Apollo Global is reportedly thinking about participating in a Twitter bid

Twitterhas another potential suitor as it mulls whether to acceptElon Musk’s offerto buy the company. The offer would value Twitter at $43 billion. Some analysts, though, think that it’s unlikely Twitter will accept Musk’s deal. Apollo Global Management, which owns Yahoo, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Kristen Wright

Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC's Net Neutrality Rules, Citing Supreme Court Decision

The FCC firstintroducedthe net neutrality regulations during the administration of Democratic former President Barack Obama.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Nicholas Bryant

Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Florida Social Media Law

“[Social media companies'] so-called ‘content-moderation’ decisions constitute protected exercises of editorial judgment.” “We will continue to vigorously defend Florida’s authority to demand accountability from Big Tech.” That law is billed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office as protecting Texans “from wrongful censorship on social media platforms.” NetChoice is appealing that decision.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Daniel Wright

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro's 140-watt USB-C charger is its most powerful yet

Both companies were able to support the new technology rapidly becausethey helped set the standards, Leung added. Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops are powered by its ownM1 Pro and M1 Max processors. At itsMacBook Pro launch event, Apple also announced itsAirPods 3and more colorfulHomePod Minismart speakers. The USB-IF’s Power Delivery standard governs power levels so a high-power charger won’t damage a low-power gadget. Apple sells its 140W charger separately for $99but includes no charging cables with it....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Ruben Reynolds

Apple Adds Severance Lumon Terminal Pro to Store. No, You Can't Actually Buy It

The bad news first: you’re free to’t buy it. The fictional computer is featured at the top of Mac shop pages and hasits own landing page. The series just concluded its second season on the company’s streaming service and has beenrenewed for a third. A third segment in the video discusses how music is critical to the series' tone. He said Apple TV Plus is just one step toward Apple’s long-term goal of building its service businesses....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Benjamin Potter

Apple and Goldman Sachs Fined $89 Million by CFPB for Apple Card Failures

The CFPB is ordering Apple to pay a $25 million civil money penalty. Apple’s fines will go toward theCFPB’s victim relief fund. Why are Apple and Goldman Sachs being fined? There’s nothing current cardholders need to do right now. Appleis searching for a new card issuerfor the Apple Card. Last month, speculation arose thatChase was the top contender. More on Apple Card

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Anna Armstrong

Apple and Google Face Mobile Ecosystem Competition Probe in the UK

A spokesperson for Apple said that the company would engage constructively with the CMA on the probe.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 17 words · Danielle Carroll

Apple and Google Protest EU Crackdown: 'Bad for Users' and 'Hurting Consumers'

“This will lead to a better choice for consumers in the fast-growing market for innovative connected devices.” “It’s bad for our products and for our European users.”

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Cynthia Rice

Apple and Google reportedly remove 'Smart Voting' app as Russian election starts

It reportedly let people enter their address and would then offer up candidates to vote for. President Vladimir Putin’sUnited Russia party is reportedly expected to wina majority of seats amid a crackdown on opposition. Platforms likeTwitterandFacebookhave also faced pressure to purge content the Kremlin disapproves of. Apple and Google didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Lauren Brown

Apple and Google speak out against tech-focused antitrust bills

Apple sent aletterTuesday to Senate Judiciary Committee members warning against two antitrust bills that could impact the tech industry. Meanwhile, Google published ablog postTuesday titled, “The harmful consequences of Congress’s anti-tech bills.” One platform that would fall into this category is Apple’s App Store. Right now, iPhone and iPad users can only access apps through the App Store. Apple wrote that the bills would let predators and scammers completely sidestep Apple’s protections....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · James Washington

Apple appears to discontinue Beats Pill Plus speaker

Apple didn’t immediately respond to questions about why the speaker was discontinued. Its removal from the Apple and Beats sites was earlier reported by9to5Mac. Read more:Best Bluetooth wireless speaker for 2022

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 31 words · Jennifer Johnson

Apple AR Headset to Be Announced in January 2023, Analyst Says

It’ll be announced in January 2023,Kuo wrotein a blog post on Thursday. The AR/VR headset is expected to be the most complicated product Apple has designed yet, he noted. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been vocal about his excitement about AR. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Read more:Apple AR, VR Headset Rumors: WWDC, Release Rumors, M1 Chip and More

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Ariana Hooper

Apple AR, VR Headset to Feature Content From Hollywood Directors, Report Says

That backs up an earlier report thatwe shouldn’t expect to see the deviceatApple’s WWDCdevelopers conference next week. AR devices don’t go quite as far; instead they superimpose digital objects onto the real world. Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment on the Times report. There have been plenty of stories and rumors around Apple’s headset. you’ve got the option to bring yourself up to speed on themhere. And for more on WWDC, check out thispreview....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Rachel Brandt