Game Porting Toolkit 2 exits beta to help developers move to macOS

An example of gaming on a Mac - Image Credit: Apple Game Porting Toolkit 2, the latest version of Apple's tool to help bring more Windows games to Mac, is finally out of beta. The second generation Game Porting Toolkit was introduced at WWDC 2024, bringing with it enhanced tools to support game developers. Seven…

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Docker flagged as malware in macOS over file signing snafu

Docker - Image Credit: Docker Developers using the virtualization software Docker have been plagued by an issue for a week, with users complaining that macOS is wrongly detecting it as malware. Apple's security systems in macOS are designed to protect the user and their data from a massive amount of online attacks in normal use.…

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Insta360 announces new DockKit-enabled gimbal

Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Gimbal Insta360 has developed a gimbal designed specifically for iPhone users, featuring Apple DockKit integration and AI-powered tracking capabilities. One of the most frustrating parts about smartphone gimbals is that they often require you to shoot through a third-party app, many of which aren't designed well. Insta360 has solved this problem…

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Apple Card servicing may get taken over by Barclays, Synchrony

Just a day after the Goldman Sachs CEO said that his company's deal to service Apple Card customers may end early, two banks are said to be in active discussions to take over. Barclays and Synchrony Financial are the latest names tied to discussions about taking over Apple Card. A report published late on Wednesday…

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For various reasons you might want to turn off Apple Intelligence in macOS.

Apple's generative AI, Apple Intelligence, also generates some usage reports. Here's how to turn off the Apple Intelligence Report in macOS. Apple's much-anticipated AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence have been released for most Apple platforms on recent hardware. Public reception has been, shall we say, less than enthusiastic - with some reports claiming up to…

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Macs lost to fire should be replaced by insurance, not AppleCare

AppleCare - Image Credit: Apple People affected by the LA wildfires who lost their Mac to the flames shouldn't use AppleCare to replace it. They'd have better luck with homeowner's insurance. The wildfires ravaging California and Los Angeles has involved evacuations of residents out from affected areas, as well as the loss of property. Homes,…

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Apple Card’s future in question as Goldman Sachs eyes early exit

Goldman Sachs may part ways with Apple Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon signaled the possible early end of the bank's Apple Card partnership due to financial losses and regulatory challenges. The collaboration between Apple and Goldman Sachs on the Apple Card may end before its 2030 contract expiration, according to Reuters. The announcement follows years…

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Worst & weirdest at CES 2025 — Robotic owls & phone toasters

After a week of high-profile releases, CES 2025 is over and there was some awful stuff on display. Here's the worst and weirdest products at the show. There is a lot of amazing tech at CES. This year, I was particularly surprised to see that not only were there a lot of new products, but…

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