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MacInTouch Paused
- MacInTouch website traffic is overwhelmed by cyberattacks and other abuses, leading to rising server costs and prompting a pause by Ric Ford.
- Ric Ford, the founder, is taking a break to re-assess priorities due to the challenges faced, but an alternative website, tidbits.com, is suggested.
- The MacInTouch community expresses sadness over the pause and hopes for the site's return, as it has been a long-standing source of content about Macintosh and Apple.
- The impermanence of websites like MacInTouch is highlighted, with past articles now returning 404 Page Not Found errors, emphasizing the transient nature of internet content.
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Apple falls behind Magnificent 7 rivals as its AI floundering hits stock
- Apple is falling behind its tech rivals in AI innovation, with its stock down 18% this year and market cap now in third place behind Microsoft and Nvidia.
- While companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla are advancing in AI with new features, Apple's AI progress has been slow.
- Apple's AI efforts, including Apple Intelligence and Siri revamp, have been deemed insufficient and the company is struggling to keep up with competitors.
- Critics argue that Apple's lack of innovation can be attributed to its leadership, particularly CEO Tim Cook, who is seen as visionless in the AI space.
- There are concerns about Apple's ability to catch up in AI without significant changes in leadership and strategy, especially as it falls behind in features like generative AI.
- The company is urged to prioritize innovation and accountability in its AI strategy to compete effectively in the tech industry.
- MacDailyNews emphasizes the need for Apple to invest in AI, address its marketing strategies, and consider leadership changes to enhance its competitive position.
- Despite its current setbacks, Apple maintains a significant market presence and financial strength, which could potentially support its catch-up efforts in AI.
- Critics believe that Apple should have introduced new leadership and innovation in AI sooner to avoid falling behind its tech competitors in this rapidly evolving space.
- The article raises concerns about Apple's approach to AI development and suggests that urgent action is needed to bridge the gap between Apple and its more innovative rivals.
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App Store in the U.S. facilitated $406 billion in developer billings and sales in 2024
- The App Store ecosystem in the U.S. facilitated $406 billion in developer billings and sales in 2024, with most developers not paying any commission to Apple.
- In the last five years, the App Store ecosystem tripled in size, with U.S.-based developers' earnings doubling.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted the App Store's role in creating opportunities for developers and businesses.
- The App Store saw strong growth across different app categories like food delivery, entertainment, and enterprise apps.
- U.S. developers have achieved global success by listing their apps in 175 countries and regions.
- The App Store maintains its reputation as a trusted marketplace with rigorous security measures, preventing billions in fraudulent transactions.
- Apple invests in App Store features like App Store Connect to help developers track and enhance app performance.
- The App Store Small Business Program and resources like Pathways and Apple Developer Forums support developers in app innovation.
- Apple's U.S.-based Apple Developer Academy in Detroit has trained over 1,200 students in coding, AI, design, and marketing.
- Apple supports over 2.9 million jobs across the U.S., including direct employment, supplier partnerships, and developer opportunities in the iOS app economy.
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Consume Me, a life-sim RPG that'll remind you that you hated being a teenager, actually, has a demo out now
- "Consume Me" is a life-simulation RPG game that captures the struggles of being a teenager.
- The game involves activities like solving puzzles, putting on makeup, and walking a dog within a high school setting.
- It has a mix of RPG elements, oddball minigames reminiscent of WarioWare, and the nostalgic feel of old Flash games.
- Despite not having a release date yet, the game has a demo available on Steam for players to try.
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DIRECTV customers can enjoy free Sunday Night Soccer for the remainder of the 2025 MLS season
- DIRECTV customers can now watch weekly Sunday Night Soccer matches for free for the remainder of the 2025 MLS season, including residential and commercial subscribers.
- New for 2025, MLS Season Pass features Sunday Night Soccer with dedicated studio programming, pre- and postgame shows, and enhanced production, available for Apple TV+ subscribers as well.
- Sunday Night Soccer matches in English and Spanish include well-known broadcasters and highlight the most compelling MLS matchups, with postgame shows like MLS Wrap Up and MLS El Resumen for comprehensive weekly recaps.
- In other news, IDC forecasts 0.6% YoY growth in worldwide smartphone shipments in 2025, Apple TV+ unveils a new animated series, Apple's iPhone 16 is the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2025, and Apple introduces a dedicated video game app for its devices.
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2 Hololive Games Debut on Switch in June
- Two Holo Indie Hololive Vtuber games, Hololive Treasure Mountain and HoloParade, set to debut on Nintendo Switch on June 19, 2025.
- Hololive Treasure Mountain MegaPack priced at $19.99 includes base PC game and DLC packs, offering slight discount compared to PC version.
- HoloParade Deluxe Edition, a 2D tower defense game, for Switch priced at $10, also includes base game and DLC packs at a discount.
- Both games available worldwide on Switch eShop, providing players with full Vtuber game experience with added content.
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IDC forecasts worldwide smartphone shipments to grow 0.6% year-over-year in 2025
- Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 0.6% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, with a reduced forecast from 2.3% due to high uncertainty and economic challenges.
- China is driving growth with a 3% YoY forecast, supported by government subsidies, while Apple is expected to decline 1.9% due to competition and economic factors.
- The US market is forecasted to grow 1.9% in 2025, impacted by trade war tensions and tariff-related issues, but mitigated by carrier promotions and financing programs.
- Smartphone vendors face uncertainty with potential tariffs; India and Vietnam remain key alternatives to China for production, but U.S.-bound smartphones could face downside risks.
