Meta-owned social network Instagram is developing an app for the iPad, according to a report from The Information. An Instagram employee with insight into Instagram’s recent moves to take advantage of the situation with TikTok shared the tidbit about the company’s work on an app for tablets. Instagram users have …
Read More »Soneium Clarifies Collaboration with LY Corp. Japan Amid LINE Partnership Confusion
Following a recent announcement implying a partnership between Soneium and LINE to integrate mini-apps onto the Soneium blockchain, Soneium issued a clarification stating that while no formal agreement exists with the subsidiary LINE NEXT, there is an active collaboration with LY Corp. through its LY HQ in Japan. Soneium Clarifies …
Read More »CalDigit Launches New Thunderbolt 5 Docks
CalDigit today announced the upcoming launch of two new Thunderbolt 5 docks, the TS5 and the TS5 Plus. Both docks support transfer speeds of up to 80Gb/s with a speed boost feature when paired with Apple’s Thunderbolt 5 Macs. The TS5 has a total of 15 ports, including four Thunderbolt …
Read More »Maine Becomes Flashpoint in Debate Over Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports: ‘It’s Basic Biology’
A state that’s known for its rugged coastlines and quiet towns is finding itself at the center of a heated national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports. The controversy has ignited fierce discussions about fairness and equality which are now playing out across Maine. For Cassidy Carlisle, a high …
Read More »Planned Parenthood Given the Boot After Handing Sexually Graphic Coloring Book to Kids at Museum
Planned Parenthood has been kicked out of future events at the Kentucky Science Center (KSC) after handing out sexually graphic coloring books to elementary school children at a recent museum event. The incident took place during the science center’s Health and Wellness Days, which involved field trips with 8- to …
Read More »2 Small Boys Among the 19 Dead From Torrential Rain and 90+ Tornadoes
Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest over the weekend as heavy rain and tornadoes killed at least 19 people. More than 90 tornadoes ripped through the nation’s heartland. In Mississippi, residents say emergency text warnings gave them just seconds to escape with their lives. “Without it, my …
Read More »Get $100 Off iPad Mini 7 on Amazon, Available From $399
Amazon this weekend is providing record low prices on multiple models of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, …
Read More »Quick Take: Nearly $900M Crypto Liquidations Amid Global Market Turmoil
The crypto market saw massive liquidations of approximately $888 million (₱51.5 billion) over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) led with $308.64 million liquidated, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at $258.12 million. Major altcoins like Solana (SOL) and XRP also saw significant liquidations of $44.18 million and $29.12 million. The global …
Read More »Top Stories: iOS 18.4 Released, New AirPods Max Features, and More
We’re just two months away from WWDC where we’ll get our first glimpses of iOS 19 and related updates, but this week saw the public release of iOS 18.4 with a number of changes and improvements including some audio improvements for the USB-C AirPods Max. This week also saw the …
Read More »Is Now the Time to Upgrade Apple Devices Before Tariffs Lead to Price Increases?
If you have an older Apple device that you’ve been considering upgrading, you’re probably wondering how the newly announced tariffs might impact prices going forward, and whether it’s worth buying now before there’s a price hike. Given analyst and economist responses to the tariffs, market panic, and Trump’s stance on …
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