Amazon is planning a major update for its voice assistant, Alexa, with the introduction of Alexa Plus this October. Internal documents viewed by The Washington Post indicate that the upgraded assistant will target growing competition from other tech company AI services. Subscription Model and Pricing. The revamped Alexa, known as...

Amazon Readies Alexa Plus with Enhanced AI Voice Assistant Capabilities

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Following the news that an updated Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chip is in the works, CIRP is out with its latest report on Apple’s most affordable computer. With Mac mini market share as low as <1% of total Mac sales, the new data looks to answer the question, “Who buys a Mac mini?”

Apple is redesigning its least popular Mac, but who is actually buying it?

An outage has hit Apple's services, affecting some users trying to access the Mac App Store and Apple Books. Starting at 12:15 p.m. eastern on Tuesday, August 27, Apple acknowledged an outage affecting its Apple Books and Mac App Store. It is currently unknown how widespread the outages are, as some AppleInsider staffers could still access the services.

Limited outages are affecting Apple Books and Mac App Store

Apple will host an event on September 9 which will likely see the announcement of its next round of mobile solutions including what will likely be the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max smartphones. As is typical with Apple’s announcements, no details other than the cryptic...

Apple’s Annual iPhone Launch Event is Set for September 9: ‘It’s Glowtime’

With this new update, support for iPad is rolling out 13 years after Snapchat launched on iOS. “Snapchat now offers native support for iPad,” the App Store release notes simply state. “This means that Snapchat will fill an iPad’s full screen, providing you with a larger canvas when capturing Snaps and allowing you to see more friends on the 2nd and 4th tabs.”

13 years later, Snapchat finally rolls out native support for iPads

The Getac F110 Gen 7 is available starting at $2,579 (the final price depends on your specific configuration and purchase contract). The Windows tablet is built for the field, thanks to a bright display, quick launch buttons, and stylus for pen input. It also has large capacity hot-swappable batteries so you don't have to stop working.

One of the best rugged tablets I've tested runs Windows with stylus support

When Windows 11 first came out, there was a lot of confusion surrounding its system requirements. People with pretty beefy PCs were being locked out, but as it turns out, the system requirements didn't just take power into account. For instance, if your PC didn't support TPM 2.0, it wasn't compatible with Windows 11 - period.

Microsoft begins cracking down on people dodging Windows 11's system requirements

Out of the four new iPhone models anticipated for announcement next month, the iPhone 16 Pro Max—the priciest of the bunch—is projected to be the most popular. Apple has reportedly instructed suppliers to increase production of this model significantly, making it the highest-produced variant in this year’s lineup.

iPhone 16 Pro Max expected to be Apple’s top-produced model in upcoming lineup

But at least we now have a date for the Android 15 update.

Android 15 will take even longer to roll out to your phone than hoped

Apple's upcoming entry-level iPhone has been pictured again, roughly one month from its launch alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This time, the iPhone 16 has been showcased alongside its predecessor with comparisons shown in their designs, dimensions and hardware features. Apple iPhone...

New Apple iPhone 16 design and colours shown in comparison video against iPhone 15

Amazon is slashing 48% off the 27-inch 5K display from Samsung, making it hundreds of dollars cheaper than Apple's Studio Display. To pick up the deal, head over to Amazon, where Labor Day price cuts are in effect now.Save $760 on the Samsung S9 Series monitor that delivers 5K resolution and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for easy pairing with your Mac.

Samsung's ViewFinity S9 5K monitor just received a hefty 48% price cut at Amazon

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Are you looking to save money, but still get a really nice computer? You won't find a better deal than this one!. Are you looking for a fabulous computer on a tight budget? It doesn’t get any better than this. Right now, you can get the Apple MacBook Air M1 for just $649. This is about the best bang you can get for your buck today.

The Apple MacBook Air M1 is only $649, and it's still an amazing computer

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Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 16 series, an upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 and potentially new Airpods 4. Here are the seven biggest rumors you need to know about.

Apple event reportedly September 10 — iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods 4 to launch

Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe. Many countries openly spy on people, and it is legal for them to monitor your online presence. Location information, even personal information, is fair game, as is every email, text message, and video call. — Your activities and data may be exposed.

How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss

Chinese messaging apps WeChat and DingTalk are having their users subjected to attacks with the HZ RAT backdoor for macOS, according to The Hacker News. Intrusions commence lures to install HZ RAT for macOS as an OpenVPN Connect-spoofing installer, which when executed triggers shell command execution, file writing to disk, file delivery to the command-and-control server, and device availability monitoring, which were also conducted by the Windows version of the malware, a report from Kaspersky showed.

HZ RAT Malware Targeting macOS Users

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Some zodiac signs have many misfortunes while others excel in all sectors. Venus is in Libra on August 29 and will transform the three luckiest zodiac signs’ lives. Their friendships and relationships will grow on Thursday. Libra’s transition will inspire them to have a good attitude in each move they make. Could you be among these lucky signs?

3 Luckiest Zodiac Signs On August 29, 2024

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The majority of businesses are ready to update to Windows 11, but many are still holding back for some reason, research has claimed.A survey of more than 750,000 Windows endpoints by ControlUp found 88% of those yet to upgrade were able to cope with the move to Windows 11, 82% are yet to make the leap - with 11% needing to be fully replaced, and 1% requiring an upgrade.This is despite the official end of life deadline for Windows 10 services looming ever closer, with the date now just over a year away.
Time to upgrade?
After October 14 2025, Microsoft will...

Almost all Windows 10 systems can be upgraded to the new version — so why are businesses holding back?

Password managers such as 1Password and LastPass are great. We maintain a recommended list of Password managers for a reason—a good one makes it easy to use strong, unique passwords everywhere on the web, no matter what platform or browser you happen to use. But to get the most...

Apple’s free Passwords app can replace your paid password manager (kinda)

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Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years

Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it...

Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years

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