United Kingdom

Apple Intelligence doesn’t make sense in Europe

Citing concerns over the Digital Markets Act and privacy, Apple says it won't give Europe Apple Intelligence this year.

By Jonny Evans

24 Jun 20245 mins

RegulationAppleGenerative AI

IT in-depth

For IT and devops, Sequoia brings iCloud to VM Macs

In macOS 15, you'll be able to sign into iCloud and other Apple ID services from virtual machines — a small but significant improvement for software developers and IT admins.

By Jonny Evans

20 Jun 2024 4 mins

MacDeveloperDesktop Virtualization

Slack wants to become the 'long-term memory' for organizations

Slack's CEO said AI will be infused into every aspect of the application, allowing users to address tasks and create new projects without ever leaving the collaboration and productivity platform.

By Lucas Mearian

20 Jun 2024 4 mins

Generative AISalesforce.comSlack

US makes new move to rein in China’s advanced chip manufacturing

As US representatives try to negotiate with Japan and the Netherlands to deny China the tools to make faster chips for AI work, some observers doubt they will succeed.

By Evan Schuman

20 Jun 2024 8 mins

CPUs and ProcessorsTechnology IndustryGPUs

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26241 for the Canary Channel, released on June 19, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

20 Jun 2024 268 mins

Small and Medium BusinessMicrosoftWindows 11

Office 365: A guide to the updates

Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Office 365/Microsoft 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2405 (Build 17628.20164), released on June 19, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

20 Jun 2024 112 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeOffice Suites

Microsoft bolsters quantum platform with gen AI, molecular simulation capabilities

The company unveiled its Generative Chemistry and Accelerated DFT platform to shorten research time for chemical and material scientists.

By Elizabeth Montalbano

19 Jun 2024 1 min

Science IndustryGenerative AIQuantum Computing

Top 10 Windows productivity tips

Windows Intelligence readers agree: Every PC user should know these tips and tricks.

By Chris Hoffman

19 Jun 2024 9 mins

Desktop PCsMicrosoftWindows 10

AR/VR headset sales decline is temporary: IDC

A steep year-on-year drop in global shipments in Q1 was the result of market in transition.

By Paul Barker

18 Jun 2024 4 mins

HeadsetsTechnology Industry

Apple's cautious AI strategy is absolutely right

It is via simple, friendly and optional functions that the great masses will be introduced to — and actually use — AI tools.

By Marcus Jerräng

18 Jun 2024 5 mins

AppleGenerative AI

Varjo wants you to create photorealistic VR ‘scenes’ with your phone

The Finnish VR headset firm said its Teleport service will lower the barrier for 3D content creation with an app that lets users create a virtual environment — without any training or special equipment.

By Matthew Finnegan

18 Jun 2024 4 mins

Augmented RealityVirtual RealityVendors and Providers

When it comes to AI, Apple is opening up for intelligence

Apple is becoming increasingly open as its research teams cook up Apple Intelligence.

By Jonny Evans

18 Jun 2024 4 mins

AppleDeveloperGenerative AI

The rise of AI-powered killer robot drones

GPS jamming is creating demand for cheap drones that use AI to navigate, target and attack. It's only a matter of time before this will be a worldwide danger.

By Mike Elgan

18 Jun 2024 8 mins

Government ITMilitarySecurity