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The best iPad to buy

theverge.com David Pierce 2026-02-21 12:52:17

There are no bad iPads. That’s the best news about Apple’s tablet lineup: 15 years after Steve Jobs first debuted the device, the iPad is the best tablet on the market, and it’s not particularly close. Apple’s App Store is enormous and filled with great apps, Apple’s performance and battery life are consistently excellent, and the iPad is still the company’s most versatile device. That’s one easy answer to your question: yes, if you want a tablet you should buy an iPad. Even last year’s iPad, or

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"Truly Psychopathic": Concern Grows Over "Therapist" Chatbots Leading Users Deeper Into Mental Illness

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-21 16:55:25

As of April, according to an analysis by the Harvard Business Review, the number one use of AI chatbots is now therapy. The more we learn about what that looks like in practice, the less it sounds like a good idea. That's not entirely surprising: even AI experts remain hazy on exactly how the tech actually works, top companies in the industry still struggle to control their chatbots, and a wave of reporting has found that AI is pushing vulnerable people into severe mental health crises. So it'

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iOS 18.6 beta 2 and more now available, here’s what to expect

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-21 14:07:11

Apple has just released iOS 18.6 beta 2 to developers, alongside companion updates like macOS Sequoia 15.6 and more. Here’s what to expect. Apple offering two beta cycles this summer, including iOS 18.6 It’s rare for Apple to offer multiple different beta cycles for its software, with the main exception being summertime. In the summer, Apple always tests its big new OS versions in developer and public betas. This year that’s iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, and so on. These major updates will la

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Apple fails to dismiss DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit over iPhone dominance [U]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-21 17:17:21

Update: Apple has responded to the decision with a statement provided to 9to5Mac. See full statement below. Apple’s attempt to shut down the U.S. government’s antitrust case over its alleged smartphone monopoly has just hit a wall. Here’s the latest. Apple had filed a motion to dismiss the case in August As reported by Reuters, U.S. District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey rejected Apple’s motion to dismiss the Department of Justice lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally maint

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Your Friends & Neighbors season 2 is coming: Here’s everything we know

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-21 17:59:05

Apple TV+ has so far had its most successful year ever. Severance was a big part of that, but so too were several hit new series. For example, Jon Hamm’s Your Friends & Neighbors was Apple’s most watched new drama ever, and now season 2 is in the works. Here’s what we know so far. Season 2 was greenlit before Your Friends & Neighbors even aired In a move that’s become increasingly rare at Apple, Your Friends & Neighbors was picked up for a second season before season 1 even aired. Back in Nov

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Judge rules Apple must face antitrust lawsuit brought by the US DOJ

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-21 17:52:21

The US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple will progress. US District Judge Julien Neals of New Jersey denied the tech company's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought over its "walled garden" approach to smartphone software. "We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will continue to vigorously fight it in court," a spokesperson from Apple said. The DOJ and several states filed the lawsuit against Apple in March 2024. Their argument was that Apple had

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Your Apple Watch can see your Google calendar now

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-21 17:02:27

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Your Google Calendar is moving to your Apple Watch, thanks to a new update spotted by 9to5Google on Monday. The Apple Watch has few Google applications, but a new Google Calendar update, version 25.24.1, is bringing another one to Apple's smartwatch. Also: Your Apple Watch is getting a major upgrade. The best features coming to WatchOS 26 Google Calendar is one of four Google-owned apps available through Apple Watch, along with Google Keep, Google Maps, and YouTube Music.

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Some Disposable E-Cigarettes Are More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-21 17:40:18

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular over the last two decades, especially among young people. These sleek, deliciously flavored smoking devices are often marketed as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, but alarming new research challenges that assumption. In a study published June 25 in the journal ACS Central Science, researchers tested three popular disposable vape brands for hazardous metals and metalloids such as lead, chromium, antimony, and nickel. Inhaling these tox

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Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp, use OpenAI or Anthropic instead

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-21 22:20:50

Apple is in talks with Anthropic and OpenAI to power the revamped version of Siri, potentially sidelining its own in-house AI models in the process. Here are the details. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has asked both OpenAI and Anthropic to train customized versions of their large language models that could run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. Rather than relying on third-party cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, these models would live on servers powered by Apple s

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Analyst Says Apple Has Big Vision Pro Plans For 2027, Including Smart Glasses

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-21 21:42:35

Apple will release multiple head-mounted AR and VR products in 2027, with an upgraded Vision Pro headset dropping later this year, according to a report from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities on Monday. There are three Vision series products currently in development along with four pairs of smart glasses. A Ray-Ban Meta-style smart product will see 3-5 million shipments in 2027. Apple expects to ship out more than 10 million AR/VR products in 2027, suggesting the com

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The government’s Apple antitrust lawsuit is still on