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Testing DeepSeek R1-0528 on the M3 Ultra Mac Studio and Installing Local GGUF Models with Ollama on macOS
- DeepSeek released an updated version of their R1 reasoning model (version 0528) with improved performance and reduced hallucinations, compatible with function calling and JSON output.
- Early tests from Artificial Analysis showed increased benchmark performance, ranking it behind OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini-high in their Intelligence Index.
- The model is accessible in the official DeepSeek API, with open weights available on Hugging Face for download.
- The article recounts the author's experience downloading quantized versions of the model on their M3 Ultra Mac Studio.
- A 4-bit quant of the full 685B parameter model was tested in LM Studio, requiring a smaller context window to avoid memory issues.
- The article details the process of installing local GGUF models in Ollama on macOS, involving merging multiple GGUF weights into a unified file for use.
- Challenges with loading the full 8-bit version of R1-0528 in Ollama due to its size led the author to try the smaller 4-bit version successfully.
- The author documented the steps of downloading, merging, and installing the GGUF models for local use.
- Despite some hallucinations, the offline model gave accurate information about MacStories, showcasing R1's capabilities and limitations.
- The local installation of the smaller model version demonstrated impressive performance within the author's M3 Ultra Mac Studio setup.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 (Canary Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 released to the Canary Channel with voice access improvements and fixes for pen input responsiveness and app launch issues.
- Voice access introduces an immersive in-product experience to highlight new features and improvements in voice access, accessible from the settings menu.
- Fixes include resolving non-responsiveness of pen input on select PCs, addressing issues with app launch failures, Group Policy Editor rendering, and bugcheck errors.
- Known issues in this build include problems with Windows Hello pin and biometrics, Group Policy Editor error, taskbar display, and sound output for high sampling audio devices.
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Apple TV+ debuts trailer for whimsical new preschool series ‘Not a Box’
- Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the new animated preschool series 'Not a Box,' premiering on June 13.
- Inspired by a popular children's book, the series follows a bunny named Riley who uses a cardboard box to embark on imaginative adventures.
- The show features Riley and Adult voiced by Isabel Birch and Ian James Corlett, inviting young viewers into a world of creativity and exploration.
- Produced by Silver Creek Falls Entertainment, 'Not a Box' showcases the limitless power of imagination.
- Apple TV+ has announced a lineup of kids' content, including 'Camp Snoopy,' 'WondLa,' and other acclaimed series and films.
- The platform offers a diverse range of live-action and animated shows, garnering numerous awards and nominations.
- Apple TV+ boasts a collection of premium content, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and family entertainment.
- The service is available worldwide on various devices and has garnered significant accolades since its launch in 2019.
- Apple's iPhone 16 and M4 MacBook Air have seen success, with plans for a dedicated video game app and revised software naming.
- Texas signed a law requiring Apple and Google to verify users' ages for app access, impacting tech industry practices.
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Fields of Mistria July Update Adds Romance and Best Friend Routes
- Fields of Mistria July 2025 update by NPC Studio to enhance romance system with new features.
- Major changes include raising NPC heart cap to 8 hearts and introducing a Best Friend route.
- Additional updates involve new festival, enhanced skill perks, higher renown levels, and more customization options.
- The update also brings new monsters, updated dungeon mechanics, and various quality of life improvements.
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Crime Boss: Rockay City Gets Golden with New Hielo Character Pack
- Rockay City introduces the Hielo Character Pack for Crime Boss, featuring a Golden Boy makeover with a new loadout and perks.
- The pack is priced at £2.99 and is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- The Golden Boy Hielo pack includes a fresh appearance, a gold-standard arsenal, and unique perks for enhanced gameplay.
- Players can unlock Hielo's boss appearance for co-op modes, and his unique loadout carries over to the game's roguelite campaign.
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Microsoft investigates nasty Windows 11 bug that leaves PCs unable to boot – here’s what you need to know
- Microsoft is investigating a bug affecting Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 that can prevent PCs from booting.
- The bug in the May update is believed to cause a 'recovery error 0xc0000098 in ACPI.sys.'
- Windows 11 Home users are less likely to be impacted, but the risk remains.
- The bug requires a repair to be run on the system, and its success is uncertain.
- Affected devices are primarily virtual machines, not physical Windows 11 PCs.
- Microsoft advises caution, suggesting delaying the May update installation until the issue is resolved.
- It is possible to pause OS updates for over a month to allow for investigation and potential fix implementation.
- Microsoft acknowledges the recent bugs in updates, including unpleasant issues for Windows 10 users.
- Despite a low chance of encountering the error, users are urged to be cautious due to the potential difficulties in recovery.
- Microsoft's ongoing bug troubles highlight the importance of being vigilant with updates.
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Elden Ring Nightreign’s official Evanescence trailer is peak cinema
- Evanescence's 'Bring Me To Life' is featured in FromSoftware's new trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign co-op action game.
- The trailer showcases the new class, Revenant, with necromancy and support spells in a dramatic manner.
- Elden Ring Nightreign offers a more fast-paced arena compared to the original game, focusing on fearsome bosses and cooperative gameplay.
- The game is set to be released on May 30, featuring team-based gameplay and strategic decision-making.
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Apple’s iPhone 16 the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1
- Apple's iPhone 16 emerged as the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 2025, overtaking the Pro models and securing the base variant's top spot after two years.
- Apple maintained a strong presence with five models in the top 10 list, while Samsung featured one less model compared to the previous year.
- The iPhone 16's success was notable in Japan and MEA, with significant growth in base variant sales in Japan due to improved economic conditions and subsidy regulations.
- Despite facing challenges in China, the iPhone 16 Pro models continued to account for a significant portion of Apple's total iPhone sales, with the iPhone 16e making a strong debut globally.
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