Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants

Siri appears to be the last smart assistant standing as Microsoft quietly sunsets Cortana in Windows, but this may be a meaningless victory given the rise of AI-based chatbots.

By Wesley Hilliard |

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Apple finally reaches one billion paid subscriptions milestone

On Thursday, Apple announced its fiscal third-quarter earnings and in a surprise announcement has declared that it has hit the milestone one billion paid subscriptions landmark across Services and the App Store.

By Evan Selleck |

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Tim Cook confirms that Apple has been working on generative AI for years

Apple spent $22.61 billion on research and development through 2023, and CEO Tim Cook confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt that part of that expenditure is because the company is working on generative AI.

By Wesley Hilliard |

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Apple paying out $0.24 per-share dividend on August 17

Following Apple's latest earnings report edging out Wall Street predictions, the company's board of directors has authorized a new cash dividend for shareholders, payable in mid-August.

By Evan Selleck |

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Apple edges out Wall Street, with weak iPhone sales saved by Services surge

Apple has reported its results for the third quarter of 2023 with Services making up for weak iPhone sales, both driving a total revenue of $81.8 billion.

By Malcolm Owen |

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Kasa launches two new Matter-enabled smart light switches

Kasa Smart has unveiled a pair of new smart light switches that feature Matter support and offer even more control for lighting your smart home.

By Evan Selleck |

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How to install and manage apps for Messages on iOS 17

Apple has made using Messages apps more convenient in iOS 17, but it's still a pain to delete them, it's not clear how you add any, and it's not obvious how you manage them, either. Here's how to get it all done.

By William Gallagher |

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Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants

`Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants`