It's time to get back to Owen Wilson's portrayal of Pryce Cahill as he aims for a comeback even as he coaches up-and-comer Santi. The first two episodes are now streaming on Apple TV with new episodes arriving each Wednesday.Owen Wilson returns for Apple TV comedy 'Stick.' Image source: Applehttps://tv.apple.com/us/show/stick/umc.cmc.52w04zy67tiv11p8xvbc57wmc Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A liquid spill can damage your Mac long after the surface dries, making a quick response essential to avoiding an expensive repair. Here's how to limit the damage and give your Mac the best chance of recovery.If you spill water on your MacIf you spill water on your Mac, shut it down, disconnect power, and blot away visible moisture before checking how far the liquid spread. Water can seep through the keyboard, ports, and gaps in the enclosure, reaching sensitive components even when the outside looks dry.A few drops on the aluminum enclosure are different from a full cup of coffee spilling across the keyboard. The amount of liquid, where it enters, and what it contains all affect the risk of damage.Coffee, soda, and other drinks can also leave behind residue that causes problems long after the liquid evaporates. Liquid damage isn't always obvious, and a Mac that continues working after a spill isn't necessarily safe to use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Starting in iOS 27.3, Apple Music users will be able to capture videos of themselves singing songs along to the lyrics thanks to a new Selfie Sing feature.Selfie Sing is a new Apple Music featureApple is expanding its Apple Music feature set with more karaoke-like options. Apple Music Sing already let users turn down vocals and sing along with the highlighted lyrics, but a new mode brings them into the mix.The Selfie Sing feature exists in the iOS 27.3 beta and was first shared by code sleuth Aaron Perris. While his video shows an Animoji, that isn't a feature of Selfie Sing, just an effort to avoid posting a video of himself singing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple will advertise where the target market is, and has for years. The latest ad vector is Discord. If you have a Discord account, and are a regular user, you may see the existing ad as a viewing option for you. Discord will give you 250 of their currency for cosmetics, if you stick through the ad to the end. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
If you're an Apple employee or contractor planning to make money using insider information to gamble in legally-gray "prediction markets," don't. Apple has made its stance clear in a new filing.Don't bother using insider information to gamble in prediction marketsPrediction markets skirt the legal definition of gambling, which means they have become widely available in the United States in spite of gambling laws. These markets can be used to bet on everything from when a location might see its first snow to what colors the latest iPhones will be sold in.Regardless of the legality of these markets, Apple has made it clear that using insider information to participate is considered insider trading. While the companies like Polymarket already have insider trading rules, these enable Apple to act against violators from their end. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Google's response to criticism of AI use in classrooms gives schools a choice with a catch: rejecting Gemini also means cutting off student access to Google Search.Google ties school Search access to Gemini adoptionGoogle announced Tuesday that its AI services would be disabled by default for school-managed K-12 student accounts. There's a big catch to that, though.Schools that leave Gemini disabled will also lose Google Search access for those accounts. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has shared the first beta of iOS 27.3, which brings back the redesigned Apple Health app and several new features for testing. Here's what's new.iOS 27.3 beta introduces vertical tabs in SafariApple was stung by overpromising and underdelivering with its infamous WWDC 2024 where Apple Intelligence was first announced. While many new features were revealed during WWDC 2026, many showing up in later betas are being revealed for the first time.The first beta for iOS 27.3 brings back the redesigned Apple Health app, plus introduces all-new features that were previously not announced. AppleInsider staff has updates installed on across their iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches to try them all out and see what else is new. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
After two years of waiting, the first iOS 27.3 developer beta has introduced Apple Intelligence to China, bringing some of its AI features to the country.Apple Intelligence will finally ship in China - Image Credit: AppleThe long wait for Apple Intelligence in China started in 2024 after its introduction in the U.S. Two years later, and after Apple confirmed its impending arrival on Saturday, Apple Intelligence is now making an officially sanctioned appearance in China.Rolling out as part of the iOS 27.3 developer beta, the first wave won't be the full Apple Intelligence experience. Instead it will mirror a lot of the earlier incarnations of Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
There's new beta firmware for Airpods, assuming you have AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 and newer, or the AirPods Max 2. The firmware has beta build number 9B5045a, and it's not clear what the update contains. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Elgato's Virtual Prompter doesn't need special hardware, and follows your voice as you read, keeping scripts near your webcam during presentations, recordings, and video calls.Elgato launches free Virtual Prompter for Mac and WindowsOn Tuesday, Elgato announced Virtual Prompter, a new feature in Elgato Studio that turns your computer screen into a teleprompter without external hardware requirements. There are two modes that users can utilize: docked or floating.Docked places the script in a strip along the top of your screen near your camera, perfect for maintaining eye contact while reading. Docked is free to use and has no time limits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
