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The USTR has announced new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors. Rates start at 0% today but will increase in 2027 to combat market dominance.

Go behind the scenes of Apple TV's 'Pluribus' with Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn to see how they built a massive 747 set and filmed the hive mind.

Apple settles antitrust probe in Brazil, agreeing to allow alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment processing on iPhone within 105 days.

A new report claims the second-gen iPhone Air is confirmed for a fall launch, contradicting delay rumors. Plus, the iPhone 17e reportedly enters mass production.

Samsung is installing equipment at its Austin, Texas fab to manufacture iPhone image sensors for Apple, with production expected to start as early as March.

Samsung is reportedly prepping a 'Wide Fold' to battle Apple's foldable iPhone, with both devices expected to feature 4:3 displays.

A federal judge has blocked a Texas law requiring age verification for app downloads, ruling it unconstitutional and a threat to free speech.

The FCC has officially banned new foreign-made drones, including DJI, from the U.S. market. Find out what this means for existing devices here.

OpenAI has launched 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' a personalized retrospective of your 2025 activity. Here is how to generate your report in the app.

Apple is offering free two-hour delivery on eligible in-stock products like the iPhone 17, iPad, and Mac through December 24 in most major metro areas.

Samsung has reportedly secured up to 70% of memory orders for the iPhone 17, beating rivals to supply the 12GB LPDDR5X RAM needed for Apple's AI features.

Italy fines Apple €98M for abusing its market dominance, ruling that App Tracking Transparency imposes unfair 'double consent' obligations on developers.

Apple is reportedly testing new UFG glass technology to achieve a 'visually crease-free' display on its first foldable iPhone, expected to launch next year.

Apple is reportedly preparing to begin trial production of the iPhone 18 lineup after New Year's, with manufacturing lines for the Pro models already established.

Apple TV has shared a first look at 'Imperfect Women,' an eight-episode psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington, debuting March 18.

Apple TV picks up "Beat the Reaper," a new dramedy starring Will Poulter as a medical intern forced into a high-stakes race to elude hitmen and his dark past.

OpenAI has added granular controls to ChatGPT that let users adjust characteristics like warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use in the Personalization settings.

Apple's AirTag 4-pack is down to $64.98, nearly the lowest price ever. Save $34 on item trackers that work with the Find My network.

Apple hit a record $102B in Q3 2025 revenue. Data reveals Apple commands 44% of global smartphone revenue and 57% of tablet revenue share.

Beats and Travis Scott have teamed up for a new ad titled 'Dare to Dream,' putting the spotlight on the recently launched Powerbeats Fit.

Starting in 2026, Apple will add more ad placements to App Store search results, allowing advertisements to appear further down the results page.

Samsung has unveiled the Exynos 2600, the industry's first 2nm GAA mobile chip, featuring 113% faster generative AI and a new advanced thermal cooling system.

TikTok has signed a deal to divest its U.S. operations to a new joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake, officially avoiding a nationwide ban.

Rivian now supports Apple Car Key, letting you unlock and start Gen 2 vehicles with just your iPhone or Apple Watch using the Wallet app.

Apple TV+ has ordered a new Monsterverse spinoff series starring Wyatt Russell. Plus, get the details on the return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Season 2.

Epic Games has cancelled Fortnite's return to iOS in Japan. CEO Tim Sweeney slammed Apple's new 'junk fees' and 'surveillance' APIs as illegal obstruction.

Apple unveils a first look at Widow's Bay, a new horror-comedy series starring Matthew Rhys. The 10-episode show premieres April 29 on Apple TV.

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have dropped back down to their record low price of just $199! The new earbuds feature heart rate monitoring, improved ANC, and Live Translation.

Apple has reportedly started developing a 24-inch OLED iMac, asking suppliers Samsung and LG for panels that offer higher brightness than the current model.

Ming-Chi Kuo reports that mounting AI pressure is driving Apple's foldable iPhone strategy, but yield issues could cause shipments to lag into 2027.

Apple has announced major iOS changes for Japan, including support for alternative app stores, non-WebKit browsers, and lower fees to comply with new regulations.

The official Apple Music app for ChatGPT is now available, allowing users to search the catalog, generate playlists, and save songs directly from the chat.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has sued Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL, alleging their Smart TVs act as 'surveillance systems' that capture screen data without consent.

Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3 for users to test.

The U.S. Trade Representative has warned the EU to stop 'harassing' American tech firms or face new fees and restrictions on companies like Spotify and SAP.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explains why the EV maker refuses to add Apple CarPlay, calling it a 'life raft' for bad software and a barrier to future AI features.

Apple is reportedly in talks with Indian manufacturers to assemble and package iPhone chips, marking a significant step in diversifying its global supply chain.

OpenAI accidentally listed Apple Music in a blog post, revealing plans to integrate the streaming service directly into ChatGPT for native playback control.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Images with GPT Image 1.5, offering 4x faster generation, improved text rendering, and precise editing control.

Apple has released firmware update 8A359 for Powerbeats Pro 2. This version replaces the previous 8A353 firmware released in September.

Leaked software reveals Apple is developing a high-end iMac powered by the M5 Max chip. Code also points to future M6 MacBook Pros and a low-cost laptop.

Samsung is reportedly testing new foldable designs and variable aperture cameras to compete with Apple's upcoming 2026 iPhone lineup.

Rising memory costs are projected to cut 2026 smartphone shipments by 2.1%, but Apple remains better positioned than rivals to handle the supply crunch.

Leaked code confirms Apple is developing a 'Health+' service, 'IntelligenceFlow' for Siri, and new AirTag 2 features. See the full list of discoveries here.

A massive leak from an Apple prototype reveals the roadmap for a foldable iPhone, Home Robot, M6 Macs, and dozens of unreleased devices.

Apple has added a native 'Transfer to Android' feature to Settings in iOS 26.3 beta. Here is a first look at the new migration tool.

Apple has released the first developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 for testing. Download the update now to try out the latest changes and bug fixes.

Apple has seeded the first developer betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 for testing. Download them now!