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Arts

From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year

Privacy professionals

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple

Engadget Podcast: How Apple keeps redefining personal computing at 50

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.

Mobile UX

Apple's Dynamic Island will live on, new rumor claims

Apple may face challenges integrating Face ID under the screen, potentially preserving the Dynamic Island in future iPhone models.

fromwww.bbc.com

12 hours ago

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't

Apple has significantly influenced technology use globally, with a strong focus on branding and marketing alongside its hardware innovations.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year

Privacy professionals

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.

Engadget Podcast: How Apple keeps redefining personal computing at 50

Apple remains committed to personal computing as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.

Mobile UX

Apple's Dynamic Island will live on, new rumor claims

more#apple

fromTheregister

11 minutes ago

Claude Code's innards revealed as source code leaked online

Anthropic simply left the stage door open with the entire Claude Code source ready and waiting for the right person to find it. This unprecedented leak has allowed for a deeper understanding of the AI software development assistant.

Software development

UX design

fromSlate Magazine

1 day ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.

Photography

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

Media industry

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

Media industry

fromArs Technica

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

Media industry

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

more#openai

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

Mobile UX

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked CAD-based renders complete the family

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features a redesigned camera island and a 6.8-inch screen, powered by the Tensor G6 SoC.

Podcast

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.

Startup companies

Jack Dorsey says Block employees now bring prototypes not slide decks to meetings

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has eliminated slide decks in favor of prototypes for meetings, emphasizing real-time modifications and reduced costs of decision-making.

Vue

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.

fromwww.engadget.com

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.

Board games

Digital life

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.

The Simple Strategy That Made Steve Jobs So Good At Explaining Complex Ideas

Steve Jobs effectively used analogies to simplify complex technology and enhance understanding among customers and stakeholders.

fromIntelligencer

Searching for Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to find his own path while his principles continue to guide Apple.

Silicon Valley

fromForbes

The Simple Strategy That Made Steve Jobs So Good At Explaining Complex Ideas

Steve Jobs effectively used analogies to simplify complex technology and enhance understanding among customers and stakeholders.

fromIntelligencer

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Searching for Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to find his own path while his principles continue to guide Apple.

Pinterest Deploys Production-Scale Model Context Protocol Ecosystem for AI Agent Workflows

Pinterest has developed an internal Model Context Protocol ecosystem to enhance AI automation in engineering tasks and integrate various tools securely.

Growth hacking

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.

Wearables

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.

Privacy technologies

fromMashable

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.

fromFast Company

3 insights into the future of business from Steven Bartlett

"I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job.

Careers

fromtechsciencetoday

6 hours ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.

Marketing

fromDigiday

Online Community Development

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.

Rank the 50 best Apple products

Community ranking of items is simplified by breaking down the process into smaller components using a modified ELO algorithm.

Marketing tech

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.

#airpods-max-2

Mobile UX

AirPods Max 2 first deliveries arrive on schedule

Do Apple's new AirPods Max 2 beat the Airpods Pro 3? I've tried both, here's my take

AirPods Max 2 are ideal for Apple power users, while AirPods Pro 3 suit iPhone users better.

Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never

AirPods Max 2 features significant upgrades, including the H2 chip, bringing them in line with AirPods Pro 3 and enhancing audio capabilities.

The AirPods Max 2 are better on the inside

AirPods Max 2 offer significant sound improvements but retain many design flaws from the original model.

fromgizmodo.com

Apple

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

AirPods Max 2 offers improved active noise cancellation and sound quality, but maintains the same design and price as the original model.

Mobile UX

AirPods Max 2 first deliveries arrive on schedule

Do Apple's new AirPods Max 2 beat the Airpods Pro 3? I've tried both, here's my take

AirPods Max 2 are ideal for Apple power users, while AirPods Pro 3 suit iPhone users better.

Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never

AirPods Max 2 features significant upgrades, including the H2 chip, bringing them in line with AirPods Pro 3 and enhancing audio capabilities.

The AirPods Max 2 are better on the inside

AirPods Max 2 offer significant sound improvements but retain many design flaws from the original model.

fromgizmodo.com

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

AirPods Max 2 offers improved active noise cancellation and sound quality, but maintains the same design and price as the original model.

more#airpods-max-2

fromRolling Out

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Outloud Talent manages over 150 creators, helping them monetize their platforms through brand deals and tailored support.

Wearables

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Why I'm looking past brand ecosystems now

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are top contenders in the premium wireless earbuds market, each with unique strengths.

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.bbc.com

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.

more#meta

fromFast Company

1 day ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.

Apple

This case adds a Lightning port to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Ken Pillonel, a freelance hardware prototyping consultant, designed a case that adds a Lightning port to the iPhone 17 Pro, allowing users to charge with existing Lightning cables.

Mobile UX

#instagram

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunch

Meta is testing a premium subscription called Instagram Plus, offering exclusive features in select countries.

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunch

Meta is testing a premium subscription called Instagram Plus, offering exclusive features in select countries.

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.

#snapchat

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Snapchat expands Creator Subscriptions to all eligible users

Snapchat's Creator Subscriptions are now available to all eligible Snap creators, allowing monetization through exclusive content offerings.

Snapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs

Snap is humorously renaming Snapchat's Spotlight feed to 'Reals' for April Fools' Day.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Snapchat expands Creator Subscriptions to all eligible users

Snapchat's Creator Subscriptions are now available to all eligible Snap creators, allowing monetization through exclusive content offerings.

Snapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs

Snap is humorously renaming Snapchat's Spotlight feed to 'Reals' for April Fools' Day.

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.

Mobile UX

Google Pixel 11 Pro CAD-based renders leak too

The Google Pixel 11 Pro features a redesigned camera island and is powered by Google's Tensor G6 SoC.

fromForbes

Why Public Speaking Beats Publishing In The AI Era

Creating content is easier than ever, but standing out requires unique voices and effective public speaking.

fromMail Online

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.

fromWIRED

Don't Forget About the iPad Air in the Hubbub Over the MacBook Neo

The iPad Air remains a powerful and enjoyable tablet, despite competition from the iPad Pro and MacBook Neo.

fromBenzinga

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.

Apple

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.

fromEsquire

Tim Cook (Still) Believes in Crazy Ideas

The man's voice is menacing, and British, as he says, 'Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives' in a 'garden of pure ideology, where each worker may bloom secure from the pests obeying contradictory thoughts.'

Apple

from24/7 Wall St.

Opinion: The Hunt for Tim Cook's Successor Is Premature-Here's the Part Everyone's Missing

Tim Cook is not planning to retire soon, despite speculation about his successor as Apple CEO.

#macbook-neo

Apple

MacBook Neo review: the budget Apple laptop powered by an iPhone chip

fromComputerworld

Apple

Is MacBook Neo the Mac's iPhone moment?

fromBusiness Insider

Apple

Tech YouTuber MKBHD says the MacBook Neo is Apple's 'most disruptive product' in years

MacBook Neo review: the budget Apple laptop powered by an iPhone chip

Apple's new MacBook Neo offers high-quality features at a lower price, challenging the PC industry with its A18 Pro chip.

fromComputerworld

Is MacBook Neo the Mac's iPhone moment?

High levels of curiosity about new Macs indicate potential mainstream interest.

fromBusiness Insider

Tech YouTuber MKBHD says the MacBook Neo is Apple's 'most disruptive product' in years

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is the company's most affordable laptop, featuring an A18 Pro chip and aluminum chassis that delivers premium build quality at a budget price point.

more#macbook-neo

#iphone-18-pro

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Screen Protector Shows A 35% Smaller Dynamic Island - Yanko Design

Apple is reducing the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro, indicating a shift in smartphone design after four years.

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro screen protector reveals narrower Dynamic Island cutout

The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a smaller Dynamic Island cutout compared to the iPhone 17 Pro.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Screen Protector Shows A 35% Smaller Dynamic Island - Yanko Design

Apple is reducing the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro, indicating a shift in smartphone design after four years.

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro screen protector reveals narrower Dynamic Island cutout

The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a smaller Dynamic Island cutout compared to the iPhone 17 Pro.

more#iphone-18-pro

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

This Trifold Concept Charges iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at Once - Yanko Design

Alain Trifold is a foldable wireless charger designed to power an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously without cables.

For $200 more, you can get a MacBook Air

The MacBook Air was pivotal in shaping modern laptops despite initial skepticism and high price.

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I listened to both, and there's a sonic difference

AirPods Pro 3 are ideal for Apple users seeking advanced features and fitness tracking capabilities.

fromComputerworld

Hexnode CEO: MacBook Neo forces IT to rethink its budget laptop strategy

Apple Business aims to enhance MacBook Neo's appeal in business and education markets with improved integration and competitive pricing.

Apple will talk iOS 27, macOS 27, and more at WWDC 2026 on June 8

Apple's WWDC 2023 will take place from June 8 to 12, showcasing updates for Apple platforms, including AI advancements and new software tools.

Apple's WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12

Apple's WWDC 2023 is scheduled for June 8-12, featuring software updates including iOS 27 and other operating systems.

fromArs Technica

Apple will talk iOS 27, macOS 27, and more at WWDC 2026 on June 8

Apple's WWDC 2023 will take place from June 8 to 12, showcasing updates for Apple platforms, including AI advancements and new software tools.

Apple's WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12

Apple's WWDC 2023 is scheduled for June 8-12, featuring software updates including iOS 27 and other operating systems.

MacBook Neo, AirPods Max 2, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this month | TechCrunch

Apple released multiple new products in March including the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and AirPods Max 2 across various price points and performance tiers.

1 month ago

Live blog: Every new Apple product and updates from the March event

Apple launches new hardware daily ahead of its March 4, 2026 special event, with expected announcements including M5 MacBooks, iPad 12, and iPhone 17E, plus potential touchscreen models later in the year.

1 month ago

Here are all the new devices Apple plans to release next week

Apple will host hands-on "Apple Experience" events while rolling out iPhone 17e, new iPads with A18/M4 chips, and refreshed MacBooks with A18 Pro and M5-series chips.