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Evening Tech Bits
Apple is reportedly using its political influence in Washington to secure memory chip purchases from Chinese companies CXMT and YMTC. However, the article suggests that these deals are unlikely to result in any cost savings for US consumers.
Evening Safety Dance
A vulnerability in Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature has been discovered, potentially exposing users' real email addresses. Separately, the EvilTokens device-code phishing kit is noted for its advanced malicious capabilities.
Apple is reportedly planning a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro next year
Apple is reportedly planning a visual refresh for its entry-level MacBook Pro models, expected to launch next spring. This update is part of a larger rollout of new iPads and iPhones anticipated for the same period.
Apple's Hide My Email may not be hiding anything
A vulnerability has been discovered in Apple's Hide My Email feature that could potentially link anonymous email addresses back to users' real email addresses. This issue raises concerns about the privacy protections offered by the service.
Apple Arcade Adds These New Games In July
Apple Arcade is adding six new games on July 2, including titles like Dungeon Clawler+, Creatures of the Deep+, Pocket City 2+, and Draw It+. The subscription service, priced at $7 per month, offers over 270 ad-free and in-app purchase-free games across Apple devices.
Evening Legal Briefs
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in the ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Separately, the Federal Trade Commission has fined Amazon $2.25 million for alleged violations of the Fair...
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the long-running case between Apple and Epic Games
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Apple is appealing a contempt finding related to App Store fees, continuing the long-running case.
All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)
This article analyzes which Apple products are currently avoiding price increases. It highlights specific product lines that have maintained their original pricing despite broader market trends.
You might be paying more for YouTube Premium if you subscribed through Apple
YouTube Premium subscribers who signed up through Apple may face increased pricing due to the 'Apple tax'. This change affects users who subscribed via Apple's App Store, potentially leading to higher monthly costs compared to other subscription methods.
Evening Tech Bits
Apple has released security updates for macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Additionally, AMD Radeon GPUs can now run NVIDIA PhysX games with a significant performance boost using ZLUDA, eliminating the need for a dedicated PhysX card.
Sensitive iPhone supplier details were part of last week's data leak at Tata Electronics
Tata Electronics, a supplier for Apple, experienced a data leak that exposed sensitive corporate information. The breach compromised some of Apple's confidential details, making them no longer secret.
MacBook Ultra rumors: What to expect including the touchscreen, chips, release date and more
Rumors suggest Apple is developing a MacBook with a touchscreen, potentially featuring new chips and a near release date. The article speculates on what features to expect from this rumored device.
PS6 will cost Sony £750 just for the raw materials says insider
An insider estimates the raw materials for the PlayStation 6 could cost around $960 (£730), significantly increasing the potential retail price. This surge is attributed to rising memory and hard drive costs, driven by demand for AI data centers, impacting all hardware manufacturers. Sony and Microsoft may face difficult decisions regarding console pricing and profitability.
Sunday Tech Bits
IBM is preparing to scale its quantum computing capabilities, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Separately, a memory crunch is posing existential threats to smaller companies, while Apple and Microsoft are also affected. The article also touches on the current state of PC hardware, particularly with an all-AMD focus.
Evening Mobilization
Apple has blocked several key Russian applications, prompting advice for Russian citizens to switch to Android. This action follows previous restrictions on Russian developers and services.
Valve can afford a niche, pricey hardware launch; Sony and Microsoft can’t
The article analyzes the impact of rising hardware component prices on the video game industry, particularly for console manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft. While Valve's Steam Machine can find a niche despite its high price, Sony and Microsoft face greater risks if their next-generation consoles are priced out of the mass market due to these ongoing supply chain and pricing issues.
The Morning After: Prices rocket up on Xboxes, MacBooks, iPads and more
Microsoft and Apple have implemented significant price increases on their products, including Xbox consoles, MacBooks, and iPads. This marks a notable shift in pricing strategy from these major technology companies.
Evening Reading - June 25, 2026
This article is a collection of various news items from June 25, 2026, including layoffs at Bungie, OpenAI's GPT-5.6 access policy, price increases for Xbox consoles and Apple products, and details about EVO 2026. It also touches on the perceived decline of Destiny 2 and mentions the CEO of Shacknews, Asif Khan.
Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7
Apple is reportedly planning to skip the M6 Pro and Max chip generations and move directly to the M7 processor. This suggests a significant advancement or shift in their silicon development roadmap.
Apple (AAPL) stock drops on news of MacBook and iPad price increases
Apple's stock saw a six percent drop following the announcement of immediate price increases for its MacBook and iPad hardware. The company cited rising memory and storage costs, exacerbated by the expansion of AI data centers, as the reason for the hikes. CEO Tim Cook had previously warned that such increases were becoming unavoidable.
