• Apple CEO: Company is studying manufacturing in Indonesia

    Apple CEO Tim Cook stated on Wednesday that the company is "looking at" Indonesia as a potential manufacturing venue. The statement comes after Cook's meeting with Indonesian President J

  • Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple Vision Pro

    Apple's Vision Pro headset is gaining traction, so Meta has opened up its VR operating system to other manufacturers to maintain its lead in a market it previously dominated. Meta Quest 3 As a newcomer in the virtual reality space, Apple's Vision Pro brings with it the formidable reputation of its creator. Established companies like Meta have been on high alert to compete with Apple. The latest move from Meta is the Monday announcement of Meta Horizon OS. It's an attempt to open the...

  • Apple Acquires French AI Company Specializing in On-Device Processing

    Apple has acquired the Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Datakalab amid its push to deliver on-device AI tools. Datakalab specializes in algorithm compression and embedded AI systems. The acquisition, finalized on December 17 last year, was quietly conducted but noted in a European Commission filing spotted by French publication Challenges (via iPhoneSoft). While the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, the move is almost certainly part of Apple's broader...

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    Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia

    By EDNA TARIGAN and ACHMAD IBRAHIM Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday. Widodo’s administration has worked for years to bring manufacturing to the country to power economic development, while Apple is seeking to

  • Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia

    Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday

  • Erling Haaland becomes minority owner of his favourite hair-tie company

    It is hoped that the striker's backing will help double the Norwegian

  • Apple Pencil 3 Could Introduce A Squeeze Of Innovation With Multiple Gesture Controls

    Amid reports about Apple making its Pencil compatible with the Vision Pro headset, rumors have surfaced about the upcoming Pencil 3 featuring multiple squeeze gestures. read more

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    Apple acquires Paris-based AI company Datakalab to bolster its AI technology

    Apple has reportedly acquired France-based AI startup Datakalab, specializing in AI and computer vision technology. It is expected to help Apple bolster the AI features it is readying for iOS 18.

  • Three ways the US could help universities compete with tech companies on AI innovation

    The ongoing revolution in artificial intelligence has the potential to dramatically improve our lives—from the way we work to what we do to stay healthy. Yet ensuring that America and other democracies can help shape the trajectory of this technology requires going beyond the tech development taking place at private companies.  Research at universities drove…

  • Browser Companies Criticize Apple's EU Choice Screen in iOS 17.4

    Several third-party browser companies have experienced a spike in iPhone installs since Apple made major changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union, but many are not happy with Apple's implementation of its default browser choice screen. In iOS 17.4, released last month, Apple no longer limits EU users to the handful of browser options that iOS currently offers as alternatives in other parts of the world. Instead, users in the EU who open Safari for...

  • Winners and Losers: Apple repairs become more sustainable as Google One VPN gets the axe

    It’s the weekend again, meaning it’s time for us to reveal our winner and loser of the week.  This week saw multiple announcements from DJI, including the beginner-friendly Avata 2 FPV drone and the RS 4 and RS 4 Pro professional gimbals. Roku unveiled its newest TV software, Kobo brought colour to its e-readers, and Dyson debuted a new AR feature that’ll give you a nudge when you’ve missed a spot.  Keep reading to discover who we named our winner and loser this week.  Winner:...

  • Apple’s Services business is a bright spot in the company’s rough 2024: BofA

    Apple’s (AAPL) 2024 has been rough so far. But despite the company’s headwinds ranging from antitrust suits to slowing iPhone sales, there’s one big bright spot for Apple: its Services business. In the first quarter, Services revenue jumped 11% year over year to $6.3 billion. And according to BofA Global Research’s Wamsi Mohan, Apple is