Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent
Perplexity's Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent Perplexity wants to be more than just an answer engine. On Wednesday it launched Personal Computer, a new AI agent tool that can turn a spare Mac into a locally run AI system, pitching it as “a digital proxy for you.” Personal Computer will […]
Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse
Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse AltStore PAL, the alternative iOS app store available in the European Union and Japan, is joining the social web. In a post on Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that users across Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky can now interact with apps that developers choose to federate on its […]
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID The folding iPhone might come with an inner display the size of an iPad Mini, according to Bloomberg. Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone will come with an iPad-style interface that will allow users to view apps side-by-side, according to a report from Bloomberg‘s […]
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27 The rumored “HomePod with a screen” we’ve heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and then this spring, and now, according to the latest updates, it’s on the shelf until this fall. Leaker Kosutami posted as […]
Apple’s M5 Max has small improvements that add up
Apple's M5 Max has small improvements that add up We’ve been busy testing many new MacBooks, ranging from the new MacBook Air with the M5 processor that’s $1,099, going all the way up to Apple’s most expensive 16-inch MacBook Pro valued at $6,149 that features the M5 Max chip. While these computers are identical in […]
The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn’t buy it
The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn't buy it It’s about time. The iPhone 17E is a better value than the 16E was when it arrived, but that should matter to basically nobody. The main thing to know about the 17E is that the iPhone 17 exists, it costs $200 more – or […]
Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra’ products next
Apple is going high-end with new 'Ultra' products next Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, the next batch of releases may not bear the “ultra” name, like its Watch, but will all […]
You can already save up to $50 on the new M4 iPad Air
You can already save up to $50 on the new M4 iPad Air In case you missed it, Apple announced a host of new devices this week, including both a new phone and a cheaper laptop. It also unveiled the M4-powered iPad Air, which is already receiving a preorder discount ahead of its March 11th […]
Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals
Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals No AI usage will be assumed on works that providers haven’t voluntarily tagged. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is asking artists and record labels on its music streaming platform to voluntarily label songs that were made using AI. The new “Transparency Tags” […]
The new MacBook Air debuts with a $50 gift card as the M4 model hits its best price
The new MacBook Air debuts with a $50 gift card as the M4 model hits its best price Powered by the new M5 chip, Apple’s latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than ever with double the base storage (512GB), but they also cost $100 more than their predecessor. Fortunately, though, we’ve found a few ways […]