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Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS , with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files. Google Gemini Spark - Image Credit: Google The AI industry has moved in recent times from simply answering queries to managing your local files on your behalf. On Wednesday, Google moved to do the same for Mac users with Gemini Spark. The Google Gemini app for mac…

Amazon's July iPad deals are live, with savings of up to $400 off heading into the holiday weekend. Save up to $400 across Apple's iPad line at Amazon. Amazon's iPad sale delivers prices as low as $559 for Apple's current M4 iPad Air. Higher-end iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB of storage are also eligible for steep markdowns, with savings of up to $400 off. Save up to $400 on iPads Continue Readi…

Apple has updated its free Final Cut Camera app, which remains made for Final Cut Pro on the iPad , but its improvements include easier transferring of footage to the Mac. The new Final Cut Camera for iPhone is now on the App Store Alongside its latest update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac and the iPad, Apple has released a new version of its free companion app, Final Cut Camera for iPhone . This i…

The US has seen a 22% decline in the annual birth rate since 2007. A study confuses correlation with causation, and blames the iPhone without real data to support the claim. It's a wonder Apple bothered to add menstrual cycle tracking to the iPhone. Jony Ive once expressed regret for the unforeseen consequences of the iPhone, but he meant for the environment and for people's attention. Not for th…

Organizations can now add managed threat hunting to their Mac security with Jamf Beacon, a service designed to uncover attacks that traditional cross-platform security tools may miss. Beacon by Jamf Threat Labs Macs have become increasingly common across enterprise environments. Security researchers have also documented a growing number of malware families, social engineering campaigns, and persi…

A vulnerability was discovered in Apple's "Hide My Email" that allows an attacker to work out your real email address. It's not been fixed for over a year. Hide My Email on an iPhone Hide My Email has been a great help for Apple users who need to communicate with services and companies, but don't want to provide their real email address. Spam, as ever, continues to be a problem requiring solution…

Don't let a flaky internet connection or a disappearing webpage stand between you and your favorite articles. Here's how to save articles for offline reading. Saving content offline There are plenty of reasons to save articles offline. Maybe you're heading into a long flight without Wi-Fi, trying to build a personal archive of useful reads, or just want to make sure an article doesn't disappear l…

Apple CEO Tim Cook will soon be Executive Chairman and handle government interactions, but that isn't stopping him from taking a phone call today with a European Commission head over Apple AI in the EU. Apple CEO Tim Cook is ready to take on his role as government liaison WWDC 2026 was focused on system optimization, child safety, and the new Apple Foundation Models. Apple Users in the EU were cu…

The third-generation Huion Kamvas serves as an excellent upgrade to digital artists moving to a pen display for the first time, without breaking the bank. Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) Review For digital artists, it is a great time to be looking for hardware. As a professional cartoonist and cartographer working exclusively in the digital workspace for about two decades, pen display tablets are where I…

After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements. New details about the iPhone 18 Pro have emerged, thanks to data leaked from Tata. On June 25, AppleInsider exclusively revealed that iPhone 18 Pro schematics and documents were…

Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has updated its Solo Buds with a new color, with consumers in the United States and Japan able to pick up a pair of bright orange earbuds from select retailers. Beats Solo Buds, but in Orange Owners of Beats earbuds will be familiar with the blindingly bright orange colorway for some of its models. While you could get the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Beats Powerbeats F…

American Express is bringing Membership Rewards points directly to Apple Pay checkout to give eligible cardholders a faster way to use their rewards for eligible online and in-app purchases. Here's how to use it. Apple Pay The new "Use Rewards" option appears during Apple Pay checkout when an eligible American Express Membership Rewards card is selected. Card members can choose how many points to…

Apple's creative software subscription has received some major upgrades, including more AI-powered features in Final Cut Pro, whether or not you want it. Apple brings AI-powered masking tools to Final Cut Pro On Tuesday, Apple updated its Creator Studio lineup of apps, which it first introduced in late January. Impressively, nearly all of the apps included within the bundle have received some for…

With Prime Day in the rearview mirror, Apple deals have been expiring and selling out, but Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 special is still in stock and ready to ship. Discounted AirPods prices are as low as $99 - Image credit: Apple If you're looking for the lowest price on AirPods, Amazon is offering shoppers a $30 discount on AirPods 4. Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o…

Apple is getting its wish in the ongoing lawsuit against Epic Games, as the Supreme Court agrees to hear its argument against being found in contempt of court. A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games. Apple and Epic Games have been impatiently waiting for the Supreme Court to determine whether it will listen to arguments between the two companies. On Tuesday…