Nextcloud announces ‘AI as a service’ collaboration with major providers

Nextcloud has announced a collaboration with a number of major European players in the cloud storage industry to leverage access to their upcoming on-premise ‘artificial intelligence (AI) as a service’ features, promising GDPR compliance in a cottage industry fraught with privacy concerns. Claiming that demand for AI functionality is high amongst its customers, OVHCloud’s AI … Read more

Top yacht retailer MarineMax says cyberattack led to major online data breach

MarineMax has confirmed suffering a cyberattack, thought to be ransomware, in which threat actors stole sensitive customer information. In an 8-K form, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 1, the company, one of the leading yacht sellers worldwide, said a third party “gained unauthorized access to portions of our information environment.” … Read more

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Amazon’s Prime Day ‘Big Spring Sale’ Ushers In Major Discounts on AirPods, M1 iMac, and More

You’ll find most of this week’s best deals at Amazon thanks to its new Big Spring Sale, including low prices on the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and M1 iMacs. There are also notable discounts on Anker and Jackery accessories during this event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When … Read more

Microsoft just gave Copilot Pro a major upgrade – and you can sign up for a free trial now

Microsoft has announced its Copilot (AI) tools will be rolling out to more users than ever before with the expansion of its Pro tier. The move will see the more advanced version of the platform available to more users across the globe without the need for confusing subscriptions, with Copilot Pro now available in all … Read more

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

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. Dozens … Read more

Researchers call for a major rethink of how Alzheimer’s treatments are evaluated

Credit: Taj Francis In January 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lecanemab — an antibody medication that decreases β-amyloid protein build-up in the brain — as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Pivotal evidence came from a large, randomized trial of people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, which afflicts around 32 million people worldwide. By … Read more

Apple’s iOS 18 to Feature Major Design Changes (Video)

As the tech world buzzes with anticipation, Apple enthusiasts and developers alike are on the edge of their seats, eager for the early June sneak peek of iOS 18 at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). Historically, Apple has chosen this event to unveil the first developer beta of its new operating systems, and this … Read more

iOS 17.4 Brings Major Battery Changes to the iPhone (Video)

Apple’s ecosystem is always evolving, and with the recent release of iOS 17.4 Developer Beta 4, the tech giant continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing user experience and device longevity. If you’re an iPhone enthusiast, especially wielding the latest iPhone 15 Pro Max, you’ll be intrigued by the substantial updates this version brings, not … Read more