Musk Cuts Back on DOGE Duties Starting Next Month
April 22, 2025, 5:20 pm
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he will drastically reduce his involvement in DOGE-related projects beginning in May. During earnings calls, he revealed plans to limit his DOGE work to a mere “day or two” per week—though hints at remaining involved through Trump’s term add an extra twist to his shifting priorities.
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Apple reshuffles Siri team with Vision Pro veterans
April 22, 2025, 3:21 pm
In a bold move to rescue its underperforming digital assistant, Apple is overhauling the Siri management team. Bringing in fresh faces from its Vision Pro ranks under new chief Mike Rockwell, the tech giant is betting that a dose of high-performance expertise will finally get Siri off its snooze button.
Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social, @appleinsider.com
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Max cracks down on password sharing for streaming users
April 22, 2025, 3:21 pm
Max Streaming is drawing a hard line on household sharing by introducing an extra monthly fee for anyone added outside your home. Clearly, the days of “free rides” are over as the company tightens up its policy and reminds you that sharing isn’t caring when extra dollars are on the line.
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Google reverses course on Chrome cookie phase-out
April 22, 2025, 2:21 pm
In an unexpected twist, Google has opted to keep third-party cookies alive in Chrome—effectively scrapping its planned phase-out. This U-turn, which ensures ongoing user tracking under the guise of improved ad targeting, has left market watchers bemused by the tech giant’s persistence in old habits.
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Apple releases public betas for iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5
April 22, 2025, 2:20 pm
Apple has quietly streamed the latest public beta updates for iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5, promising bug fixes and modest tweaks ahead of the full release. While testers may not find groundbreaking features, the company insists these refinements are key to a smoother, more secure user experience.
Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 6 hours ago #software #mobile #apple #apps-software #technology +
Bluesky debuts revamped verification with blue checkmarks
April 22, 2025, 2:20 pm
In an effort to disrupt the social media status quo, Bluesky has introduced a new verification system complete with blue checkmarks. The move, aimed at boosting accountability and user trust, has ignited a wave of discussion about digital identity while the platform maintains its uniquely unorthodox charm.
Bluesky: @sarahp.bsky.social
permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 6 hours ago #social #bluesky #technology #social-media #technews +
Google Messages adds nudity warning and blur feature
April 22, 2025, 12:21 pm
In a bid to keep chats PG, Google has updated its Messages app with a new nudity warning system. The feature promptly detects and either warns about or blurs explicit images, offering users better control over incoming content while maintaining privacy—all processed entirely on the device with zero cloud interference.
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Oblivion Remastered now live across platforms
April 22, 2025, 12:20 pm
Bethesda has officially unveiled its long-awaited remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The enhanced version boasts overhauled graphics and revamped leveling mechanics, delighting longtime fans and new players alike with a refreshed, immersive gameplay experience that transports audiences back to Tamriel with a modern twist.
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Instagram launches CapCut rival Edits app
April 22, 2025, 12:20 pm
Instagram has surprised the social media world by launching its new Edits app—a dedicated video editing tool designed specifically to rival CapCut. This fresh initiative comes with advanced features like background replacement, automatic captioning, and AI-powered creative tools, clearly signaling Meta’s intent to capture more of the creator market.
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Apple scales back AI hype after BBB’s sting operation
April 22, 2025, 11:21 am
After a biting inquiry from the BBB’s National Advertising Division over its premature “available now” claims for Apple Intelligence, Apple has quietly scrubbed the feature from its pages. The tech giant’s slip-up has forced it to rein in its AI promises, proving even the mighty can stumble in the race to innovate.
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permalink / 12 stories from 7 sources in 9 hours ago #ai #apple #aiethics #technology #ai +