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Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs may face significant price increases, potentially making them less accessible for gamers. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly preparing to launch four new products.
Into the Black
This article discusses the Apple television series 'Into the Black,' created by David E. Kelley and Matt Reeves. It humorously questions the choice of the title 'Bonfire Of The Vanities' over other potential titles.
Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services
Russia has closed a loophole that previously allowed citizens to pay for Apple digital services, including the App Store. Starting April 1, 2026, these payments will be fully blocked, a move reportedly aimed at preventing users from purchasing VPN applications. This action is part of a broader government effort to increase online censorship and control information access.
Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring
Jay Blahnik, Apple's head of Fitness for nearly 13 years, is retiring in July. His departure comes after reports of alleged workplace misconduct, including claims of verbal abuse and manipulation, which led to employee mental health leaves and legal actions. Blahnik was instrumental in developing Apple Watch fitness features and the Fitness+ subscription service.
Dell XPS 14 laptop with a Panther Lake chip manages a staggering 43-hour+ battery life result, thrashing the latest…
The Dell XPS 14 laptop, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 chip, has demonstrated exceptional battery life, achieving over 43 hours in web browsing tests and significantly outperforming the latest MacBook Air 15. While the Dell machine also led in video playback, the MacBook Air 15 showed superior performance in gaming battery tests.
Apple at 50: The Pippin was a flop in 1996, but I’m ready for Apple’s bold gaming bet in 2026
This article analyzes Apple's evolving approach to gaming, contrasting its failed 1996 Pippin console with its current ecosystem-focused strategy. By leveraging Apple Silicon, a unified architecture, and services like Apple Arcade, the company aims to integrate gaming across its devices, including the Apple Vision Pro, learning from past mistakes to build a cohesive gaming platform.
If you want to crank tons more gaming performance out of the Apple MacBook Neo, apparently a custom water cooling loop…
Tech YouTubers Jakkuh and Zip Tie Tech have successfully implemented a custom water cooling loop on an Apple MacBook Neo to significantly boost its gaming performance. Despite the laptop's low cost and non-gaming design, the modification resulted in record-breaking benchmark scores for its A18 Pro GPU, though limitations like unified memory and macOS compatibility remain.
Apple turns 50 today: here's what it does better than PC (no foolin')
Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting its strengths in silicon design and integrated hardware-software ecosystems, particularly with its M-series chips. While PC gaming remains a weak point, advancements in Arm architecture and translation layers suggest a growing potential for gaming on Apple devices.
What to expect from WWDC 2026
Apple's WWDC 2026, scheduled for June 8-12, is expected to focus on stability improvements and AI advancements across its operating systems. Rumors suggest a significant overhaul for Siri, potentially transforming it into a more chatbot-like assistant with enhanced contextual awareness and cross-app functionality, possibly leveraging Google's Gemini models. Updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS will also reportedly include performance boosts and bug fixes, with a potential system-wide slider for adjusting visual effects.
What to expect from WWDC 2026
Apple is expected to prioritize stability improvements for its operating systems at WWDC 2026. The event will also feature a significantly revamped version of Siri, focusing on enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened imminent attacks on US tech companies operating in the Middle East, including Apple, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and others. The IRGC warned employees to leave their workplaces immediately and stated that these companies are legitimate targets in response to US actions. This threat follows recent drone strikes on Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE.
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never
The Apple AirPods Max 2 receives a significant upgrade with the H2 audio chip, bringing features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation previously found in the AirPods Pro 3. While the design remains unchanged and the price is still $549, the new chip enhances sound quality, active noise cancellation, and call performance. Despite lacking some hearing health features and offering the same 20-hour battery life as its predecessor, the AirPods Max 2 is a worthy update for Apple ecosystem users.
The RAM crisis is Apple's best chance in decades to capture the PC market
The global RAM crisis presents Apple with a unique opportunity to significantly increase its market share in the PC sector. While competitors face rising component costs and production challenges, Apple's integrated hardware and software, along with its strong profit margins, allow it to potentially offer competitive pricing and performance with its MacBook Neo. This situation could shift the balance of power away from Windows-based manufacturers.
The Morning After: Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription service
Meta is testing a new subscription service called Instagram Plus in the Philippines and Mexico, offering features like extended Stories and the ability to see who viewed them. This move appears to be modeled after Snapchat+'s success with premium features. The article also briefly touches on other tech news, including a custom PlayStation PCB, Apple's 50th anniversary, and new Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses.
TSMC is reportedly sold out until 2028 and even its next-gen Arizona fab is fully booked before it has even been built
TSMC is reportedly completely booked until 2028, including capacity for its next-generation N2 node, with demand coming from major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, AMD, Intel, Google, and Amazon. This scarcity, even for future facilities, may open opportunities for competitors like Samsung and Intel. The situation suggests that consumers should not expect cheaper PCs or GPUs in the near future due to limited cutting-edge silicon production.
50 years of Apple pushing tech forward, for better or worse
Over its 50-year history, Apple has driven significant technological advancements, from personal computers and smartphones to wearables and software services. While often met with initial resistance, many of Apple's decisions, such as removing disk drives, headphone jacks, and physical keyboards, ultimately shaped industry standards and consumer behavior. The article examines key product transitions and their impact, highlighting Apple's role in pushing technology forward, for better or worse.
MacBook Neo review
The MacBook Neo is a budget laptop that, despite its iPhone-derived processor, can surprisingly run a selection of PC games at playable frame rates. While not a dedicated gaming machine and requiring significant graphical compromises, it offers a decent experience for less demanding titles and casual play, making it a compelling option for Apple users seeking an affordable all-around laptop.
Analysts believe Fortnite’s performance isn’t the only factor in Epic Games’ latest firing round
Analysts suggest Epic Games' recent layoffs of 1,000 employees are due to a combination of factors beyond Fortnite's performance, including costly legal battles with Apple and Google, upcoming competition from Roblox, and past pandemic-era expansion. Despite workforce reductions, Epic Games remains committed to developing Fortnite into an "everything game" in partnership with Disney.
AI Yi-Yi!
Apple is reportedly scaling back its artificial intelligence ambitions, focusing instead on its core hardware sales. Meanwhile, Bluesky is integrating AI features with its new app, Attie, which allows users to build custom AI assistants.
How to watch the Japan Grand Prix online from anywhere – and where to watch it for free
This guide explains how to watch the Japan Grand Prix Formula 1 race from anywhere in the world, detailing broadcast rights and subscription options in the US, UK, and Australia. It highlights F1 TV, Apple TV, Sky Sports, and Kayo, while also suggesting VPN services for geo-restricted access.
