The billionaire ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has expanded his 63,000-acre Scottish estate with ten luxury properties, but visits are rare due to insufficient accommodation. Local residents and conservation groups have objected to the scale of the developments, likening them to a hotel.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is seeking a zoning change in Miami Beach to add a private helipad to his planned 3.7-acre marina for his $250 million superyacht. The proposal aims to create a private travel system, avoiding city traffic and connecting his properties directly to his yacht.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is seeking a zoning change in Miami Beach to add a private helipad to his planned 3.7-acre marina. The facility is intended to house his $250 million superyacht and provide a private travel system.
Tribunal da UE confirma regras da Lei de Mercados Digitais (DMA) contra grandes empresas de tecnologia. Apple contesta a lei, alegando que ela ameaça a privacidade e segurança dos usuários.
Apple plans a MacBook Pro redesign for early 2027, aligning entry-level models with higher-end designs and potentially introducing a touchscreen. The company is also testing four new iPad Pro models focused on performance improvements, retaining current screen sizes.
Apple has increased prices on several iPad and Mac products by up to $1,300 due to an ongoing memory shortage, as confirmed by CEO Tim Cook. However, iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods have avoided immediate price hikes, though future increases are anticipated for upcoming models like the iPhone 18 series.
Illinois lawmakers pass AI safety bill requiring companies to confirm safety standards
Apple has increased prices for Macs and iPads due to rising memory chip costs. This makes current discounts on models like MacBook Air and Pro significantly more attractive, with some deals offering substantial savings compared to the new retail prices. Retailers are updating pricing, but some older deals may still be available.
Amazon's Prime Day is in its final day, offering significant discounts on Apple products like AirPods Pro 3 ($179), Apple Watch Series 11 ($279), and various iPads and MacBooks. These deals are particularly notable as Apple recently raised prices on several Macs and iPads, making current discounts a last chance to buy before increases fully take effect.
Apple increased prices for Macs, iPads, and other devices globally by up to 20% due to surging memory and storage costs driven by AI data centers, causing a US$260 billion market cap drop and a 6.15% share decline, with analysts warning of potential iPhone price hikes.
Australia's Socceroos drew 0-0 with Paraguay, securing a spot in the World Cup knockout round for the third time. Their next opponent is to be determined among Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand.
Apple and Microsoft have increased prices for MacBooks, iPads, and Xbox consoles globally, with Australian consumers seeing immediate hikes. The companies blame rising component costs driven by increased demand for AI and computing power, with experts predicting further price increases for iPhones.
Microsoft and Apple announced significant price increases for Xbox consoles, Macs, and iPads, effective August 1st, attributing the hikes to "unprecedented" soaring memory and storage costs driven by AI data center demand. Other console makers like Sony and Nintendo have also raised prices.
Microsoft announced price increases for Xbox Series S and X consoles, effective August 1, citing significantly rising component costs for storage and memory. This move follows Apple's recent price hikes for MacBooks and iPads, reflecting broader struggles within the consumer electronics industry due to supply constraints and increased demand for AI infrastructure.
Apple's stock experienced its worst single session in over a year, falling over 6%, following announcements of substantial price increases on MacBooks and iPads, attributed to rising memory costs. Despite concerns about potential demand destruction, analysts suggest Apple's scale and supplier relationships provide an advantage over competitors.
Apple hat aufgrund der im KI-Boom gestiegenen Speicherchip-Kosten die Preise für MacBook-Laptops, iPad-Tablets, HomePod-Lautsprecher und Apple TV erhöht. Die iPhone-Preise bleiben vorerst unverändert. Die Aufschläge variieren je nach Modell, wobei das günstigste MacBook Neo und Pro sowie das iPad und der HomePod mini betroffen sind.
The newest 13-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip is $100 off at $700 for Amazon Prime Day, its largest discount. The 2025 iPad mini is also $100 off at $500, while iPad Pro and base iPad models have smaller, standard discounts.
Apple has officially increased prices on many of its hardware offerings, including iPads, Macs, HomePods, and Apple Vision Pro, with hikes ranging from $30 to $4,200. CEO Tim Cook previously indicated these changes were due to rising memory and storage costs, driven by AI companies stockpiling components.
Apple has increased prices for several MacBook and iPad models, along with Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro, citing a "memory crunch." The entry-level MacBook Neo and basic iPad saw $100 hikes, while some Pro models increased by up to $1,300.
Apple has raised prices on its Mac, iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod lines due to soaring memory costs. The iPhone prices remain unchanged. CEO Tim Cook cited unsustainable increases from chipmakers focusing on data center memory.
Apple hat erstmals in seiner Geschichte die Preise für Macs und iPads mitten im Jahr erhöht, teilweise um Hunderte Euro. Der Konzern begründet den Bruch mit seiner Preisstabilität mit der enormen Nachfrage und den gestiegenen Kosten für Speicherchips durch den Ausbau von KI-Rechenzentren.
Amazon's Prime Day sale features significant discounts on Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPads, and MacBooks. Deals offer new low prices on various models, with some exclusive to Prime members.
WIRED editors have curated a list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals under $100, featuring tested products like earbuds, Kindles, MacBooks, headphones, laptops, beauty items, vacuums, smart bird feeders, espresso machines, and kids' audio players.
Amazon's Prime Day sale features significant discounts on various Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and M4 iPad Air models. Deals also extend to Beats headphones and Apple accessories.