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2026-02-21 22:52:01

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. The US Department of Justice notched an initial win in its antitrust case against Apple today, with a federal judge rejecting Apple’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit outright. The government’s allegations are “sufficient to demonstrate Apple’s specific intent to monopolize the smartphone and performance smartphone market,“ Judge Julien Neals wrote in an opinion on Monday. Apple filed to dismiss

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Best iPad apps for unleashing and exploring your creativity

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-02-21 22:07:02

There are a number of iPad apps that can help you explore and express your creativity. Although the iPad started off as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into powerful machines that can be used to do things like create digital art and edit videos. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store. Before we get into the list, it’s worth noting that althoug

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Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-02-21 22:26:20

In Brief Apple is considering using AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to power its updated version of Siri, rather than using technology the company has built in-house, according to a report from Bloomberg on Monday. The iPhone maker continues to build out a project internally dubbed “LLM Siri” that uses in-house AI models, according to Bloomberg. However, Apple has reportedly asked OpenAI and Anthropic to train versions of their AI models that can run on Apple’s cloud infrastructure for tes

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Proton Mail developer sues Apple in the U.S., says App Store model breaks antitrust laws

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-22 03:44:17

Privacy-focused Swiss tech company Proton, best known for its encrypted email service Proton Mail, is suing Apple in the United States on behalf of “millions” of developers around the world. Here are the details. The proposed class action, filed Monday in California (via Reuters), claims Apple has: “eliminated competition and extracted supracompetitive profits from app developers through a web of exclusionary conduct.” Proton says the lawsuit represents millions of iOS developers who are subje

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Germany asks Google, Apple to remove DeepSeek AI from app stores

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-22 03:03:31

The Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection has formally requested Google and Apple to remove the DeepSeek AI application from the application stores due to GDPR violations. The commissioner, Meike Kamp, alleges that DeepSeek’s owner, Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence, based in Beijing, unlawfully collects data from German users and transfers them for processing in servers in China. As per the GDPR and Article 46 (1) specifically, any personal data collected from individuals in the Eur

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New to Linux? Seven things every beginner should know

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-22 03:16:09

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I can still remember the moment I switched from Windows to Linux. Back then, I didn't have anyone there to tell me what to expect. It would have been nice to get even a bit of advice from someone with Linux experience in the know to say, "Hey, you'll want to know about this before you start down that path." It would have made things easier. Instead, I took just dove right in, hoping I could figure it all out as I went. The good news: Linux today is n

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Proton joins suit against Apple for predatory practices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 02:58:38

Published on June 30, 2025 Earlier today, Proton filed court papers in the US District Court for the Northern District of California to join an existing class-action lawsuit against Apple. Proton is a plaintiff in the case, but we are representing and suing on behalf of a class of similarly situated developers. Challenging one of the most powerful corporations in the history of capitalism is not a decision we make lightly, but Proton has long championed online freedom, privacy, and security, an

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Here's How to See Your Most-Played Songs of All Time on Apple Music

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 02:01:00

Apple Music is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a few nostalgic gifts for longtime listeners. On Monday, the music service launched a new Replay: All-Time feature that shows you your most-streamed songs, albums and artists. The new personalized section expands on Apple's annual Replay summaries by tapping into your full listening history since you first subscribed. For me, that was over a year ago when I bought a pair of Beats Studio Pro and received 3 months of Apple Music for free. An

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Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices and fees

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-22 02:51:29

Privacy-focused software provider Proton, makers of Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and other apps, has sued Apple, alleging anticompetitive practices in Apple’s App Store. In the new lawsuit, Proton says the iPhone maker holds a monopoly in the smartphone, app distribution, and app payment processing markets. It also compares Apple’s fees to tariffs on internet commerce, calling them “artificial and arbitrary.” The suit is looking for changes to the App Store and monetary damages,

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Pixel camera app creators tweak Indigo to address its biggest flaws

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 08:14:23

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The latest update to the new Project Indigo app disables super-resolution by default on many iPhones. The changes appear aimed at reducing overheating and stability issues reported in early tests. Other tweaks include thermal warning adjustments and lower capture rates on weaker devices. When we tested Project Indigo last month, we were impressed with its lifelike photos, but the app also caused our iPhone 16 to run hot and freeze up. Indigo is built by t

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Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2026-02-22 08:33:59

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) briefed Capitol Hill staff recently on hardening the security of their mobile devices, after a contacts list stolen from the personal phone of the White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was reportedly used to fuel a series of text messages and phone calls impersonating her to U.S. lawmakers. But in a letter this week to the FBI, one of the Senate’s most tech-savvy lawmakers says the feds aren’t doing enough to recommend more appropriate secur

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How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-22 08:46:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment -- but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That's why it's important to clear all that extra cache and make y

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Asynchronous Error Handling Is Hard

news.ycombinator.com Nicholas Wilt 2026-02-21 06:35:17

(Ed. note: This article was originally published on The CUDA Handbook blog on November 2, 2023.) Every API designer has struggled with the question of how best to propagate errors to their callers, since before the term “API” was invented. Even decades ago (say 30+ years), interface designers knew to separate the error return from the payload, in functions that return other results to their caller. Since it is sometimes useful to know what not to do: My favorite example of an antipattern in th

