Original title: Top 100 Gen AI Apps List Shows Market Stabilizing 00:00 Like many in the world, we are awash with the latest greatest Gen AI app that we should download and when we should use it. What’s interesting with your list is that we’re starting to see basic stability. We’re not seeing a whole host of new names each iteration that. Exactly. Yeah. On this version of the list, we only had 11 new names of the 50 on web, which was a real marked divergence from the last list when it was 17 new names on web. And perhaps most striking to me, we’ve done this list five times now. We do it every six months. And there were 14 names that have made every single list, which for the fact that we’re only two years into AI, means that we’re starting to see some really exciting stability. Olivia Mr. Elon Musk has put in the spotlight recently. App Store methodology says for the avoidance of any doubt, which you just go through the methodology of how injuries and Horowitz’s put this list together for the fifth time, I believe Yeah, it’s all objective data. So fo ...

Original title: Nvidia’s $286 Billion Rout Takes Stock Below Key Level Nvidia Corp. closed below a key technical level for the first time since May as investors continue to rotate out of the leading maker of artificial intelligence chips. The stock fell 2% to $170.74 on Tuesday, a fourth straight negative session that took it below its 50-day moving average of $171.06. Breaking under this closely watched level is seen as a negative sign of near-term momentum trends. ...

Original title: US Astronomers Warn Research Cuts Are a Gift to China 00:00 Why the US versus China? Why is this a worry from a national security perspective, Bruce? Well, the U.S. has long been a leader in astronomy dating back to the end of World War Two. And it’s part of a broader push by the United States to invest in science. And, you know, there are lots of spillover effects from having those sorts of investments. China is making big investments in science. Now, there is concern among many scientists that the Trump administration’s plans to reduce spending, say, by the National Science Foundation, will have an effect not just on the projects themselves, but also on the scientific ecosystem of post-docs and graduate students and all the people who are there to make sense of all the data that gets generated. Bruce just read really quick. Is there any evidence that the US government kind of heeds the warning from the scientific community here in America? Well, we’re still waiting to find out just what the budget allocation will be. Of course, the budg ...

Original title: Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s developers a chance to save the game — after it was already canceled is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In July, Microsoft’s sweeping layoffs hit Xbox hard, and shuttered the entire game studio that was building Perfect Dark. Officially, the game was canceled. But unofficially, reports Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s other set of developers — Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics — a chance to revive the game. Here’s where it gets potentially confusing: Microsoft doesn’t own Crystal Dynamics — that studio belongs to the Embracer Group, which has had many troubles of its own. So Embracer was trying to cut a deal with yet another publisher, the giant Take-Two, to buy, fund, and publish the game. But, Schreier reports: the talks collapsed at least in part because the companies involved were unable to come to terms over long-te ...

Original title: Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the newer AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the latest AirPods Pro with USB-C. Events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday often bring the steepest discounts, though you can still find great deals throughout the year. Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals currently available on each model, including both iterations of the AirPods 4, the latest AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max. Just keep in mind that Apple’s next big event is scheduled for September 9th, meaning it’s possible that we’ll see a new pair of AirPods Pro before October rolls around, possibly with heart rate monitoring and a slew of AI-based features. The best AirPods 4 deals At its September 2024 event, Apple introduced the AirPods 4, a pair of wireless earbuds available in two variations: a $129 standard model and a $179 noise-canceling model. Both versio ...

Original title: The tariff apocalypse is here As President Donald Trump’s August 29th deadline for new tariffs rolled around, the first thing that I thought of was 2026 planners. In July, Trump signed an executive order essentially killing a little-known but highly consequential trade rule, which meant that purchases coming from abroad — like $100 in planners and accessories — could enter the US duty-free. My preferred planner, the Hobonichi Techo, is printed and shipped from Japan. With the de minimis exemption removed, my tax bill could be between $15 and $100 — or more, depending on how the increased costs are factored. Was I willing to risk paying as much in fees, duties, and shipping as my items cost, essentially doubling the cost? For months, Americans — and businesses abroad — have lived in something resembling a hostage situation. Trump’s tariffs have boomeranged back many times over; terms are negotiated, canceled, and reinstated more times than anyone can count. Shoppers stock up on what they predict will go up in price. ...

Original title: Trump is moving Space Command to Alabama is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. President Donald Trump is moving US Space Command’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, he announced during a press conference on Tuesday. The change reverses former President Joe Biden’s 2023 decision to leave it in Colorado Springs, where its temporary headquarters have been established. During the press conference, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), chair of the House Armed Services Committee, called Biden’s decision to keep Space Command in Colorado “political,” though Trump claimed Colorado’s mail-in ballot policy was a “big factor” in choosing Alabama. When asked why the administration chose Alabama for the Space Command, Trump said, “…it just works, because we have so much else there,” referencing the presence of NASA, SpaceX, and the Jeff Bezos-owned ...

Original title: Lighter, Cheaper Vision Air Coming in 2027 Apple plans to release a lighter weight and more affordable version of the Vision Pro in 2027, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The upcoming device, which he refers to as the “Vision Air,” will supposedly be over 40 percent lighter than the current model. The Vision Pro weighs in at round 1.375 pounds, so a version that’s 40 percent lighter should come in at under a pound. Kuo also says the Vision Air will be over 50 percent cheaper, which could make it much more attractive to prospective buyers. The Vision Pro costs $3,499, which means a half-priced version would be $1,750. That’s still more expensive than an iPhone, but it is closer in price to a higher-end Mac and could be priced similarly to the upcoming foldable ‌iPhone‌. Prior rumors about the “Vision Air” suggest that it will have an internal structure made from titanium to reduce weight, along with a thinner design and a new battery enclosure. Kuo thinks Apple could sell one million Vision Air units in 2027, up from 400 ...

Original title: Amazon Takes Up to $53 Off 11th Gen iPad, Available From $299 Amazon this week is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple’s 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, a second-best price on this model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 ($50 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $595.92 ($53 off). Free delivery estimates are placed around September 7 for these iPad models, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations. The 11th generation iPad is mainly a spec bump for the tablet line, now featuring the A16 chip and more storage, with the same design as the 10th generation iPad. The new ‌iPad‌ starts with 128GB of storage, and is also available in 256GB and a new 512GB configuration. The previous model was only available in 64GB and 256GB configurations. If you’re on the hunt for more discou ...

Original title: Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list are some of the most advanced and widely used in the market, and are suitable for a variety of applications. Some of the tools focus on natural language processing, such as ChatGPT and Grammarly, while others focus on image and video generation, such as DALL-E and Lumen5. Other tools such as OpenAI Codex, Tabnine, Canva, Jasper AI,, and Surfer SEO are designed to help with specific tasks such as code understanding content writing and website optimization. This list is a great starting point for anyone looking to explore the possibilities of AI and how it can be applied to their business or project. So let’s dive into 1. ChatGPT ChatGPT is a large language model that generates human-like res ...