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- 27 mins agoApple battles AI deepfake apps in what may be an unwinnable war
After an investigation by 404 Media into AI deepfake apps that advertised that they could generate non-consensual nude images, Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.37 mins ago9to5Mac Daily: April 26, 2024 – The latest on the possible US TikTok ban
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Get a special deal on the S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vac & S8 Max Ultra with free gifts for a limited time. more…46 mins agoHands-on: Multi-cam home studio – powered by a MacBook Pro and Thunderbolt
After years of waffling, I decided that it was time to update my workspace to be more friendly to on-camera work, reviews, tutorials, product photography, podcasting, etc. Instead of having a space that I sometimes use for work, sometimes for study and entertainment, and sometimes for editing, I decided to switch it up and wholly dedicate it to video and photo production. This setup is primarily powered by a 14-inch MacBook Pro connected to a single Thunderbolt cable. It’s also made possible by a whole host of software, including MovieRecorder, a pricey but fantastic application from Softron. MovieRecorder allows me to simultaneously record high-quality HEVC-encoded video in a multi-cam setup from multiple cameras directly to my computer, bypassing SD Cards of CFexpress cards entirely. As you’ll see in my hands-on video, I’ve done many other things to customize my setup for productivity, and I hope you find it enlightening and fun. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videos like this. more…1 hour agoReview: The iPhone 15 Pro is the best pitch to switch from Android – it’s just not for me | 9 to 5 MacReview: The iPhone 15 Pro is the best pitch to switch from Android – it’s just not for me
The iPhone is the best-selling smartphone on the planet and, in the US especially, it’s clearly a dominant force. I’m an Android person by choice, but once in a while, I spend time with the latest iPhone to take a peek inside of Apple’s garden, trying not to get trapped within its walls. Over the past several months, I’ve been using the iPhone 15 Pro off and on and, well, I’ve got thoughts. more…06:58 pmVerizon ups price for Apple Watch cellular plans
In an email to customers on Thursday, Verizon announced a $5 per month price increase affecting plans tied to Apple Watch and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:43 pmEnjoy the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C at $60 Off
It’s time to upgrade your AirPods Pro with a better version and USB-C charging. Today, the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Charging Case is down to just $189 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. From its classic white signature style to excellent modern audio features, the AirPods Pro 2 stands among the rest […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:41 pmAndroid dominates smartphone activation market
A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners claims that Android smartphones dominated the smartphone activation market. CIRP said that Apple has a higher smartphone base compared to Android users, but new iPhone activations are at a low, falling from 40 percent to 33 percent in the last year. The data suggests that consumers are […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:40 pmelago brings Game Boy Advance SP vibes to its newest MagSafe charging stand
elago is launching a today that looks like a Game Boy Advance SP. The new MS W5 Charging Stand debut with a retro design that’s a bit more recent than some of the other throwback-themed accessories we’ve seen from elago and channels the vibes of Nintendo’s folding handheld. more…06:38 pmThreads adds archive post feature
Meta-owned social media platform Threads has added a new feature that allows users to archive posts for safekeeping, as per Adam Mosseri. In a Threads post, Adam Mosseri said that the option to archive is being beta-tested with a small batch. The users can set the archive to automatically activate in a certain time period, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:36 pmApple makes open source AI models available on Hugging Face Hub
Apple recently released a number of open source LLMs that can run on-device instead of cloud servers on the Hugging Face Hub. In the provided whitepaper, Apple outlined eight OpenELM models, four of which are instruction tuned and four of which are CoreNet library trained. For better efficiency and accuracy, a layer-wise scaling strategy was […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:07 pmThe M3-Powered 13-inch MacBook Air is $100 Off
The MacBook Air becomes a beast with Apple’s latest M3 chip in tow. Today, you can get the M3 13-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD for just $1,399 from its original price of $1,500 on Amazon. Apple’s ultraportable laptop just got better, thanks to the processing heft of the M3 chip. You’ll be able to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:06 pmSolitaire Stories and Crossy Road Castle now available on Vision Pro
Apple’s headset has gained two new games on the visionOS App Store. Two Apple Arcade games are arriving on the Vision Pro, namely Solitaire Stories and Crossy Road Castle. Solitaire Stories is a spin-off of the classic card game, where users play on a virtual table. Multiple variants, such as Draw 3, Spider, and Klondike […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:04 pmPasskey support added on iOS WhatsApp
Passkeys is now supported on the latest version of messaging app WhatsApp on iOS. Meta recently announced that its messaging app will roll out Passkeys support on iOS devices. WhatsApp users can log on using Touch ID, their device passcode, or Face ID instead of entering a password. Passkeys are meant to replace entering traditional […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:02 pmApple launches Safari Technology Preview 193
Apple has released a new version of its experimental browser, Safari Technology Preview. Safari Technology Preview 193 has recently launched and is now available to download for those who would like to use it. The current version, Preview 193 includes updates and fixes for web elements, including Inspector, API, Rendering, JavaScript, Forms, CSS, and Accessibility, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:58 pmThe ‘next-generation’ of CarPlay is launching this year; here’s everything we know
Since its initial introduction, Apple’s CarPlay platform has become ubiquitous. It’s available in the vast majority of new cars on the market today, and for good reason: it’s one of the top things people look for when buying a new car. At WWDC in June 2022, Apple announced what it calls the “next generation of CarPlay.” This new CarPlay interface is set to debut in new cars this year, and it’s going to be a big change. The first automakers signed on to support next-gen CarPlay? Porsche and Aston Martin. Here’s everything we know. more…05:58 pmRetro gold rush: these emulators are coming to the App Store soon
Apple is allowing emulators to be submitted to the App Store. Here's what's on the way so you can play your favorite retro games on your iPhone.Emulators can bring retro gaming to the iPhoneThe early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.Emulators for the iPhone have existed for a while, but outside of the App Store as a side-loadable app. With Apple's changes, some of the projects are making the transition, and potentially gaining more traction from a larger user base in the process. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:47 pmNonconsensual AI nude apps kicked out of the App Store
Applications that used AI to turn regular images into nudes have reportedly been removed from the iPhone App Store (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:28 pmHow to connect to FTP servers in macOS using modern apps
File Transfer Protocol is an older networking protocol for transferring files to network servers. Here's how to use it on your Mac.Connecting to FTP in macOS's Finder.We previously covered the Terminal-based SCP protocol, which allows you to securely copy files over a network.How to use SSH for secure connections in macOS talked about the SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), which is considered more secure because it uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to exchange key info for authentication. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:10 pmApple’s forthcoming on-device model is the future of AI
Apple has revealed some of its plans for the on-device AI that will run on future iPhones, iPads, and other devices and it looks like… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmThis compact new mechanical keyboard sports customizable screen
The retro-themed Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA mechanical keyboard boasts an unusual modern feature -- a multifunction LCD screen. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)