Prism Drives secure 20TB cloud storage plan is under $90 until May 22

Macworld While cloud storage is a given these days, theyre not necessarily sufficient for all our photos, videos, and other media, and they often come with recurring or subscription fees. With Prism Drive, you can say goodbye to pesky subscription fees, as aone-time payment gets you 20TB of cloud storage for life .Now, you can grab it for less than$90, the lowest price you can find online. Prism Drives cloud solution offers an intuitive interface, and its 20TB plan meanstheresplenty of room for all your content. Helpful features like quick file previews, large file transfers, active monitoring for uploads, and trash recovery for up to 30 days makes this cloud storage option exceptionally handy. If youre concerned about privacy and security, Prism Driveis protectedby AES 256-bit and HTTPS encryption . That means your media is safe at rest and in transfertheres no tracking here. Files, photos, and videos stored on Prism Drive are also easy to share. Create shareable links to send to friends, family, or coworkers. Never run out of space again when you get a lifetime subscription to 20TB of Prism Drive cloud storage, now just $89.97 until May 22 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Thats the best price online, too! 20TB of Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription Only $89.97 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories

The Complex Social Lives of Viruses

New research has uncovered a social world full of cheating, cooperation, and other intrigues, suggesting that viruses make sense only as members of a community.

OpenAI never clawed back any employees vested equity: CEO Altman

New Delhi: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Sunday clarified that the company has never clawed back any employees vested equity and will never do such a thing in the future. Altman responded to a media report that claimed that the ChatGPT maker revoked employees vested equity (or stock option) in the company, following two high-profile Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Review: Is the Turtle Beach Burst II Air a 47g bargain gaming mouse at just $99? [video]

Things are getting a little crazy in the lightweight gaming mouse market. Today, the Turtle Beach Burst II Air is officially available. Weighing in at just 47g, Burst II Air is one of if not the lightest gaming mice from a big-name brand that I can think of. With the recent Viper V3 Pro weighing in at 54g, is the $99 Burst II Air a worthwhile alternative? Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. more

Apple will reportedly offer higher trade-in credit for old iPhones for the next two weeks

It might be a good time to finally upgrade your iPhone if youve been hanging onto an older model according to Bloomberg s Mark Gurman , Apple will be offering a little more than usual for some trade-ins starting next week in the US and Canada. The company itself hasnt said anything about the promotion, but according to Gurman, itll be offered in-store to customers wholl be using the credit toward any model in the iPhone 15 lineup. This will reportedly be in effect starting this Monday and last until June 3. Starting Monday in the U.S. and Canada, youll get an iPhone trade in value boost at Apple retail stores if you use the credit towards an iPhone 15/Pro/Plus/Max. This will last till June 3rd. Mark Gurman (@markgurman) May 18, 2024 Apple lists trade-in values on its website for all iPhone models going back to the iPhone 7. Something that old currently goes for something in the ballpark of $50, while a more recent model like the year-and-a-half-old iPhone 14 Pro Max has an estimated trade-in value of up to $630. Of course, the online estimates arent always what you end up getting, but it gives you an idea. Since Apple hasnt said anything about a temporary value boost, its unclear by how much these numbers may go up. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-will-reportedly-offer-higher-trade-in-credit-for-old-iphones-for-the-next-two-weeks-205239618.html?src=rss

OpenAI and Google lay out their competing AI visions

Welcome back to TechCrunchs Week in Review. This week had two major events from OpenAI and Google. OpenAIs spring update event saw the reveal of its new model, GPT-4o, which has voice and vision capabilities that can turn ChatGPT into a virtual assistant seemingly aspiring to be Her. Hot off OpenAIs tail, Googles I/O conference [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Expedia says two execs dismissed after violation of company policy

Expedia says Rathi Murthy and Sreenivas Rachamadugu, respectively its CTO and senior vice president of core services product & engineering, are no longer employed at the travel booking company. In a statement shared with Bloomberg and elsewhere, Expedia said Murthy and Rachamadugu are no longer employed at Expedia Group due to an unspecified violation of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

New trailer for Dead Cells: Immortalis gives us a first real look at the animated series

A full trailer just dropped for the upcoming animated show based on the popular game Dead Cells , and it looks like the creators have made a few unexpected choices. For one, the Beheaded can apparently talk. Dead Cells: Immortalis is being produced by Bobbypills, the studio behind the games animated trailers, and the French streaming service, Animation Digital Network. Along with the trailer, the series now has a release date: June 19. Itll come out in French first, with English subtitles, before getting an English-language release later this year, according to Dead Cells developer Motion Twin . The trailer shows a different animation style than we saw in the teaser that came out last year when the series was first announced. As hinted back then, the main character who the show introduces now as The Chosen One takes on the purple-flame-headed Bobby design. Hes accompanied by a character named Laurie Esposito, Guardian of the Truth. Theres an overall silliness to the trailer, too, so while it looks like there will be plenty of action, dont expect the show to take itself too seriously. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/new-trailer-for-dead-cells-immortalis-gives-us-a-first-real-look-at-the-animated-series-180440816.html?src=rss

With AI startups booming, nap pods and Silicon Valley hustle culture are back

When Jeffrey Wang posted to X asking if anyone wanted to go in on an order of fancy-but-affordable office nap pods, he didnt expect the post to go viral. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

What happened to OpenAIs long-term AI risk team?

Former team members have either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups.

Beats headphones and earbuds with AppleCare+ are on sale at Amazon

Several models of Beats headphones and earbuds are deeply discounted right now in a deal from Amazon, including the noise-canceling Studio Buds , which are nearly half off. The limited time deal also includes the option for two years of AppleCare+ coverage. The Beats Studio Buds with AppleCare+, which would normally cost $180, are only $100 right now. If you dont want AppleCare+, you can get them for even cheaper, at a record-low $80 compared to the usual price of $150. The deal applies to five colors: Black, Moon Gray, Red, Sunset Pink and White. The Beats Studio Buds are a good option for anyone looking for true-wireless, noise-canceling earbuds that perform well but wont break the bank. They offer fast pairing for both iOS and Android devices, and will work with both operating systems Find My networks so you can track them down if ever misplaced. They also support Spatial Audio for tracks that come in that format. The Beats Studio Buds get about eight hours of battery life without active noise-cancellation enabled, and around five hours with it turned on. If youre looking for earbuds to use while youre working out, the Beats Fit Pro, also on sale, may be a better option. These are among our top picks for true-wireless earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro earbuds (without AppleCare+) have dropped down to $160 in the current sale. This model is normally priced at $200, and comes in a slew of colors. The Fit Pro buds have a wingtip to help keep them securely in place while youre exercising, and come with features like active noise-cancellation and adaptive EQ. Also on sale right now are the wireless Powerbeats Pro earbuds, which hook onto the ear, and over-the-ear headphones including the Studio Pro , Solo3 and Solo4 . These also come with the option to add AppleCare+. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/beats-headphones-and-earbuds-with-applecare-are-on-sale-at-amazon-154735059.html?src=rss

VCs and the military are fueling self-driving startups that dont need roads

A new crop of early-stage startups along with some recent VC investments illustrates a niche emerging in the autonomous vehicle technology sector. Unlike the companies bringing robotaxis to city streets, these startups are taking their tech off-road. Two recent entrants Seattle-based Overland AI and New Brunswick-based Potential are poised to get [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Deal Dive: Sagetap looks to bring enterprise software sales into the 21st century

When the founders of Sagetap, Sahil Khanna and Kevin Hughes, started working at early-stage enterprise software startups, they were surprised to find that the companies they worked at were trying to sell their innovative tech through old-school methods like repeated cold emails and calls. Khanna, a former product marketer, and Hughes, a former sales manager, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Massive Dell data breach hits 49 million users; what this means for your privacy and security

A cyberattack on computer manufacturer Dell stole information from an estimated 49 million customers. Leaked information includes names and addresses.

iFixit Shares 13-Inch iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro Teardown Video

The popular repair website iFixit today shared a video with teardowns of the new 13-inch iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Pro . The website praised the inclusion of adhesive pull tabs for the battery cells in the new iPad Pro, as they make repairs easier. We already shared another iPad Pro teardown video , so the look inside the Apple Pencil Pro is the novel aspect here. Key hardware changes introduced with the Apple Pencil Pro include a gyroscope that allows you to rotate the accessory for precise control of shaped pen and brush tools, and a haptic engine that vibrates for certain actions. You can also track the location of the Apple Pencil Pro in the Find My app. Apple Pencil Pro is priced at $129 in the U.S. and launched on Wednesday. Related Roundup: iPad Pro Tags: iFixit , Teardown , Apple Pencil Buyer's Guide: iPad Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPad Accessories This article, iFixit Shares 13-Inch iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro Teardown Video first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

This Week in AI: OpenAI moves away from safety

Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving asAIis a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, heres a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didnt cover on their own. By the way, TechCrunch plans to launch an AI newsletter [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

18 Best Gaming Headsets (2024): Wired, Wireless, for Switch, PC, Xbox, PS5, and PS4

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

Heres everything new in the iOS 17.5 update for your iPhone and iPad

Macworld Its been over a month since the release of iOS 17.4 , which brought new emojis and a few other features here in the U.S., but delivered a massive change for users in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, iPhones running iOS 17.4 and later now allow third-party app stores and browser engines, have new policies and terms for App Store apps, and a whole lot more. iOS 17.5 isnt nearly as monumental, but it still brings a few new features that users here and in the EU will appreciate. And it might be the last one we get for a whilewith iOS 18 coming at WWDC in just a few weeks Apples iOS 17 development is likely to slow down a bit. Heres everything you need to know about iOS 17.5: iOS 17.5 New features The most notable new feature is once again for the EU, Apple now allows users to download apps from a developers website instead of just an App Store. However, there are also some new features for U.S. users. In partnership with Google, Apple has finally introduced cross-platform tracking detection that will deliver notifications to users if a compatible Bluetooth tracker (AirTag and third-party devices) they do not own is moving with them, regardless of what operating system the device is paired with. If you need to send a broken iPhone to the Apple Store, a new Repair State mode will let you keep Find My and Activation Lock enabled but still allow technicians access your phone. The update also includes new Pride month wallpapers in five different color schemes. Additionally, there are some new features for Apple News+ subscribers: Offline mode in Apple News+ gives you access to the Today feed and News+ tab, even when you dont have an internet connection Quartiles is a new and original daily word game that is now available in Apple News+ Scoreboard in News+ Puzzles gives you access to new player data for Crossword, Mini Crossword and Quartiles, including stats and streaks iOS 17.5 security updates There are more than a dozen security updates in iOS 17.5 that include important fixes to AppleAVD (the audio and video decoder), FindMy, Maps, and Notes, along with two critical patches that could lead to arbitrary code execution: Kernel Impact: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. WebKit Impact: An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks. To learn more about each of these, check out Apples page about the security content of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 . Suffice it to say there are quite a lot of fixes to multiple apps and frameworksa lot of surface area as they sayso updating your iPhone and iPad as soon as possible is recommended. iOS 17.5: How to install You will probably be prompted to install iOS 17.5 eventually, but that can take days or even weeks. If you want to update right away, follow these steps: OpenSetting. Tap General Tap Software Update Youll see the update appear, tap Download and Install (or Install Now if your iPhone has already downloaded it) Youll need to enter your passcode and your iPhone will restart after the update downloads and installs Find out everything you need to know about iOS 17 in our iOS 17 superguide . iOS

