AppleMagazine - AppleMagazine #698

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Apple’s MacBook Air has long been the gold standard for laptops that don’t weigh you down, and the new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip is no exception. With Apple Intelligence woven into macOS Sequoia, a new 12MP Center Stage camera, and support for two external 6K displays, this machine blends minimalist design with maximalist capability.

STARSHIP FLIGHT 8: A STEP FORWARD, A STUMBLE UPWARD, AND THE ROAD TO REUSABILITY

SpaceX's eighth Starship flight test, dubbed Flight 8, soared into the skies above South Texas, delivering a mix of triumph and turbulence that underscores the company's relentless push toward a reusable future.

6 mins

IOS 19 RUMORED TO BE ONE OF APPLE'S BIGGEST IPHONE UPDATES EVER

This week, whispers about iOS 19 are stirring excitement among iPhone users, with Bloomberg reporting it could be one of the most transformative updates in Apple's history.

4 mins

GROK AND XAI'S AI INFRASTRUCTURE: ELON MUSK'S SUPERCHARGED BRAIN TRUST

Elon Musk's xAl is making waves this week with Grok, a super-smart AI powered by a massive computer setup that's hard to wrap your head around.

4 mins

APPLE VISION PRO ROCKS WITH METALLICA: AN IMMERSIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE UNLEASHED

Apple has rolled out a groundbreaking addition to its Vision Pro lineup, unveiling an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica that promises to redefine how fans experience live music.

5 mins

MacBook Air

THE POWER OF THE M4 CHIP MEETS ULTRA-PORTABILITY

5 mins

AI-POWERED FARMING TOOLS GAIN TRACTION: FEEDING THE FUTURE

California's Farm-ng is sowing a quiet revolution, using AI and robotics to transform farming. Announced this week, via CBS News, these tools tackle seeding and harvesting with precision, promising US tech users fresher food and lower prices. It's not futuristic hype-it's tech that's already working the fields.

3 mins

BEYOND 'SEVERANCE': THE 5 MOST POPULAR APPLE TV+ SHOWS FOR THE FAMILY'S WEEKEND

Apple TV+ has built a reputation for standout originals, blending sharp storytelling with a polish that rivals big-screen fare.

5 mins

3D PRINTING SPEEDS WILDFIRE RECOVERY: HOMES FROM THE ASHES

Azure Printed Homes is turning tragedy into triumph, using 3D printing to rebuild LA homes lost to wildfires. This tech slashes recovery time from years to days, offering displaced tech users a fast, affordable lifeline. It's not a gimmick—it's a roof over your head, built smarter.

2 mins

APPLE MAPS EV ROUTING ADDS TESLA SUPERCHARGER SUPPORT FOR FORD DRIVERS

This week, Apple Maps introduced a significant enhancement for Ford electric vehicle (EV) drivers, integrating Tesla Supercharger support with North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its EV Routing feature.

4 mins

IROBOT LAUNCHES EIGHT NEW ROOMBAS WITH LIDAR MAPPING

This week, iRobot unveiled its most ambitious lineup yet, introducing eight new Roomba models that bring lidar mapping to the brand for the first time.

4 mins

SPORTS STREAMING SCORES BIG: APPLE TV+ AND MORE BRING THE GAME HOME

Sports are roaring back to television screens, and streaming services are leading the charge, blending live action with on-demand convenience. Platforms like Apple TV+, Paramount+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Peacock have tapped into the fervor, delivering key moments from ice rinks to gridirons.

2 mins

SWITCH ONLINE ADDS MARIO GAME BOY TITLES: RETRO FUN, MODERN VALUE

Nintendo's tossing a nostalgia bomb: Switch Online added classic Mario Game Boy titles this week. The Verge confirms Super Mario Land and Dr. Mario are live, free for subscribers, bringing 8-bit joy to 38 million users. It's not just a throwback-it's a savvy move that keeps tech users gaming on the cheap.

2 mins

FSR 4 SET TO ELEVATE PS5 PRO GRAPHICS IN 2026: A CLEARER PICTURE AHEAD

PlayStation's lead architect Mark Cerny dropped a tantalizing hint about the PS5 Pro's future, revealing that AMD's new FSR 4 upscaling technology will shape the \"next evolution\" of the console's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR).

4 mins

APPLE ARCADE LAUNCHES SIX NEW GAMES IN APRIL

This week, Apple Arcade unveiled a lineup of six fresh games set to land in April, bringing a mix of nostalgia and innovation to its growing catalog.

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