Apple introduced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac on Tuesday, both built around its latest M6 chip, with the company positioning faster on-device AI processing as the centerpiece of the update. The announcement reflects a broader shift in the personal computing industry, where manufacturers are increasingly competing on how well their machines can run …
Apple will have only limited numbers of its folding iPhone Duo available for walk-in customers when the device launches Friday, after initial online orders sold out in minutes and pushed delivery times for some buyers into January. The company confirmed the constrained retail supply in a statement, saying stores will welcome customers to experience the …
Apple has scheduled a "Pro and tell" event in Los Angeles for October 28, continuing a busy stretch of product launches as the company widens its hardware lineup and deepens its push into artificial intelligence. The gathering is expected to center on Apple's first touch-screen MacBook Pro, a change long anticipated by users who have …
Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce a new smart home control centre called HomeView, designed to bring connected devices and essential smart home functions together in one place. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the device will feature a display powered by Apple’s A18 chip, with Siri expected to serve as the primary …
Apple has instructed several of its suppliers to reduce output of components for the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to a report from Nikkei Asia, in a move that points to softer than expected consumer demand for the company's latest flagship smartphones. The report, which cited multiple people familiar …
Samsung Electronics is forecasting an extraordinary third-quarter operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, equivalent to about $80.17 billion, as the global artificial intelligence boom drives unprecedented demand for advanced memory chips. The projected result would represent one of the strongest quarterly performances ever recorded by a technology company and highlights the enormous financial impact that …
David Robinson, a former OpenAI safety leader who was involved in writing safety reports accompanying the company’s product releases, has resigned and publicly raised concerns about the culture surrounding the development of increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems. In an essay explaining his decision, Robinson argued that AI companies need to place greater emphasis on safety …
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is evaluating a potential investment in Texas as the world's largest contract chipmaker considers expanding its semiconductor manufacturing footprint in the United States, according to people familiar with the discussions. The possible Texas project would come on top of the company's rapidly expanding operations in Arizona and could further strengthen TSMC's …
Samsung is being investigated in India for import taxes paid on components for its OLED televisions, while the firm is being questioned if it had paid lower taxes due to less developed OLED display technology. The investigation also has implications for two Indian companies – LG Electronics and is centered on the classification of imported …
As businesses increasingly demand more complex workloads for AI, Apple is trying to disrupt Microsoft from its reign in enterprise computing by marketing its new Mac Mini and Mac Studio machines as a more affordable choice for those AI applications. The company is hoping its custom-designed chips, and a consistent memory architecture and expertise in …
Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has described Australia’s approach to social media regulation as “world leading,” according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, following a meeting between the two at Apple Park in California. The discussion focused heavily on protecting children online, as Australia continues to expand its efforts to regulate how young people access …
Next week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will appear before the United Nations Security Council in a briefing as governments and heads of technology companies are being asked more questions about the swift evolution of artificial intelligence and how a more powerful system might impact on national security. The meeting will be held during the annual …
The corporate reforms agenda in South Korea is coming to an important test this week with the announcement by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix of their intention to pay back significant cash to shareholders. The two tech giants have been reaping the rewards of the AI craze, improving their books and growing impatient for investors …
Google is set to make a major expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland, committing at least €13 billion, or about $15.1 billion, over the next two years. The investment represents the company’s largest commitment to Europe so far and highlights the growing importance of reliable, low-carbon electricity as technology companies race to build …
