Samsung Q1 Earnings: Chip Profit and Operating Success Exceed Forecasts

April 29, 2025, 9:20 pm more...

Samsung’s latest quarterly report showcased robust performance as both overall operating profits and chip segment earnings beat analysts’ forecasts. Propelled by strong demand in smartphones and PC memory, the results underscore the company’s knack for outsmarting market expectations with numbers that practically float off the page.

techinasia.com / Samsung’s Q1 2025 chip profit hits $767m, surpasses forecasts

siliconangle.com / Samsung beats profit and revenue targets thanks to strong AI smartphone sales

cnbc.com / Samsung's first-quarter operating profit and revenue beat expectations on smartphone, chip sales

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Apple Watch SE 3 Teases Bigger Display Options in Upcoming Model

April 29, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

New leaks suggest the next-generation Apple Watch SE may boast larger display options—with potential 41mm and 45mm sizes—while offering only modest design tweaks. The revamped model appears to balance an updated look with its budget-friendly identity ahead of its September launch.

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appleinsider.com / Apple Watch SE 3 might be available in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes

macrumors.com / Apple Watch SE 3 Could Get New Display Sizes

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Apple launches 'Snapshot' web page for celebrity content spotlight

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Apple has quietly introduced Snapshot, a new web page that curates content from top celebrities featured in Apple Music, TV, and Podcasts. The feature offers fans a quick visual guide to icons they love, though its utilitarian design hints at Apple’s minimal effort to jazz up its celebrity showcase.

theverge.com / Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple

appleinsider.com / Apple quietly launches 'Snapshot' artists, actors, and athletes discovery guide

macrumors.com / Apple Launches New 'Snapshot' Web Page: 'Your Favorites, At a Glance'

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 10 hours ago #apple #apps #entertainment #music #streaming +

Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities enable zero‐click exploits across devices

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Critical flaws in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK allow hackers to gain remote code execution without user interaction. This zero‐click vulnerability exposes smart speakers, TVs, and other connected devices to serious risk, proving that even polished ecosystems have their chinks in the armor.

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macrumors.com / AirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products

techspot.com / Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over WiFi

theverge.com / AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network

permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 10 hours ago #cybersecurity #apple #airtag #infosec #security +

Parallels Desktop 20.3 Update Enhances Virtualization Features for Windows and Mac

April 29, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Parallels Desktop has released its 20.3 update, boasting enhanced support for Touch ID, OBS integration, and smoothed legacy emulation on M4 Macs. This update promises improved performance for virtual machines, delighting content creators and IT admins seeking seamless cross-platform operation.

appleinsider.com / Parallels Desktop 20.3 update adds Touch ID and OBS support

bgr.com / Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 12 hours ago #software #apple #windows #apps #vr +

Apple Supplier Warns of US Shortages Amid Tariff Chaos

April 29, 2025, 9:17 am more...

Amid today’s tariff turmoil, a top Apple supplier, Pegatron, cautions that U.S. shelves could soon mirror those in third‑world markets. With tariff uncertainties prompting a freeze in shipments, the supplier foresees product shortages that could disrupt the steady flow of Apple devices, stoking supply chain anxieties.

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gizmodo.com / Apple’s Second-Biggest Supplier Says to Expect Empty Shelves Due to Trump Tariffs

androidheadlines.com / Apple’s Big Bet on India Is Hitting a Wall of Tariffs, Delays, and Doubt

appleinsider.com / Apple supplier Pegatron says tariffs will mean third world-style shortages for US

permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 14 hours ago #apple #tariffs #supply-chain #manufacturing #technology +

Apple ditches anti‐reflective tech for iPhone 17 Pro

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Sources reveal that Apple canceled its much-anticipated anti-reflective glass feature for the iPhone 17 Pro. The decision, which many believed would enhance display performance especially in bright conditions, leaves fans and creators wondering what trade-offs lie ahead in the next-generation model.

bgr.com / Apple reportedly canceled a new iPhone 17 Pro feature everyone would’ve loved

androidheadlines.com / Apple Abandons Anti-Reflective Display Plans for iPhone 17 Pro

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 14 hours ago #hardware #apple #technology #iphone #mobiletech +

iPhone 17 to feature 12GB RAM across all models

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Multiple insider reports suggest that Apple’s entire iPhone 17 lineup will sport 12GB of RAM, marking a significant hardware boost. This upgrade is expected to better support AI processes and multitasking capabilities, offering consumers a performance leap over previous models.

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appleinsider.com / iPhone 17 dummy video offers a new look at Apple's 2025 device lineup

macrumors.com / iPhone 18 to Use High Performance Six-Channel Memory, Claims Leaker

bgr.com / All iPhone 17 models will reportedly have 12GB of RAM

permalink / 9 stories from 5 sources in 14 hours ago #apple #iphone #supply-chain #hardware #technology +

Apple Smart Glasses Leaked: Integrating AI for Next-Gen Wearable Tech

April 28, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Multiple reports indicate Apple is developing AI-powered smart glasses designed for seamless ecosystem integration. Rumors highlight a breakthrough in wearable technology with robust AI features, signaling a disruptive step forward in augmented reality wearables and a renewed push into innovative user experiences.

bgr.com / Next-gen Apple Vision Pro expected by late 2025 or early 2026

androidheadlines.com / Apple Developing Smart Glasses That Harnesses the Power of AI

bgr.com / Apple smart glasses with Apple Intelligence are in the works

permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 39 hours ago #ai #ar #wearables #apple #mixedreality +

Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies

April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.

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cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy

zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"

zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls

theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo

404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects

zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On

techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years

cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs

wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years

cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing

bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com

zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche

medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026

appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war

cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending

zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge

permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +