Apple Losing AI Researchers to Rivals, but Siri Chatbot Plans Remain on Track: Report

Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) projects have so far sparked a tepid response from users and investors. Despite announcing AI as a key venture during its latest earnings call, CEO Tim Cook did not specify any monetisation plans, leading to a weak stock market reaction. Now, a new report reveals that the Cupertino-based tech giant might have lost multiple AI res...

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Google Pixel Buds 2a Leaked Renders Suggest Two New Colour Options Are on the Way

Google may soon introduce two new colour options for the Pixel Buds 2a, according to a new report which shared leaked renders. The earbuds are tipped to arrive in light grey and pink shades, likely called Fog and Berry, aligning with upcoming Pixel smartphone colours. No design or hardware changes are expected. Pricing is also likely to remain unchanged at $129 (rough...

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YouTube Background Playback for Non-Premium Users Reportedly Blocked on Third-Party Browsers

Google has reportedly confirmed that it’s now blocking YouTube background playback on third-party mobile browsers, including Samsung Internet, Brave, and Vivaldi. This was a popular workaround used by non-Premium users. The latest update makes sure that background playback is still only available to YouTube Premium members. When trying to access the background worka...

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Apple Reportedly Plans to Refresh MacBook Pro Lineup in March; M5 Pro, Tipster Leaks M5 Pro, M5 Max Chip Launch Timeline

Apple will refresh its MacBook Pro model with faster chips by the end of February or March, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Separately, a tipster on Weibo claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to launch its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in March. The two new models have reportedly been code-named J714 and J716. The refreshed MacBook Pro series l...

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