Mac storage failures can cause permanent data loss unlike hardware issues such as a broken screen or keyboard, making regular backups through Time Machine essential since iCloud alone doesn't fully back up a Mac's drive. Warning signs of drive trouble include corrupted or vanishing files, frozen applications, or direct macOS alerts that storage needs servicing, at which point users can turn to built-in diagnostic tools to assess the problem.
Apple's September 9 event is expected to unveil only premium iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, alongside a rumored first foldable device, while the standard iPhone 18 reportedly won't arrive until spring 2027—possibly alongside an iPhone 18e and a second-generation iPhone Air. Analysts point to leaks and industry rumors as the basis for these expectations rather than official Apple statements.
The Financial Times published a new profile of John Ternus, who this week became Apple's CEO as Tim Cook shifted to Executive Chair. The piece includes commentary from Corning CEO Wendell Weeks, who has worked with Ternus since early iPad development, and notes Apple marked the transition with a party at Apple Park featuring Zane Lowe DJing.
Researchers extracted and sequenced viral DNA preserved in the animal-skin parchment of medieval manuscripts, tracing sheeppox virus's evolutionary history back roughly 3,500 years. The study, published in Science Advances and led by University College Dublin's Louis L'Hôte, demonstrates that parchment can act as a repository for ancient pathogen genomes, not just host DNA.
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's CEO this week, with former hardware chief John Ternus taking over. Ternus's first internal memo referenced a major product launch happening within days, meaning he inherits a high-stakes iPhone event almost immediately. Cook remains at the company as Executive Chairman, shifting his focus toward external policy relationships.
George R.R. Martin used his personal blog to endorse a theatrical production titled 'The Mad King,' calling his experience watching it 'a splendid time.' He also confirmed the play will soon transfer its run to London.
CNET's Big Guessing Game contest concluded its third round ahead of Apple's Sept. 9 'Surprise and shine' event, with 71% of respondents predicting new CEO John Ternus will appear alongside former CEO Tim Cook, now executive chairman. Half of participants expect three new iPhone models to be unveiled, following an earlier round where 80% guessed Apple's first foldable phone would debut at the event.
Nintendo has confirmed a pair of streaming events next week: a 30-minute special on September 8 marking The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, followed by a standard 45-minute Nintendo Direct on September 9. Both start at 10AM ET. The Zelda stream is expected to focus heavily on the previously announced Ocarina of Time remake, while the general Direct will likely cover upcoming releases like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Diesel prices in the United States climbed to an unprecedented average of $5.85 a gallon on Friday, driven by disruptions to global fuel supplies stemming from the six-month conflict with Iran. Regular gasoline also rose, averaging $4.15 a gallon, though still below its 2022 record, according to AAA data.
Jacob Stokes, a former Obama national security official now at the Center for a New American Security, published a report titled 'Superpowers and AGI' urging the US to prepare drastic responses if China reaches artificial general intelligence first. His proposed options range from cyberattacks to sabotage AI systems up to kinetic military strikes on physical data centers, which he acknowledges carries the highest risk of escalation.
Nintendo will host two Direct presentations on consecutive days next week: one dedicated to Zelda content, likely covering the leaked 40th anniversary Switch 2 hardware, the Ocarina of Time remake, and the upcoming live-action film, followed by a standard Direct focused on Switch 2 titles launching this winter. The second broadcast will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse livestream showing gameplay footage.
Samsung has released the second One UI 9 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic to testers in South Korea, carrying firmware ZZI1 and the September 2026 security patch. The update stabilizes the Samsung Health app, resolves watch face switching problems, and corrects an Always On Display bug that showed incorrect time.
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