Here’s the Latest on Next-Generation CarPlay After Missed 2024 Launch Apple said the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay would arrive in 2024. It didn’t happen. Now what? We are two weeks into 2025, and Apple has yet to update or remove the 2024 timeframe for next-generation CarPlay advertised on its website. Apple also remains completely silent about whether or not it still plans to launch the system. …

Analysis: Prediction Markets Have a Gambling Problem Academics get it: prediction markets aren’t gambling because the house doesn’t always win. But regulators around the world have differing opinions – and Polymarket is feeling the heat.

WhatsApp is making it easier to react to messages Illustration: The VergeWhatsApp is rolling out some new features and design improvements to help you become faster and more creative when messaging. Starting today, WhatsApp users can double-tap to react to messages in chats rather than tapping and holding, with their most-used emojis now being displayed in the scrolling pop-out menu instead of …

Joe Biden signs executive order to speed AI data center construction A CloudHQ data center under construction on Waxpool Road in Ashburn, Virginia, US, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. | Photo: Getty ImagesPresident Biden issued an executive order today aimed at speeding the development of AI data centers in the US. It directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) to lease federal sites to …

FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe FBI hacked about 4,200 computers across the US as part of an operation to find and delete PlugX, a malware used by state-backed hackers in China to steal information from victims, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. In an unsealed affidavit, the FBI says the China-based hacking group kno…

Meta Quest 3S with 256GB of storage is $50 off right now The Quest 3S doesn’t look any less alien than the original Quest 3. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is a great alternative to the Meta Quest 3. The base 128GB version of the Quest 3S starts at $299.99 at Amazon, which is $200 less than the Quest 3 yet delivers essentially the same mixed reality experience. And n…

Zuckerberg says Meta will lay off more ‘low-performers’ Image: Nick Barclay / The VergeMeta will soon lay off more “low-performers” across the company, according to an internal memo from CEO Mark Zuckerberg that was shared by a source at the company. “I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,” Zuckerberg says in the memo, which you can read in full be…

US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar Image: Daniel GolsonThe Biden administration finalized a new rule that would effectively ban all Chinese vehicles from the US under the auspices of blocking the “sale or import” of connected vehicle software from “countries of concern.” The rule could have wide-ranging effects on big automakers, like Ford and GM, as well as smaller manufacturers…

Luigi was everywhere at AGDQ 2025 Image: NintendoThough there were only a handful of Super Mario games showcased during Awesome Games Done Quick 2025, his brother Luigi was everywhere — and it’s pretty clear why. In the gaming community, Mario’s taller, greener brother is beloved in his own right, celebrated for his goofiness or memed because his genial nature apparently concea…

Wyze cameras will use AI to describe what they see For those moments when you don’t have time to check your camera footage. | Image: WyzeWyze’s latest AI feature aims to reduce how often you need to manually check security footage by instead just describing what the camera has seen. The new Descriptive Alerts will send notifications that “accurately summarize motion events” with more contextual …

Honest website rebrand feedback Hello everyone! I recently rebranded my brand website, and I’m looking for some feedback from you. About 10% still needs to be done, essentially the brand part regarding the production, the inspiration, and our journal. We are now working on our ads to get some traffic after stopping for months because of the website update and some restock issu…

Alternative to ship station for multi package orders- FedEx ShipStation doesn’t appear to let you do a multi package shipment with FedEx which is all we ship (multi package orders) and we won’t use UPS due to major issues. Is there another app that does FedEx multi package? submitted by /u/jp1261987

Wholesale Business Website I want to take my wholesale business online – what’s the best website building platform to do this? Requirements: – Customer accounts / log in – Price Reduction for different volumes of stock (e.g. £1 for 10 units, 90p for 20 units etc) – No prices until a customer creates an account, but can view stock – Data Capture pop up (‘Create an account…

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First iPhone Chips Made in America Soon to Start Mass Production Apple is nearing the start of mass production for its first U.S.-made A-series chips at TSMC’s Arizona plant, Nikkei Asia reports. The report suggests that test production of the chips at the new TSMC plant near Phoenix has already been completed, and Apple is now in the final stages of verifying their quality and performance. The first batch o…

Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Portable Power Stations From Anker and Jackery Today we’re tracking a big selection of discounts on Anker’s and Jackery’s best portable power stations on Amazon, with as much as $1,500 in savings on these devices. These accessories are high-capacity portable batteries that can provide backup power to a wide variety of devices, from laptops to RVs. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with…

New High-Speed Technology Paves Way for Apple Intelligence Upgrades Apple has backed a technology that could contribute to future Apple Intelligence advancements. The consortium behind the “Ultra Accelerator Link” or “UALink” technology today announced that Apple, Alibaba, and Synopsys have joined its Board of Directors. The three companies will contribute to further development of the technology. UALink is de…

Disney World and Disneyland Rolling Out Food Order Tracking on iPhone’s Lock Screen Disney today announced that it is rolling out support for the Live Activities feature on iPhones for mobile food and beverage orders at its two big U.S. parks. The feature started rolling out today at select mobile order locations across Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, the company said. Where available, the feature allows you to track …

Coinbase’s Layer 2 System Base Gets a Marketplace Linked to Gas Revenue Dragonfly-backed startup Alkimiya unveils a DeFi market for betting on the price of blockspace on the Base rollup.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT and FIL Gain 6.8% as All Assets Trade Higher Chainlink (LINK) joined Aptos (APT) and Filecoin (FIL) as a top performer, gaining 6.7% from Monday.