Macworld Mark Gurman and Dave Bennett have an interesting feature at Bloomberg about Apple’s AI struggles. It is primarily a summary of the last several months’ reporting on how Apple fell behind in AI, why it failed to deliver on its iOS 18 promises, and how it’s shaking up the organization to get back on track. ...   Mac Central

Apple s’est pris les pieds dans le tapis avec son nouveau Siri: annoncé l’année dernière lors de la WWDC, la fonction a été repoussée aux calendes grecques et Cupertino a carrément supprimé plusieurs publicités le mentionnant. Après avoir passé un coup de balai dans ses équipes, la direction a donné un sérieux coup de collier depuis le début 2025. ...   Mac Generation

Apple a été condamnée à une amende en Russie au motif d'une « propagande LGBT ». Une cour de justice de Moscou a condamné Apple à trois amendes totalisant 7,5 millions de roubles, soit l'équivalent de 83 000 €. Une somme dont la Pomme pourra s'acquitter sans problème, mais sans que l'on connaisse tous les détails de ce qui a conduit à ce jugement. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld In his recent Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is looking to offer a new capability with the Apple Pencil: support for a “virtual reed calligraphy pen” that would make the device a tool for Arabic calligraphy. A reed pen is also known as a Kamish pen. ...   Mac Central

Moins d’un an après son lancement, l’antenne Starlink Mini est déjà à moitié prix. Vendue au départ 399 €, son prix a chuté depuis à 300 € et elle fait maintenant l’objet d’une promotion inédite. Elle est disponible temporairement à 199 € à la Fnac, chez Darty et chez Boulanger. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Good price point for up to five devices Antiviral/antimalware and Real-Time Scanning features combine well with macOS’s GateKeeper Secure VPN offers a good set of tools and customization Cons ID Protection and WebAdvisor features flimsy compared to competitors No trial period (30-day money-back guarantee ony) Some laggy performance and system ...   Mac Central

Petit à petit, le choix en dock Thunderbolt 5 s’élargit. OWC dévoile un nouveau modèle, nommé simplement « Thunderbolt 5 Dock », qui comprend 11 ports au total. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Tim Cook giveth, and Tim Cook taketh away. We’ve long known that while this fall’s iPhone 17 Air is set to be an astonishingly slender and lightweight device, it will come with a painfully small-capacity battery to compensate. And now we have a better idea of exactly how painfully small it will be. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Throughout its history, Apple has introduced many industry-changing technologies, some of which are still present in today’s devices, like MagSafe on MacBooks. However, some of the technologies introduced by Apple have been discontinued over time for different reasons. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Just when you think Apple’s long-running dispute with Epic Games is finally over, someone manages to find a way to spin it out even longer. There’s always time for one more lawsuit, one more appeal, one more acrimonious tweet. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac. ...   Mac Central

Quatre configurations de Mac mini et une d'iMac M4 affichent des réductions allant de 7 à 12 %. La Fnac et Darty organisent une vente flash sur quelques modèles de dernières génération pour ces deux familles. Les Mac mini sont rarement proposés à des prix plus attractifs sauf à aller sur le refurb. ...   Mac Generation

Les apps de GPS communautaire comme Waze permettent de facilement connaître l’état du trafic et les éventuels problèmes sur la route: chaque utilisateur peut rapidement signaler un véhicule à l’arrêt ou un accident. Si le concept a fait ses preuves, les contributions proviennent des automobilistes, qui doivent effectuer leurs signalements en conduisant. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld It seems like no matter what, you’re forced to seriously budget, from daily groceries to tech goodies. But just because you’re limiting your spending, it doesn’t mean you have to deal with your broken laptop for another year. Just opt for this refurbished MacBook Pro deal instead of shopping brand-new. ...   Mac Central

iOS 19 serait l'occasion pour Apple de revoir sa méthode d'annonce de nouvelles fonctions et sa communication sur Siri et Apple Intelligence. Le 9 juin prochain, Apple dévoilera ses nouvelles générations de systèmes. La manière dont elle va aborder le sujet d'Apple Intelligence sera observée de près tant l'édition 2024 de la WWDC a montré les limites de l'exercice. ...   Mac Generation

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Alors que l’entreprise est à la traîne par rapport à ses concurrents, et n’arrive pas à sortir une nouvelle version de Siri dopée à l’intelligence artificielle, Mark Gurman croit savoir qu’Apple va lâcher en Union européenne l’une de ses pierres angulaires. La fin de l’hégémonie de Siri chez Apple ? Image Apple. ...   Mac Generation

Vous le savez peut-être, les premiers Macintosh reposaient sur ce qu'on appelle une ROM, une mémoire en lecture seule qui contient de quoi démarrer l'ordinateur. Dans les Macintosh (jusqu'à l'iMac), elle contenait aussi une partie du système d'exploitation, de façon simplifiée. Les routines dédiées à l'affichage ou même QuickTime pouvaient se retrouver directement dans la ROM. ...   Mac Generation

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Macworld In a world dominated by subscriptions, Microsoft 365’s recent price hike has left many looking for a more cost-effective alternative. Instead of shelling out dollars monthly, get lifetime access to all the essential Microsoft apps—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams for just $69.97 (reg. $219.99) with Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac. ...   Mac Central

On voit enfin le bout du tunnel ! La rédaction du magazine est achevée à 99 %. Mieux, le maquettiste nous a envoyé les premiers dossiers mis en page. On serait bien tenté de vous les montrer, mais ce ne serait pas une surprise. ...   Mac Generation

