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- 02:15 amChinese AI App DeepSeek Rattles Tech Markets
A popular app from China shook tech markets Monday, sparking fears that the United States may be losing its edge in artificial intelligence. China-based DeepSeek claims to have developed an AI model rivaling ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — at a fraction of the cost. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.02:04 am9to5Neural: DeepSeek explained, deep NVIDIA losses, AI privacy claim debunked
Welcome to 9to5Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. Last week we mentioned that American AI firms are seeing deep competition from DeepSeek R1 out of China. Today DeepSeek’s impact has reached Wall Street as NVIDIA stock drops 17%. Let’s take a closer look at DeepSeek, NVIDIA’s response, and the bigger picture for AI development. more…Monday January 2711:17 pmHow to update your AirPods firmware
Macworld Every now and then, Apple’s wireless earbuds get a new firmware update—that’s the software that controls all the hardware on the device. Sometimes this is just random bug fixes where Apple doesn’t even tell you what’s fixed. Other times, it enables new features when used in conjunction with Apple’s other products (iPhone, iPad, Macs, even Apple TV). Your AirPods should update their firmware automatically, without intervention, as long as they’re charging and within Bluetooth range of the iPhone, iPad, or Mac to which they’re connected. There’s no way to “force” an update the way you manually download iOS or Mac updates, but there are steps you can take to help trigger it. How to update AirPods on iPhone, iPad, or Mac Make sure that your AirPods are in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Make sure that device is connected to Wi-Fi. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Plug in the charging case (plug the USB cable into a power adapter and the charging case). Keep the lid of the charging case closed. Wait at least 30 minutes. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Check the firmware version again. How to check the firmware version of your AirPods On iPhone or iPad: With your AirPods nearby and the case open, open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. You’ll see your AirPods listed at the top of Settings. Tap that, and scroll down to the bottom of your AirPods settings to see the Version. On Mac: Open System Settings. Select Bluetooth, then click the (i) next to your connected AirPods. The Version will be listed there, along with other information. Apple lists the latest firmware version for each model of AirPods on the AirPods Firmware support page. How to update AirPods on Android You can’t! AirPods firmware can only be updated with a connected Apple device. AirPods Pro 2 USB-C Read our review Price When Reviewed: $249 Best Prices Today: $219 at B&H | $224 at Amazon | $249 at Apple11:10 pmPebble reviving e-ink smartwatch with iPhone support, touting 16K custom watch faces to Apple’s zero | 9 to 5 MacPebble reviving e-ink smartwatch with iPhone support, touting 16K custom watch faces to Apple’s zero
Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble, announced plans to bring the e-ink smartwatch back to market. Why now? Migicovsky cites the lack of a similar smartwatch that meets his needs. In making the announcement, the Pebble founder turned re-founder took the opportunity to poke fun at Apple for still not allowing third-party watch faces to run on the Apple Watch. more…10:22 pmApple, M. Night Shyamalan win copyright trial over Apple TV+ series ‘Servant’
Apple and M. Night Shyamalan persuaded a California federal jury on Friday to dismiss allegations that the Apple TV+ series "Servant"… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:21 pm'Marvel Snap' can once again be downloaded from the US App Store
Apple allows "Marvel Snap" to return to the App Store, presumably thanks to new publishing arrangements that gets the game away from the still-banned ByteDance.'Marvel Snap' is now once again on the App Store.Just days after was initially removed from the iOS App Store, Marvel Snap is now back for good. The studio behind the game has seemingly made alternate publishing arrangements to facilitate the return, distancing themselves from ByteDance in the process.Apple first removed the game from the App Store on January 19, as the iPhone maker was required to comply with legislation banning all ByteDance applications within the United States. Marvel Snap was among several ByteDance-distributed applications affected by a blanket ban, which also included TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:10 pmScore a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (just $85)
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:02 pmWith iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence is now on by default
Apple has released software updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and more.09:51 pmA new Chinese AI app tops the App Store, but its meteoric rise could be short-lived
