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Apple vs. Open AI Explained: The Battle for AI Gadgets Begins With a Juicy Lawsuit
Bridget Carey Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is full of astonishing accusations and details, with Apple alleging it uncovered a pattern of theft of Apple's trade secrets. Apple's complaint mostly points the finger at a few ex-Apple employees that now work at OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. OpenAI has faced quite a number of lawsuits lately on how it does business, but Apple's suit brings a different twist . If this case goes to trial, it could reveal the secret hardware that OpenAI has long teased .
Apple vs. Open AI Explained: The Battle for AI Gadgets Begins With a Juicy Lawsuit
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is full of astonishing accusations and details, with Apple alleging it uncovered a pattern of theft of Apple's trade secrets. Apple's complaint mostly points the finger at a few ex-Apple employees that now work at OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. OpenAI has faced quite a number of lawsuits lately on how it does business, but Apple's suit brings a different twist. If this case goes to trial, it could reveal the secret hardware that OpenAI has long teased.
I'm Living With Two Siris. Apple's Price Hikes Will Make This Your Life, Too
1 hour ago Apple had a major theatrical hit last year with F1. But so far in 2026, all of Apple’s new movies have skipped theaters. Now, the company has announced that the forthcoming Tenzing will get a limited theatrical debut. Tenzing coming to theaters October 9 for Oscars eligibility, then hitting Apple TV …
Flat PopSockets Are Here (and I Like It Better Than OhSnap's Flat Grip)
The iconic phone grip has been redesigned and goes on sale today at Apple Stores. Since launching in 2014, PopSockets have always been a quirky (and slightly bulky) grip for phones. They’re adored by those who love to accessorize their phones with their swappable designs and people who love to fidget with their accordion-style pop-out piece.
You Won't Believe the Tech Disney Used to Update These Rides
1 hour ago Disney's newest animatronic was created by motion-capturing a Muppet, and a classic Tomorrowland ride is now packed with 200 Unreal Engine machines. CNET's Bridget Carey learns about the unexpected high-tech upgrades at Walt Disney World in Florida, which include the attractions Rock 'n' Roller …
This New Gemini Is Not the Siri We Need
Commentary: I hope Apple gives us something more relatable for its next version of Siri. Something felt off when I watched Google’s Android AI presentation this week.
Beyond 'MacBook Ultra': Here Are the Macs We Expect Apple to Upgrade Next
A lot might be changing in the world of Macs. Apple is reportedly looking to level up its laptops to something beyond a MacBook Pro. The next high-end model could be christened with the name MacBook Ultra and offer a touch-screen interface, if rumors are true. Reports have also pointed to upgrades coming for the iMac to refresh the lineup with new colors. There are also expectations that Apple will give its Mac Mini and Mac Studio lineup an upgrade for the new M5 chipsets.
Here's How Apple's Folding iPhone Could Stand Apart
The so-called “iPhone Ultra” might dodge the problems of other book-style foldable phones with a hybrid iPhone-iPad interface. Foldable phones are a hard breed for me to love. They cost about twice as much as a high-end smartphone, and having two screens and moving parts means more ways for them to break. Plus, these book-style models are bulkier to hold and often don’t have the best cameras. But the genre is evolving fast.
Apple's Next CEO Has a Different Battle Ahead
There’s plenty of exciting hardware on the horizon for Apple, but everything is riding on a better Siri experience. It’s a great time for a hardware guy to be running Apple. When John Ternus takes the helm in September as the company’s new CEO, analysts expect Apple to launch a whole new breed of device: a folding iPhone. There are also rumors that we may soon see Apple’s smart glasses and a smart home hub.
One Month With the MacBook Neo and Feeling the Limits
I didn’t need to do heavy 4K video editing or complex AI prompting to push the Neo to its limits. All it took for me to crash Apple’s hot-selling budget MacBook was opening too many Safari tabs (about 64, give or take). I’ve been using the MacBook Neo as my main machine for a month, switching from my work-issued (and more powerful) MacBook Pro. The Neo is the first MacBook to rock an iPhone processor, the A18 Pro chip.
The Many Times Apple Products Left Earth
The iPhone has been to space a few times now — in fact, Apple products have a long history of space travel. There’s something delightful about seeing astronauts take incredible photos of Earth with the same model of iPhone I stuff in my back pocket. This week, the four astronauts aboard the Integrity spacecraft used an iPhone 17 Pro Max to capture selfies during their historic journey around the moon.
How Apple Changed Us: Sharing Our Biggest Apple Memories After 50 Years
With Apple turning 50 this week, it’s been fun to go down memory lane with my fellow CNET teammates, looking back on Apple’s most iconic tech and sharing Apple’s effect on our lives. This week’s episode of One More Thing, embedded below, will bring you back to a time when “portable computer” meant lugging a whole desktop machine on your bike. We go through memories of covering long iPhone launch day lines and the unexpected surprises at Apple’s live events.
