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Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told officials he slept “with one eye open” after attending a secret CIA briefing in Taiwan, home to the company’s chipmaker TSMC. US intelligence agencies have feared for years that China may be planning an invasion of the island, and a briefing warned that it could happen as early as … Read more
Fifteen years after his death, Steve Jobs is still constantly quoted, sometimes criticized, but always considered the creator of Apple’s ethos. On his 71st birthday, this is how he shaped Apple – and the entire world. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 and raised by his adoptive parents Paul and Clara … Read more
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s fall iPhone event may introduce new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold models. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to come in a new dark red color, while the iPhone Fold is likely to come in muted tones like … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook was among a handful of top tech executives who attended a secret CIA briefing that warned China could attack Taiwan by 2027, according to a sweeping investigative report The New York Times ($). The previously unreported meeting apparently took place in a secure room in Silicon Valley in July 2023. The … Read more
It’s time for another edition of Old Man Macalope explains how things used to be better. No, don’t get up. In the early 2000s, there were three big Apple rumors: a tablet, a set-top box, and a phone. We speculated endlessly about them. Mainly because we didn’t have smart phones to look at so we … Read more
Apple is set to move some of its Mac Mini production to the U.S. as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to ease the Trump administration’s push for domestic investment. Production is scheduled to begin later this year in North Houston, Texas, at the Foxconn factory where Apple’s AI servers are currently being assembled. “Apple … Read more
February 24, 2026 PRESS RELEASE Apple is speeding up production in the US, production of the Mac mini will come later this year The Mac mini will be manufactured in a new facility in Houston, and a training center that will open soon will support the development of advanced manufacturing skills. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today … Read more
TL; DR: The $86.99 Mag 3 Ultra Qi2 25W 3-in-1 Foldable Charger simultaneously charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods with faster Qi2 charging (MSRP $109). When you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem, your nightstand tells a story: the MagSafe Puck, the Watch charger, and the errant cable for your AirPods that just won’t stay … Read more
On Monday, creative kit maker Canva announced the dual acquisition of animation startups Cavalry and Mango AI, which works to improve ad performance. British Cavalry works on 2D motion animation for various verticals such as advertising, marketing, gaming and generative art. Canva said the Cavalry tools will expand the existing capabilities of Affinity, the professional … Read more
Mac mini made in USA coming soon! Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Apple will begin assembling the Mac mini in the United States later this year. Foxconn will assemble the computer at its plant in Houston, Texas. The assembled units will primarily serve local demand. A US-made … Read more