Apple AI services will reportedly utilize data centers with its own processors, bringing more AI features to iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more.
Apple AI services will reportedly utilize data centers with its own processors, bringing more AI features to iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more.
Alongside the new ultra-thin iPad Pro this week, Apple debuted a new “Crush!” ad to promote the new hardware. The ad has been the subject of much criticism over the last two days, as we reported on Thursday morning.
Apple has now responded to this criticism, issuing a public apology to Ad Age saying it “missed the mark with this video.”
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more…Apple’s developer site has long been a massive hub of resources for prospective app developers, but previously there was never a clear path toward getting started.
Today the company launched Pathways, a collection of videos, documentation, and other resources that will walk you step by step through the journey of developing your first app.
more…BenQ unveiled the world's first monitor light bar in 2017. Now it's back with an upgraded BenQ ScreenBar Pro and a way to win one.
Apple’s “Let loose” special event this week was shot on iPhone, much like last October’s “Scary fast” event. This time around, however, Apple appears to have gotten some help by attaching additional lenses to the iPhones.
Apple has confirmed to Stu Maschwitz that this week’s event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max, with lenses from Panavision attached for certain scenes.
more…The M4 iPad Pro is capable of being used by many as their primary computer. Maybe you just want the best iPad for PDFs, spreadsheets, note-taking, and other simple tasks. Or perhaps you’re a creative professional who truly pushes the performance of the iPad with video editing work, AI-driven photo edits, and more.
If you rely on the iPad to get things done, you may be interested in building an iPad-centric desk setup for your primary workspace. Sure, the iPad’s portability and versatility make it a great computer for lounging outdoors or taking to a coffee shop. But if you can build a true workstation at home or in the office, you’ll need some key accessories to go with it.
Here are some of the best accessories to create the ultimate iPad Pro desk setup.
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Genres/Tags: Action, Third-person, 3D
Company: fishwind
Languages: RUS/ENG/MULTI14
Original Size: 4.6 GB
Repack Size: 1.3 GB
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With 48 individual iPad configurations available from Apple, there are more choices in the lineup than ever. When simplified, though, the iPad line is divided into four models: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. As Logan Spurgeon points out, however, there’s one thing Apple could do to really bring clarity to the iPad line.
more…Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Coming on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report that Apple was developing its own chips geared toward powering AI-focused data centers, today Mark Gurman at Bloomberg effectively confirmed the report while adding new details of his own.
more…Following release candidate versions of iOS and other operating systems this week, Apple has seeded out macOS 14.5 RC to testers. This version could be what ships when the final version reaches customers. Here are the release notes:
more…近日,香飘飘包装“讽日事件”在网络和市场上引发了不小的反应。据5月9日《新民周刊》报道,从该事件登上微博热搜,到香飘飘直播同款产品爆火,再到如今被质疑摆拍操作,香飘飘经历了股价先后大涨和大跌。
从公开信息来看,该事件的发展脉络可以分为两个阶段——主打个人行为的第一阶段和主打公司行为的第二阶段。
事件源起于5月3日有网友晒出,日本某商店销售的香飘飘旗下MECO果茶产品的杯托上,印有嘲讽日本排放核污水的标语,内容包括“请日本政客把核污水喝了”等。香飘飘投资者热线相关人员表示,该事件为员工个人行为。
到了5月4日,香飘飘官方微博回应:我们的员工是好样的!至此进入第二阶段。5日凌晨,有网友拍到香飘飘董事长拉着“欢迎香飘飘勇士归来!”的横幅,接机赴日回国员工。当日晚,香飘飘总裁在直播间表示,奖励“好样”的员工10万元。随之而来的,是同款果茶的销量暴涨,以及6日香飘飘的开盘涨停。
但随着事件被质疑炒作摆拍,且有媒体向涉事日本店铺核实,被告知该店没有卖过同款杯套的奶茶,香飘飘由“泼天富贵”急转直下,销量和股价一齐大跌。截至目前,香飘飘方面没有进一步回应。
这起事件,不论是个人行为+公司借势,还是纯粹的公司一手策划,都偏离了其所推崇的爱国情怀,传达出的价值观里也缺少对于事实的尊重。
假设事件开端确为个人行为——个人出于爱国和环保初衷,利用工作便利,做出了“无伤大雅”且旨在提升人们环保意识的行为,尽管其“无中生有”涉事杯套涉嫌掺假,但这就像是孩子的“恶作剧”一般,或许没有必要受到过多指责。
然而,对这一行为不批评,不代表它本身正确——毕竟这是造假,无论如何不应受到推崇。香飘飘公司对于涉事员工的高调赞赏,以及后续的跟进营销,在一定程度上,都建立在弱化真假问题的“瑕疵”之上——对员工行为没能郑重地指出问题,反而是全盘接纳、引以为傲。企业如此利益至上,轻视诚信,将商业道德与爱国情怀混为一谈,消费者自然不会持续买账。
而假设整个事件就是一场营销策划,那么,企业就不只是纵容员工、“因势利导”的问题,而是根子正不正的问题了。爱国不是一门生意,容不得半点虚假;企业更应遵循诚信准则,不能假借爱国名义,把钱装进自己的口袋,这样不仅“不磊落”,还应受到谴责。
对此,企业有责任澄清事实,向社会说明真相。毕竟,这已经成了公共事件。一方面消费者有知情权,另一方面爱国情怀也需要被守护,而非被辜负、被利用、被裹挟。这看似是企业如何权衡利弊的问题,但实际上,更是企业能否认清对错、辨明方向,以及向社会传达出怎样的价值观的深刻问题。显然,香飘飘应该给出更多解释。
资深媒体人胡锡进对此发表评论称,“拿一个杯套摆拍,冒充在日本店里销售,假装‘硬杠’,这涉嫌出于商业利益欺骗国内消费者,严重有违商业道德。”
以下为胡锡进微博评论原文。
据媒体报道,日本相关商店没有卖过某品牌旗下的“讽日”杯套奶茶,该品牌涉嫌用“员工个人行为”的摆拍制造噱头,消费、愚弄公众的爱国情怀,非常值得商榷。
我们堂堂正正地反对、谴责日本向大海排放核污染水,不仅外交反制,舆论也对之口诛笔伐。但是拿一个杯套摆拍,冒充在日本店里销售,假装“硬杠”,这涉嫌出于商业利益欺骗国内消费者,严重有违商业道德。
网友们的追捧都属爱国的直抒胸臆,非常值得珍惜。摆拍者的行为没有在日本产生任何影响,假冒“硬杠”,来国内舆论场邀功,不磊落。
说实话,这种摆拍与编造“小学生把作业本丢在巴黎”没多大区别。
来源:综合郑州报业集团正观新闻、胡锡进微博
iPhone screen too big? Hands full? iPhone one-handed keyboard mode can help. Plus, Reachability makes the top of the screen easier to reach.
