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With iOS 26.2 beta 3, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for a future option allowing iPhone users in the EU to choose a different default voice assistant than Siri. Right now, a press and hold gesture on the Side Button only activates Siri, but there are multiple references to new Side Button behavior in the beta.
The wording suggests that the iPhone will permit users to choose a different app to activate through the Side Button, though this is likely to be limited to people in the EU. Some
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On this episode of Uncanny Valley, guest Brian Merchant walks us through a historical framework he used to analyze whether AI fits the classic signs of an economic bubble—and what that means for all of us. Read more ›
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Current and former OpenAI employees have grown increasingly frustrated by the fact that the company hasn't allowed them to donate their equity to charity in years. But OpenAI has finally seemed to bow to pressure, sending out an email from the company's equity team stating that current and former employees with eligible shares will be […] Read more ›
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His latest startup, Mill, sells a high-tech trash can that turns food scraps into sweet-smelling powder. Read more ›
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"May I meet you?" is corny and awkward, but at least you're talking to strangers. Read more ›
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Funding is going to construction-related projects at Air Force bases expected to house the B-21, as well as infrastructure for Sentinel. Read more ›
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Arm enters into Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem, lets Arm licensees build CPUs that natively connect to Nvidia GPUs: They can now use custom CPUs and Nvidia AI accelerators. Read more ›
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Abstract of a paper on NBER: This paper documents video consumption among school-aged children in the U.S. and explores its impact on human capital development. Video watching is common across all segments of society, yet surprisingly little is known about its developmental consequences. With a bunching identification strategy, we find that an additional hour of daily video consumption has a negative impact on children's noncognitive skills, with harmful effects on... Read more ›
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The pre-installed service is used to recommend third-party apps for users to download. Read more ›
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There's a big crypto pot just waiting for anyone to put money into it. Read more ›
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A Trump administration pilot program aims for three nuclear startups to reach a key milestone by July 4, 2026. Valar Atomics says it's the first to do so—but it had some help. Read more ›
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'The Legend of Zelda' movie recently went into production, and Nintendo casually revealed the first live-action Zelda and Link. Read more ›
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He stepped down at Amazon in 2021 and doesn't hold a CEO title at Blue Origin. Read more ›
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John Santa Orta sold his home and moved into a build-to-rent townhouse. He feels like he owns a house, but without much of the responsibilities. Read more ›
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With Disney ready to accept genAI-made user content for Disney+, Dana Terrace wants 'Owl House' fans to know where she stands. Read more ›
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Tesla is working to add Apple CarPlay support to its vehicles, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The highly requested feature is currently in testing, according to several individuals familiar with the matter. More to follow...Tag: TeslaThis article, "Tesla Working to Add Apple CarPlay Support" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Read more ›
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Apple today announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet app based on information from their U.S. passport. To create and present a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport, you need: An iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.1 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 26.1 or later Face ID or Touch ID and Bluetooth turned on... Read more ›
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Volkswagen today announced that it is bringing Apple Watch support to the myVW app, allowing Volkswagen owners to access key vehicle functions from their wrists. The myVW ap is available for most MY20+ ICE and electric vehicles that have an applicable connected vehicle service plan. Volkswagen has several paid plan options, like Remote Access, VW Vehicle Insights, and Safe and Secure. Some of the features available through the Apple Watch... Read more ›
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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's new iPhone Pocket accessory, the future of Apple Fitness+, and the iPhone Air 2's delayed launch. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple this week announced the iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted limited edition accessory made in collaboration with Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE. The accessory is like a stretchy pocket, similar to an iPod Sock,... Read more ›
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OpenAI today upgraded GPT-5 to GPT-5.1, the next-generation version of the AI model that powers ChatGPT. There are two versions of GPT-5.1, including Instant and Thinking. Instant is warmer, more intelligent, and better at following instructions, according to OpenAI, while GPT-5.1 Thinking is easier to understand, faster on simple tasks, and more persistent on complex tasks. OpenAI says that users can expect a more enjoyable communication experience, with options to... Read more ›
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Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. The Reminders... Read more ›
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The second beta of macOS 26.2 introduces a new Edge Light feature that's designed for video calls on FaceTime and other video calling platforms. It adds a light border around the edges of your Mac's display, providing improved lighting. Apple says that it is meant to help you look your best on video calls. Edge Light mimics a ring light, eliminating the need for a separate device. It can provide... Read more ›
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Hardware changes Apple has planned for the iPhone 18 Pro Max will make it the heaviest iPhone yet, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple isn't expected to change the size of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and it will feature the same 6.9-inch display size as the current model. However, according to Weibo-based account Instant Digital, the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone... Read more ›
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Amazon today has a steep discount on the 46mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 with the Natural Titanium Case and Natural Milanese Loop. You can get this model for $679.00, down from $799.00, one of the biggest sales we've tracked to date on any Series 11 model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive... Read more ›
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Apple was today denied permission from the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal to appeal a ruling that found its App Store commission practices to be unlawful and could result in damages of over $1 billion. The hearing follows a decision made in October by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) saying that Apple unlawfully abused its position in the distribution of iOS apps. The case was brought forward in 2023 on behalf... Read more ›
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