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Rumor: Apple begins manufacturing Siri Speaker, will debut unit at WWDC 2017

Apple’s long-awaited Siri Speaker may already be going through the manufacturing process with a debut date at WWDC 2017. Per Bloomberg, sources have stated that Apple’s smart speaker system will feature “virtual surround sound technology” and deep integration with Apple’s current lineup. Prototype testing apparently began began months ago and the manufacturing company behind Apple’s […]

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Intel announces X-Series processors, including 18-core, 36-thread model

If you’re hankering for an insane next-gen processor that might one day find its way into the Mac, it’s about here. Intel today has announced its new family of Intel Core processors. Titled as Intel Core X-Series, the new high-end desktop processors are the next step in Intel’s processor family. The units range from $242 […]

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Shipping times slip for 15-inch MacBook Pro, offering new hopes for updated model announcement at WWDC

When the shipping times slip, odds are something new is around the corner. Apple has changed the shipping times for current 15-inch MacBook Pro orders placed today, the new estimates offering free delivery between June 6-8 in the United States, coinciding with its Worldwide Developers Conference next week. This delay lends support to the rumor […]

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Continuation patent points to Apple’s renewed interest in virtual keyboard technology for upcoming products

It looks like Apple is continuing its development work regarding a virtual keyboard technology. The company, which has filed for patents for virtual keyboards on MacBook notebooks as far back as 2009, has recently had a continuation patent application published today shows that the company is still exploring the idea. The virtual keyboard made headlines […]

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Stanford study hails the Apple Watch’s heart rate monitoring function, points out shortcomings in calorie counting feature

The good news is that the current Apple Watch features one of the most accurate heart rate monitors on the market. The bad news is that its calorie counting feature could use some work. A new medical study from Stanford University published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine on Wednesday sought to determine the validity […]