Top Stories: New iPads Launch, Apple Previews iOS 18 Accessibility Features, and More

The new iPads are here! Following their unveiling at last week's Let Loose Apple event, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models launched this week alongside the Apple Pencil Pro and revamped Magic Keyboard, bringing the first updates to Apple's iPad lineup in over 18 months. This week also saw the release of iOS 17.5 and related operating system updates, while Apple previewed some clever new accessibility features coming later this year and we got an intriguing rumor about the 2025 iPhone lineup, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Hands-On With New iPad Pro: M4 Chip, OLED Display, and More The new iPad Pro and iPad Air models launched on Wednesday after being unveiled by Apple last week. We shared a hands-on video for the new iPad Pro , which has several new features compared to the previous model, including a faster M4 chip , a brighter OLED display, a thinner design, the front camera and Face ID sensors moved to the landscape edge of the device, and compatibility with the redesigned Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro . Hands-On With the New M2 iPad Air In addition to the new M4 iPad Pro, we also picked up an M2 iPad Air in order to see what's new with the mid-tier iPad family and shared our early thoughts in a hands-on video . The new 13-inch size option is of course the most obvious change, but the new M2 chip is a welcome spec bump and the relocated front camera is great for those who want to use their iPad in a landscape orientation. The M2 iPad Air is at least $400 cheaper than the M4 iPad Pro, so you can save quite a bit of money while still getting a very capable device that will last you for years. iPhone 17 Lineup Rumored to Feature All-New Slim Model Above Pro Max With 'Major Redesign' We've been hearing a few rumors about an iPhone 17 Slim to replace the current Plus model for the 2025 iPhone lineup, and this week we got additional detail on what this device might be . According to The Information , Apple is aiming to discontinue the Plus model with the iPhone 17 lineup, and this new Slim model will sit at the top of the lineup above the Pro Max model. The new high-end model will feature a significant redesign that could be much thinner than current iPhone models and see changes like relocating the rear camera array to the top middle of the device from the corner where it has been since the original iPhone in 2007. Here's How the New iPad Pro Holds Up in Bend Tests Given that the new iPad Pro is advertised as being the thinnest Apple product ever , it was only a matter of time before the first bend test videos for the devices surfaced on YouTube. The new 13-inch iPad Pro has a thickness of just 5.1mm, making it slimmer than even the seventh-generation iPod nano released in 2012. Apple made internal design changes to the new iPad Pro to ensure it remains strong. Apple Previews iOS 18 Accessibility Features, Including Eye Tracking Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day this week, Apple previewed many new accessibility features coming later this year with updates like iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. Two notable features coming to the iPhone and iPad include eye tracking, and visual cues that can help to reduce motion sickness in a moving vehicle. There are also new accessibility features for CarPlay . Apple Releases iOS 17.5 With These New Features Apple released iOS 17.5 this week following around six weeks of beta testing, and there are a handful of new features and changes for the iPhone, such as expanded support for item tracking alerts, and a new Quartiles game for Apple News+ subscribers. iOS 17.5 also includes 15 security patches , so make sure to update your iPhone as soon as possible to keep yourself protected from software vulnerabilities. iPhone Emulators on the App Store: Game Boy, N64, PS1, PSP, and More In April, Apple updated its guidelines to allow retro game emulators on the App Store, and several popular emulators have already been released for consoles like the Game Boy, Nintendo 64, original PlayStation, PlayStation Portable, SEGA Genesis, and others. Check out our list of popular emulators available on the App Store so far for the iPhone, iPad, and/or Apple TV, including Delta, RetroArch, and more. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter ! Tag: Top Stories This article, Top Stories: New iPads Launch, Apple Previews iOS 18 Accessibility Features, and More first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review: A Cute Portable Workstation

This adorable laptop stand, keyboard, and trackpad folds into a little book for you to carry it around.

Adobe threatens to sue Nintendo emulator Delta for its look-alike logo

Delta , an emulator that can play Nintendo games, had to change its logo after Adobe threatened legal action. You'd think it would face trouble from Nintendo, seeing as it has been going after emulators these days, but no. It's Adobe who's going after the developer, which told TechCrunch that it first received an email from the company's lawyer on May 7. Adobe warned Delta that their logos are too similar, with its app icon infringing on the well-known Adobe A, and asked it to change its logo so it wouldn't violate the company's rights. Delta reportedly received an email from Apple, as well, telling the developer that Adobe asked it to take down the emulator app. Delta If you'll recall, Apple started allowing retro game emulators on the App Store, as long as they don't offer pirated games for download. Delta was one of the first to be approved for listing and was at the top of Apple's charts for a while, which is probably why it caught Adobe's attention. At the time of writing, it sits at number six in the ranking for apps in Entertainment with 17,100 ratings. The developer told both Adobe and Apple that its logo was a stylized version of the Greek letter delta, and not the uppercase letter A. Regardless, it debuted a new logo , which looks someone took a sword to its old one to cut it in half. It's a temporary solution, though the developer said it's releasing the final version of its new logo when Delta 1.6 comes out. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/adobe-threatens-to-sue-nintendo-emulator-delta-for-its-look-alike-logo-123026491.html?src=rss

Humans not at risk of deadly chronic wasting disease: Study

Aerodynamic electric hypercar is packing some serious horsepower

A nod to MG's storied history, the EXE181 concept car could become the world's most aerodynamic vehicle, leading the charge in energy-wise automotive design.

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker offers 360 surround sound at a price better than Amazons, now $100

Macworld Whether youre planning a beach day or camping trip this summer, theres one thing youll need to keep the mood upbeat: music. Fortunately, you can bring happy beats and tunes wherever you go with the TREBLAB HD-360 Bluetooth speaker. This highly portable and user-friendly speaker is sure to be a welcome accessory, especially since has an impressive 20 hours of battery life, IPX4 waterproofing, surround sound, and more. Now, its on sale for $99.99 (reg. $159)itsa price that even beats Amazons. The standout feature of the TREBLAB HD-360 is its IPX4 waterproofing.Itll keep playing your music even when its touched by wayward splashes, rain, and other liquid .Its the ideal speaker for beach or pool days, as well asother outdoor excursions. The TREBLAB HD-360 easily connects to your iPhone and other devices withBluetooth 5.0 and provides 90W and 360 surround for rich, smooth basses and clear highs.With a full charge,you can play tunes for up to 20 hours. Thanks to its TWS mode, you can amplify your music by pairing two speakers together. This speaker even has NFC technology, which makes it easy to pair NFC-enabled devices to the TREBLAB. Bring immersive, crisp sound anywhere when you get the TREBLAB HD-360 Bluetooth Speaker for just $99.99 . TREBLAB HD-360 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Only $99.99 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Speakers

Turn a Video into a GIF on iPhone and iPad

Animated GIFs have become a staple of the internet. Invented in 1987, the looping, soundless video clips can be found everywhere online, from social media networks to messaging platforms. They're often used to express emotions, communicate ideas, or just make people laugh. Because they are so short, GIF files are quick to load and they play automatically, so they communicate what you want instantaneously and without effort on the viewer's part. What's more, thanks to Apple's Shortcuts app, you can turn video clips into GIFs quickly and easily on your iPhone and iPad without even having to download anything. The following steps show you how it's done. Open the Shortcuts app. Using the Gallery tab, search for Video to GIF, tap the shortcut in the results, then tap Add Shortcut . Run the shortcut by tapping its card in the My Shortcuts tab. You'll be presented with a list of videos from your photo library that you can turn into GIFs. Choose the clip that you want to convert. If the video is too long, you'll be prompted to trim it down by dragging the chevrons on either end of the clip. After that, tap Save . Tap the Share button below the preview to Save Image or choose a sharing method. Once you're finished, tap Done . If you want more control when making your own GIFs, consider using a dedicated GIF creation tool such as GIPHY . The app is free to download and includes additional options including stickers and effects to apply to your creations. This article, Turn a Video into a GIF on iPhone and iPad first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Prepares to Launch Vision Pro in UK, Canada, and Other Countries

Apple will soon begin selling the Vision Pro in additional markets outside the U.S., according to Bloomberg , and Mark Gurman today reports that the United Kingdom and Canada are included in the list of countries where the headset is next set to launch. Gurman's update corroborates the exact same list of countries for the next Vision Pro launches that MacRumors revealed back in March . They include: Australia Canada China France Germany Japan Singapore South Korea UK Apple has not announced a launch date for the Vision Pro in these countries, but it is expected to happen after the Worldwide Developers Conference, which is set to take place from June 10 to June 14. To prepare for the multi-region launch, hundreds of employees from international retail stores have been flying into Cupertino for multi-day Vision Pro training sessions, according to Bloomberg . Interest in the Vision Pro in the U.S. has waned in the months since its launch, leading Apple to reportedly reduce shipments . While international sales may revive enthusiasm for the device, the $3,500 USD price tag remains a significant barrier. Pricing for other countries has yet to be announced. Related Roundup: Apple Vision Pro Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro This article, Apple Prepares to Launch Vision Pro in UK, Canada, and Other Countries first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

CoinDCX Report Claims Lower TDS on Crypto Could Improve Compliance, Tax Transparency

CoinDCX has released a report that seeks reform in India's crypto tax regime. The crypto exchange's latest report is titled 'Redesigning TDS for Transparency and Compliance and highlights areas where reforms can be ushered in by the government.

