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In the late 2000s, Facebook was a booming desktop web platform with a growing selection of third-party games and apps, including the viral sensation FarmVille. However, once the iPhone and other mobile devices became more popular, this started to change. In particular, Apple's closed-off App Store rules impacted the social network.
In a recent interview with Stratechery's Ben Thompson, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg briefly reflected on how the App Store's rules limited Facebook.
Specifically, he said tha
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President Donald Trump promised his supporters “the largest deportation program in American history” — but he’s nowhere close. That distinction belongs to an early 20th-century program that likely saw 2 million people deported. When looking at more recent times, it’s President Barack Obama — once dubbed by immigrant advocates “the deporter in chief” — who […] Read more ›
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iPhone sales climbed 15% year-over-year during April and May, signaling Apple's strongest two-month performance for the period since the pandemic, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research's Market Pulse Global Monthly Smartphone Sales Report. The growth was driven mainly by the United States and China, Apple's two largest markets. Both regions returned to positive year-over-year growth after three years of declines during what is typically a less seasonal period. China... Read more ›
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Apple CEO Tim Cook and Brad Pitt surprised fans at the company's Fifth Avenue flagship store over the weekend to promote the upcoming Apple Original Film "F1 The Movie." The unexpected appearance followed a packed panel discussion featuring "Severance" cast members Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, and Britt Lower to chat about their work on the hit Apple TV+ show. Pitt greeted the crowd and said he was excited for fans... Read more ›
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Material 3 Expressive is the best looking mobile UI we've seen in years, and Notification Cooldown is a lifesaver. Read more ›
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The Kiel Institute for the World Economy's tracker found that in the spring, monthly averages for aid were higher than the rest of the war. Read more ›
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Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur. Read more ›
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Six of Galway’s historic civil parishes are stepping into the digital age with the launch of an innovative project that turns local heritage into interactive online StoryMaps. In a major collaboration between Galway County Council, University of Galway, Galway County Heritage Forum, The Heritage Council, and community heritage groups, the rich histories of Stradbally (Clarinbridge), […] Read more ›
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The Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division reviewed Microsoft's Copilot AI advertising. It was not amused. Read more ›
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Across its 2024 and 2025 editions, the EU-Startups Summit has continued to evolve into a fertile meeting ground for European innovation, where spontaneous conversations can often translate into investment cheques, new hires, and strategic collaborations. Beyond insightful keynotes and panel discussions, our big pitch competition and a buzzing exhibition hall, our annual summit in Malta ... Read more ›
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Daily puzzle games are seemingly everywhere right now, and starting today, you’ll be able to add a new stop to your puzzle rotation: The Atlantic. The publication is launching a new hub for its growing game offerings, including already available games like Bracket City and Caleb’s Inferno Crossword Puzzle, as well as some new puzzles. […] Read more ›
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AI GPU power consumption is projected to rise from current levels of 1,400 to as high as 15,360W by 2035, prompting a shift from air and liquid cooling to immersion and embedded cooling technologies, according to KAIST. Read more ›
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As importers find creative ways to avoid paying Donald Trump’s tariffs, a flood of tipsters is coming forward to keep alleged troublemakers in check. Read more ›
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Israeli fighter jets have been seen armed with inexpensive glide bombs. Air superiority means it doesn't need to expend costly stand-off missiles. Read more ›
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Microsoft survey finds we're starting earlier and ending work later than ever before - so it's time for a change. Read more ›
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ASB GlassFloor makes a glass playing surface for sports arenas that can show animations, track athletes' performance, and repaint court lines with a tap. Pros in Europe are already playing on it. Read more ›
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez upcoming Venice wedding was met with protests in the city, with locals citing concerns about overtourism. Read more ›
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BlackRock and Goldman Sachs are paying top execs like private equity players. Pay analysts at Johnson & Associates see it as part of a bigger shift. Read more ›
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Data center costs in electricity and water have been hard to pin down. We dug up documents to figure out the impact of AI infrastructure. Read more ›
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An ex-Harvard professor says his AI could prevent the next world war. Critics say it could start one. Read more ›
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Apple this week announced that iPhone users will soon be able to watch videos right on the CarPlay screen in supported vehicles. iPhone users will be able to wirelessly stream videos to the CarPlay screen using AirPlay, according to Apple. For safety reasons, video playback will only be available when the vehicle is parked, to prevent distracted driving. The connected iPhone will be able to detect when the vehicle is... Read more ›
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iPadOS 26 allows iPads to function much more like Macs, with a new app windowing system, a swipe-down menu bar at the top of the screen, and more. However, Apple has stopped short of allowing iPads to run macOS, and it has now explained why. In an interview this week with Swiss tech journalist Rafael Zeier, Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi said that iPadOS 26's new Mac-like features strike... Read more ›
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Apple has announced iOS 26, and the upcoming software update includes a long list of new features and changes for iPhones. The first iOS 26 developer beta is now available, and a public beta will follow next month. The update will be released later this year. iOS 26 is compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer. Below, we have provided a high-level overview of 100 new features and changes that... Read more ›
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Apple Watches are gaining support for custom Control Center controls. Starting with watchOS 26, controls that are available in the Control Center gallery on an iPhone are automatically available on the Apple Watch as well. This is true even if the iOS app offering the control lacks a corresponding watchOS app. When you tap on one of these controls, the action is performed on the companion iPhone. watchOS app developers... Read more ›
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The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are three months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of June 2025:Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models have a titanium frame, and the iPhone X through iPhone... Read more ›
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Apple today provided developers with a revised version of the first iOS 26 beta for testing purposes. It's not clear what's new in the updated beta, but it may address a critical bug or two. The update is only available for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, so if you're running iOS 26 on an iPhone 14 or earlier, you won't see the revised beta. Registered developers can download... Read more ›
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Apple plans to offer public betas of AirPods firmware updates for the first time. The public will be able to test upcoming AirPods firmware updates through the free Apple Beta Software Program, with no Apple Developer account required. "New public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26, and AirPods Firmware are coming soon," says Apple. In a press release announcing new... Read more ›
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If you installed iOS 26 Beta or iPadOS 26 Beta through Apple's Developer Program or Software Beta Program, you may decide you want to downgrade because of usability or stability issues. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Apple's beta versions of its major software updates can be notoriously buggy, especially the early releases. You may find apps not working properly, poor battery life, device crashes, and features that don't... Read more ›
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In iOS 26, Apple is implementing a new Digital ID feature that builds on integration for Driver's Licenses in the Wallet app. Starting this fall, Apple Wallet will allow iPhone users to add a U.S. passport that can be used in lieu of a physical passport for domestic travel. The Digital ID can be stored on the iPhone or the Apple Watch, and it can be used at select TSA... Read more ›
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Apple today added the iPhone XS to the vintage products list on its website. Apple considers a device to be "vintage" once five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers may still offer repairs for vintage devices, subject to parts availability. In two more years from now, the iPhone XS will be classified as fully obsolete, at which point... Read more ›
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