The new Mac Studio features M2 Max and the new M2 Ultra chip to deliver a huge boost in performance and connectivity in a stunningly compact design that lives right on the desk. Inside view of Apple’s Mac Studio Mac Studio features up to 192GB of unified memory, which is 50 percent more than before. It’s now up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac, and up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Ultra. With the new Mac Studio, any pro can build the studio of their dreams. Mac Studio front (top image) and rear Monica Chin for The Verge: I’ve been testing an M2 Ultra unit of the 2023 Mac Studio with…

Apple has a goal for its eight-year-old smartwatch: for it to act as your “key to the world.” That’s according to Kevin Lynch, Apple’s vice president of technology, who recently sat down for a virtual interview with CNET. Apple Watch Ultra Lisa Eadicicco for CNET: This direction isn’t new; Apple has been gradually extending the Apple Watch’s functionality over the years, enabling it to work as a digital key for your car and home. In fact, that goal was part of the Apple Watch from the beginning through the original model’s support for Apple Pay. But this theme feels more prevalent than ever in WatchOS 10, the upcoming software update launching in the fall and arriving in public beta next…

Starting in August, Apple says that it will no longer allow U.S. customers to purchase SIM-free iPhone models using Apple Card Monthly Installments. Instead, a carrier connection with Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile will be required. Apple’s iPhone 14 Chance Miller for 9to5Mac: Previously, Apple allowed buyers to purchase an iPhone with the “Connect to a carrier later” option. This option means users are free to use the iPhone without a cellular connection or via any carrier of their choosing. For instance, you could connect an iPhone purchased with this option to a carrier such as Mint Mobile or Google Fi. Starting on August 15, however, Apple will require that any iPhone purchased via Apple Card Monthly Installments be connected to…

Apple has a history of outperforming the market thanks to its dominance in consumer tech. AAPL is a growth stock that could be a huge winner in the next decade and beyond. Dani Cook for The Motley Fool: Apple has proven time and time again its stock is one of the most reliable stocks available, often outperforming the market… Apple was one of the few tech companies to outperform the Nasdaq Composite index amid last year’s sell-off. The company has continued to follow this trend into 2023, with its stock up 40% year to date compared to the Nasdaq Composite’s rise of 28%. Apple’s consistent growth is largely thanks to the popularity of its products and services. The company boasts leading…

The new Mac Studio features M2 Max and the new M2 Ultra chip to deliver a huge boost in performance and connectivity in a stunningly compact design that lives right on the desk. Mac Studio front (top image) and rear Mac Studio features up to 192GB of unified memory, which is 50 percent more than before. It’s now up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac, and up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Ultra. With the new Mac Studio, any pro can build the studio of their dreams. Ben Sin for South China Morning Post: The Mac Studio does not work on its own; it needs at least a display and one…

As some subreddits continue blackouts to protest Reddit's plans to charge high prices for its API, Reddit has informed the moderators of those subreddits that it has plans to replace resistant moderation teams to keep spaces "open and accessible to users." In a comment shared by r/Apple moderator @aaronp613, Reddit cited its Moderator Code of Conduct and said that it has a duty to keep communities "relied upon by thousands or even millions of users" operational. Mods who do not agree to reopen subreddits that have gone private will be removed.If a moderator team unanimously decides to stop moderating, we will invite new, active moderators to keep these spaces open and accessible to users. If there is no consensus, but…