At WWDC 2025, Apple introduces an AI-powered Shortcuts app
Users will be able to access the AI models either on device or with Private Compute to generate responses that feed into the rest of their shortcut.
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Meet Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine — Free Food and Drinks Event in NYC
Come to the first-ever live taping of Entrepreneur’s “How Success Happens” podcast and clink glasses with celebrity chef, philanthropist and entrepreneur Robert Irvine.
Mitra Chem is raising $50M for its cheaper, domestic battery materials
Mitra Chem is developing materials to make lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries store more energy.
Apple’s new Workout Buddy helps you sweat smarter
Apple has launched at its WWDC 2025 conference Workout Buddy, an AI workout coach. The AI tool gathers data from both your current workout and your fitness history – including paces, miles logged, activity rings closed, and training load – to coach you through workouts in real time.
Paragon says it canceled contracts with Italy over government’s refusal to investigate spyware attack on journalist
The Italian government claims that accepting Paragon’s help would have compromised national security and classified information.
Apple AirPods get new features, including studio-quality audio and a camera remote
Apple’s AirPods are getting a couple of new features and gestures, the Cupertino-based tech company announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday.
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design, wrist-flick gesture, and AI Workout Buddy feature
Apple unveiled watchOS 26 with new design, wrist-flick gesture, and AI Workout Buddy feature during WWDC 2025.
Apple Wallet gains new travel-friendly features in iOS 26
The app will soon be able to hold a digital version of your passport, and boarding passes will gain new features.
Apple brings Apple Intelligence to the iPhone screen
Apple said it’s bringing Visual Intelligence, its AI-powered image analysis tech, to the iPhone screen in iOS 26.