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Rumor: Microsoft may have invested an additional $10 billion into OpenAI to incorporate ChatGPT into its productivity applications

Following rumors of using OpenAI’s writing technology in its productivity applications, Microsoft is apparently now preparing to invest $10 billion into the AI company, which produces the popular text tool, ChatGPT. The investment is part of a larger funding round that involves other investors, sources close to the story told Semaphor on Tuesday. It’s currently […]

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Apple pauses/slows down hiring for several of its divisions outside of research and development

If you’re hoping to apply for a job with Apple, you might have to wait a bit. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is currently freezing its hiring process for many jobs. The move seems to be a cost-cutting measure, and does not cover jobs related to research and development, especially those working on future devices […]

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Apple adds iPhone 6 Plus, fourth-generation iPad to vintage products list

No matter what, your devices are going to eventually become vintage/obsolete. Apple has now classified the iPhone 6 Plus and fourth-generation iPad as vintage, meaning servicing and repair options are extremely limited. Apple first defines a device as “vintage” when it has not been on sale for five years. Up to then, Apple will provide […]

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Tim Cook dismisses notion of being able to purchase Apple products with cryptocurrency

Albeit cryptocurrency is receiving a huge push both in availability and credibility these days, it looks like you won’t be able to purchase Apple products with it any time soon. Over at the Dealbook conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook dismissed the idea that Apple will accept cryptocurrency for products. He also said the company would […]

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Apple adds Mid-2012 MacBook Pro, the first MacBook Pro to feature a Retina display, to its obsolete products list

The landmark MacBook Pro with a Retina display is now officially obsolete according to Apple. The mid-2012 MacBook Pro, which was also the first MacBook Pro to feature a Retina display, has been added to Apple’s obsolete hardware list. This list marks hardware as obsolete after is sales have been discontinued for seven years, implying […]