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Apple has enlisted Google to promote new Apple TV series Pluribus, with a hidden message appearing when looking up the show's name with Google search.
At the top of the search interface after typing in "pluribus," you'll see a Pluribus-themed scrolling message: "What are you searching for, Carol?"
In the series, Carol is one of the only people on earth not infected with a mind-melding virus, and humanity as a collective is determined to make her happy. Part of that effort includes constant messaging
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In his inauguration speech, Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on campaign promises, pledging to "govern expansively and audaciously." Read more ›
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AnTuTu has published its monthly rankings for December today, and as usual there are three categories to get through: flagship smartphones, upper-midrange smartphones, and tablets. Leading in the flagship realm is the RedMagic 11 Pro+ with an average score of 4,118,828, followed by the iQOO 15 with 4,078,562 and the OnePlus 15 with 4,073,184. In fourth is the Realme GT 8 Pro with 4,066,017, followed by the Honor Win with... Read more ›
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Xi Jinping said AI models and breakthroughs in local chip development have boosted China "in a race to the top." Read more ›
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Alvotech, a ReykjavÃk-based BioTech company specialising in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines, has secured a €100 million senior term loan facility to strengthen liquidity and support the execution of its strategic priorities in 2026. The term loan facility bears an interest rate of 12.50%, payable monthly in cash, and has a maturity date ... Read more ›
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Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade. Read more ›
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It's that time of the year when we look back and see what mattered most to you. What better way than to see which news stories resonated the best with our readers? We rounded up our 100 most popular news stories and have some interesting insights on our website, you, our readers, and the industry as a whole. Battery capacity is by far the strongest point of interest, appearing in... Read more ›
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Petkit has announced two new automated machines at CES 2026 designed to feed and care for your pets using AI-powered cameras that track their behavior and provide health insights that may otherwise go unnoticed. Launching sometime in April 2026, the Petkit Yumshare Daily Feast is one of the first automatic dispensers that works with wet […] Read more ›
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Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes. Read more ›
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DeepSeek has released a new AI training method that analysts say is a "breakthrough" for scaling large language models. Read more ›
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EU law enforcement too dependent on digital infrastructure from US tech companies, Miguel De Bruycker says Read more ›
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Australia's largest pension fund is planning to reduce its allocation to global equities this year, amid signs that the AI boom in the US stock market could be running out of steam. Financial Times: John Normand, head of investment strategy at the A$400bn (US$264bn) AustralianSuper, told the Financial Times that not only did valuations of big US tech companies look high relative to history, but the leverage being used to... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shares a report: Only the government could spend 20 years creating a national ID that no one wanted and that apparently doesn't even work as a national ID. But that's what the federal government has accomplished with the REAL ID, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now considers unreliable, even though getting one requires providing proof of citizenship or lawful status in the country. In a... Read more ›
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See how your state ranks — from New York to Hawaii — as 19 states raise the minimum wage for 2026. Read more ›
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Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Read more ›
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Shares of Chinese AI chip developer Shanghai Biren Technology surged on their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday after the firm’s successful initial public offering. The stock’s rise is the latest indication of investors’ strong interest in China’s domestic semiconductor sector. On ... Read more ›
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The billionaire gifted Tesla shares worth nearly $100 million to charities in connection with "year-end tax planning," according to an SEC filing. Read more ›
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Stop staring at the ceiling! These sleepy drinks are the ultimate fix for your insomnia. Read more ›
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 2, No. 466. Read more ›
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Apple reportedly tested a version of the first-generation AirPods with bright, iPhone 5c-like colored charging cases. The images, shared by the Apple leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami," claim to show first-generation AirPods prototypes with pink and yellow exterior casings. The interior of the charging case and the earbuds themselves remain white. They seem close to some of the color options offered for the ‌iPhone‌ 5c, which came in... Read more ›
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If rumors are accurate, 2026 is going to be a huge year for Apple. We're expecting the first foldable iPhone, an all-new home hub device, updated displays, and possibly, the first OLED MacBook Pro and the first AI smart glasses. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple will split its ‌iPhone‌ launches, introduce a low-cost MacBook, and debut a much smarter, LLM-based version of Siri. In our... Read more ›
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Over the last few weeks, iRobot has added Matter support to more of its Roomba robot vacuums, allowing them to be integrated with the Home app and used with Siri voice commands. Matter integration has been available for the Roomba Combo 10 Max since earlier this year, but existing Roomba Plus 500 Combo, Roomba Max 700 Vac, and Roomba Max 700 Combo vacuums can get Matter support through a firmware... Read more ›
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Apple's restrained artificial intelligence strategy may pay off in 2026 amid the arrival of a revamped Siri and concerns around the AI market "bubble" bursting, The Information argues. The speculative report notes that Apple has taken a restrained approach with AI innovations compared with peers such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta, which are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers, chips, and large language model training. This has... Read more ›
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Apple hasn't updated the Mac Pro since 2023, and according to recent rumors, there's no update coming in the near future. In fact, Apple might be finished with the ‌Mac Pro‌. Bloomberg recently said that the ‌Mac Pro‌ is "on the back burner" and has been "largely written off" by Apple. Apple apparently views the more compact Mac Studio as the ideal high-end pro-level desktop, and it has almost replaced... Read more ›
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from MacRumors! News in the Apple world has unsurprisingly been relatively slow over the past week, but Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone managed to make its way back into the news, while we also shared updates on current and future Apple TV news. iOS 26.3 will be bringing some new features, particularly for users in the EU, so we'll look for additional betas and eventually a... Read more ›
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Apple has asked the UK Court of Appeal to overturn a £1.5 billion ($1.76 billion) antitrust ruling that found the company overcharged millions of App Store users, escalating one of the most significant competition cases ever brought against the company in the country (via The Guardian). The application follows a decision in October by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which concluded that Apple abused its dominant position by charging... Read more ›
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Anyone shopping for portable power stations can find up to 65 percent off Anker and Jackery's best accessories this week. Each retailer is hosting a New Year's sale for its most popular charging accessories, with major savings on these high-priced power stations that match Black Friday prices in many cases. Jackery Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Jackery and Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase,... Read more ›
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Apple today added the final 13-inch MacBook Air powered by Intel processors, the Apple Watch Series 5, and additional products to its vintage products list. The iPhone 11 Pro was also added to the list after the iPhone 11 Pro Max was added back in September. The full list of products added to Apple's vintage and obsolete list today: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) iPhone 8 Plus 128GB - other... Read more ›
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Apple this week revealed its annual New Year Sale in Japan, offering Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 alongside a free limited-edition AirTag for qualifying iPhone purchases. The ‌AirTag‌ features a special engraving of a Daruma, a traditional Japanese talisman commonly associated with perseverance, good fortune, and the achievement of goals. The ‌AirTag‌ offer is limited to 65,000 units in total and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served... Read more ›
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