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Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetive practices and fees

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-22 08:51:29

Privacy-focused software provider Proton, makers of Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and other apps, has sued Apple, alleging anticompetitive practices in Apple’s App Store. In the new lawsuit, Proton says the iPhone maker holds a monopoly in the smartphone, app distribution, and app payment processing markets. It also compares Apple’s fees to tariffs on internet commerce, calling them “artificial and arbitrary.” The suit is looking for changes to the App Store and monetary damages,

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These Amazon Fire TV apps are being blocked for promoting piracy (Update: Amazon says otherwise)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 08:30:30

TL;DR Amazon has begun blocking certain apps from its Fire TV platform for promoting piracy. The list of freshly blocked apps includes Blink Streamz, Flix Vision, Live NetTV, and Ocean Streamz. The disabled apps can no longer be used, and can only be uninstalled. Update: June 30, 2025 (8:30 AM ET): Amazon responded to an email inquiry by Android Authority, confirming the steps were in response to the malicious behavior shown by these apps. Here’s a statement by an Amazon spokesperson: Safegua

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CarPlay Ultra hands-on reveals its standout best new feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-22 12:30:18

iOS 26 is one of CarPlay’s biggest updates in years, but we shouldn’t forget that Apple has another major CarPlay launch this year. CarPlay Ultra has officially arrived, and a hands-on published today identifies its strengths. Customization is the biggest strength of CarPlay Ultra Bradley Iger at The Verge got to spend some time with CarPlay Ultra in the Aston Martin DBX707. It’s currently one of the only vehicles that offers CarPlay Ultra—and it took years to get to this point. Aston Martin

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Pixelmator Pro just got its first Apple Intelligence features and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-22 12:49:45

Pixelmator is now owned by Apple, so it was only a matter of time before the suite of photo apps was updated with Apple Intelligence support. Today, Pixelmator Pro for Mac is the first in Apple’s trio of products to get new AI features alongside accessibility improvements and more. When Apple acquired Pixelmator, it gained ownership of three separate apps: Pixelmator Pro for Mac Pixelmator for iPhone and iPad Photomator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Before the acquisition, Pixelmator Pro was cl

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Hundreds of Brother printer models have security flaw that can't be patched

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-22 12:54:02

This could allow bad actors to remotely access these devices. A security company has found eight security vulnerabilities that impact hundreds of Brother printer models. The company has released firmware updates to handle seven of these vulnerabilities, but one security flaw cannot be patched. Brother has indicated that it'll fix the remaining issue during the manufacturing process of future printers, which doesn't help current owners. The company recommends that users change the default main

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This $499 Windows laptop easily replaced my ThinkPad for one key reason

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-22 11:58:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Acer's Aspire 14 AI is on sale at Costco for $499. It has a fantastic battery and some of the latest hardware: all for a very approachable price point. I suggest opting for the OLED, since the low-end display isn't the best. $645 at Amazon I went hands-on with Acer's Aspire Go 15 last year, and praised it as one of the best cheap laptops you can get, priced at around $300. This year, one of the latest additions to Acer's Aspire line, the Aspire 14 AI, is a few steps up i

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How I easily added Mac-like multitouch gestures to my Linux machine

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-22 12:34:00

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Years ago, I attempted to configure multitouch gestures for Linux and found it next to impossible. Back then, it was all about configuring with a text file, and the options were cumbersome and confusing. Even with one of the first GUI apps that came along, the results were never promising. Fast-forward to now, and there's a simple-to-use app that makes adding and configuring multitouch gestures a breeze. That app is called Touché, and it makes customizing touchpad gestures v

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The best iPad to buy

"Truly Psychopathic": Concern Grows Over "Therapist" Chatbots Leading Users Deeper Into Mental Illness

iOS 18.6 beta 2 and more now available, here’s what to expect

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Your Friends & Neighbors season 2 is coming: Here’s everything we know

Judge rules Apple must face antitrust lawsuit brought by the US DOJ

Your Apple Watch can see your Google calendar now

Some Disposable E-Cigarettes Are More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp, use OpenAI or Anthropic instead

Analyst Says Apple Has Big Vision Pro Plans For 2027, Including Smart Glasses

The government’s Apple antitrust lawsuit is still on

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Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri

Proton Mail developer sues Apple in the U.S., says App Store model breaks antitrust laws

Germany asks Google, Apple to remove DeepSeek AI from app stores

New to Linux? Seven things every beginner should know

Proton joins suit against Apple for predatory practices

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Pixel camera app creators tweak Indigo to address its biggest flaws

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How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

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Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetive practices and fees

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Pixelmator Pro just got its first Apple Intelligence features and more

Hundreds of Brother printer models have security flaw that can't be patched

This $499 Windows laptop easily replaced my ThinkPad for one key reason

How I easily added Mac-like multitouch gestures to my Linux machine

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