By Hartley Charlton AI server makers are hoping to win orders from Apple ahead of the highly anticipated unveiling of new AI features later this year, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. Server maker Supermicro is reportedly “aggressively expanding” its efforts to win AI-related orders from Apple. The company has the potential to double its …
Tim Hardwick Reflecting on the iPod Hi-Fi, released 18 years ago, many longtime readers may remember it as Apple's ambitious foray into the home audio market, long before smart speakers came along. At $349, it promised audiophile-quality sound in a compact design, offering a home option sound without the clutter of traditional stereo components. It …
Julie Clover After spending a decade developing an autonomous car, Apple this week decided it was time to ditch AirPower and shut down the project. The Apple Car is no more, and Apple no longer plans to produce an Apple-branded electric car. Hundreds engineers and automotive experts who worked on the car will be fired …
Julie Clover Apple held its annual meeting of shareholders today, and during the event, Apple CEO Tim Cook once again commented on Apple's plans in the field of artificial intelligence. Cook said the company will “break new ground” in generative artificial intelligence in 2024. “We believe this will open up transformative opportunities for our users,” …
by Joe Rossignol Apple today added the M3-powered iMac to its Certified Refurbished store in the US for the first time since the computer was introduced in October. As is typical for refurbished Apple products, refurbished iMacs are discounted by approximately 15% compared to similar new models, with prices starting at $1,099. Available in a …
By Hartley Charlton Apple's decision to cancel its electric vehicle project has surprised ambitious new Chinese automakers such as Xiaomi, reports the South China Morning Post. Yesterday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that after a decade of work and millions of dollars in development costs, Apple has canceled its plans to bring electric vehicles to market, …
by Joe Rossignol It could take several years for the Vision Pro headset to receive a major hardware upgrade, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. “Currently, it is estimated that new models with significant changes to the Vision Pro specification may not go into mass production until 2027,” Kuo said today. Based on his latest …
by Mitchell Broussard Anker is offering a wide selection of accessories on Amazon, including discounts on the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Retractable Lighting and Smart Display ($109.99) and 3-in. power station -1 MagSafe charging block ($134.95). During this sale, you'll find discounted chargers, USB-C accessories, power banks, and more. Note: MacRumors is an Amazon …
By Hartley Charlton Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel's latest project switches the AirPods Max's Lightning port to USB-C as part of his ongoing effort to identify repairability and sustainability issues in consumer electronics. The project was a response to some users' dissatisfaction with the fact that premium headphones continue to use the Lightning port for …
by Hartley Charlton Today, Apple Music launched a brand new “Heavy Rotation Mix” playlist, giving users a convenient way to browse and listen to a personalized collection of the songs they listen to most. The Heavy Rotation Mix features 25 songs and joins the mix of favorites, Get Up! “Mix”, “Chill Mix”, “New Music Mix” …