Use Beelinguapp to learn a new language by reading and listening, only $29.97

Macworld Learning a new language can help you communicate abroad andcan evenimprove your career prospects. While language learning isnt easy, you can learn more intuitively withBeelinguapp. Beelinguapphelps students master a second language by focusing on the listening approach to learning .Now,lifetime access to this innovative language-learning solution is only$29.97(reg. $100). Compatible with Android 4.3 and up and iOS 9 and higher, Beelinguapp offers 14differentlanguages to learn, including Korean, Spanish, French, and more. How itworksis that it showsyou two texts side by side, one in your first or native language, and the other youre learning.It also provides an audiobook option with karaoke reading, allowing students to follow the audios text for greater language immersion. To keep you motivated to learn your new language,you can pick which type of text to learn from.Options include fairy tales, news, science papers, classic novels, and more. New texts are also added weekly. Beelinguappsinnovative approach to learning a second language has earned it rave reviews, and the platform boasts over 57K reviews on the Google Play Store, as well as a 4.8-star rating out of five on the App Store. Learn a new language by listening and reading along. Grab a lifetime subscription to Beelinguapp, now just $29.97 until May 22 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Beelinguapp Language Learning App: Lifetime Subscription Only $29.97 at Macworld acc StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories

Apple to Increase Old iPhone Trade-In Values for iPhone 15 Customers

Apple for a limited time will increase the trade-in value for older iPhones when customers buy any iPhone 15 model in the U.S. and Canada. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will soon boost the credit paid for older iPhones when customers buy an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max. The offer does not apply to other devices in Apple's smartphone lineup, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE (4th generation). Gurman did not mention the new values of old iPhones in its trade-in program, only that they will increase as of Monday, May 20, with the offer continuing through to Monday, June 3. Apple currently offers the following credit values for older iPhones as part of its trade-in program: iPhone SE (3rd generation): Up to $160 iPhone 13 mini: Up to $270 iPhone 13: Up to $300 iPhone 13 Pro: Up to $370 iPhone 13 Pro Max: Up to $450 iPhone 14: Up to $370 iPhone 14 Plus: Up to $420 iPhone 14 Pro: Up to $520 iPhone 14 Pro Max: Up to $630 Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website or at an Apple Store, and the credit can be applied towards the purchase of a new Apple product, or placed on an Apple gift card for later use. Apple's trade-in page offers a complete list of values for devices. Related Roundups: iPhone 15 , iPhone 15 Pro Tags: Apple Trade-In , Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPhone 15 (Caution) , iPhone 15 Pro (Caution) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple to Increase Old iPhone Trade-In Values for iPhone 15 Customers first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Tecno Camon 30 5G, Camon 30 Premier 5G With 50-Megapixel Selfie Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Camon 30 5G and Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G have been launched by the company in India. The latest smartphones from Tecno run on Android 14-based HiOS 14 out-of-the-box and are powered by MediaTek Dimensity chips. They pack 5,000mAh batteries and can be charged at 70W.

U.S., TikTok seek fast-track schedule, ruling by December 6 on potential ban

The U.S. Justice Department and TikTok on Friday asked a U.S. appeals court to set a fast-track schedule to consider the legal challenges to a new law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikToks U.S. assets

A former OpenAI leader says safety has 'taken a backseat to shiny products' at the AI company

A former OpenAI leader who resigned from the company earlier this week says that product safety has taken a backseat to shiny products at the influential artificial intelligence company

How to watch the Microsoft Build 2024 keynote live on May 21

Springtime means its keynote season in the tech world, and in 2024, that means time to show off your AI bona fides. Google and OpenAI have already revealed big new upgrades to Gemini and ChatGPT this month, and now its time for Microsoft Build. The tech giants annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote slated for Tuesday, May 21 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT, and you can watch the entire event live on YouTube (which is also embedded below) and at Microsoft's site (registration required). What about that Microsoft Surface event you may have heard about? Well, thats actually happening a day earlier: Monday, May 20. Confused? Dont worry, heres the tl;dr version of what to expect, summarized from our more in-depth What to expect from Microsoft Build 2024: The Surface event, Windows 11 and AI . New Microsoft Surface products expected: Monday, May 20 One day before the official Build keynote, Microsoft is hosting a more intimate event for journalists at which it plans to reveal its AI vision across hardware and software. That event wont be livestreamed, but Engadget will have full coverage as it unfolds. The rumor mill strongly suggests that well see new consumer-targeted Surface PCs. And unlike the enterprise-centric models like the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 introduced back in March, these new models may be powered by updated Qualcomm Snapdragon chips Arm chips that run cooler and offer far better battery life than their Intel and AMD equivalents, but often at the expense of reduced app compatibility and processing speeds. Microsoft Build keynote: Tuesday, May 21 The thought is that Microsoft is following the template that its fellow tech giants have demonstrated this season: get the hardware announcements out of the way first, clearing the runway for an all-AI showcase at the developer conference. Thats what happened with Apple and Google in recent weeks, as they respectively revealed new iPads weeks before the WWDC event in June, and a new Pixel 8a phone in the days leading up to Google I/O. Whats that mean for Tuesday? Last years Build announcements give you the general flavor: Microsofts Copilot AI (possibly with more impressive OpenAI-powered smarts) integrated into even more of Microsofts DNA, likely both at the device level (Windows) all the way up to the companys massive cloud infrastructure. While much of Tuesdays news will be through the prism of Microsofts developer community, were looking forward to giving you the big picture on what it all means for end users and how it dovetails with the hardware announcements we expect to hit on Monday. Stay tuned. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-the-microsoft-build-2024-keynote-live-on-may-21-003204596.html?src=rss

Doctor Who: Boom review: All hail the conquering hero

The following contains spoilers for Boom. It should be a given any new series needs time to find its footing, even when its a revival of an already-running hit. The first three episodes of new Doctor Who have been fun, but not without their own idiosyncrasies that made them hard to love. Now its time for Steven Moffat, the series greatest 21st century writer, to show what this new season can do. Theres the usual degree of showboating and cleverness, but its hard to deny the mans genius when he pens the first genuine classic of the Disney+ era. Bloody hell. Boom thrusts the Doctor and Ruby into the smallest corner of a war, and lets it play out in microcosm. This is an angry story about how money, power and cruelty make people inhuman, and is the sort of episode Doctor Who excels at. This story makes no bones about the pointlessness of war and why money is the engine that keeps it going. Its framing may be modern theres one too many uses of the word algorithm here but its central thesis is timeless. Bad Wolf / BBC Studios In a wasteland battlefield on Kastarian 3, two militarized Anglican clerics are walking back to base. Carson (Majid Mahdizadeh-Valoujerdy) is leading his friend, John Francis Vater (Joe Anderson) who has been blinded in the fighting, an injury thatll take four weeks to recover from. In the distance, they spot an ambulance but seem afraid of it and look to go the long way around it. Carson loses his footing and slips into a small crater, activating a land mine that instantly obliterates him. The disturbance summons the ambulance, a tank-tracked device with a large screen with an apparently friendly avatar (Susan Twist) which injects its tendrils into Vater, identifying his injury. It decides that four weeks is an unacceptable amount of time for recovery and terminates him instead. His scream is heard by the Doctor, who sprints out of the TARDIS to help but winds up putting one foot on the exact same mine that killed Carson. Ruby arrives to find the Doctor frozen in place, asking her to describe what hes standing on: A Villengard mine. Its an anti-personnel explosive made by a notorious weapons manufacturer that Moffat has referenced several times before. The Doctor asks Ruby to find something heavy for him to hold, so that he can shift his weight and put his foot down without triggering the mine. What she finds is Vaters compacted remains bolted to an AI canister containing a simulacrum of Vater. The Doctor asks Ruby to throw it to him, but she instead opts to walk within the blast range and hand it over. It affirms the dynamic that as Gatwas Doctor has vacated the role of big-chested hero, Ruby has stepped in to fill the void. The mine is, however, unsure if the Doctor is a viable target, and so remains frozen on the edge of activation. Villengards weapons are notoriously vicious and the company has created a warfare algorithm to limit the number of bodies in the battle zone at one time, while also dragging wars on profitably and indefinitely. It gives the company license to slay the wounded rather than spending the cash to cure them. Bad Wolf / BBC Studios Before he died, Vater was speaking to his daughter Splice (Caoilnn Springall), who was brought along to the war as there was no-one else to look after her. While her father was on patrol, she had been left in the care of Mundy (Varada Sethu), a lower-ranking soldier in the army. But she slips her minder to reach the last GPS-tagged location of her father. She arrives, triggering the hologram attached to Vaters remains that delivers his valediction to his daughter. Soon after, Mundy tracks down her wayward ward and is able to explain the rest of the plot to the TARDIS crew. The Anglicans have been fighting a war for six months against an enemy thats never seen or heard. Mundy and the Doctor spar on the nature of religion and how faith in more than just a higher power helps create willing material for the meat grinder of war. Mundys skeptical about the Doctor and Ruby but is quickly convinced when she scans the Doctor to see hes not just going to explode on the mine. As a complex space-time event, the mines activation wont just kill him but destroy half of the planet. It gets worse: The mine is going to time out and go off anyway after its stuttering activation. Having detected the fracas, an ambulance arrives and jams its menacing tendrils into the Doctor. Ruby, again refusing to allow anyone else control the narrative, grabs Mundys rifle and tries to create a distraction to no effect. Mundy tells Ruby to shoot her using the rifes lowest setting which would draw the ambulance without being fatal. But, as Ruby takes aim, Canterbury (Bhav Joshi) arrives just in time to misappraise the scene and shoot Ruby to defend his fellow soldier. Ruby, on the edge of death, generates more snow but is fading fast The Doctor has worked out the problem, which is that theres no enemy on the planet at all its barren. Villengard's algorithm is sending soldiers out to die with the traps they themselves bought and probably placed. The only solution is to surrender but thats not something Mundy is willing, or empowered, to do, so the Doctor needs to find proof to show to the senior cleric. He uses the AI of Vater, appealing to his duty as a father and whatever humanity is left inside to search through the military database to find evidence there is no enemy at all. More ambulances arrive in an attempt to overwhelm the people in the crater, looming down on them all. As Mundy and Canterbury speak, the latter is suddenly minced for reasons that boil down to were in the final few minutes of the episode. In the chaos, it looks as if all is lost, but as the Villengard AI projects a hologram, its quickly taken over by Vater, whose love for his daughter has hopefully triggered some sort of feedback loop, ending the war and disabling the mine. As the war is ended, Ruby is resurrected by the ambulance and the four survivors are able to enjoy the beautiful view in the skies over Kastarian 3. Theres even time for the Doctor to mention a grumpy old man who told him once that what will survive of us is love. Thats a reference to notoriously acerbic poet Philip Larkins work An Arundel Tomb , referencing a long-decayed sculpture of two people lying in state. The Doctor mentions Splice may have a bright future ahead of her, and gets ready to head off to their next adventure. Bad Wolf / BBC Studios Theres no good place to address this later, so Ill add that Varada Sethu has also been cast as a new companion for Doctor Whos second season. Initial rumors suggested she was replacing Millie Gibson but the BBC said last month the trio would travel together. Its not uncommon for an actor to play a minor role in one episode and then return as a member of the core cast. Peter Capaldi, Karen Gillan, Freema Agyeman and Colin Baker all played one-off roles before joining as a Doctor or as a companion. I have no idea if Mundy will return, or if Sethu will play a new character, but Im not sure Mundy was a compelling enough character to warrant a revisit. Bad Wolf / BBC Studios Boom is a masterclass in perpetually-building tension in a way that Doctor Who has rarely attempted. I wouldnt want to experience this level of stress every single week, but its a wonderful change from the status quo. The one thing that doesnt quite work with the episode is the uneven pacing. For all the effort put into building the tension, the ending just seems to happen. I feel like Moffat was straining against the running time, since the last few minutes are just dashed off without as much attention as Id have liked. Interestingly, the other times Moffat has written stories that are this bleak, like The Empty Child / The Doctor Dances and World Enough and Time / The Doctor Falls, they were both two-parters. Im not sure Boom needed 90 minutes, but an extra 10 or so might have helped things breathe. Despite being rooted to one spot for most of the story, Gatwas Doctor still commands every frame he occupies. Theres enough chemistry between him and Millie Gibson that the pairs interactions are entirely believable. The rest of the cast, however, dont really get as much time to shine, given the limited focus and the stock roles they play in the narrative. Its entirely in keeping with Moffats style that hed come back to a show, now equipped with a Disney-sized budget, only to make an episode set in one location. As a writer, hes always enjoyed tying one hand behind his back and then allowing those restrictions to force him to be better. It was his Swiss watch plotting, smart storylines and snappy dialog that has always ensured his episodes are events. History has also silenced his critics: Last year, Doctor Who Magazine polled readers to rank every episode of the show made. Staggeringly, of the top 10, Moffat was credited with five , knocking Robert Holmes, the shows greatest writer, off his perch. And, as I said at the top, Boom stands proud as the first bona fide classic of the Disney+ era. Susan Twist Corner This week, Susan Twist played the avatar of the sinister Villengard ambulances that roamed the battlefield. Several times, the Doctor appealed to Vaters AI homunculus on the fact that they are, or were, both fathers. If it isnt clear, I think the show really wants the audience to know that the Doctor is a father with a child, whereabouts unknown. The hacky premise would be that its Susan who has taken the mantle of The One Who Waits, or that shes somehow Ruby. Yeugh. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/doctor-who-boom-review-all-hail-the-conquering-hero-000001420.html?src=rss

