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Apple Intelligence has finally found a way through China’s regulatory maze–and all it took was nearly two years after it brought the AI suite to iPhone users elsewhere. China’s Cyberspace Administration has registered Apple Intelligence for use on iPhones in the country, clearing the main regulatory hurdle preventing its release. The approval creates a path for Apple to deploy its generative AI tools on Chinese devices. Now, the only wait is for regulators and Apple to provide a launch date. Alibaba and Baidu are the new AI partners Apple Intelligence in China will rely on technology from two of the…
Skullcandy has released the Crusher 1080 ANC, and the company is calling it the most advanced headphone it has ever made. Priced at $279.99, this is the first time Skullcandy has paired its signature Crusher bass tech with Bose’s audio technologies, something fans of the brand have been asking for. What’s new with the Crusher 1080 ANC? Skullcandy built its name on Crusher, the tech that lets you physically feel your music through a dedicated bass driver system. The Crusher 1080 ANC keeps that idea going with a new driver design that Skullcandy says improves clarity and separation, delivering sharper…
Ever wondered what a language built entirely by AI would sound like? A team of researchers just made a tool that answers exactly that question. A new paper published in the Proceedings of the Association for Computational Linguistics introduces ConlangCrafter, a tool that uses large language models to build brand new languages complete with their own sounds, grammar, and vocabulary. Morris Alper, the paper’s lead author and soon-to-be assistant professor at the University of Miami, explained that the goal was to create languages with features you don’t normally find in the ones we already speak. Alongside co-authors Moran Yanuka, Raja…
The EU has a habit of pushing tech companies to adopt meaningful changes in their product. It’s the reason your iPhone finally has a USB-C port, and it’s also why companies now have to offer spare parts and repair support for electronics for several years after launch. So naturally, many of us assumed wearables were next in line for mandatory swappable batteries. Turns out, the EU just went the other way. So what did the EU announce? On July 14, the European Commission adopted a new rule that adds more exemptions to its Batteries Regulation. Normally, portable batteries in products…
South Korea wants to give every citizen free access to an AI chatbot with no usage limits. That puts the technology closer to a public utility than another premium service demanding a monthly subscription. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced the AI for Everyone project on July 13. Private companies will build the platform around locally developed models, while a separate AI agent will help people navigate government services. It’s a more practical job than generating emails or settling arguments nobody wanted to research themselves. What will the free chatbot offer The plan covers a general-purpose chatbot that anyone…
Parents no longer need to pay for a premium plan to give their kids a safe Spotify account. The company announced it is expanding free managed accounts to every subscription tier, starting immediately in the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Combined with earlier rollouts, managed accounts are now live in 16 countries total. Spotify says more countries are coming soon. What can kids do with a managed account? Managed accounts give young listeners a focused, music only experience where they can build their own playlists and get tailored song recommendations, including through features like daylist and Made…
Madden has been available on phones for years, but its mobile versions have never offered the same depth as the main console games. EA is now bringing a more substantial version to Apple Arcade through Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, which launches on August 6. As per EA, the game focuses on full NFL seasons, franchise management, and 11-on-11 matches. Players can manage trades, free agency, and roster changes before taking their team through the regular season and playoffs. Quick Play is also included for anyone who wants to skip the management side and start an exhibition match. Unlike Madden…
Apple has introduced 36-month carrier financing for cellular iPads purchased directly from the Apple Store. The option is available through AT&T and Verizon to existing customers who add a new line of service. Until now, the main financing option offered directly by Apple was Apple Card Monthly Installments, which divides the cost of an iPad across 12 months. The new carrier plans stretch those payments across three years and cover the standard iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. The higher prices are easier to swallow The new option arrives only weeks after Apple raised prices across its iPad…
Your camera roll is probably packed with vacation photos, birthday videos, and random clips that never make it to Instagram or TikTok. If video editing has kept you from posting more on social media, a new app wants to take that job off your plate entirely. Reelful is an iOS app that uses AI to automatically turn your existing photos and videos into polished, ready-to-post reels for TikTok and Instagram. How does Reelful turn your clips into polished social media videos? You start by typing a prompt where you describe the story you want to tell, whether that is a…
If you have been following OnePlus’ exit rumors for a while, this news probably feels familiar. Reports about OnePlus scaling back in the US and Europe have surfaced multiple times over the past several months, only for the company to firmly deny them. Now, Bloomberg reports OnePlus will actually begin ceasing operations in the US and Europe as soon as this week, and this time it looks real. The move is part of a larger restructuring at parent company Oppo, and OnePlus plans to eventually exit the rest of the world, including India, sometime in 2027, though it will remain…