Apple Buys DarwinAI Ahead of Major Generative AI Updates Coming in iOS 18

[ad_1] Apple acquired Canada-based company DarwinAI earlier this year to build out its AI team, reports Bloomberg. DarwinAI created AI technology for inspecting components during the manufacturing process, and it also had a focus on making smaller and more efficient AI systems. DarwinAI’s website and social media accounts have been taken offline following Apple’s purchase. … Read more

First look at The Big Cigar shows wild Black Panther caper

[ad_1] Apple TV+ unveiled a first look Thursday at The Big Cigar, an upcoming limited drama series starring André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton. The show traces his wild escape from the FBI to Cuba. The Big Cigar debuts on May 17 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every … Read more

Hello Kitty to Make Special Appearance at Apple Union Square

[ad_1] To celebrate an in-game event for popular Apple Arcade game Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Apple is teaming up with Sanrio to have Hello Kitty herself visit Apple Union Square in San Francisco, California. Hello Kitty will be at the San Francisco store on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. That is … Read more

Power Mac 7100 spurs Carl Sagan lawsuit: Today in Apple history

[ad_1] March 14, 1994: Apple introduces the Power Macintosh 7100, a midrange Mac that will become memorable for two reasons. The first is that it is among the first Macs to use new PowerPC processors. The second is that it results in Apple getting taken to court by astronomer Carl Sagan — not once but twice. Power … Read more

Google Chrome Gains Real-Time URL Protection on Mac and iOS

[ad_1] Google today announced that it is upgrading Google Safe Browsing with real-time URL protection to keep Chrome users safe from malicious websites. Safe Browsing is designed to protect against phishing attacks, malware, and unwanted software by checking URLs against a master list. The Standard protection for Chrome previously used a list that is stored … Read more

Chrome security update improves Mac user privacy and more

[ad_1] Privacy-preserving URL protection and beefed-up password protection are coming to Google Safe Browsing for the popular Chrome browser for macOS and iOS, Google said Thursday. And the Chrome security update comes to Macs, iPhones and iPads first. Android devices will see them later in March. Chrome security update: Google Safe Browsing beefed up for … Read more

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iMac With M3 Chip in Canada

[ad_1] Apple this week added the latest-generation iMac with the M3 chip to its certified refurbished store in Canada for the first time since the computer was introduced in October. As a reminder, availability in the U.S. began last month. As usual for Apple’s refurbished products, the refurbished iMacs are discounted by approximately 15% compared … Read more

Apple Sports iPhone app update gets it ready for March Madness

[ad_1] The new Apple Sports app for iPhone got an update for basketball and baseball fans. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac The new Apple Sports iPhone application just recieved its first big update. It’s now ready for basketball’s March Madness and baseball’s Opening Day. The free app that debuted in February gives fans access to real-time … Read more