Outrageously priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care

Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit.

Logitech Pro X 60 Keyboard Review: Best, Brightest, and Now Smaller

This is a 60 percent keyboard with most of the perks of larger, more spacious boards.

'iPhone 17 Slim' Could Move Rear Cameras to Top Center in Biggest Redesign Since iPhone X

The Information today reported that Apple plans to release an all-new, high-end iPhone 17 model next year, and there was one detail that is worth singling out: the rear cameras could be relocated to the op center of the device. Google's Pixel 8 Pro The rear camera system on the iPhone has been positioned in the top-left corner of the device since the original 2007 model, so the cameras being moved to the top center of the device would be a notable change. Some popular Android smartphones have rear cameras positioned towards the top center, such as Google's Pixel 8 Pro. The report said the new iPhone 17 model will feature a major redesign akin to the iPhone X, so it sounds like Apple has big plans for this device. With the report claiming the device could have a higher price tag than the Pro Max model, which starts at $1,199, perhaps it will end up being the iPhone Ultra that has been rumored for a few years. Here is everything that the report mentioned about the slimmer iPhone 17: Between a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display ( likely 6.5-inch ) A significantly thinner design with an aluminum frame Rear cameras moved to op center of device A higher price tag than the Pro Max model in the iPhone lineup Improved front camera A narrower Dynamic Island A19 chip Read our initial coverage of the report for more details about the device. Tag: The Information This article, 'iPhone 17 Slim' Could Move Rear Cameras to Top Center in Biggest Redesign Since iPhone X first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

The Apple TV is coming for the Raspberry Pis retro emulation box crown

Apples restrictions will still hold it back, but theres a lot of possibility.

Caseologys new MagSafe wallets look like macOS folder icons and arrive from $24 Prime shipped

While this isnt the first of its kind , it might be the best version of a MagSafe wallet made to look like Apples iconic macOS folder icon yet. Caseology, a Spigen sister brand based out of California, is now ready to unleash its new Folder Pop MagSafe wallet onto die-hard Mac users everywhere. The new Caseology Folder Pop is an animal-friendly vegan leather MagSafe wallet made to look almost exactly like those little soft blue folders we have all been staring at on our Mac displays for more years than I can count. It comes in four flavors and is now available for purchase via the brands official Amazon storefront starting from $24 Prime shipped . Head below for a closer look at the new macOS folder icon MagSafe wallets. more

BISSELLs portable Little Green Pro cleaner is a carpet (life) saver, now back to best price in years at $125

As part of its early Memorial Day sales, Amazon is offering the BISSELL Little Green Pro Portable Carpet, Upholstery Cleaner, and Auto Detailer for $124.79 shipped . Normally going for $165, weve seen few discounts over the last few years for this model, often only two to four major price cuts in each and other minor drops in small increments scattered throughout. Last month we saw it return to $125 for the second time ever, with todays deal coming in to repeat the savings as a 24% markdown that returns costs to the lowest price we have tracked in the last three years and the second-lowest overall falling only $5 short of the all-time low from 2021. more

Apple Shares 2023 App Store Transparency Report

Apple today published its second annual App Store Transparency Report [ PDF ], highlighting details like the number of apps that were rejected during the year, the number of customer and developer accounts deactivated, the number of apps removed from the App Store, and more. In 2023, there were 1,870,119 total apps available, and Apple reviewed 6,892,500 app submissions. 1,763,812 apps were rejected, with performance, design, and legal listed as the top reasons why an app wasn't approved. 277,923 apps were approved after rejection following changes made to the app. 116,117 apps were removed from the App Store, and top categories for removal included Utilities, Games, and Business. 76,887 apps were removed for violating Guideline 4.0 on design, and 35,245 apps were removed for violating App Store rules preventing fraud. Apple removed 1,285 apps at the request of the Chinese government, and 103 at the request of the South Korean government. Apps were also pulled in India, Russia, Indonesia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and several other countries at the request of their respective governments. 398,499,012 customer accounts search the App Store on average on a weekly basis, and 166,360 apps appear in the top 10 results of at least 1000 searches each week. As Apple said earlier this week , it terminated 373,739,771 customer accounts and prevented an estimated $1,838,127,451 in fraudulent transactions. More information on Apple's App Store numbers can be found in the full report. [ PDF ] Tag: App Store This article, Apple Shares 2023 App Store Transparency Report first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal

Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts.

When to Expect the Next iPhone SE to Launch

It has been over two years since Apple released the third-generation iPhone SE, and rumors continue to surface about a new model. The latest word comes from The Information , which today reported that Apple plans to release a new iPhone SE with a design similar to the standard iPhone 14 in the spring of 2025. If this rumor is accurate, the iPhone SE would finally gain Face ID and a notch instead of Touch ID and a Home button, along with a larger 6.1-inch display. Other rumored features for the next iPhone SE include a USB-C port and an Action button . The report said the new iPhone SE will remain a cheaper option in the iPhone lineup, as expected. The current iPhone SE starts at $429 in the U.S. with 64GB of storage, with other key features including a 4.7-inch display, A15 Bionic chip, 5G support, a single 12-megapixel rear camera, and a Lightning port. Keep track of our iPhone SE roundup for the latest rumors. Related Roundup: iPhone SE Buyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy) Related Forum: iPhone This article, When to Expect the Next iPhone SE to Launch first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation

Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets.

Motorolas 2024 Razr lineup may include a bigger cover screen for the budget model

We may have a good look at Motorolas next foldable phones. Separate leaks from 91Mobiles (via 9to5Google ) and longtime device-leaking insider Evan Blass show the entry-level Moto Razr 50 and high-end Razr 50 Ultra (likely branded as the 2024 Razr and Razr+ in the US) in various colors from all sorts of angles. Leaks point to the high-end Razr+ (2024) aka Razr 50 Ultra running on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. Its expected to have a 6.9-inch OLED display at 2,640 x 1,080 resolution on the inside and a 3.6-inch cover display on the outside. A 50MP wide-angle camera paired with a 50MP telephoto lens, a 32MP front sensor and a 4,000mAh battery round out the (alleged) specs. Leaked images of the flagship model show dark blue, dark green, peach and pink color options. Meanwhile, the entry-level Razr (2024) likely branded as the Razr 50 outside the US will supposedly run on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, a departure from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 found in its 2023 equivalent . Another apparent change from its predecessor is its reported 3.63-inch cover display, quite a step up from the piddly 1.5-inch outward-facing screen on last years budget model. The leaks show no sign of the snazzy wood option Motorola included in the Edge 50 phone series unveiled last month. Old-school smartphone buffs will remember that as a throwback to the Moto X from way back in 2013 , when the company was under Google ownership . (Its been under Lenovos umbrella since 2014.) You can check out a gallery of the leaked images below, courtesy of Blass and 91Mobiles . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/motorolas-2024-razr-lineup-may-include-a-bigger-cover-screen-for-the-budget-model-203745181.html?src=rss

Leaks from Valves Deadlock look like a pressed sandwich of every game around

Is there something new underneath a whole bunch of familiar game elements?

Save up to $500 on Rad Power e-bikes, with free extra batteries too, all starting from $1,099

Update: Rad Power has price corrected the RadRover 6 Plus High-Step Fat-Tire e-bike to $1,099 shipped , after a mistake on their end but dont worry! If you purchased it before 12:45 PM today, May 17, the company will honor the price at $999. Rad Power Bikes has launched its Memorial Day sale through May 29 that is taking up to $600 off three of its e-bikes, while also giving you a free extra battery for two of the models. Leading the sale is the RadRover 6 Plus High-Step Fat-Tire e-bike for $999 shipped . Usually going for $1,599 since the company lowered prices across its lineup of models , this e-bike has seen three previous flash sales since the new year began, with the most recent one in April dropping costs to $1,099. Todays deal comes in as a new all-time low, amounting to a $600 markdown off the going rate. You can learn more about this model by heading below the fold or checking out our hands-on reviewover at Electrek . more

Roborock Q7 Max+ robot vac and mop with auto-empty dock now $480 ($390 off), more from $240

As part of its early Memorial Day sales, Amazon is taking up to 45% off a collection of Roborocks vacuums and mops both robotic and stick models. The biggest price cut is on the Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop with Auto-Empty Dock Pure for $479.99 shipped. Down from its $870 price tag, this is the second-lowest price we have tracked for this model, with the new $460 all-time low appearing in March and repeating again last month. It comes in as a 45% markdown that gives you $390 in savings, making this as good an opportunity as ever to upgrade your homes cleaning needs to a more automated system. Weve also curated a list of other notable Roborock discounts below. more

Game Boy Emulator 'Delta' for iPhone Updates App Icon After Adobe 'Threatened Legal Action'

