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Future Mac keyboards could have a pop-out key that doubles as a mouse. Apple has been granted a patent for a “deployable mouse key.” About the patent  The tech giant says the computer mouse has become an essential component of desktop computing since graphical...

Apple’s escrow account in Ireland has been closed, resulting in the transfer of almost €14.25 billion (about US$15 billion) to the exchequer, the Department of Finance has revealed. The value of the assets held in the account increased by €470 million in the 16 months...

Apple has announced a new commitment of $500 million with MP Materials, which the tech giant says is “the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the United States.” With this multiyear deal, Apple says it’s committed to buying American-made rare earth magnets...

As noted by AppleInsider, “the futuristic, neon-lit world of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition” will finally make its way to the Mac on July 17. Developer CD Projekt Red says the game will be playable on all Apple Silicon Macs. Custom graphics presets are available for...

More than 300 Kiddie AcademyEducational Child Care franchise owners, directors, educators, corporate staff and vendors will travel to Nashville, TN., July 17-19 for the brand’s annual conference taking place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention...

Apple will permanently close its retail store in the Westfield Hornsby shopping mall, in Hornsby, Australia, in October.  In a statement shared with Australian tech news website EFTM the tech giant said it’s not renewing its lease at the shopping center. Its...

Apple has seeded the third developer betas of macOS Sequoia 15.6, iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, tvOS 18.6, watchOS 11.6, and visionOS 2.6. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Politico:  The European Commission has dropped plans to levy a tax on digital companies, a move that hands victory to Donald Trump and U.S. tech giants like Apple...

You can now pre-order “Resident Evil: Survival Unit” on the App Store. It’s due to arrive on December 31. You can also register on the game’s website to get more information.The game is rated “12+” and is designed for the iPad. Here’s how the game is described: In the...

Apple updated its website with a list of products eligible for upcoming 2025 sales tax holidays in select U.S. states, as noted by MacRumors.  The list includes Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West...

Mac sales are obviously soaring. Exactly how much depends on which research group you believe. The IDC research group says global Mac sales grew 8% annually as of the first quarter of 2025. The Canalys research group says worldwide Mac sales grew 21.3% year-over-year...

The latest research from the Canalys research group reveals that the global smartphone market declined by 1% year-on-year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, marking the industry’s first decline in six quarters.  The marginal shipment drop reflects stable vendor...

Thanks to “Severance,” Apple has secured a top-five spot in the most-watched streaming series with its original programming for the first time, reports Bloomberg. The article notes that Netflix, Amazon and Apple accounted for the five most-watched streaming titles so...

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), a cross-industry organization dedicated to advancing vehicle-to-device connectivity solutions, has kicked off its thirteenth Plugfest in Cupertino, California. This event brings together members from across the automotive,...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: The departure of Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams later in 2025 will set the stage for more consolidation under other veteran executives....

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of July 7-11. ° A West Valley, California, interstate project was about to be abandoned, then Apple stepped in with millions of dollars. ° Apple is appealing the 500 million euro...

Apple has its first box office hit with “F1,” now the tech giant is in pole position to win the rights to stream F1 races to Americans starting next year, reports Business Insider. Disney-owned EPSN has the U.S. rights. Reportedly, ESPN did have an exclusive option to...

Apple has been named to Selling Power magazine’s 2025 list of the 60 Best Companies to Sell For. This list encompasses companies of all sizes – with sales forces ranging from fewer than 100 salespeople to companies with sales force numbers in the tens of thousands. To...

“The Wild Ones,” a six-part documentary adventure series, is now streaming on Apple TV+. It follows a team of elite wildlife experts as they journey into the world’s most remote and unforgiving environments to find, film and help protect critically endangered species....

The third season of “Foundation,” the hit saga from storyteller David S. Goyer, debuts today on Apple TV+. Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories and led by Emmy-nominated actors Jared Harris, Lee Pace and star Lou Llobell, the 10-episode season launches today,...

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for its upcoming historical drama “Chief of War,” starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa.  Set amid the scenic backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior...

Here are some of the latest accessory and hardware announcements of the week: ° Synology has launched two new DiskStation models, the DS1825+ and DS725+.  The DS1825+ is an 8-bay storage solution equipped with dual 2.5GbE ports and two M.2 NVMe slots,...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple has updated its trade-in values for some iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Also, following the introduction of Samsung’s latest foldables, Apple...

JustWatch, the largest streaming guide in the world, has released its latest quarterly update on SVOD market shares in the U.S. — and it’s been an interesting quarter. Disney+ made the biggest move this period, jumping to 14% and overtaking Max. Meanwhile, Prime Video...

Japan’s smartphone sales saw a sharp year-over-year (YoY) surge of 31% in quarter one (Q1) of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Japan Smartphone Sell-through Tracker .  The recent market growth has been largely driven by Apple’s strong performance, notes...

Apple TV+ has announced a season two renewal for its comedic, science-fiction thriller “Murderbot,” created and showrun by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz. It stars Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård, who also serves as executive producer. The season...

Universum, which focuses on employer branding, has updated its annual list of the most attractive employers for students, based on survey data from almost 33,000 respondents at more than universities in the U.S.  Apple comes in fourth on the list. Ahead of it are...

Apple, Visa, and Mastercard have convinced a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to suppress competition in the payments network market and causing merchants to pay inflated transaction fees, reports Reuters. U.S. District Judge David Dugan in...

Michael Patrick Thornton (The Good Doctor, Broadway’s A Doll’s House), Antwan Tolliver (Gimme My Money), Daniel Durant (Flash Before the Bang, CODA), Jon Beavers (Paradise, Animal Kingdom) and Roberta Colindrez (A League of Their Own, Vida) have joined the cast of...

Apple TV+ has debuted a teaser trailer for season four of the award-winning drama, “The Morning Show.” It stars and is executive produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, alongside showrunner and executive producer Charlotte Stoudt, and director and...