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Apple has partnered with brain-interface startup Synchron on a new technology that allows immobilized or paralyzed people — an estimated 150,000 people in the US alone — to use iOS devices without their hands. The Big Thought: Brain-computer interfaces have moved from the world of science fiction to reality. Apple is likely looking to get in early […]
After the popular Apple TV+ sitcom Mythic Quest was canceled, the streaming service allowed the production team to go back and turn its last episode into a proper finale… after the episode had already aired. The Big Picture: The new episode of Mythic Quest may be the first time that the season finale of a […]
Apple is reportedly preparing a major update to its Health app to give users an AI agent that would mimic a personal doctor. Why It Hits: CEO Tim Cook has been bullish on the prediction that Apple’s long-lasting legacy will be the tech giant’s innovations in health. While the company is still a long way […]
TikTok, Spotify, and Apple Music have launched a new feature to drive cross-app traffic to fuel discovery and listenership for artists… and even more engagement for the platforms. Why It Sings: For the past few years, music-streaming services and TikTok were growing into sworn enemies — TikTok was encroaching into music, while music streamers were becoming social platforms. […]
Apple has surprisingly moved its upcoming feature Wolfs from a wide-theatrical release to a one-week showing and then straight to streaming just as Sony was about to ramp up its marketing efforts for its release next month. The Big Picture: After a series of box-office misfires, Apple is pulling back its theatrical ambitions in favor of putting more movies […]
The Future. One of the most-used features on the iPhone these days is the NFC chip — the technology that allows users to make contactless payments with Apple Pay. Now, that tech will be open to third-party developers, who can retrofit its use for any contactless applications. Expect there to be a new app gold […]
The Future. Apple is working on a foldable phone that could come out as soon as 2026. It would be one of the biggest design changes to Apple’s best-selling smartphone. But in order to avoid the same muted commercial reaction as the Vision Pro, watch for the tech giant to ensure the future foldable iPhone […]
The Future. Thanks to the rise of video game emulators, your iPhone is now a Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and even a full arcade all wrapped into one. What a time to be alive. As more users discover the old-school joy of emulators, it may spark a new trend around modifying classic games with creator-specific Easter […]
The Future. Apple and Netflix have both started signaling that they’re going to change how writers, directors, actors, and producers get paid to make films and shows for their streamers, opting for one based on a title’s performance on the platform as opposed to just writing big checks to attract name talent. If the new […]
The Future. Apple is potentially licensing a top generative AI system to be included in the next version of its operating system, with Google the likely winner. There are still kinks to work out — branding, access to personal data, etc. — but a deal would both shift the power in the AI industry and […]