The developers behind the popular Game Boy emulator Delta for the iPhone said they updated the app's icon today to avoid potential legal action from Adobe. Delta's new app icon (left) and Adobe's logo (right) Adobe threatened legal action unless we changed our app icon so we did, say the release notes for the latest version of Delta on the App Store . Delta's former icon does look like a mirrored version of Adobe's logo, which is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, companies have an obligation to enforce their trademarks, and failure to do so could eventually result in losing rights to the trademark. Delta's previous app icon Without proper policing over time, the original owner of a mark could lose any trademark rights it has in the mark, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says . Apple has enforced its trademarked logo in similar ways over the years, including in 2020, when it filed a complaint against a small company with a pear logo . Thanks, Parker Ortolani ! Tags: App Store , Adobe , Emulator This article, Game Boy Emulator 'Delta' for iPhone Updates App Icon After Adobe 'Threatened Legal Action' first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

Get this Insignia 2D zero-gravity full-body massage chair at $1,500 off for today only

As part of its Deals of the Day , Best Buy is offering the Insignia 2D Zero Gravity Full Body Massage Chair for $999.99 shipped . Normally going for $2,500, this is the third one-day discount on this massage chair that weve seen since the start of the new year. We only saw it fall from its MSRP three times back in 2023, with Black Friday sales having the biggest discount to the $949 low. This is a repeat 60% markdown that is giving you $1,500 in savings and returning costs back to the second-lowest price we can find. more

Hundreds of early Memorial Day deals now live! Apple, Samsung, smart home, TVs, apparel, more

The Memorial Day deals are starting to arrive now. While every year we track loads of notable Memorial Day deals and promotions, it feels like the price drops are landing earlier than usual on everything from Apple, Beats, and Samsung gear, to smart home products from ecobee, Ring, and Blink, alongside loads of e-bikes and TVs, smartphone accessories, and apparel. Amazon has already flipped its Gold Box over to feature its early Memorial Day deals, Best Buy is now offering up to $500 in gift cards on major appliances (or even $1,000 in some cases ), there are $600 in savings now live on the official Rad Power site , up to 50% off Greenworks tools , and the list goes on. While we are expecting more to come through the pipeline as we inch closer to the holiday proper in just over a weeks time, we thought it would be a good idea to get ahed of the game and feature some early Memorial Day deals for this weekend. Everything you need on your radar ahead of Memorial Day 2024 awaits below. more

The OpenAI team tasked with protecting humanity is no more

In the summer of 2023, OpenAI created a Superalignment team whose goal was to steer and control future AI systems that could be so powerful they could lead to human extinction. Less than a year later, that team is dead. OpenAI told Bloomberg that the company was integrating the group more deeply across its research efforts to help the company achieve its safety goals. But a series of tweets from Jan Leike, one of the teams leaders who recently quit revealed internal tensions between the safety team and the larger company. In a statement posted on X on Friday, Leike said that the Superalignment team had been fighting for resources to get research done. Building smarter-than-human machines is an inherently dangerous endeavor, Leike wrote. OpenAI is shouldering an enormous responsibility on behalf of all of humanity. But over the past years, safety culture and processes have taken a backseat to shiny products. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Engadget. X Leikes departure earlier this week came hours after OpenAI chief scientist Sutskevar announced that he was leaving the company. Sutskevar was not only one of the leads on the Superalignment team, but helped co-found the company as well. Sutskevars move came six months after he was involved in a decision to fire CEO Sam Altman over concerns that Altman hadnt been consistently candid with the board. Altman's all-too-brief ouster sparked an internal revolt within the company with nearly 800 employees signing a letter in which they threatened to quit if Altman wasnt reinstated. Five days later, Altman was back as OpenAIs CEO after Sutskevar had signed a letter stating that he regretted his actions. When it announced the creation of the Superalignment team, OpenAI said that it would dedicate 20 percent of its computer power over the next four years to solving the problem of controlling powerful AI systems of the future. [Getting] this right is critical to achieve our mission, the company wrote at the time. On X, Leike wrote that the Superalignment team was struggling for compute and it was getting harder and harder to get crucial research around AI safety done. Over the past few months my team has been sailing against the wind, he wrote and added that he had reached a breaking point with OpenAIs leadership over disagreements about the companys core priorities. Over the last few months, there have been more departures from the Superalignment team. In April, OpenAI reportedly fired two researchers, Leopold Aschenbrenner and Pavel Izmailov, for allegedly leaking information. OpenAI told Bloomberg that its future safety efforts will be led by John Schulman, another co-founder, whose research focuses on large language models. Jakub Pachocki, a director who led the development of GPT-4 one of OpenAIs flagship large language models would replace Sutskevar as chief scientist. Superalignment wasnt the only team at OpenAI focused on AI safety. In October, the company started a brand new preparedness team to stem potential catastrophic risks from AI systems including cybersecurity issues and chemical, nuclear and biological threats. Update, May 17 2024, 3:28 PM ET: In response to a request for comment on Leike's allegations, an OpenAI PR person directed Engadget to Sam Altman's tweet saying that he'd say something in the next couple of days. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-openai-team-tasked-with-protecting-humanity-is-no-more-183433377.html?src=rss

Financial institutions have 30 days to disclose breaches under new rules

Amendments contain loopholes that may blunt their effectiveness.

Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers

Using subjective phrasing like scientists believe makes facts seem like opinions.

The best sous vide machines for 2024

For those looking to elevate their cooking, a sous vide machine might be the perfect addition to your toolkit. Previously, these gadgets were almost exclusively used by high-end restaurants. But more recently, prices have come down to where they can be relatively affordable additions to your kitchen. These devices make preparing perfectly cooked steaks a breeze while taking all the guesswork and hassle out of dishes like pulled pork or brisket. And its not just for meat either, as a sous vide machine can make easy work out of soft-boiled eggs, homemade yogurt or fish. And while some may say you need a lot of accessories like vacuum sealers or special bags to get the best results, starting with the right appliance will get you 90 percent of the way. So to help you figure out which sous vide machine is right for you, weve assembled a list of our favorite gadgets on sale right now. What we look for While they might have a fancy name, the main things we look for in a quality sous vide device are quite straightforward: ease-of-use, reliability and a good design. It should be easy to clean and have clear, no-nonsense controls. It should also have some way of attaching to a tank or pot, whether by magnet or adjustable clamp, so it doesnt become dislodged during use. And most importantly, it should have a strong heating element and motor that can deliver consistent water temperatures to ensure your food hits the correct level of doneness every time without overcooking. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-sous-vide-133025288.html?src=rss

Startups Weekly: Its the dawning of the age of AI plus, Musk is raging against the machine

Welcome to Startups Weekly! We've been drowning in AI news this week, with Google's I/O setting the pace. And Elon Musk rages against the machine. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The 43 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

City Hunter, Suzume, and Spaceman are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

Dead Boy Detectives, Chicken Nugget, and Ripley are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Valves next game appears to be Deadlock, a MOBA hero shooter

According to a pair of content creators, the wait for a new Valve game is almost over: A third-person hero shooter called Deadlock is in closed alpha and an announcement seems imminent. The game has apparently been in the works since 2018, with IceFrog, a developer synonymous with the original DotA mod, in charge. Its reportedly what became of the Neon Prime project that has been rumored for a couple of years. Tyler McVicker, a veteran Valve reporter, and the content creator Gabe Follower, have this week both independently confirmed the game is in an advanced state of development. In terms of scope, McVicker says, this is meant to be Valve's next major competitive game. The next Counter-Strike. The next Dota. He describes it as Valves attempt to bring the companys various game communities together, with precise gunplay and the laning objectives of a MOBA. McVicker describes it as looking like Valorant , Overwatch , Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2 had a baby. The new title is apparently based in a fantasy setting mixed with steampunk, a marked shift from prior reports on the project that described Neon Prime as sci-fi inspired. Gabe Follower posted four screenshots on X which show something a little more subdued than the Overwatch and Valorant comparisons might imply. Since testers started sharing Deadlock screenshots all over the place, here's ones I can verify, featuring one of the heroes called Grey Talon. pic.twitter.com/KdZSRxObSz Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) May 17, 2024 The images show six vs. six gameplay across four lanes suggesting a mix of solo lanes and two vs. two action across the map. It also shows transit lines that can get players back to lane faster, like League of Legends hex gates. McVicker says these transit lines are inspired by BioShock: Infinite s Sky-Hook system. Outside of Counter-Strike 2 and Half-Life: Alyx , its been a hell of a long time since Valve released an all-new, big-scope title, and its been even longer since the company launched an all-new IP. McVicker says Deadlock is currently in a closed alpha, with hundreds of people playing. Of course, this is Valve, so its never too late for the project to be killed. But with June traditionally being a big month for video game news , it's not impossible we'll hear something official soon. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/valves-next-game-appears-to-be-deadlock-a-moba-hero-shooter-185418880.html?src=rss

Android game and app deals: FOTONICA, Brotato, Baggage Packing Checklist PRO, more

Your Friday afternoon deals on Android games and apps are now ready to go down below. Just be sure to check out this weekends offers on Googles indoor/outdoor wireless Nest Cams , Samsungs 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic , and the 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra while youre at it. As for the apps, we have FOTONICA, Lovecrafts Untold Stories, EXIT The Curse of Ophir, Brotato, Baggage Packing Checklist PRO, and more. Head below for a complete look at todays best Android game and app deals. more

Hit the road with PlayAIBoxs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Adapter down at $90

No one can debate the convince and value of Roku. Its made the home TV viewing experience more accessible than ever. While Roku hasnt yet entered the vehicle space, PlayAIBox has created a comparable device for motorists with its Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Wireless Adapter with Streaming Service Support. Its available for $89.99 (Reg. $129.99). more

