Following a limited test earlier this year, Mozilla is now adding Perplexity AI as a default search engine option. Here’s how it works.
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Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives across five European countries, along with a new donation to support environmental education in China. Here are the details.
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Following yesterday’s release of macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer beta 3, Apple has just released the equivalent public beta. Here’s what to expect from macOS Tahoe 26.1.
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In a new study, Apple researchers present a diffusion model that can write up to 128 times faster than its counterparts. Here’s how it works.
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Expand Expanding CloseApple reportedly acquiring computer vision startup Prompt AI’s team and technology
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Expand Expanding CloseInvestor group led by Hollywood producer to acquire iPhone spyware company NSO
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Expand Expanding CloseApple folds health and fitness into Services, splits Apple Watch oversight
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Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro 3 earn spot on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 list
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Expand Expanding CloseCalifornia’s latest privacy law will change how browsers handle tracking
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Expand Expanding CloseDia, The Browser Company’s AI-powered browser, is now generally available on macOS
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Expand Expanding CloseGitHub now supports ‘Sign in with Apple’ for new and existing accounts
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Expand Expanding CloseThe next Apple Watch activity challenge is all about looking inward
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Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp for iPhone adds built-in message translation in 21 languages
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Expand Expanding CloseAltStore raises $6M as it prepares to launch in these three new countries
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Expand Expanding ClosemacOS Tahoe 26.1 public beta 2 now available
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Expand Expanding CloseiPad Pro and MacBook Pro stock dwindling ahead of upcoming refresh
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