Why MacBook Neo Is Going to Change Everything
4 hours ago You can stop worrying whether the new entry-level MacBook Neo is too slow to be useful. The first benchmark scores are out, and they confirm that Apple’s low-cost notebook offers all the performance needed by average computer users, even though it is powered by an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. The …
Steve Jobs Said a Touchscreen MacBook Wouldn't Work. But Times Have Changed
The line between iPad and MacBook may get a little more blurred this year. Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on a touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED screen to be released by the end of 2026. It’s a product I never expected to see anytime soon. For the past 15 years, Apple executives have publicly dismissed the idea of putting touchscreens on a MacBook, saying it would be uncomfortable to operate.
Steve Jobs Said a Touchscreen MacBook Wouldn't Work. But Times Have Changed
21 hours ago The rumors for this one are pretty specific — new iPhone, new iPad, new MacBook. Apple recently announced that it's hosting a "special experience" on March 4, and now Apple CEO Tim Cook is hyping up the event with a mysterious X post. The post includes a short video and the message, "A big week …
Can Apple's New AirTag Track How Many Fans Tim Cook Just Lost?
Apple has a new AirTag that’s better at finding lost things. If only it could help find the goodwill Apple lost when CEO Tim Cook chose to party at the White House on Saturday. There’s a lot of Apple news to unpack — and unbox — this week, between new gadgets, subscriptions and scandals. In this week’s episode of One More Thing, which you can watch embedded below, I dive into what may have Apple fans feeling lost.
If Apple Is Charging for AI-Based Personal Health Advice, Then I'm Going Wild With Trackers
Apple is reportedly on track to add another subscription service this year. According to Bloomberg, it will be a personalized health coach that uses AI to offer nutrition advice and medical suggestions based on data inside the Apple Health app. If Apple is going into the AI doctor business, I want to be ready by gathering as much health data I can with iPhone-connected smart devices and monitoring apps. Even ones that track my blood.
Apple should look at this tech to help Siri next
If Apple wants the world to love Siri's new AI upgrade, it will need more than Google Gemini's smarts. Siri will need a cute face.I spent a week at the massive international tech showcase known as CES, and I've noticed a number of trends and accessories that could shape the future of Apple products -- dare I say, for the better. And one of those trends I couldn't escape is that all AI assistants now seem to come with an adorable animated face.
Beyond the Folding iPhone: 3 Big Apple Products Expected in 2026
Apple’s 50th year looks to be an interesting one. 2026 might just be the year Apple will sell its first folding iPhone — but reports suggest the price could be around $2,400, which would make it the most expensive folding phone on the market. Apple’s got a few other new products expected to land in 2026, too, and they won’t just make headlines for high prices. There’s talk of a lower-cost MacBook in the works, as well as several products for the smart home, including a Home Hub.
Please, Apple, Give Us These Basic Upgrades in 2026
If Tim Cook is heading out, then let’s not hold back. When tech companies pour all their energy into building generative AI designed to dupe humans, or adding camera buttons to tell us what dog breed we’re looking at, it’s clear the industry has lost focus on what we actually want to buy — and what we need. So while most folks spend this time of year writing wish lists to Santa, I’m asking Apple CEO Tim Cook for a few small changes that would bring a little more joy to my world.
The Best Features You're Not Using on Apple's TV Box
It’s more than just a tool for streaming shows. The Apple TV 4K box is three years old, and yet somehow it keeps delivering new tricks. It’s easy to overlook tvOS 26 updates when you just want to fire up the box to watch a show. But have you actually tried the new karaoke feature that transforms iPhones into microphones? Or have you witnessed a buttery-smooth FaceTime call on the TV when the camera locks onto a 6-year-old boy at the peak of his sugar rush?
I Cracked My iPhone 17 Pro Max Screen. Here's What Surprised Me About Using AppleCare To Fix It
The best free VPNs in 2025 A good VPN is worth paying for. Almost every service I'll recommend as one of the best VPNs is either subscription-only or supported by paid plans. Free VPNs do have their place, though, as not everybody can afford yet another subscription in the software-as-a-service hellscape we live in. Since …
Apple's Speeding Through an Odd October and Winning
Fast M5 chips, fast Formula 1 cars and fast-selling iPhones aren’t the only reason Apple is having a great month. Apple is all about speed right now. It announced a deal to stream Formula 1 races on Apple TV on the same week it released an M5 chip upgrade for a faster iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro. It’s typical to hear about chip upgrades in October. But there have been plenty of Apple surprise headlines. The iPhone Air is said to be a hot seller in China.