Yuck: Slack has been scanning your messages to train its AI models

Slack trains machine-learning models on user messages, files and other content without explicit permission. The training is opt-out, meaning your private data will be leeched by default. Making matters worse, youll have to ask your organizations Slack admin (human resources, IT, etc.) to email the company to ask it to stop. (You cant do it yourself.) Welcome to the dark side of the new AI training data gold rush . Corey Quinn , an executive at DuckBill Group, spotted the policy in a blurb in Slacks Privacy Principles and posted about it on X ( via PCMag ). The section reads (emphasis ours), To develop AI/ML models , our systems analyze Customer Data (e.g. messages, content, and files ) submitted to Slack as well as Other Information (including usage information) as defined in our Privacy Policy and in your customer agreement. The opt-out process requires you to do all the work to protect your data. According to the privacy notice, To opt out, please have your Org or Workspace Owners or Primary Owner contact our Customer Experience team at feedback@slack.com with your Workspace/Org URL and the subject line Slack Global model opt-out request. We will process your request and respond once the opt out has been completed. I'm sorry Slack, you're doing fucking WHAT with user DMs, messages, files, etc? I'm positive I'm not reading this correctly. pic.twitter.com/6ORZNS2RxC Corey Quinn (@QuinnyPig) May 16, 2024 The company replied to Quinns message on X: To clarify, Slack has platform-level machine-learning models for things like channel and emoji recommendations and search results. And yes, customers can exclude their data from helping train those (non-generative) ML models. How long ago the Salesforce-owned company snuck the tidbit into its terms is unclear. Its misleading, at best, to say customers can opt out when customers doesnt include employees working within an organization. They have to ask whoever handles Slack access at their business to do that and I hope they will oblige. Inconsistencies in Slacks privacy policies add to the confusion. One section states, When developing Al/ML models or otherwise analyzing Customer Data, Slack cant access the underlying content. We have various technical measures preventing this from occurring. However, the machine-learning model training policy seemingly contradicts this statement, leaving plenty of room for confusion. In addition, Slacks webpage marketing its premium generative AI tools reads, Work without worry. Your data is your data. We dont use it to train Slack AI. Everything runs on Slacks secure infrastructure, meeting the same compliance standards as Slack itself. In this case, the company is speaking of its premium generative AI tools , separate from the machine learning models its training on without explicit permission. However, as PCMag notes, implying that all of your data is safe from AI training is, at best, a highly misleading statement when the company apparently gets to pick and choose which AI models that statement covers. Engadget tried to contact Slack via multiple channels but didnt receive a response at the time of publication. Well update this story if we hear back. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/yuck-slack-has-been-scanning-your-messages-to-train-its-ai-models-181918245.html?src=rss

Next years iPhone could feature a thin, redesigned ultra high-end model

Macworld It might seem like every year the next big iPhone update is just a year away, but a new rumor claims that this time it might actually be true. A new report from The Information (subscription required) says that Apple is working on a new version of the iPhone for 2025 that will be sold as a higher-end version above Pro Max model. However, this new iPhone wont simply be a larger version of the Pro Max. In fact, it might not be a Pro model at all. The Information reports that the new iPhones most defining characteristic will be its redesigned body with a new ultra-thin case, smaller Dynamic Island, and centered rear camera, giving this iPhone an obvious visual difference from the other models in the lineup. The size of the display may fall between the Pro and Pro Max models, the first time Apple didnt place a premium on the largest model. The new thin iPhone will also likely have an A19 Pro chip and appears to replace the iPhone Plus, even though it will be more expensive than the iPhone Pro Max. Apple has been rumored to be releasing a new higher-end iPhone for years, but it was reported that it would be an ultra-high-end model with a larger screen. This model appears to be a departure from that plan. It appears as though thin is back in style in Cupertino. Apple just unveiled the M4 iPad Pro with a thickness of 5.3mm, the thinnest device Apple has ever made. The iPhone 16 Plus has a thickness of 7.8mm compared to the M2 iPad Pro, which had was 6.4mm depth. The Informations report comes after analyst Jeff Pu wrote in an investor note earlier this month about a similar new iPhone model. Pu said the iPhone 17 and 17 Slim will have 8GB of RAM with either the A18 or A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will have an A19 Pro with 12GB of RAM. However, the Informations report paints a picture of a higher-end model than Pus rumor. Also chiming in on the rumor is Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants, who says the new model will have a 6.5-inch display . iPhone

Apple is said to be working on a 'significantly thinner' iPhone

Just like it slimmed down the latest iPad Pro , Apple is said to be looking at making the iPhone more slender. To be more precise, the company is working on a significantly thinner device that may arrive as part of the iPhone 17 lineup in place of a Plus model, according to The Information . This model has been described as an iPhone X-level leap forward in design language for the company, according to several sources. Apple has yet to lock down the design and it's said to be looking at various options, including an aluminum chassis. An upgraded front-facing camera could be housed alongside Face ID sensors in a smaller pill-shaped cutout, while the rear camera array could move to the center of the phone (that could reduce the possibility of accidentally covering the lenses with your fingers). The screen size is pegged somewhere in between that of the current base iPhone and the iPhone Pro Max so between 6.12 and 6.69 inches. If that's of interest to you, it's worth bearing in mind that the slimmed down iPhone may actually be more expensive than the iPhone Pro Max, which starts at $1,200. But hey, at least you'll have some time to save for it. This thinner model could be set to replace the Plus in the iPhone lineup. The report suggests that there will be an iPhone 16 Plus, but that could be the end of that format, which hasn't lived up to Apple's sales expectations. This year's iPhones are said to be more about AI advancements than any major changes to the physical design, though there may be a new button on the side with touch sensitivity for improved camera control. Engadget has asked Apple for comment on the report. Meanwhile, there's unfortunately no indication that the company is going back to smaller screen sizes. I still miss my iPhone 5 sometimes. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-is-said-to-be-working-on-a-significantly-thinner-iphone-180823565.html?src=rss

Amazon slashes in-house TVs as low as $150 ahead of Memorial Day: 40-inch HD, 74-inch Omni, more

As a part of its early Memorial Day deals, Amazon is now offering some notable discounts on a variety of its in-house Fire TV displays. Our favorite just hit an incredibly low price, and its the Amazon 40-inch 2-Series HD Fire TV for $149.99 shipped. Typically sold for $200, youre looking at 25% off, which is a substantial percentage for an entry-level TV. Todays offer easily undercuts the lowest Amazon price, as well. For comparison, we havent seen it sold for less than $179. While its not going to win any awards for being a top-tier TV set, this 1080p offering is at a very digestible price that will be great for a bedroom, an additional display in the office, and the list goes on. Amazons Fire TV operating system is onboard as well, meaning you wont need to spring for an additional streaming device to get this unit up and running. Ports range from 3x HDMI to Ethernet, Optical, and more. Continue reading to find more of our favorites from the sale. more

Early Memorial Day Fire tablet deals go live today from $50: All-new HD 10 $95, Kids, more

As part of its early Memorial Day sales, Amazon is bringing back many of the notable price drops we spotted for Mothers Day on its latest lineup of Fire tablets. Alongside the models youll find down below,theAll-new Amazon Fire HD 10 tabletthat first debuted last fall is now on sale at $94.99 shipped for the 32GB model. Regularly $140, this is the same 32% price drop we tracked for the spring sale and Mothers Day this year alongside being the best we can find. This model is now on par with the best we have seen since the limited-time $80 Black Friday deal went live in 2023. Head down below for more details on theAll-new Amazon Fire HD 10 tabletand the rest of the early Memorial Day Fire Tablet deals. more

Everything Your Parents Told You About Posture Is True! Even For Data Security

Sit up straight! Shoulders back, chest out! We all heard these wise words about the importance of physical posture growing up. For The post Everything Your Parents Told You About Posture Is True! Even For Data Security appeared first on Gigaom .

Hands-On With the New M2 iPad Air

Apple this week came out with new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. The iPad Pro has a next-generation M4 chip and an OLED display so it got much of the attention, but Apple added a whole new size to the Air lineup to offer a more affordable way to get a bigger screen. We spent some time with the new iPad Air to see what's new and whether it's worth buying. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The smaller version of the iPad Air measures in at 11 inches, and the larger version is 13 inches, the same as the iPad Pro. Prior to now, the only way to get a 13-inch tablet was to buy the Pro, but the new Air is a much more affordable option. Pricing starts at $599 for the 11-inch version and $799 for the 13-inch version, while the 11-inch iPad Pro is priced starting at $999 and the 13-inch iPad Pro is $1,299. So the 13-inch Air is a full $500 cheaper. You're losing out on the OLED display, ProMotion, compatibility with the new Magic Keyboard, and the M4 chip, but not too much else . The M2 chip in the iPad Air is still super fast and able to handle anything you might want to do on an iPad , and while the display doesn't have the brightness or the contrast of the OLED display, it's good enough for almost everyone. Confusingly, the iPad Air name no longer really fits because the iPad Pro models are now thinner and lighter than the Air models, so you can also expect a little bit of extra bulk going with the Air line. The iPad Air can only be used with the prior-generation Magic Keyboard, but it does work with the new Apple Pencil Pro that has haptic feedback and a gyroscope for barrel roll. At $799, the 13-inch iPad Air paired with a keyboard is probably the best iPad for those who want a computer replacement, given its size, speed, and price point. The 11-inch model is ideal if you want something smaller and more affordable that's still powerful, but for those who just want a simple tablet for watching movies or browsing the web, even the Air might be too much tablet. What do you think of the revamped iPad Air and Apple's new iPad lineup ? Let us know in the comments below. Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPad This article, Hands-On With the New M2 iPad Air first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions (or extensions) start from $20 today

Update: While the Newegg deals below have now come and gone, Woot is now offering some price drops on Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions/extensions . Youll find the regularly $25 3-month option down at $19.99 and the usually $60 12-month at $51.99 with free digital delivery. More details below: The digital key(s) to authorize and register your subscription will be delivered to you as the tracking number (a 25-character alphanumeric serial number)for your purchase. Youll receive the tracking numberfor your purchase in a normalshipment confirmation email from Woot within a few business days ofyour purchase. Multiple codes are stackable on both existing or new Xbox Game Pass accounts.Multi-unit/key purchases are delivered as a single tracking number stringwith each keydelineatedviacomma. Today only, as part of its deals of the day , Newegg is now offering a 12-month membership to Microsofts Xbox Game Pass Core at $48.99 with free digital delivery . Be sure to apply code SSDR844 to redeem the discounted price. This deal is for US accounts only. Regularly $60, this is nearly 20% off the going rate, matching our previous mention, and the lowest price we can find. The 12-month membership is still listed at $60 on Amazon, for comparison. It is also among the lowest we have tracked on 1-year memberships since Microsoft debuted its new Core tier membership plan last summer , shortly after price hikes went live on the Ultimate membership . You can get more details on what it brings to your gaming setup right here and down below. more

This solar-powered smart scale logs your weight to Apple Health, more at $20 (New low, 50% off)

The official Renpho storefront at Amazon is now offering its Solar Power Smart Scale for $19.99 Prime shipped once the on-page $6 off coupon has been clipped . Dont have a Prime membership? Shipping fees can be dodged by checking out with at least $35 in your cart. Spending most of its time at $40 since December, todays offer is a notable markdown and the on-page coupon only makes things better. This deal undercuts the previous all-time low by $4, making this an excellent time to pick one up. With summer rapidly approaching, you may have felt the urge to keep tabs on your weight. Thankfully, this deal is ripe for the picking and will allow you to automatically log 13 body composition metrics in the Renpho app which can then pass the data along to Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, and more. Measurements captured range from weight to body fat, BMI, muscle mass, and more. Perhaps the most notable feature about this scale is its built-in solar panel, which allows it to automatically recharge using natural or artificial light. Continue reading to find some related deals below. more

