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ClarityCheck people-finder left millions of face photos exposed
A controversial facial-identification tool exposed millions of face photos online, with most victims unaware their data was being used.
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Hidden AirTag appears to confirm suspicions about illicit AI book scanning
Booksellers' suspicions regarding bulk used-book purchases have been confirmed after a hidden AirTag traced the shipment to an Amazon AI training facility.
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Apple's Find My, iCloud, and other services experience global outages
Apple’s System Status page confirms that consumers and developers are currently experiencing issues accessing some of its services.
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Firefox Smart Window introduces AI web search and automatic tab groups
Mozilla has announced new features for its AI-powered Firefox Smart Window, which is currently in beta.
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Here’s everything new for Apple Calendar in iOS 27
Apple is introducing a wide range of new features and enhancements for the Calendar app in the upcoming iOS 27 update.
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Apple pulls AI nudify app previously promoted in Meta ads
Apple has taken down an App Store app that used AI to create non-consensual deepfakes of real people after it was spotted running ads on Meta.
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Apple releases Safari 26.6.1 addressing WebKit security flaws on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia
Apple has detailed the security content of the new Safari 26.6.1 update, bringing crucial WebKit patches to macOS Sonoma and Sequoia users.
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Anthropic says Claude Cowork is now available on mobile for all paid plans
Anthropic is expanding Claude Cowork from Mac to iPhone and iPad, making it available for all paid plan subscribers.
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Apple's Upcoming Camera-Equipped AirPods Leaked in macOS Release Candidate
A newly uncovered leak in macOS hints at upcoming camera-enabled AirPods featuring Visual Intelligence capabilities, sparking fresh discussions on privacy.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with built-in safety features
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT for Teens, a tailored experience aimed at helping users aged 13 to 17 learn and think critically safely.
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Apple admits it may not make any commission from alternative app stores
Apple has acknowledged in regulatory filings that alternative app stores might yield zero commission revenue for the company.
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Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker
A new leak suggests that Apple might differentiate the camera capabilities between the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models.
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AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet
Apple's macOS 27.6 Tahoe Release Candidate includes a short video showing Visual Intelligence in action on rumored camera-equipped AirPods.
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Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and tvOS 27
Following the release of developer betas earlier in the day, Apple is now rolling out the fourth public beta updates for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and tvOS 27.
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Leaker details A20 Pro chip’s new speed gains
Ahead of next month's launch, a reputable leaker has shared performance expectations for the upcoming A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra.
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Apple releases iOS 27 beta 6 to developers
Apple has rolled out iOS 27 beta 6, offering developer beta testers the next preview update since its debut at WWDC.
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Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 with Fixes for 20+ Security Issues on iPhone
Apple has officially released iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone, bringing crucial patches for more than 20 security vulnerabilities.
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Apple releases iOS 27 beta 6 for developers
Apple has pushed out the sixth iOS 27 beta for developer testing as the summer cycle nears its September public release.
Tech
iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features expected next month
As Apple prepares for its upcoming smartphone lineup release, rumors highlight six major new features coming to the iPhone 18 Pro models.
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New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name
Apple's highly anticipated foldable flagship is just weeks away from its official unveiling, with new leaks shedding light on its release schedule, availability, and naming.
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AI-generated text should be detectable, but Apple needs to avoid Anthropic’s huge error
Marking AI-generated text is essential, but Anthropic's approach to the EU's watermarking initiative highlights a concerning path that Apple must avoid.
Cyber
Serious Mac screen sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited
Apple recently patched a serious screen sharing flaw in macOS, and security experts warn that the vulnerability is now being actively exploited.
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It is time for iOS to introduce its own version of Material You
Apple has steadily increased customization options in iOS over the years, leading to discussions about whether a full system-wide theming engine like Material You is the next logical step.