Today’s Apple deals have arrived with a $100 price drop on several AirPods Max colorways. And for folks not interested in paying a premium on the latest and greatest, we also have some big-time deals on the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air starting from $829 – the upgraded 15-inch with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is on sale at $1,499 too. All of those, some accessories, and more await below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…Want a great lightweight laptop that doesn't overload the wallet? You can now get the lowest price on M2 MacBook Air ($829).
Apple Music today launched new Shazam-powered playlists that track what is being played the most across terrestrial broadcast radio stations. The Radio Spins charts are also available on the Shazam website.
Using their music recognition technology, Shazam is now logging what songs are being played on tens of thousands of radio stations worldwide, to help users discover more insights about what music is trending globally.
more…It’s been a big week for the iPad. The M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 will make their way into users’ hands in a matter of days. That makes now the perfect time to start making a list of all the best iPadOS apps to enjoy while using the latest and greatest iPad hardware.
The question of getting things done on the iPad is evergreen. So we’ve assembled a collection of some of the best iPad apps specifically for creative professionals, spanning a variety of fields.
Want to create great things using Apple’s tablet? Here are some of the top tools to get started. Many of them will push the power of the new M4 iPad Pro, but even those that don’t will still run smoother than ever on the new hardware.
more…John Ternus, Apple's SVP of hardware engineering, may be the top candidate to take on the role of Apple CEO once held by Steve Jobs.
Genres/Tags: Managerial, Item crafting, Side, 2D
Companies: Isaac Denner, Iceberg Interactive
Languages: ENG/MULTI10
Original Size: 1.9 GB
Repack Size: 853 MB
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Screenshots (Click to enlarge) Repack FeaturesImmerse yourself in a world where self-sufficiency is key. Gather valuable resources, grow your own crops and learn to automate any process. Use item pipes to automate processes and transfer materials around your base, hunt for food, harness energy, and secure your water source as you navigate the challenges of this miniature universe – but it doesn’t stop there — get creative and construct a fully-fledged base, that can repel invaders and stand as a testament to your survival skills.
Mechanisms and components can be manufactured from basic raw materials — but some rare items can only be found by completing events or fighting enemies. As you venture further into deep space, 900+ items and 20+ different crafting stations will provide you with countless opportunities to progress. Set up auto-harvesters and harness the simulated water cycle to make sure you’re always stocked with food, wood, and materials for your next adventure — then set up an interstellar shipping network to launch your materials back home!
As you roam the cosmos, be careful that you don’t disturb the dangerous predators of the mini-verse. Well, actually, you’ll probably want to — they’ve got some of the best loot in the galaxy! Combat isn’t restricted to weapons. Players can change the weather, automate turrets, and harness chemistry to inflict damage on bosses or morph the world around you!
Fix your rocket and take to the skies. Diverse planet clusters with different biomes await you. Fly around an endless procedurally-generated universe and expand your horizons. Find new resources, fight new bosses, and save planetary systems from certain doom by completing procedurally generated objectives. The universe is your oyster.
Minicology’s event system will keep you on your toes — each planet type has unique simulated weather and event rotations. A planet might not be the same the next time you visit! Meteor impacts will have you racing against the clock, while icy planets feature bitterly cold nights that leave you chasing for shelter — but certain rare materials will only be available during these dangerous events. Make sure you’re prepared!
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Not loving the new Sonos app? Cut ’em some slack—it took courage. That’s what the company says in response to criticism from customers.
more…There’s been much debate on whether playing video games has a positive or negative impact on kids – and now teen gamers themselves have weighed-in.
A new large-scale survey of US teens found that around 40% of them played every day – with smartphones almost as popular a gaming device as consoles – and reported a mixed impact on their life …
more…The accessibility of AI is on the rise, and with it, content platforms now have to grapple with how to handle the potential issues AI can introduce.
A new report indicates that TikTok is about to ramp up its efforts in AI transparency. It will do this by automatically labeling all AI-generated content. Or at least, the content it knows about.
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