Apple announced that longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down from the role on September 1, 2026, transitioning to executive chairman of the board, according to a press release issued by the company. John Ternus, currently serving as senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will succeed Cook as chief executive officer, stepping into the … Read more
Apple has filed what it calls “shocking evidence” in its ongoing federal trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former employees stole confidential hardware designs to build the artificial intelligence startup’s upcoming devices. Forensic Laptop Investigation and Circuit Schematics The forensic examination of Liu’s MacBook revealed unauthorized use of proprietary Apple files. According to Apple’s … Read more
Apple is eliminating nearly 150 jobs at its Cupertino headquarters and Sunnyvale offices as the company restructures its operations to prioritize artificial intelligence, according to the Los Angeles Times. The layoffs affect software engineering and machine learning roles across teams developing the Siri digital assistant and the Vision Pro headset, following a separate cut of … Read more
South Pacific Growers Ltd received a $13 million Government loan from the North Island Weather Event Fund in December 2023, according to an MBIE spokesman, but the company has since collapsed into receivership with the debt entirely unpaid. Appointed receiver BDO Auckland confirmed that none of the cyclone recovery loan has been repaid, leaving unsecured … Read more
The Google Pixel Watch 5 launches at a starting price of $399.99, entering a competitive smartwatch market against the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Apple Watch Series 11, according to reviews by Digital Trends. While its hardware features a 3,000-nit LTPO panel and Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor, the device distinguishes itself through proactive wellness … Read more
According to reviewer Reece Rogers, Apple’s upcoming iOS operating system release integrates Apple Intelligence into the built-in Shortcuts app, transforming previously complex automation tools into streamlined utilities for everyday tasks. Users can now build custom workflows ranging from screen-time management to location-based battery reminders without navigating the steep scripting learning curve of past software iterations. … Read more
Apple has extended its Back to School 2026 promotion in the United States and Canada through Sept. 24, giving students, parents, and educators nearly a month of extra time to claim gift cards worth up to $150 alongside standard education pricing, according to reporting from Mashable and Cult of Mac. Eligible Devices and Gift Card … Read more
Apple Pay executive Jennifer Bailey is retiring in October after nearly 24 years with the company, marking a high-profile exit amid a broader leadership transition at the tech giant, according to reports from Bloomberg and MacRumors. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, announced the departure in an employee memo, stating that … Read more
According to a TrendForce analysis, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) could face a 38% surge in the bill of materials for its upcoming 256GB iPhone 18 Pro compared to 2025 models, driven largely by soaring memory costs. This stark component cost increase threatens to squeeze profit margins or force difficult pricing decisions on upcoming flagship handsets as global … Read more
Apple considered shipping new devices preloaded with a user’s personal iCloud data, allowing customers to unbox hardware that was already configured with their apps, documents, and photos, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The feature, internally dubbed a “white-glove component,” was explored as part of an upcoming device-leasing program that would cycle users into new … Read more