Here's What Makes Apple's New 40-Watt Power Adapter Unique
There’s something special about Apple’s new little charger plug that released with the iPhone 17 lineup. It’s called the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, and it looks like a pretty basic USB-C charger plug — but I’ve learned it’s pretty unique in how it dishes out power, giving a limited 60-watt boost to certain devices. If you have one of the newer iPhones, such as the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17, you may want to add this $39 accessory to your charging setup.
I Tested AirPods Live Translation With My Family. Here's What I Learned
How to use Apple Watch’s hypertension feature in watchOS 26 One of the flagship new features of Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 (review here) is hypertension notifications. But in a welcome surprise, watchOS 26 brings the new hypertension feature to select older Apple Watch models too. Here’s how to set it up, and which models are compatible. Compatibility …
Google Can Put Siri to Shame and Fix the Biggest Problem with Voice Assistants
This week, Google introduced one of the biggest redesigns to Android, which includes a wild new concept for giving voice commands: just talk normally — even if it’s a multi-layered request that involves translations, texting and emoji. The Gemini AI programming, as it stretches across multiple Android devices like phones, watches and car systems, promises to solve what I feel is one of the biggest problems now in using voice assistants.
Battling Customer Service Chatbots Is Getting Worse With AI
These 5 ChatGPT prompts set me up for success every week — here's how The “Sunday Scaries,” otherwise known as that creeping sense of dread as the weekend winds down, can sabotage even the most relaxing Sunday evening. …
10 Years of Apple Watch: How It Evolved and What's Next
1 day ago A Doctor at Apple Reveals 9 Hidden Apple Watch Features Wearing an Apple Watch? These are the health features you might not know about. Are you getting the most out of your Apple Watch, especially when it comes to the wearable's health features?
Nintendo Switch 2's Biggest Unknown Piece: The Weird Stuff
14 minutes ago cnet I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future.
16 STEM Toys Your Little Genius Will Adore in 2025
Best STEM Toys for Big Kids (Ages 8-10) Pyxel Pyxel is a great STEM toy that teaches kids to code, no matter their level of coding. This cool pet is fun for both beginners and those who already have some experience with coding. There's a simple remote for basic fun and Blockly coding for those starting out. Take it up a notch, and you can also use it to learn Python. Educational Insights/CNET See at Amazon 3Doodler Start Plus Here's a different twist on the DIY robot.
This 'Jurassic World' Robotic Baby T. Rex Hatches From Gooey Eggs in Hopes of Becoming a Hot Toy
Spin Master's Primal Hatch is a T. rex toy that breaks free from a slimy shell, ready to terrorize your sister's Hatchimal. After 32 years of Jurassic Park toys, one company has finally cracked the code on cracking eggs -- bringing an iconic movie scene to life with a robotic baby dinosaur that emerges from a gooey egg. Spin Master's Primal Hatch, going on sale this fall for $59.99, is a T. rex toy programmed to use its snout to break out of a shell with a slimy red membrane.
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How To See Your Full Location History On iPhone (And Why You Might Want To) If you're curious about where you've been and when you were there, your iPhone keeps detailed records of your movements. It uses the built-in GPS and …
16 STEM Toys Your Smarty-Pants Kids Will Love in 2024
1 day ago Sebin Saji, an engineering student from Kanjirapally in Kottayam, Kerala, made it to the Guinness World Records by building the smallest functional washing machine that is merely 1.28 in x 1.32 in x 1.52 in (32.5 x 33.6 x 38.7 mm). The record was made on April 19, 2024. The miniature washing …
Hands-On With Nintendo's Surprise Alarm Clock, Alarmo
Fitness doesn’t have to be impossible. If you think you need to live in the gym, spending endless hours working on isolation exercises, or grinding …
Hands-on With Pocket, a Digital Twist on the Trading Card Game
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In Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda Has Plenty to Teach Us With Her Unusual Problem-Solving Styles
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Judge Says Google Is an Illegal Monopoly: Now What? video Bridget Carey - CNET
A federal judge ruled Monday that Google broke the law in how it maintained a monopoly in search by paying Apple and others to make Google the default search engine on phones. Google vows to appeal — but this could impact other big tech antitrust cases going on now.A federal judge ruled Monday that Google broke the law in how it maintained a monopoly in search by paying Apple and others to make Google the default search engine on phones.
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Apple's Secret Weapon at WWDC Might Be AI Generated Weird Emoji
Apple's Secret Weapon at WWDC Might Be AI Generated Weird Emoji Commentary: There are a handful of AI-powered features Apple is expected to announce. But only three stick out to me. Tomorrow, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off. And the company that brought you those animated Memoji you never use on the iPhone and made Personas so you can video …
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