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Apple barely talked about AI at its big iPhone 17 event
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Apple barely talked about AI at its big iPhone 17 event

Apple’s hotly-anticipated Apple event was chock-full of news about updates to AirPods, the Apple Watch, the new suite of iPhones, and more. But during the one-hour-and-fifteen-minute presentation, which was considerably shorter than usual, there was one notable buzzword missing from a good chunk of the fanfare: AI.Although CEO Tim Cook said during the livestream that the company was “taking the biggest leap ever for iPhone,” there were only cursory mentions of Apple Intelligence during the new iPhone unveiling.Yes, the phones represent “advancements in Apple silicon, hardware, and software,” per Apple, meaning they’re better for gaming, photos, speed, battery life, and more. But most of the specific, consumer-facing AI tools Apple touted — like visual intelligence features and live tran...
Apple’s new MagSafe battery is only designed for the new iPhone Air
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Apple’s new MagSafe battery is only designed for the new iPhone Air

Apple just announced a new, official MagSafe battery for the super-slim iPhone Air, but if you were hoping the battery would work with other iPhones, it apparently won’t. According to the product page for the $99 battery, “the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery was created exclusively for iPhone Air,” and the compatibility list includes just the iPhone Air.Apple also has an image on its store showing the tall battery pack attached to an iPhone Air next to an iPhone 17 Pro and an iPhone 17. Looking at all of the phones side by side, it appears that if the battery were placed on the other phones, it would bump up against the cameras.The company discontinued its former MagSafe Battery Pack in 2023, right after it announced the iPhone 15. But nowadays, there are a lot MagSafe battery options from t...
iPhone Air hands-on | The Verge
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iPhone Air hands-on | The Verge

Apple just announced the iPhone Air, which, as you might guess by the name, is something Apple is marketing as extremely thin and light. It’s 5.6mm thin and has a ProMotion display, one camera, Apple’s Ceramic Shield 2 glass on both sides, and an A19 Pro chip.But what does it actually feel like to hold? I (Allison) got to actually pick up the phone at Apple’s launch event today, and it sure is light. The profile is as slim as it looks in photos, and it has more rounded edges reminiscent of previous iPhone designs.Let us know in the comments if there’s anything else you want to know, and we’ll try to run it down or mess around with the phones some more to figure it out.
Meeting AI tools record personal comments you didn’t mean to share
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Meeting AI tools record personal comments you didn’t mean to share

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial intelligence has slipped quietly into our meetings. Zoom, Google Meet and other platforms now offer AI notetakers that listen, record and share summaries. At first, it feels like a helpful assistant. No more scrambling to jot down every point. But there's a catch. It records everything, including comments you never planned to share.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.GOOGLE AI EMAIL SUMMARIES CAN BE HACKED TO HIDE PHISHING ATTACKSWhen private conversations end up in recapsMany people are discovering that AI notetakers c...
Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 with ‘world’s best ANC’ and live translation
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Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 with ‘world’s best ANC’ and live translation

Apple just announced the AirPods Pro 3, the first major update to the product in three years. Apple is introducing a new heart rate monitor in the AirPods Pro 3, as well as improved active noise cancellation (ANC), and a live translation feature.Apple is upgrading the audio quality in AirPods Pro 3, with a widened sound stage and improved noise cancellation. Apple says the AirPods Pro 3 will deliver the “world’s best ANC,” thanks to foam-infused ear tips for greater noise isolation. Apple claims this will deliver twice the ANC than the previous generation of AirPods Pro.Apple is also bringing a new live translation feature to the AirPods Pro 3. ANC will lower volume of the speaker and play it to you back in your own language.Apple is also improving how AirPods Pro 3 fit in people’s ears...
iPhone 17 event live blog: on the ground at Apple’s keynote
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iPhone 17 event live blog: on the ground at Apple’s keynote

It’s time for another “awe dropping” Apple event. The company is expected to announce the iPhone 17 today, alongside some new Apple Watches and perhaps the AirPods Pro 3.We got a glimpse of some software at WWDC 2025, but today is all about the new hardware, baby. We’re anticipating the usual — the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, new colors, camera upgrades, and quite possibly an iPhone 17 Air if the rumors pan out. The fall is usually when Apple also struts out a new Apple Watch, and based on previous upgrade timelines, it’s likely we’re due for an Ultra 3 and a revamped SE. The AirPods Pro are also due for a refresh. And, as always, it’s possible that there’s something we haven’t accounted for.That’s a lot of ground to cover, so it’s a good thing that The Verge is reporting live from Cupertino,...
Tesla says its new Megablock can cut costs for renewable energy storage.
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Tesla says its new Megablock can cut costs for renewable energy storage.

At an event in Las Vegas yesterday, Tesla revealed a new utility-scale battery configuration that it claims can significantly lower construction costs for utilities, along with faster installation. Its new “Megablock” is pre-engineered; more assembly done in a factory allows for 23 percent faster installation, according to Tesla. That’s supposed to translate to up to 40 percent lower construction costs.It’s essentially supposed to be a plug-and-play platform, incorporating hardware and software services, to help utilities quickly meet rising electricity demands from data centers, electrified homes and vehicles, and manufacturing.The Megablock incorporates Megapack 3, the latest iteration of Tesla’s battery storage system that the company also debuted at the same event. The latest Megapa...
Google’s Veo 3 can now generate vertical AI videos
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Google’s Veo 3 can now generate vertical AI videos

Google has added support for 1080p resolution and vertical video formats to its Veo 3 AI video generator. According to the announcement on Google’s developer blog, both Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast — a faster, and more affordable version of the video model that produces lower-quality results — now allow users to generate videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio that’s better suited for content displayed on mobile devices and social media apps.The blog says that vertical video support can be enabled by setting the aspectRatio parameter in API requests to 9:16, meaning this feature is specific to developers who are building apps that support Veo 3 video generation. The update also allows developers to set the resolution of generated videos to 1080p, up from the previous 720p limitation, though Neowin report...
Hyundai’s out-of-this-world EV concept is a glimpse at the upcoming Ioniq 3
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Hyundai’s out-of-this-world EV concept is a glimpse at the upcoming Ioniq 3

Hyundai is out with a new concept car that previews a smaller EV that could slot below the Ioniq 5. And while the design is pretty bold, and full of what seems to be veiled references to Star Wars, the idea of a smaller (and hopefully less expensive) electric hatchback is surely one of the more grounded ways to approach a design exercise of this kind.The Concept Three certainly hints at a possible Ioniq 3 somewhere down the line. And spec sheet certainly supports that inference, with dimensions — 168.8-inch length, 76.4-inch width, and 56.2-inch — that puts it squarely in that Kia Soul/Volkswagen Golf territory. Those numbers could change as this vehicle gets closer to production, but it seems like a sure bet that Hyundai is interested in a compact hatchback to help round out its Ioniq ...