Tim Cook on Generative AI: ‘We Have Advantages That Will Differentiate Us’

During today’s earnings call covering the second fiscal quarter of 2024, Apple CEO Tim Cook again spoke about Apple’s work on generative AI. He said that Apple has “advantages” that will “differentiate” the company in the era of AI, and some “very exciting things” will be shared with customers in the near future. We continue … Read more

Apple quarterly revenue drops but results beat analysts expectations

Apple’s revenue slump continues, but it’s not as bad as Wall Street expected. Photo: Ospan Ali/Unsplash License/Modified by Cult of Mac Apple saw its revenue drop 4% year over year in the first quarter. The only real bright spot is that revenue and earnings dropped less than analysts had expected. As a result, shares of … Read more

Spotify Supremium leak reveals what the new tier and some features may look like at launch

Screenshots have emerged online of what may be the user interface for Spotify’s long-awaited Supremium tier. Or should we say “Enhanced Listening”? This is apparently the new name for the tier according to user OhItsTom who posted seven images of the potential update on Reddit. They reveal what the new tier could look like on … Read more

Apple Reports 2Q 2024 Results: $23.6B Profit on $90.8B Revenue

Apple today announced financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2024, which corresponds to the first calendar quarter of the year. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $90.8 billion and net quarterly profit of $23.6 billion, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $94.8 billion and net quarterly profit of $24.1 … Read more

Stop using these stupid, stupid passwords immediately

“Another fool who used ‘123456.’ Time to harvest some credit card numbers.” Photo: Nikita Belokhonov/Pexels Some people simply can’t stop using stupid, weak passwords. An analysis of the phrases used to secure various accounts in 2023 finds that “123456” was used 4.5 million times, making it the most popular. And the rest of the top … Read more

Can Steam Deck get even better? Nvidia’s expanded GeForce NOW support is a resounding yes

Despite some stiff competition from the likes of Lenovo, Asus, MSI, and more, Valve’s Steam Deck has made its position as one of the best PC gaming handhelds in the market known time and again. And with the announcement that Nvidia’s GeForce NOW will introduce wider support for the Steam Deck, its dominance is even … Read more

Unreleased Beats Pill Speaker Teased by F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo

Following this past weekend’s sighting of NBA superstar LeBron James carrying an unreleased Beats speaker reminiscent of the former Beats Pill, F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has also been seen teasing the unreleased speaker at this week’s Grand Prix stop in Miami. Details on the unreleased speaker remain unknown, but it features a similar pill-shaped design … Read more

Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices

Some of the best and brightest Anker power banks are on sale via Amazon and directly from the company. These deals include the 20,000mAh Prime portable charge, which is down to $90 from its usual price of $130. That’s a discount of 31 percent and matches a previous record low. Anker Anker products are all … Read more

Microsoft should accept that it’s time to give up on Windows 11 and throw everything at Windows 12

If the recent news concerning two Windows 11 updates that have been breaking various features isn’t enough, the recent reveal that the OS’s market share has dipped below 26% certainly should spark some alarm. According to April 2024 data from Statcounter, Windows 11 plummeted to a 25.69% market share after it reached an all-time high … Read more