iOS 18.5 Public Beta 2 Just Dropped. Don't Get Too Excited

Don't expect many new features from Apple as it prepares for WWDC in June. [...]

Apple TV Plus Deal: You Can Still Get 3 Months of Streaming for $9

Binge Severance, Ted Lasso or the new satirical series, The Studio, with a discount. [...]

Samsung now sells refurbished Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, and S24 at discounted prices

With Samsung's Certified Renewed program, you can get a like-new flagship phone at a great price while helping reduce e-waste. [...]

Trump is reportedly drafting an executive order to integrate AI into public schools. Here’s what’s in it

According to a new report, the executive order will include a ‘Presidential AI Challenge’ as well as partnerships with unnamed AI firms. [...]

Instagram's former CEO testifies Zuckerberg thought the app was a ‘threat’ to Facebook

Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion, but tensions between Mark Zuckerberg and the app’s founders persisted for years afterward. On Tuesday, Instagram’s former CEO and cofounder Kevi [...]

Universities (finally) band together, fight “unprecedented government overreach”

New statement is weak—but a start. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, April 23

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 23. [...]

Casetify's latest AirPods case is a Darth Vader head

May the 4th be with you is almost upon us, so get ready for an influx of Stars Wars paraphernalia. That includes new merch, such as Casetify's collaboration with Star Wars. Yes, starting today, S [...]

‘Electrotech’ can cut Europe’s reliance on fossil fuel imports, report finds

Europe can dramatically cut its dependence on imported fossil fuels by adopting electricity-based technologies, according to a new report. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables could cut glob [...]