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Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets
A former Apple engineer has been charged with stealing the company's self-driving car technology, almost five years after he fled to China. Prosecutors accuse Weibao Wang, 35, of stealing thousands of files containing proprietary information while secretly working for an unnamed Chinese company. Six counts of theft or attempted theft of trade secrets are in the indictment. This is the third tim ... Read more
2023-05-16 20:43:39
Apple's M3 Chip Reportedly in the Works, but You Might Not See It Until Next Year
Expect even more power with the new processors. Apple's M2 Pro and M2 Max chips made their debut at the start of the year, and now the tech giant is reportedly working the next processor in its M series: the M3 chip. The M3 chip exists and is already undergoing testing, according to a report from Bloomberg on Sunday. Different versions of the chip have reportedly been spotted in data from App St ... Read more
2023-05-15 21:00:28
Facebook Messenger App for Apple Watch Will Stop Working Soon
Here's how long you have, and here are the apps you can use instead. Meta's Facebook Messenger app for the Apple Watch is losing most functionality at the beginning of June, in about two weeks. "People can still receive Messenger notifications on their Apple Watch when paired, but starting at the beginning of June they will no longer be able to respond from their watch," a Meta spokesp ... Read more
2023-05-15 20:57:23
With AI and New Gadgets, Google Gets Some Mojo Back at Google I/O
Commentary: The company that pioneered a lot of today's AI technology is bringing it to its top products. AI gives Google a home-field advantage. It's been rough for months, but with compelling new AI tools and gadgets at Google I/O, the company showed it's got its mojo back. The search giant has been on the defense despite being able to take a lot of credit for developing the technology powerin ... Read more
2023-05-15 20:56:59
Google Pixel 7A vs. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 6A: See How They Compare
The Pixel 7A has a lot in common with the Pixel 7, but it's a step up from the Pixel 6A. Now that the Pixel 7A has arrived, there's even more variety within Google's lineup. The Pixel 7A, which Google announced at its I/O conference on May 10, is $100 cheaper than the Pixel 7 but offers many of the same benefits. It also has a few additional features missing from the Pixel 6A, which Google contin ... Read more
2023-05-15 20:56:22
YouTube TV Review: The Best Channel Selection Bar None
YouTube TV delivers a top-notch live TV streaming service experience with an extensive list of channels, but it isn't quite the value it used to be. In the years since YouTube TV first launched, Google's live TV streaming service has consistently proved to be one of the best, with a superior channel selection and an unbeatable user experience. But with a recent increase to $73 a month, the servic ... Read more
2023-05-15 20:54:21
iOS 16.5 Could Bring These New Features to Your iPhone Soon
The next iOS update is expected to be out this week. Apple on Monday came out with an updated version of the iOS 16.5 release candidate for developers and beta testers. An Apple news release last week pointed to the tech giant making the iPhone update available to the public this week. The beta versions of iOS 16.5 bring more security patches and improvements to the OS, like a new Pride wallpaper ... Read more
2023-05-15 20:51:19
Google Fixes Pixel Update Error Leading to Overheating, Battery Drain Issues
The issue seems to be affecting Pixel 6 and 7 series devices, although it seems to be resolved. The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 series of devices seem to be running into battery and overheating issues for some after installing the May 2023 security patch, according to a report from 9to5Google on Monday. Google says the issue has been resolved. The issues, noted by Pixel users on Google's support ... Read more
2023-05-15 20:50:23
Pixel Tablet Hands-On: Google's Family Android Device, Dock Included
Available for preorder now, arriving in June: It's a home hub and a sharable tablet. But where's the keyboard? Google's got a tablet, again. The Pixel Tablet, originally teased last year, is finally arriving in June after a detailed reveal at Google I/O earlier this week. Its price isn't bad at all: $499 (£599, AU$899), with preorders open now. It looks nice. It seems to perform well. But really, ... Read more
2023-05-14 21:43:35
After 7 Months With the iPhone 14 Pro, Here's Everything You Should Know
The rumored iPhone 15 is months away, but we check in on the state of the iPhone 14 Pro seven months after its release. Spring has sprung. Baseball is in full swing, Tax Day is behind us and we're past the halfway point until Apple typically announces new iPhone models. Last September, we got the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Apple's top-of-the-line jewels introduced the much-hyped Dynamic Island ... Read more
2023-05-14 21:42:31