Surface Pro 10 for Business review: A safe upgrade for IT workers

I knew what to expect from the Surface Pro 10 for Business the minute Microsoft announced it: A faster processor with a neural processing unit (NPU) inside the same case as the Surface Pro 9. As the first AI PC Surface devices, the Pro 10 for Business tablet and its more traditional sibling, the Laptop 6 , seemed disappointing. And the fact that you could only buy it on Microsoft's website, or through enterprise resellers, made it seem as if the company was trying to hide its shame. But after testing the Surface Pro 10 tablet (I'll omit the For Business part of its name for the rest of the review, you get it), I realized Microsoft just wanted to make a PC upgrade to appease IT workers. Its boring; there aren't any major new features to learn, and your company's existing Windows software will all work just fine. No alarms, no surprises. I can accept this Surface Pro 10 for what it is because we know Microsoft has some intriguing consumer-focused Surface hardware on the horizon. The company has invited media to an event in Seattle on May 20th (a day before its Build conference begins), where we expect to see some consumer-focused Surface devices powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite chips. It makes sense for Microsoft to take a bigger risk with its consumer hardware, instead of the machines IT workers need to manage. What's new in the Surface Pro 10 for Business? Both the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 for Business are powered by Intel's new Core Ultra chips . These are the company's first processors to include an NPU for handling AI tasks. Admittedly, there aren't many AI-driven features in Windows 11 yet, but we're expecting to see Microsoft sell some new AI capabilities at Build. For now, having an NPU means you can use Windows Studio Effects, which can glam up your video chats with blurred backgrounds and other features. By tapping into your NPU, instead of your CPU or GPU, Windows 11 can also handle those tasks more efficiently, and without slowing down the rest of your system. Who wouldn't want that? Design-wise, the Surface Pro 10 is almost exactly the same as the Pro 9 the 13-inch 120Hz PixelSense screen returns, and Microsoft is still relying on its clunky kickstand to prop up the tablet. But at least the company shoved in a new 1440p webcam with a wider field of view, which should lead to clearer video chats. Geekbench 6 CPU 3DMark Wildlife Extreme Cinebench R23 Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business (Intel Core Ultra 5 135U, Intel graphics) 2,085/8,827 2,546 1,555/7,153 Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business (Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, Intel Arc graphics) 2,351/12,531 4,200 1,662/10,298 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G (SQ3, Adreno 8cx Gen 3) N/A 2,959 575/1,866 What's good about the Surface Pro 10? In spite of its lack of updates, the Surface Pro 10 is still a reliable and capable hybrid tablet. It delivered fast performance, a great display and excellent battery life. Here are my favorite things about it: Intel's Core Ultra 135U chip is slightly faster than the 12th-gen processors used in the Surface Pro 9: It reached 5,772 points in PCMark 10, compared to its predecessor's 4,010 points. That Core Ultra chip's NPU also makes the Pro 10 more future-proof. It'll be ready to tackle AI features as they appear (developers like Adobe and Audacity are already working on several). Microsoft's PixelSense display still looks fantastic, with bold colors and enough brightness to use outdoors in direct sunlight. While I would have liked to see a newer design, its case still feels shockingly slim and sturdy. It feels like an iPad, even though it's running Windows 11. The Surface Pro 10 lasted 12 hours and 19 minutes on the PCMark 10 Modern Office battery benchmark. Thats better than the vast majority of ultraportables weve seen this year, and its only an hour less than the latest Dell XPS 13. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget What's not good about the Surface Pro 10? For a machine that starts at $1,200 though, the Surface Pro 10 is lacking in a few key ways: For a Pro device, it has too few ports for accessories. Its trademark kickstand is just a pain to live with now. It's still awkward to hold on your lap, and it also makes the Pro 10 impossible to use on small surfaces (like my beloved standing desk laptop riser). The Surface Pro Keyboard is still sold separately, and it's still far too expensive at $140 (there are also pricier models if you really want to punish yourself). Nobody will ever buy a Surface tablet on its own! Microsoft's inability to recognize this basic truth has haunted these systems since their inception. It may be undercut by the upcoming consumer-focused Surface Pro 10. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips are Arm-based, so they'll have to run an Arm version of Windows 11 and rely on emulation for older apps. But their NPUs also offer 45 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) for AI tasks, while the Core Ultra chips only hit 10 TOPS on their NPUs. These differences may not mean much for the next year or so, but they may make the Snapdragon Surface Pro 10 more future proof as we see more AI features roll out. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget Should you buy the Surface Pro 10 for Business? At this point, you're better off waiting to see how Microsoft's new consumer-focused Surface hardware performs before investing in either the Pro 10 or Laptop 6 . But, as I said at the start, these systems aren't really meant for consumers anyway. They exist to give IT workers a way to update their inventory without having to significantly shift their workflows. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/surface-pro-10-for-business-review-a-safe-upgrade-for-it-workers-172033986.html?src=rss

Theres New Hope for an HIV Vaccine

A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. Its a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.

macOS compatibility: Heres the latest version your Mac can run

Macworld Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? Weve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac. What Mac operating systems can my Mac run? Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system almost every yearbut the new version of the Mac operating system will not support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features. The latest version, macOS 14 Sonoma, arrived on September 26. Read on to find out which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system. For advice about installing Sonoma read: How to install macOS Sonoma on your Mac. To learn how to install the Sonoma beta read: How to install the macOS beta . Can I install an older OS on my Mac? Officially, the operating system that was available on your Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. Its likely that an older OS wont include the necessary drivers for the hardware on your newer Mac. For this reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to install an older version of macOS on a new Macbut you can take a look at how to install old versions of macOS or OS X for other Macs. Owners of Macs with M1 or M2 chips wont be able to run older versions of macOS that werent designed for M1 Macs . But it may not just be a case of wanting to know if your Mac can run the newest operating system. You might also want to know if it is possible to downgrade your Mac to an older version of macOS and need to know the oldest version of macOS. Youll also find that below. You can also see a complete list of all the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X . Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac. Note: In each case, the year referenced below is the year that Mac was introducedyou could for example have bought a 2016 MacBook in early 2017, but its still the 2016 MacBook. This is important to keep in mind if you are looking to run an older version of macOS on a Mac. Macs are generally incompatible with versions of macOS that are older than the one it shipped with. Will macOS 15 arrive in 2024? Apple will preview macOS 15 during its annual WWDC keynote presentation on June 10. We dont know which Macs will be compatible, but we assume some Intel Macs will be dropped, if not all of the remaining ones since its already been four years since the first Apple silicon Macs arrived. We expect all M-series Macs will be supported for at least another year. macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility macOS Sonoma is the newest version of macOS. macOS Sonoma is the newest version of macOS. IDG macOS Sonoma is the newest version of macOS. IDG IDG macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The latest version, macOS 14.5 , released on Monday, May 13. If you want to install the operating system update you will only be able to do so on one of these Macs: iMacfrom 2019 and later MacProfrom 2019 and later iMacProfrom 2017 MacStudiofrom 2022 and later MacBookAirfrom 2018 and later Macminifrom 2018 and later MacBookProfrom 2018 and later For more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma? macOS 13 Ventura compatibility Apple Apple Apple Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. The latest version is 13.6.7 which arrived on May 13. Read our guide to every version of macOS released to find out about the latest version. To run Ventura you will need one of these Macs: MacBook models from 2017 or later MacBook Air models from 2018 or later MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later Mac mini models from 2018 or later iMac models from 2017 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2019 or later Mac Studio (all models) For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura? macOS 12 Monterey compatibility Apple Apple Apple macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021. The latest version is 12.7.5 which arrived on May 13. The following Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey: MacBook models from early 2016 or later MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2015 or later iMac Pro (2017 and later) Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later Mac Studio macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility Apple Apple Apple macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020. The latest version is 11.7.10 which arrived in September 2023. Heres a list of the Macs that can run macOS Big Sur: MacBook models from early 2015 or later MacBook Air models from 2013 or later MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2014 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019 macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility Catalina arrived in October 2019, and the latest version is macOS 10.15.7 with Security Update 2022-05 (which arrived in July 2022) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019) MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to 2019) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility Mojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because its the same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU) macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibility High Sierra arrived in September 2017 (latest version 10.13.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) macOS 10.12 Sierra compatibility Sierra, the first update to drop the X from the name, arrived in September 2016 (latest version 10.12.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to 2015) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibility El Capitan arrived in September 2015 (latest version 10.11.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014) iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015) Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013) OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility Yosemite arrived in October 2014 (latest version 10.10.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (13 Mid-2009 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (15 Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (17 Late 2007 to 2011) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014) Mac Pro (2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility Mavericks arrived in October 2013 (latest version 10.9.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Xserve (Early 2009) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility Mountain Lion, the last of the big cat versions of the Mac operating system launched in July 2012 (latest version 10.8.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid-2012) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011) iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last? Mac, MacOS, Personal Software

Amazon all-time low knocks $100 off Logitechs Sona XLR streamer mic at $250 shipped

Today we are tracking the best Amazon price yet on theLogitech Sona Active Dynamic XLR Microphone at$249.99 shippedin black. This model debuted in late 2022 as one of the brands flagship streaming and podcasting mics. The regularly $350 solution has only seen a few price drops since then, with todays offer landing as a new Amazon all-time low at nearly $20 under our previous mention. As detailed in our hands-on review , the Sona features a modern, almost futuristic aesthetic to it (I love the way it looks on camera) alongside Logitechs pro-grade internals for streaming, broadcasting, podcasting, and vocals of just about any sort. The ClearAmp active preamp tech and a dual-diaphragm dynamic capsule are said to deliver smooth low end and superb detail while rejecting unwanted noise and hum. Head below for more details. more

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Vision Pro From iMazing

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with iMazing to offer MacRumors a chance to win an Apple Vision Pro headset. The giveaway celebrates the recent release of iMazing 3 , and the winner will also receive an iMazing 3 license that covers five devices (including the Vision Pro). iMazing 3 has been redesigned and re-engineered for from the ground up for both Macs and Windows PCs, for ease of use no matter which platform you're using. The software offers a refreshed interface and an updated user experience that builds on the core iMazing features that customers have come to love. For those who are unfamiliar with iMazing, it is iPhone and iPad management software that serves as an alternative to iTunes on PCs or the Finder-based device management option that now exists on Macs. The iMazing team overhauled the interface and underlying tools in order to provide the quality and future capabilities that customers expect from the software. iMazing offers quick, local backups with support for snapshots so you can browse through all of your backups to find exactly what you're looking for. With the backup option, you'll never lose a file or access to an app again. File and media transfers to or from devices are available, so you can move music, photos, and more from your iPhone to your Mac and vice versa. iMessage, SMS messages, and WhatsApp messages can also all be exported . For business users, iMazing offers tools for managing and provisioning devices . The iMazing 3 software has a new Discover section that is meant to help casual users better navigate their devices and perform simple actions quickly. There are quick access options for transferring files, making backups, browsing images, copying voicemails, and more. There's also a new Tools section that has power features aimed at business users, such as managing apps, exporting select data, scanning for spyware, and transferring content to another device. iMazing on Mac works with iPhone, iPad, and the Vision Pro. iMazing bills itself as the best possible iPhone management software, and the third-generation version has been redesigned for the future. iMazing plans to provide regular updates that will add new capabilities and improve existing options, and the updates will be offered at no cost to iMazing 3 license holders. iMazing 3 is available from the iMazing website , and a one-device license is priced at $40, while a three-device license is $60 and a 5-device license is $75. We have a copy of iMazing and an Apple Vision Pro for one lucky MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter , subscribing to our YouTube channel , following us on Twitter , following us on Instagram , following us on Threads , or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page . Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways and the availability of the Vision Pro, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older are eligible to enter . All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section , as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. iMazing Giveaway The contest will run from today (May 17) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on May 24. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after May 24 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen. Tag: Giveaway This article, MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Vision Pro From iMazing first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

