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Tourists visiting South Korea can now use their iPhones and Apple Watches to pay for buses, subways, and taxis without buying physical transit cards or exchanging cash. The new system works with international Mastercard cards and is available across major cities.
Google Pixel smartphones just scored higher marks for repairability than both Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices, though there's still room for improvement across the board. A new consumer advocacy report reveals which phone makers are making it easier for you to fix your device.
Anthropic's new AI model is so good at finding software vulnerabilities that the company invited rivals like Google, Microsoft, and Apple to test it first. Together, they've already discovered thousands of critical bugs that human experts missed for decades.
A former Apple engineer launched a startup that makes heat pumps install in an hour for $3,800, solving the biggest barrier to ditching fossil fuels at home. The innovation could cut whole-home heating costs in half compared to traditional systems.
Apple celebrated its 50th birthday by bringing Beatles legend Paul McCartney to its Cupertino headquarters for a private concert complete with fireworks and flames. The 25-song show brought together 12,000 employees through a lottery system for what CEO Tim Cook called a night with "one of the most influential artists of all time."
Two friends who met as pranksters started Apple in a Silicon Valley garage 50 years ago this week. Their April Fools' Day founding turned into one of the most inspiring comeback stories in business history.
Fifty years ago today, two friends sold their prized possessions for $1,300 to launch a little startup called Apple. That gamble created the world's most valuable company and sparked the personal computing revolution.
Framework's CEO tore down his company's laptop alongside Apple's new MacBook Neo to reveal a striking difference: one is built to last through repairs and upgrades, while the other locks users into fixed specs. The side-by-side comparison is sparking conversations about who really owns the tech we buy.
The tech company that nearly went bankrupt in the 1990s just celebrated its 50th anniversary as one of the world's most valuable brands. Apple's secret? Making technology beautiful and easy to use for everyone.
Apple's Swift programming language just broke free from its iOS-only roots with official Android support. This surprising move could make app development simpler for millions of programmers worldwide.
Apple just launched Tap to Pay on iPhones across Mexico, letting businesses accept contactless payments without extra hardware. The move accelerates Mexico's shift away from cash and puts payment power in millions of merchants' hands.
Nine teachers across Washington's Mid-Columbia region just received one of education's most prestigious honors, along with $1,500 each to celebrate their life-changing work. The 28th annual Crystal Apple Awards also honored a late career education champion who transformed thousands of lives.
A researcher ate an apple grown in Chernobyl's radioactive zone and lived to tell scientists something hopeful. Her data shows nature can filter decades of radiation to produce safe food.
A cooking apple variety thought lost forever has been confirmed alive on a rural NSW property, making Australia just the fourth country in the world where the rare Rymer apple grows. DNA testing proved what 76-year-old Rudi Stachow always knew: the trees his father planted are truly special.
Apple just released its most repair-friendly laptop since 2014, making it easier for students and schools to fix broken devices themselves. The $499 MacBook Neo uses screws instead of glue, though repair experts say there's still room for improvement.
Apple's new MacBook Neo just earned a 6 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit, the highest rating for a MacBook since 2011. The affordable laptop ditches glue for screws, making battery replacements dramatically easier for everyday users.
After four decades of being typecast as "the handsome guy," Ted McGinley finally got the role that recognizes his full talent on Apple TV's "Shrinking." His journey from thinking he'd be killed off to becoming a fan favorite proves it's never too late for a second act.
From a circuit board sold on a California sidewalk to a company serving 2.5 billion people, Apple's 50-year journey proves that crazy ideas can reshape humanity. The tech giant that gave us the iPhone, iPad, and iPod started with two friends who just wanted to take one step forward.
Two-time Paralympic champion Jessica-Jane Applegate credits her canine companions as secret weapons in her swimming success. Now she's bringing that same bond to 18,000 dogs at Crufts 2026 as the show's newest ambassador.
Six Lee County teachers received surprise Golden Apple awards on Friday, celebrating their innovation and dedication to students. From music educators to classroom teachers, each winner demonstrates how passion transforms education.
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