Are we nearing the end of Apple’s Tim Cook era?

Are we nearing the end of Apple’s Tim Cook era?

Apple is getting serious about succession planning, according to a new report in The Financial Times. The company’s board and senior executives are reportedly preparing for the possibility that Tim Cook could step down as CEO as soon as early next year. This would come after Apple’s earnings report in late January, giving the new…

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Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up

Let’s be honest, most tech wearables are bulky and not exactly what you’d describe as pretty. But when you’re regularly wearing something on your hands, you probably want it to look nice and perhaps even blend in with the rest of your jewelry. That’s the idea behind Oura’s newest smart ring, the Oura Ring 4…

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Apple reportedly plans ambitious satellite-powered iPhone features

Apple reportedly plans ambitious satellite-powered iPhone features

While Apple’s iPhone already supports texting, calling emergency services, and contacting roadside assistance via satellite connectivity, the company has many more satellite-powered features in the works, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In-development features reportedly include an API allowing app makers to support satellite connections in their own apps, a version of Apple Maps that allows…

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Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it?

Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it?

Kevin Rose has a visceral rule for evaluating AI hardware investments: “If you feel like you should punch someone in the face for wearing it, you probably shouldn’t invest in it.” It’s a typically candid assessment from the veteran investor, and one born from watching the current wave of AI hardware startups repeat mistakes he’s…

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