing to compromise on miniLED, ProMotion, additional ports, and so on.

The isn’t a perfect computer by any means, but there are some simple upgrades that I’d like to see Apple make with the M4 MacBook Air this year. Any of these upgrades would make it a much better package in my book.

For anyone who grew up with a Gameboy Color in hand and a love for Pokémon, the Gamebaby case brings all that nostalgia right to your iPhone. As someone who still gets excited about retro gaming, this new accessory is a game-changer (literally). With physical buttons that snap onto your phone, the Gamebaby transforms your iPhone into a retro Gameboy-like device, perfect for playing classics through the Delta emulator. Let’s dive into how this works and why it’s a must-have for retro gamers.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the next generation entry-level iPad will sport the A17 Pro chip. We always expected the 11 to support the Apple Intelligence feature set, though it was unclear which chip Apple would end up putting in the lower-end device.

According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple will be launching a new later this year, as well as introducing refreshes for Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. Based on today’s rumors, it’s sounding like it’ll be a big year for Apple Watch.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new Apple smart home hub, which some refer to as ‘Apple command center’ or simply ‘HomePad’, might ship a little bit later than anticipated.

According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is planning no sort of Vision Pro refresh in 2025. He mentions that it’s possible that Apple could theoretically unveil a headset ahead of a release next year, but all signs are pointing to new Vision Pro hardware launching in 2026 instead.

On the other hand, he reports that Apple’s more “urgent goal” is to create a cheaper headset, and Apple is ‘ramping up’ development for that headset.

Apple introduced iCloud back in June 2011, and since then, the free tier of iCloud has remained at 5GB. However, I’m not here to talk about that today. While 5GB of free iCloud is definitely too little for our needs nearly a decade and a half later, I think Apple has a bigger issue to address with iCloud: its paid tiers.

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Univershuffle is a new music discovery app that shuffles all of the songs on Apple Music, completely at random – no AI or algorithms involved. It offers the ultimate experience for finding new music, so long as you’re willing to sort through a ton of songs.

The app is available for free in a limited capacity, though you’ll need to link an Apple Music account to listen to songs in their entirety. It launched on the App Store this week.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is working on a second generation version of its popular and affordable item tracker, the , which initially debuted in 2021. Here’s everything what we’re expecting Apple to deliver with AirTag 2 later this year.

I’ve been seeing people give their Mac Minis a serious style upgrade by housing them in enclosures that make them look like mini Mac Pros—and I had to try it out for myself. Enter the Zeera MacForge Gen2, a CNC aluminum case that turns your Mac Mini M4 into a desktop workstation that looks like a shrunken version of Apple’s iconic Mac Pro. And let me tell you, I love the look.

For a limited time, Apple is offering (at least) two new sign up bonuses for Apple Card. Apple Card typically comes with no sign up bonus, unlike most rewards credit cards. If you’re interested in Apple Card, this could be worth jumping on!

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Apple has spent years carving out a space in the enterprise as a great PC alternative. With IT teams increasingly managing more iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Apple’s role as an enterprise endpoint has never been more critical. However, as Apple continues to grow, I question why its certifications for IT professionals aren’t free. If the company wants enterprises to use Apple, why are they charging to become certified in managing them?

If you’ve been eyeing Apple’s top-tier iPhones, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro are looking more appealing than ever — especially if you’re shopping in the renewed or refurbished market. With cutting-edge features, robust build quality, and long-term software support, these Pro models offer incredible value at their current price points.

Apple last year introduced Apple Intelligence, its own set of AI tools. Since they are all processed on-device, Apple Intelligence requires the latest hardware such as the . Even so, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the requirements of Apple Intelligence haven’t helped Apple boost iPhone sales.

VLC is one of the most popular multiplatform media players, and VideoLAN – the company behind the app – has been working on a major update. Soon, users will have access to AI-generated subtitles in multiple languages, even offline.

Apple filed its annual proxy report for shareholders today ahead of its annual shareholders meeting next month. The report reveals new information on Tim Cook’s compensation for 2024 and calls on shareholders to vote against a proposal to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Apple’s biggest upcoming AI features will arrive in iOS 18.4, with a heavy focus on Siri upgrades. But it’s the Vision Pro that I’m most excited to use those capabilities on. Here’s why.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined the Joe Rogan Experience podcast today for a wide-ranging interview on content moderation, the Trump administration, and Apple’s apparent lack of innovation.

At CES 2025, unveiled a couple new charging products for Apple users. They have a new 140W charge brick with a built in display, perfect for 16-inch MacBook Pro users, as well as a with support for fast charging. Both of these products are available for purchase now.

Following the abrupt discontinuation of Apple Pay Later over the summer, Apple has been rolling out support for multiple third-party ‘pay over time’ alternatives. The latest Apple Pay addition: Synchrony.

Update: Aaron Perris, who first noticed Synchrony had been added by Apple, now notes that all references to the provider have been removed from Apple’s support document. As Perris notes, “Looks like someone published the support document too early.”

TikTok’s US saga is almost at an end, and its last major source of hope—a Supreme Court intervention—now looks unlikely to pan out. Thus, a January 19 ban in the US is looking more realistic than ever. Here’s the latest.

When it comes to smart home lighting, you have two main options: smart lightbulbs or smart outlet adapters paired with traditional lamps. Both have their place, but for me, smart bulbs offer more flexibility and control. Unlike outlet adapters, which toggle power on and off, smart bulbs give you control over brightness, color, and even dynamic scenes. If you want to take the next step in building your smart home in 2025, a set of Matter-compatible lightbulbs might be the perfect place to start. This week, I am looking at the .

A new Apple Store is opening at Miami Worldcenter this month, and Apple has shared wallpaper downloads to celebrate the occasion. Here are the details.