Chinese AI app DeepSeek is on top of the App Store, challenging Apple Intelligence, and shaking Wall Street confidence in big tech.DeepSeek logoThe market for generative AI is already dominated by a few major names in the West, with Apple Intelligence alongside Google Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. While there are many smaller efforts to offer AI services, one has seemingly come out of nowhere in a surge of popularity.Called DeepSeek, it's an app that has leaped to the top of the U.S. App Store, as well as many other countries, in a very short space of time. Following the release of its LLM one week ago, it has seen massive growth in a short space of time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:48 pmApple’s January 2025 OS Updates Enhance Apple Intelligence, Fix Bugs
Apple has released its third major operating system update, including macOS 15.3 Sequoia, iOS 18.3, and iPadOS 18.3. These updates improve the Apple Intelligence notification summaries, enhance Visual Intelligence for iPhone 16 users, bring Genmoji to the Mac, and add repeated operations to the Calculator app. They also fix a zero-day security vulnerability.09:24 pmiOS 18.3 fixes an annoying Calculator app problem on iPhone
Apple has just released iOS 18.3. The release isn’t the most feature-packed, but it does come with some small AI updates and also something for the math crowd. There’s a key Calculator app fix that’s been asked for often and that iOS 18.3 delivers. more…09:09 pmMagSafe Monday: The LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 desk charging station powers all your devices with fastcharging support | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: The LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 desk charging station powers all your devices with fastcharging support
I like a simple desk setup, and the n might just be the charger to rule them all if you feel the same. With Qi2 fast charging support and an Apple-inspired design, it’s the perfect companion for someone who is all in on MagSafe. Let’s dive into what makes this a great purchase and how it fits nicely with your existing Apple gear. more…09:02 pmDon't wait to update: iOS 18.3 addresses an actively exploited vulnerability
Apple's iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates contain key security improvements and patch actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here's why you should update today.The iOS 18.3 update fixes an actively exploited vulnerability.On Monday, after a series of developer betas, Apple released iOS 18.3 to the general public. While the update contains a variety of noteworthy enhancements and features, including changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries, the operating system also includes important security patches.As with most iOS updates, iOS 18.3 addresses core security issues related to different features and aspects of the iPhone operating system. Many of the changes introduced on Monday were designed to prevent local and remote attackers from accessing users' private information. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:56 pmiOS 18.3: Here are Apple’s full release notes
As we reported earlier, iOS 18.3 is now available to everyone. While we’ve already gone in-depth on everything new, head below for the full details from Apple on the release notes for iOS 18.3 more…08:53 pmApple finally reveals exactly how to update your AirPods to new firmware
Apple updates its AirPods products periodically with new firmware, which installs automatically in the background. But for the first time, the company now offers step-by-step instructions for how to manually trigger a firmware update yourself. more…08:32 pmColorWare now selling M4 Mac mini with special edition retro beige or matte jet black design | 9 to 5 MacColorWare now selling M4 Mac mini with special edition retro beige or matte jet black design
Apple’s new M4 Mac mini looks pretty damn cool for a desktop computer. Still, these special edition retro beige and jet black versions with the classic Apple logo look awesome. more…07:51 pmThree ways Apple is now benefiting from DeepSeek’s early AI success
DeepSeek is quickly shaking up the state of AI in the US, but while several of Apple’s competitors deal with negative fallout, Apple is—for now at least—benefiting from DeepSeek in three ways. more…07:38 pmApple Intelligence is several years behind Samsung’s Google Gemini-powered Galaxy S25 phones – Gurman | Mac Daily NewsApple Intelligence is several years behind Samsung’s Google Gemini-powered Galaxy S25 phones – Gurman
Samsung's Google Gemini-powered Galaxy S25 phones are "several years" ahead of iPhones with Apple Intelligence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:08 pmUpdate your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now to fix these security issues
Apple regularly lists resolved vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac after each software update. Right on cue, the company has released an extensive list of which security resolutions are included in today’s iOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3 software updates. As ever, we recommend updating as soon as possible to protect your devices from these security risks. more…06:55 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 27, 2025 – Apple AI shakeup, more
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