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Samsung Unpacked January 2025 megathread Livestream link ASL livestream link The keynote will begin when this post is 47 minutes old. Mishaal Rahman and I have been invited to the event in-person in San Jose, California. Feel free to share links to relevant coverage in the comments, and I’ll add them to the megathread. If you prefer to stay on Reddit, check out Mishaal’s coverage: Sam…

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S25: Here’s everything you need to know! At its semi annual Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has officially unveiled the three new devices in its S25 series lineup. The S25 series consists of the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. Here’s everything you need to know. Disclaimer: Samsung invited me to attend the Galaxy S25 series launch event in San Jose. They covered my travel expen…

Apple Previews New Store in Miami With a Unique Feature on the Roof Apple today previewed its all-new retail store at the Miami Worldcenter complex. The store opens this Friday, January 24 at 10 a.m. local time. Apple says the store was designed with the environment in mind, and to connect customers with the natural world. The store’s rooftop is outfitted with a green space that seamlessly blends with the surro…

Apple’s Famous ‘1984’ Commercial Aired 41 Years Ago Today Apple’s iconic “1984” commercial, which introduced the Macintosh computer to the world, aired 41 years ago today during Super Bowl XVIII. Directed by Ridley Scott, the advertisement was designed to highlight the Macintosh as a groundbreaking computer that offers freedom and individuality in a market dominated by corporate conformity. It drew in…

Get Up to $175 Off Apple’s M4 iMac on Amazon Amazon today has up to $175 off a collection of Apple’s M4 iMac computers, and it’s matching a few all-time low prices on the higher-end models. The cheapest M4 iMac available is the 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB 24-inch iMac at $1,194.00, down from $1,299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase…

Plex Introduces Redesigned Apple TV App That You Can Test Right Now In November, Plex unveiled a redesigned iPhone app with improved navigation, larger artwork, a dedicated section for media libraries, and more. The redesigned iPhone app is still in beta, and as of today it can also be tested on the Apple TV. Apple TV users can download TestFlight from the App Store, and then install the Plex beta. Step-by-step…

iOS 18.3 Leak Provides Clue About iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, and iPad Air 7 Launch Timing New information has surfaced that indicates the rumored iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, and new iPad Air models are getting closer to launching. A private account on social media platform X today revealed that iOS 18.3 or iPadOS 18.3 will be preinstalled on all of those upcoming devices when they are released. It is still unclear exactly when the devices…

Samsung Launches Galaxy S25 Smartphones With New AI Features Samsung today announced the launch of its new Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup, debuting the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+, and its top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices will directly compete with Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup, and unsurprisingly, AI is a major focus. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Design Samsung h…

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP Drops 5.6% as Index Trades Lower From Tuesday Hedera (HBAR) joined Internet Computer (ICP) as an underperformer, falling 4.9%.

Regulation and Compliance Are Key to Building Crypto Derivatives Institutions are fueling demand for regulated derivatives offerings and it’s up to the crypto industry to deliver the trust factors that these companies require, avoiding the mistakes of the last cycle, says Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp US.

Saudi Prince’s Investment Firm Shuns Crypto Investments, Citing Lack of Utility: Reuters Speculation on social media had suggested that the Saudi royal family was considering investing in cryptocurrencies.

The Taxman Is Watching: Staying Ahead of the New Rules The IRS recently introduced a new rule stating that investors must use wallet-based cost tracking. And it’s likely the first of many such changes around the world, says Robin Singh, founder and CEO of crypto tax platform Koinly.

Inauguration Edition: A New Reality Trump’s election has increased investor confidence among institutions, helping to elevate digital assets as a mainstream asset class. The question remains if this is a long-term shift or just a temporary response, says CCData’s Joshua de Vos.

Galaxy Unpacked 2025: live updates from Samsung’s event We’re expecting the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, and new AI features. Samsung is announcing its new Galaxy S25 phones. We’ll have all of the updates as they come in, but, as you can see below, we had a lot of this embargoed and got an early look. But there may be some surprises! You can tune in to watch the event in the video below once e…

Samsung is bringing ambient sensing to SmartThings Samsung announced a new AI-powered ambient sensing technology for SmartThings designed to make your smart home be more helpful. | Image: SmartThingsSamsung announced today that its connected appliances and smart home devices will soon be able to act as motion and sound sensors for its smart home platform SmartThings. This includes its television…

Google Gemini now works across multiple apps in a single prompt Google has announced a variety of new AI features at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event. | Image: GoogleGoogle’s AI assistant Gemini is now able to carry out tasks across multiple apps in a single interaction, in an update announced today alongside the launch of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 series. Those phones are also Samsung’s first to feature Gemin…

Samsung goes back to basics with the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s stylus The “Ultra” model in Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup is typically the phone crammed full of every feature the company could think of. But this year, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is actually taking a step backward with the S Pen. The motion gestures and useful remote camera shutter function have been removed, and the stylus is back to being just a stylus. You …