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- Saturday November 02
- 06:20 pmOpenAI launches ChatGPT search
OpenAI recently announced the debut of its own search engine platform within the ChatGPT system. ChatGPT Search will serve as an alternative to major search engines such as Google and the like, with AI-based internet searches for every query. OpenAI said that web search will be ‘in a much better way than before’ as the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:19 pm1Password 8.10.50
Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)06:13 pmDefault Folder X 6.1.1
Maintenance update with a grab bag of improvements for the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)06:09 pmApple Boosts MacBook Air Base Memory to 16 GB
Apple has increased the base amount of memory in the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models, possibly to ensure optimal performance for Apple Intelligence.04:58 pmWarren Buffett continues to trim Berkshire’s stake in Apple, building record high cash pile | 9 to 5 MacWarren Buffett continues to trim Berkshire’s stake in Apple, building record high cash pile
Berkshire Hathaway has continued to trim its holdings in Apple for the third consecutive quarter, with Warren Buffett selling about a quarter of his firm’s stake in Apple. As of late September, Berkshire now holds around $69.9 billion of Apple stock, down from around $84.2 billion at the end of last quarter. more…04:05 pmApple still suppresses employees discussing pay equity, says Labor Board
The US National Labor Relations Board is again accusing Apple management of illegally deterring employee discussions of pay and bias issues, part of a general anti-union campaign by the iPhone maker.Apple has faced numerous employee allegations across 2024.In addition to a raft of ongoing complaints, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel said that Apple forced engineer Cher Scarlett to quit the company. She claims she faced pressure to leave after she attempted to post an online survey about pay, experience levels, and other Apple employee information.The board also accuses Apple of barring workers from creating a channel in the workplace messaging app Slack to discuss pay inequities and performance incentives. Apple has rebutted the new complaint, the third time the NLRB amplified employee concerns in just the month of October. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:02 pmApple to Invest $1.5 Billion in Globalstar
Apple is using more of its excess cash to secure the future of its satellite services with Globalstar.Read original article03:58 pmMonth End Sale For iPad Mini 7
Save up to $20 dollars with the new iPad Mini 7 on sale with a 2-digit discount on Amazon! The iPad Mini 7 features a Liquid Retina Display measuring at 8.3 inches, Apple Intelligence, and advanced camera features of 12MP on both cameras, front and back, enabling you to capture videos and photos in 4K. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:55 pmIowa launching support for State IDs and driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet
Iowa launches driver’s license support in the Wallet App. Hawkeye State residents can add their license or state ID in Apple Wallet on their iPhone to use for venues, businesses, and TSA Checkpoints. The announcement by the DOT in Iowa on Wednesday stated that people living in the state can add their identification cards in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:50 pmMing-Chi Kuo predicts downfall of the new iPhone due to order cuts made
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo came to the conclusion that the Apple Intelligence feature is a failure because Apple might have had to cut on iPhone 16 orders prior to its launch. Reports relating to the orders of Apple iPhones can be unreliable and may contain weird claims- according to Kuo himself. First, Apple switched suppliers, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:43 pmGoldman Sachs and Apple reach $90 in penalties from the Apple Card
Goldman Sachs and Apple have amassed $90 million in penalties with Goldman Sachs already losing millions of dollars from the Apple Card since 2022 with multiple problems in their credit division tied with it. The credit firm cannot release any more new credit cards. The CFPB, or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, released a statement that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:03 pmBerkshire Hathaway continues dumping AAPL to build up cash reserves
Financial firm Berkshire Hathway has spent a year reducing its shares of AAPL stock, which once took up half of chairman Warren Buffett's entire portfolio.Buffett meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Image credit: AppleFor the fiscal third quarter 2024, which ended on September 30, Buffett still held $69.9 billion in AAPL, or around 300 million shares. One year ago, his firm had four times as many shares in the iPhone maker.Berkshire Hathaway has given no reason for the year-long selloff, though other financial analysts have speculated that Buffett may consider the stock overvalued. AAPL is up 20 percent for the year so far, which compares to the average performance of the S&P 500 overall for 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:06 pmApple @ Work: New FIDO specifications aim to end Passkey vendor lock-in
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. The FIDO Alliance has taken a big step toward improving the usability of passkeys by introducing two new draft specs: the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and the Credential Exchange Format (CXF). These proposals are designed to solve a key issue slowing the adoption of passkeys in the enterprise: vendor lock-in. While Passkeys bring a solid alternative to traditional passwords, their current implementation leaves users stuck to specific platforms or password managers, making it difficult to switch between services without completely redoing the Passkey setup. more…01:30 pmSave on Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC
Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC is a powerful combination of classic applications that streamline workflow and enhance collaboration. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:30 pmApple just wrapped up its fall releases, here’s whats coming next spring
Apple just finished releasing the initial M4 Mac lineup, with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max going into the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. Those are likely the last announcements for the year, but there’s still a lot in the pipeline for next spring. Here’s everything we’re expecting. more…01:20 pmToday in Apple history: iPad mini arrives
On November 2, 2012, the first iPad mini goes on sale. With a reduced screen size, it's praised for being Apple's most affordable iPad ever. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:20 pmToday in Apple history: iPad mini arrives
On November 2, 2012, the first iPad mini went on sale. With a reduced screen size, it earned praise as Apple's most affordable iPad ever. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:10 pmShould you upgrade to the 2024 MacBook Pro with M4?
Is the new M4 MacBook Pro worth it? The latest models come with impressive power and unbelievable battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:05 pmShould you upgrade to the 2024 Mac mini with M4?
Is the new M4 Mac mini worth it? The latest models come with impressive power in the tiniest packaging yet. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:00 pmShould you upgrade to the 2024 iMac with M4?
Is the new M4 iMac worth it? The latest models come with a big boost in performance and brighter, refreshing colors. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)