A Fallout crossover is coming to Fortnite

Prime Video's Fallout series has been a hit with critics and audiences , but Microsoft and Bethesda weren't ready to fully capitalize on its success. Fallout 4 rocketed up the sales charts and Bethesda updated it for current-gen consoles, but there was no new Fallout game ready to go. In fact, the next Fallout title is several years away. Bethesda won't properly get to work on it until The Elder Scrolls 6 is done . But there's another gaming entity ready to make the most of Fallout's upswing in popularity Fortnite . The battle royale's X account teased a crossover ahead of the new Fortnite season, which is dubbed Wrecked and will go live on May 24. Epic shared an image of the Brotherhood of Steel's power armor. It's too early to tell exactly what the Fallout crossover will entail, but Fortnite has already begun setting the stage for a possible post-apocalyptic version of the island as a sandstorm appears to be on the way . Maybe you'll be able to use Fallout-inspired weapons like mini nukes. This is just the latest example of Epic being tapped into the zeitgeist better than just about any other publisher or studio. Meanwhile, vaulting the term Epic uses for the act of removing items from Fortnite could be about to get a whole new meaning if fallout shelters start popping up on the island. pic.twitter.com/AKjFXVnHST Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 17, 2024 This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/a-fallout-crossover-is-coming-to-fortnite-165853292.html?src=rss

Sharges gorgeous Starship Seer 10,000mAh USB-C Portable Charger hits $40 (New low, 49% off)

Right now the official Sharge storefront at Amazon is offering its Starship Seer 10,000mAh USB-C Portable Charger for $39.99 shipped. This unique device just fell from $100 at Amazon, but to be fair, it has historically spent some time selling for as low as $50-$60. We think $79 is a fair price for comparison, which equates to 49% in savings. Folks on the hunt for a power bank with a truly unique design are bound to be amused by Starship Seer. It wields a built-in display, retro style, and a 10,000mAh capacity. There are two outputs, courtesy of USB-A and Type-C along the side. It can crank out 35W of total power and receives up to 30W when refueling the internal battery. Best of all, Starship Seer can be fully recharged in just one hour. The built-in display showcases either how much time until the battery is depleted or how long until it will be fully replenished. Keep on reading to find more deals like this one. more

Amazon takes up to 50% off Greenworks tools during Memorial Day sales starting from $97

As part of its early Memorial Day sales, Amazon is taking up to 50% off a large collection of Greenworks mowers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, chainsaws, pole saws, bundles, and more. A standout amongst the bunch is the 24V 6-inch Cordless Electric Mini Chainsaw for $99.97 shipped. Regularly fetching $160, this tool has only seen three discounts since the start of the new year, with the first two keeping at $136, while last month we saw it fall to the $100 low. Todays deal is a slightly bigger 38% markdown off the going rate that lands it at a new all-time low with only a few cents of difference. Weve also curated a list of our other top picks in this sale below. more

Amazon's Kindle Scribe dips back to an all-time low, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

Apple and Google recently held events to showcase new products and services. From a deals perspective, that means some older iPads are hitting new low prices we even spotted a few modest $30 and $50 discounts on brand new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel 8a , shipped this past Tuesday, but a few retailers are still offering pre-order deals of a free $100 gift card with purchase. There were plenty of deals on other tech too, like a return to an all-time low on the Kindle Scribe , a sale on one of our favorite outdoor pizza ovens and discounts on a couple of Anker portable chargers that'll keep your phone topped off as you do what you do. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazons-kindle-scribe-dips-back-to-an-all-time-low-plus-the-rest-of-this-weeks-best-tech-deals-163858971.html?src=rss

Exclusive all-time low price on the new Burton Goods leather M4 iPad Pro/M2 Air cases for 9to5 readers

The new Apple M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now out in the wild, we are already tracking some price drops, and have already featured one of the nicest leather cases youll find anywhere for them courtesy of Burton Goods . Everyone else can pre-order one of the new Burton Goods at 15% off, but this is 9to5Toys and we dont play like that. We have now secured 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% price drop on all of the new Burton Goods covers (all sizes, colors, and both models one is for use with a Magic Keyboard and one without) to deliver the best price yet on its latest designs for Apples new tablets. Youll find all of the brands leather cases right here , and you can use code 9to5mac20 at checkout to secure your discount. Head below for a closer look at the options. more

iPhone 17 Lineup Rumored to Feature All-New Slim Model Above Pro Max With 'Major Redesign'

Apple is planning to launch an all-new iPhone 17 model next year with a slimmer design, according to The Information . The report says the device could have a higher price tag than the Pro Max model. The report adds that the device will feature a major redesign akin to the iPhone X, and this could potentially involve the rear camera system being relocated to the op center of the device. This story will be updated with more details. Tag: The Information This article, iPhone 17 Lineup Rumored to Feature All-New Slim Model Above Pro Max With 'Major Redesign' first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Some iPhone Users Say 'Allow Apps to Request to Track' Toggle is Suddenly Grayed Out

Over the past few days, some iPhone users have said the Allow Apps to Request to Track toggle in the Settings app is suddenly grayed out on their devices. The issue was highlighted by @iDeviceHelpus on X , and in a post on Reddit . Apple's fine print below the grayed-out toggle says his setting cannot be changed because a profile is restricting it, or because your Apple ID is being managed, does not meet the minimum age requirements, or is missing age information. However, many affected users say none of these reasons actually apply to them. While some affected users said the issue began after they updated their iPhones to iOS 17.5, released earlier this week, others said they are also impacted on older software versions, including iOS 17.4.1, iOS 17.4, and iOS 16.6. The root cause of the problem is unclear. We have reached out to Apple for comment. With multiple iOS versions affected, and some users saying the problem eventually resolved itself, it is likely this is a server-side issue. Located in the Settings app under Privacy & Security Tracking, the Allow Apps to Request to Track setting normally allows apps to ask to track your activity across other apps and websites when it is turned on. When the setting is turned off, all new app tracking requests are automatically denied. The setting is part of Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature, introduced with iOS 14.5 around three years ago. Tag: App Tracking Transparency This article, Some iPhone Users Say 'Allow Apps to Request to Track' Toggle is Suddenly Grayed Out first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

The MacRumors Show: 101st Episode Q&A Special

To celebrate one hundred episodes of The MacRumors Show podcast, we answer your questions. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos After one hundred episodes of The MacRumors Show , we delve into a wide range of queries submitted by our audience over the past few weeks, such as whether we wear our Apple Watches overnight, our favorite third-party apps, our biggest disappointments and surpassed expectations with Apple devices, and our desk setups, as well as a mix of more personal questions. Thank you for listening! The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel , so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips: Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Overcast , or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show , catch up for our discussion about Apple's newly announced iPad Pro , iPad Air , Apple Pencil Pro, and revamped Magic Keyboard accessory. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors , often joined by interesting guests such as Matthew Cassinelli , Brian Tong , Quinn Nelson , Kevin Nether , Jared Nelson , Eli Hodapp , Luke Miani , Mike Bell , Sara Dietschy , iJustine , Jon Rettinger , Andru Edwards , Arnold Kim , Ben Sullins , Marcus Kane , Christopher Lawley , Frank McShan , David Lewis , Tyler Stalman , Jon Prosser , Sam Kohl , John Gruber , Federico Viticci , Thomas Frank , Jonathan Morrison , Ross Young , Ian Zelbo , and Rene Ritchie . The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow , so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future. Tag: The MacRumors Show This article, The MacRumors Show: 101st Episode Q&A Special first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Two students uncover security bug that could let millions do their laundry for free

CSC ServiceWorks provides laundry machines to thousands of residential homes and universities, but the company ignored requests to fix a security bug. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

OpenAI created a team to control superintelligent AI then let it wither, source says

OpenAIs Superalignment team, responsible for developing ways to govern and steer superintelligent AI systems was promised 20% of the companys compute resources, according to a person from that team. But requests for a fraction of that compute were often denied, blocking the team from doing their work. That issue, among others, pushed several team members [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly getting a cool battery upgrade

Macworld One of the reasons why customers opt for Apples iPhone Pro Max is because of the larger battery. The current iPhone 15 Pro Max offers up to 29 hours of video playback and that might improve with the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apples top-end iPhone is getting a boost in battery life but not by making the battery biggeritll stay the same size as the 15 Pro Max. Kuo reports that Apple has increased the energy densityessentially, how much charge it can holdwhich results in the battery lasting longer. Kuo doesnt offer any information as to how much the life will increase. As a result of the increased energy density, the battery temperature will be higher when its running. Kuo states that Apple is going to use a stainless steel battery case for the first time as a thermal solution. The internal case will also provide better protection for the battery and the iPhone system. The new case also makes it a little easier to remove the battery, which in turn helps Apple comply with the requirements of the European Union for replaceable batteries. Kuo states that if this new battery implementation works out well, Apple will use it in all its new iPhones in 2025. Kuos report follows reports that involve mock-ups of the iPhone 16 Pro Max that show that the phone will be bigger than the current iPhone 15 Pro Max. If Kuos report is accurate (he often is, but has missed a few times), then implementing the new internal steel case for the battery could explain the size increase. Check out our iPhone 16 guide for the latest on Apple next iPhone. iPhone

Harness the TechCrunch Effect: Host a Side Event at Disrupt 2024

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just around the corner, and the buzz is palpable. But what if we told you theres a chance for you to not just attend, but also take your brand center stage with your own event during the most anticipated tech gathering of the year? Yes, you read that right you [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Pitch Deck Teardown: Goodcarbons $5.5M seed deck

Decks are all about telling a compelling story and Goodcarbon does a good job on that front. But there's important information missing too. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Race to Buy TikTok Is Onbut There Might Not Be a Winner

Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.