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Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak, told TIME that the company does not feel threatened by OpenAI’s hardware ambitions. He emphasized Apple’s integrated hardware‑software ecosystem as a defense, arguing that its approach delivers a superior user experience. Joswiak clarified that Apple’s AI focus targets everyday consumers rather than “lunatic fringe” enthusiasts, and that the firm is developing privacy‑preserving, personalized AI rather than pursuing superintelligence. The interview highlighted Apple’s confidence in its strategy amid rising [...]

Sean Endicott, a veteran news writer at Windows Central, specializes in Windows 11, Surface hardware, Microsoft 365, AI and Windows ecosystem. Since joining the site in 2017, he has authored over a thousand articles covering breaking news, analysis, features and opinion. His reporting spans Windows updates, Surface launches, Microsoft 365 changes and Microsoft’s AI and services strategy. Endicott also produces the “Windows Wrap” column, which curates stories of the week and contextualizes them within PC landscape. Prior to his role, he [...]

Apple senior vice president Greg Joswiak told Time that the company’s new Apple Intelligence and upgraded Siri are designed for everyday users, not for AI enthusiasts he described as the “lunatic fringe.” He emphasized that Apple will support users but its goal is to make the assistant useful. Joswiak said the integration capabilities of Apple’s ecosystem give it an advantage over competitors such as Claude or Grok. The comments came in a cover story about incoming CEO [...]

Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s upcoming Roadster unveiling, streamed at 7:55 p.m. Central on X, will feature a “candidate for greatest product demo of all time” that may include a literal bang. The electric sports car, codenamed A71, is expected to use cold‑gas thrusters—similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 pressure vessels—to launch off the ground, potentially reaching 60 mph in 1.1 seconds. The demo will be unmanned, with spectators kept several hundred yards away for safety. Musk hinted at a Back‑to‑the‑Future reference [...]

Apple released the 4th‑generation Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip, 128 GB storage, and continued controller support, promising improved gaming performance. However, the device remains limited to 4K at 60 fps, lacks Just‑In‑Time compilation, and offers insufficient storage for modern titles. Its $299 price point and absence of variable refresh rates make it unattractive to core gamers. Consequently, the Apple TV 4K is better suited as a streaming box than a serious gaming platform.

German startup TimeTeller has launched a saliva‑based circadian rhythm test kit aimed at personalizing cancer treatment timing. CEO Angela Relógio, a physicist‑engineer and former oncology researcher, warns that the kit is not a standalone treatment guide but a tool for clinical studies. The company, founded after her discovery linking side‑effects to treatment timing, has partnered with Techniker Krankenkasse to reimburse tests for cancer patients and plans to expand coverage to its 12 million members. TimeTeller’s goal is to [...]

An Apple‑1 computer, known as the “Hatfield” Apple‑1, sold at Bonhams for $1,148,200, surpassing its 2013 record of $686,000. The machine is fully operational, includes a motherboard signed by Steve Wozniak, and a letter from Steve Jobs offering a trade for an Apple II, which the original owner, Fred Hatfield, declined. The auction highlighted the device’s provenance and continued appreciation in value, underscoring its historical significance and rarity among early Apple hardware.

Apple’s new iPhone Duo, priced between $1,999 and $3,199, features a “renewable” inner display layer designed to reduce the visible crease that plagues folding phones. Early tests show the crease is barely noticeable when new, and Apple claims the layer can be replaced after wear. Replacement costs $19 with AppleCare or $49 without, a modest fee for a premium device. The feature aims to extend the phone’s usable life and justify its high price.