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Calling for Apple to break its silence on the ongoing war in Gaza and to rid so-called blood minerals from its supply chain, protesters stood outside over a dozen Apple Stores around the world Friday.
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Welcome to the Era of ‘Deep Doubt’
AI has scrambled our ability to tell what’s real and what’s synthetic. But there are tools and techniques to help stay grounded in truth.
The Best iPhone 16 Cases and Accessories (2024), Tested and Reviewed
I’ve tested more than 70 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.
The Shade Room Founder Is Ready to Dial Down the Shade
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Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?
You’ve decided to upgrade to Apple’s new iPhone. Now the question is which model to buy. We break it down.
When You Call a Restaurant, You Might Be Chatting With an AI Host
Restaurants field a high volume of phone calls from inquisitive tourists or diners running late. Increasingly, voice chatbots are picking up on the other end of the line.
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Yes, you really can climb a building by jumping back and forth between two opposing walls. Thank you, Isaac Newton.
Best Apple Watch (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?
Should you splurge for the new Series 10 or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Want to Get Into Founder Mode? You Should Be So Lucky
Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better?
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Meta Connect 2024: How to Watch and What to Expect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage on September 25 to deliver a keynote address about all things AR and VR, chatbots, headsets, smart glasses, and generative AI. Here’s a preview.
Moo Deng Is More Than a Meme
As the baby pygmy hippo has gone mega-viral, the Thai zoo where she was born is hustling to trademark her and keep her safe.
Xavier Niel, a Driving Force of French AI, Is Now Shaping TikTok
The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment.
How to Set Up Your New iPhone (2024)
Welcome to your new Apple smartphone. Here’s how to get the most out of it right out of the box.
How to Switch iPhones or iPads and Transfer Data (2024)
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.
The Multiple Ways Climate Change Threatens to Make Migraines Worse
Migraine sufferers are often triggered by the weather, and research suggests warming temperatures and more extreme weather events worsen attacks.
Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe
For the past five years, Big Tech has faced a flurry of new rules and reprimands from Brussels. Now with a new team taking over the European Commission, relations may be entering a new era.
Top Walmart Promo Codes for September 2024
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Nintendo Is Suing 'Palworld' Creator Pocketpair
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing the company behind the game, which fans dubbed “Pokémon with guns,” for patent infringement.