Apple’s looking at a politically radioactive fix for the memory crisis, and the US government isn’t happy about it

Apple wants to buy memory from CXMT, a Chinese company on the Pentagon’s blacklist, and it’s lobbying the Trump administration for clearance to do exactly that.

Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier

Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People’s Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple […]

Apple Vision Pro exec is reportedly leaving for OpenAI

Paul Meade, the Apple vice president in charge of the Vision Pro headset, is reportedly leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team.

Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?
Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?

Tim Cook recently said price increases were “unavoidable” and described the company’s pricing as “unsustainable.” The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the […]

The refurbished MacBook Neo may be your best way around Apple’s price hike

Refurbished MacBook Neo models have appeared on Apple’s online store, but the savings may not be as generous as you would expect.

Apple wants US approval to buy chips from CXMT as memory prices quadruple
Apple wants US approval to buy chips from CXMT as memory prices quadruple

Apple has been lobbying Commerce Department officials and other members of the Trump administration for approval to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies, according to the Financial Times. CXMT is China’s largest DRAM manufacturer and sits…

iPhone 18 could get a RAM boost, but only a tiny sliver to run AI chores in iOS 27

A new report claims the iPhone 18 could get 9GB of RAM to better support Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, while Pro models may remain at 12GB.

Apple’s biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years may skip the chip everyone expected

Apple is reportedly planning a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED and touch support, but the expected M6 Pro and M6 Max chips may not happen.

Apple skips its high-end M6 chips for an AI-first M7
Apple skips its high-end M6 chips for an AI-first M7

Apple is breaking its own playbook. It will skip the high-end versions of its M6 chip and leap to an AI-focused M7 line. Apple M7 chips, not the M6, will power its best Macs from 2027. Apple has changed how it rolls out Mac chips, and the shift is bigg…

Of course Meta thinks gambling is the future
Of course Meta thinks gambling is the future

Meta is, by and large, a company built on other companies’ ideas. It has almost perfected the strategy: wait for a new platform or social mechanic to take off, then either buy or clone it, put it next to Meta’s unmatched user base and advertising engine, and watch the money pile up. Well, the next […]