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As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote concluded on Monday, market watchers couldn’t help but notice that the company’s stock price was down, perhaps a reaction to Apple’s relatively low-key approach to incorporating AI compared to most of its competitors. Still, Apple Intelligence–based features and upgrades were plentiful, and while some are powered using the company’s privacy- and security-focused cloud platform known as Private Cloud Compute, many run locally on Apple Intelligence–enabled devices.Apple’s new Messages screening feature automatically moves texts from phone numbers and accounts you’ve never interacted with before to an “Unknown Sender” folder. The feature automatically detects time-sensitive messages like login codes…

There is currently a battle raging for control of developers and programmers’ hearts and minds in today’s IT world. There’s Java, the venerable champion long used by programmers worldwide, and there’s Node.js, the relatively young upstart JavaScript runtime environment. This article explores these two powerful tools, highlighting the difference between Node.js vs. Java. We may not ever settle the question of which is ultimately better, but we can better understand both tools and where to use them. Let’s begin with the newcomer. What Is Node.js? Ryan Dahl developed Node.js in 2009. It is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript (JS) runtime environment…

What to Look for in Organic SheetsOrganic means many things. It’s often used to confirm that food was grown without toxic pesticides and chemicals, and doesn’t have things like growth hormones or GMOs, in order to label it as organic food. For bedding, it should mean both that organic materials were used to make the fabric—no toxic pesticides used in farming, etc.—and that they were produced organically with nontoxic chemicals.You’ll want at least two certifications to prove this. Most sheets have a Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification to certify that the material sourced is organic (it’ll say organically grown…

This stainless steel band for Apple Watch boasts a timeless appeal! HomeApple Watch AccessoriesThis stainless steel band for Apple Watch boasts a timeless appeal!Product SpecificationsBuckle Type2-Button Fold-OverCompatibility1.5″ / 1.57″ / 1.61″ / 1.65″ Case Sizes Gadget Flow EditorsStyle your device with the WITHit Honeycomb Stainless Steel Band for Apple Watch. This piece mixes strength with cool looks. –Shiny look: Choose gold or silver tones with a high-shine finish. Unique links bring a fresh vibe.–Tough build: Top-grade metal makes this band super strong. Wear it every day with zero worries.–Bold style: Intricate link design gives a classic yet fun look. Makes your…

“I think it’s the right policy, for us to take a national standard,” they said.While the intent of the AI moratorium may not have been to regulate physical infrastructure, the reaction from Massie illustrates just how much of a hot-button issue data centers are becoming across the country.The rapid growth in the number of data centers across the US has seen a corresponding rise in local pushback against them. While the projects bring in tax dollars, they often use massive amounts of electricity and water. A recent BloombergNEF analysis found that AI’s electricity demand in the US is expected to…

This year at WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a rather drastic change to its naming conventions. What should be the upcoming WatchOS 12 will now be WatchOS 26 when it launches in the fall, since the company decided to stop labeling its operating systems sequentially and instead name them according to the fiscal year they are released. Every OS now also has a new, overhauled display aesthetic called Liquid Glass, which makes certain apps, icons, buttons and pop-ups look like frosted glass and other features look like raindrops.Other than that though, anticipated Apple Intelligence features to most of its product lineup…

Apple has opened its foundational AI model to third-party developers for the first time, allowing direct access to the on-device large language model that powers Apple Intelligence. The move, announced at this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference, represents a significant shift in Apple’s traditionally closed ecosystem approach to Apple AI developer tools.The newly accessible three-billion parameter model operates entirely on-device, reflecting Apple’s privacy-first philosophy while imposing technical limitations compared to cloud-based alternatives from competitors.“We’re opening up access for any app to tap directly into the on-device, large language model at the core of Apple,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s software chief, during the conference…

At this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25), Apple announced a slew of updates to its operating systems, services, and software, including a new look it dubbed “Liquid Glass” and a rebranded naming convention. Apple was notably quiet on one highly anticipated product: a more personalized, AI-powered Siri, which it first introduced at last year’s conference.Apple’s SVP of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, only gave the Siri update a brief mention during the keynote address, saying, “As we’ve shared, we’re continuing our work to deliver the features that make Siri even more personal. This work needed more time to reach our…

A new Covid variant is being kept under surveillance by the World Health Organization (WHO) as its emergence has led to an increase in infections in several regions of the world. First identified at the end of January, the variant—called NB.1.8.1 but known informally as “Nimbus”—is a descendant of the Omicron family of Covid sublineages, and has become increasingly prevalent throughout the spring in Europe, the Americas, and the Western Pacific.The virus has mutations that may increase its infectiousness and allow it to escape certain antibodies. Nevertheless, “considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is…

YouTube is a very popular platform and can be an effective marketing channel for businesses. With over 2 billion monthly active users, it provides a large potential audience for marketers. Additionally, video content on YouTube can be a powerful way to engage with and inform your target audience and build brand awareness and credibility. Here are some insightful YouTube marketing stats that will blow your mind.  Basic Facts About YouTube Without a doubt, YouTube is the most widely used video platform out there. One of the main reasons YouTube’s popularity has skyrocketed over the years is due to its simplicity.…