Here we go again – Apple again rumored to buy Intel

It's not exactly likely, but there are solid reasons why Apple could now buy Intel Apple left Intel behind four years ago now, but a resurrected rumor says Apple is thinking about buying the long-running chipmaker. It's absolute nonsense, but if it ever happened, it would make a curious end to the Wintel story. Apple…

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Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how

With the iOS 18.1 release (and a corresponding AirPods firmware update), you can use your AirPods Pro 2 to take a “clinical-grade” hearing test, and then optionally use them as over-the-counter hearing aids or just adjust media playback to match your hearing loss. It’s a fantastic new feature that we recommend everyone make use of.…

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M4 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Max Mac Studio: Specs features, price compared

The original Mac Studio still offers a lot of performance, but a comparatively-priced M4 Pro Mac mini offers a better deal. Here's what $1,200 could get you in either Mac flavor. Introduced in March 2022, the Mac Studio promised high performance in a compact casing. Effectively a Mac mini on steroids, the Mac Studio aimed…

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Pokemon TCG Pocket now available for iPad, iPhone

Image Credit: The Pokemon Company A brand new Pokemon Trading Card Game has made its way to iOS, allowing players to collect their favorite cards in a fun, new way. On Wednesday, the Pokemon Company announced the release of Pokemon TCG Pocket, a digital trading card game available for mobile devices. According to the App…

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iPhone 16 struggles to catch fire while Pro models hold strong

Apple's iPhone 16 launch is off to a slow start, with early sales suggesting that buyers might be more interested in 2023's models than the latest upgrades. According to early data, the iPhone 16 models, released in September 2024, appear to be off to a slower start compared to last year's iPhone 15 lineup. Unlike…

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New MacBook Pro arrives with M4 Pro, M4 Max, and a black colorway

Apple has introduced its update to the MacBook Pro, upgrading the chips from M3 to use M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max, and adding Space Black to the mix. The key of the change is the M4 chip, which offers consumers a considerable performance bump for single-core and multi-core applications over M3. As well as…

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Apple releases a new video showcasing the MacBook Pro

For the third day in a row, Apple has released an Apple Event-style video, this time for its newly announced MacBook Pro lineup. Like videos earlier in the week, the new MacBook Pro video is fronted by Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus. CEO Tim Cook hasn't made an appearance in this…

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