Apple is being sued over chemicals in Apple Watch bands

Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the company deliberately conceals the use of potentially harmful chemicals in certain Apple Watch bands. However, Apple asserts that the bands are safe to wear. On Tuesday, a class action lawsuit filed by the Northern District of California, first spotted by The Register was levied against Apple.…

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Microsoft PowerPoint review: What’s new in PowerPoint 2024?

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Included as part of Office subscription Packed with templates Easy to switch styles Cons Plenty of great alternatives now Our Verdict PowerPoint is still a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to…

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It’s ‘safe’ to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit

Earlier this week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, accusing the company of knowingly using harmful chemicals in three Apple Watch bands. On Thursday, Apple made a public statement about the lawsuit, stating that the bands are “Safe for users to wear.” The lawsuit cites a University of Notre Dame study that found…

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How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro may represent the latest in technological innovations from Apple, but it also acts as an excellent time machine for exploring VR and 3D content spanning back decades. Here are the apps to check out. Humanity has been toying around with the idea of escaping to different realities through technology for decades. Science…

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Tim Cook quits Apple for Lumon Industries in Severance’ promo

Tim Cook in the "Severance" elevator -- image credit: Apple "Severance" director Ben Stiller has shared a video of Apple CEO Tim Cook's new morning routine, as he goes from being an outie to an innie, in the now famous Lumon elevator. "Severance" has played host to skits before, with Stephen Colbert including an extended…

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Mac mini upgrade, TikTok reversal, and the iPhone 17 Slim cameras, on the AppleInsider Podcast

You can now update a Mac mini's storage As technology and politics get ever more intertwined, it's time to discuss iPhone 17 rumors, TikTok changes, and the Mac mini as a fashion accessory. It's been a busy week for politics and while the AppleInsider podcast will be a musical before it's a political show, certain…

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Much delayed next generation CarPlay is still coming, says Apple

The new CarPlay would take over all car information and entertainment functions -- image credit: Apple Apple has issued a rare statement concerning its CarPlay project, saying that despite delays, the company continues to work with several car makers to bring it to market. This is another rare move from Apple, following its 2022 unusual…

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ESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K review: Affordable and powerful

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast charging times Large display Folding kickstand Our Verdict If you are looking for an inexpensive, powerful Qi2 power bank, the ESR power bank matches price and performance just right. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$59.99…

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