Apple’s string of failures shows just how badly things need to change

Truly, Apple’s rise from near-bankruptcy to being one of the most valuable companies in the world is a story for the business history books. But as legendary football coach/analyst John Madden frequently said, “Winning is the best deodorant.” (that’s American football, for our U.K. audience.) When you’re riding high–and have been riding high for a…

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Apple releases third developer beta of watchOS 11.3

Apple has released the third developer beta of watchOS 11.3. watchOS 11.3 has received its third developer beta, following the arrival of similar beta updates for the HomePod and Apple TV only hours earlier. On Tuesday, Apple first released the third developer betas of tvOS 18.3 and HomePod OS 18.3, respectively. Now, the company has…

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Get exclusive discounts on 2 popular MacBook Pro 14-inch models

Exclusive discounts are dropping MacBook Pros by up to $300. Always on a quest to bring readers the steepest savings, AppleInsider has partnered with B&H Photo to drop prices on two MacBook Pro configurations from Apple's M4 Pro line. Get a 1TB MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip for $1,949The first 14-inch MacBook Pro model…

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Get $45 to spend when you get a Costco Gold Star Membership for $65

Life is expensive, but it may be a little easier to manage if you start consolidating your errands into one location: Costco. Sure, a Gold Star Membership costs $65, but now it also comes with a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card. That’s $45 to spend in person or online at Costco. Here’s how to make…

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Vego Kitchen Composter review: specs, cost, performance

If you're tired of smelly garbage, the Vego Kitchen Composter is a great way to responsibly dispose of food scraps — if you're fine with sacrificing the countertop space. Food waste is a big deal. While the numbers vary depending on your source, it's estimated that the average American throws away anywhere between 200 and…

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Copyright trial over Apple TV+ show ‘Servant’ could lead to $81 million fine

Apple TV+ show 'Servant.' Image source: Apple Apple TV+ show "Servant" allegedly stole key elements from a 2013 film called "The Truth About Emmanuel," and the trial is back on with a jury set to decide if Apple and M. Night Shyamalan should be fined $81 million. Director Francesca Gregorini sued in January 2020, and…

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New Mac malware can bypass Apple’s XProtect security scanner

A new report by security firm Check Point Research provides details on Banshee Stealer, Mac malware that attackers use to gain access to web browser data, such as login information and browser history, as well as crypto wallets. It sounds scary, but there isn’t too much to worry about. Banshee Stealer is a new version…

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How to record and transcribe audio directly in iOS 18’s Notes app

Notes can record audio and provide transcriptions, starting with iOS and iPadOS 18. The Notes app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 makes it easy to add an audio recording to a note, and create a written transcription of it if desired. Here's how to do it. It has long been possible to add an…

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