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Macworld Adobe Acrobat may be the industry standard, but that comes with a $200+ price tag every single year. So when a Mac-friendly PDF editor comes along offering a lifetime of features for a fraction of the cost, it’s worth taking seriously. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent charging performance Good thermal behavior Three ports Cons No even power distribution across the ports Our Verdict With the Universal Pro 65W, Laut has succeeded in creating a USB-C charger without major weaknesses, with compact dimensions and a favorable price. ...   Mac Central

Toutes les semaines, écoutez Sortie de veille, le podcast hebdomadaire de MacGeneration! On débat de l'actualité Apple et tech des derniers jours en une quinzaine de minutes. Le CarPlay de nouvelle génération démarre enfin! Après trois ans d’attente, l’interface avancée d’Apple pour les voitures se concrétise. ...   Mac Generation

Alors qu’il a déclenché une des guerres commerciales les plus violentes de ces dernières années, le président des États-Unis d’Amérique indique qu’il n’a maintenant plus le temps de gérer les appels des différents pays à négocier. Donald Trump, le Roi Salman et Fattah Al-Sissi en 2017. Image Wikipedia/The White House, domaine public. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Hey, it’s Friday! If you have plans to, I dunno, maybe hang out at the bar (or pub, for the UKers) or something like that with a bunch of PC-loving friends, well, y’all will have something to talk about tonight. Microsoft fired a salvo at Apple in the form of a video short that claims that “top Copilot+ PCs” are faster than the beloved MacBook Air. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Sure, we love Apple’s Magic Mouse, but despite its alluring design, it’s probably not the one we’d recommend buying. However, this Corsair M75 Air mouse is far more suitable for most users, and it’s only $40 right now, a savings of $90 off what Apple charges for the same mouse (although that model has RGB lighting and is slightly heavier). ...   Mac Central

Google One compte 150 millions d'abonnés après un boom dans les adhésions attribuées notamment à l'ajout de l'IA Gemini. Apple a sa branche Services pour réduire sa dépendance aux ventes d'iPhone, Google a Google One pour ne pas tout miser sur la publicité et assurer là aussi un flux régulier de revenus financiers. Image Google. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld The battle royale between Apple and Epic Games over Fortnite doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon.  After a judge ordered Apple to allow developers to link to external payment systems, Epic Games rushed to deliver Fortnite to the App Store after a five-year absence. ...   Mac Central

Heavyocity has announced the release of Damage Machina, a percussion library derived from mechanical sounds. It features over 720 unique playable sources and more than 280 loops, integrated into the Damage 2 engine. The library is presented through two distinct instruments: Ensemble Designer and Loop Designer, offering customizable workflows. ...   KVR Audio

Plugin Alliance has released Bettermaker Mastering Compressor, a new dynamic processing plugin. Bettermaker Mastering Compressor brings the clarity, punch, and character of world-class analog mastering tools into your digital workflow. ...   KVR Audio

BlauKraut Engineering has updated Charlatan, the free VA synth plugin for Windows and Linux, to v3.3.0. Changes: Support sine-shaped segments in Osc waveform editor. Reworked UI skin. Delay FX: add dual modes. Added optional sustain stage to MSEG. Added Velocity Off mod source (Release Velocity). Made XLFO polyphonic. Chorus: Revised 4-voice mode with Triangle LFO. ...   KVR Audio

Modalics has updated Beat Scholar to v1.6.0. New Features: Dark Mode: Complete UI overhaul with a sleek dark theme, accessible from the preset menu. MIDI Display Options: Choose how MIDI notes are displayed — Middle C, note names, and sharps/flats. DAW MIDI Map Reporting: Beat Scholar now reports its MIDI map to supported DAWs (Bitwig, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper). ...   KVR Audio

Gooey has announced the release of Visage, offering it for free until June 3rd. Visage - Stereo fattener and pan sculpter Visage is a stereo and panning tool, which comes with four Gooey graphs to automate your pan and stereo field. Visage comes with 25 factory presets, over 50 pre-designed shapes, and a macro control to easily blend the panning and stereo widener over time. ...   KVR Audio

Bjt2 has updated the free Crescendo plugin to version 1.0.159 with various enhancements and bug fixes. Changes in 1.0.159 from 1.0.157: UI: bugfixes, cosmetic fixes and performance enhancements. Compiled with the last Visual Studio Build and SDK. Fixed FM Bass.txt. Added AVX10.1 version (Visual Studio 17.4). Bugfixes, memory and speed optimizations. Added LOWBYTE and HIBYTE functions. ...   KVR Audio

HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of TotalEQ MK2, a significant update to their visual equalizer plugin designed for precision, flexibility, and creative tone shaping. TotalEQ MK2 now supports up to 36 EQ bands (up from 12 in version 1), each with a selectable filter type, dynamic behavior, stereo mode (Stereo/Mid/Side/External), and analog-style saturation with adjustable intensity. ...   KVR Audio

Lunacy has announced the release of Beam v2.0, now offering every Beam effect as a standalone plugin. These are completely free for existing Beam owners. New users can access these powerful tools individually, allowing you to get only what you need. Beam 2.0 represents our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in audio processing. ...   KVR Audio

Roland has announced the BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in, the latest classic software effect available on Roland Cloud. Since debuting in 1977, the colorful BOSS compact pedal lineup has been loved by generations of musicians. ...   KVR Audio

Sound Particles has updated its inDelay delay plugin to v1.5, featuring more filters and more presets. The classical - and so much required - High/Low Cut Filter offers more customization. The performance was deeply optimized. Air is now more powerful than ever and Swing will blow your mind by adding a natural, human-like feeling to your delays. ...   KVR Audio

Native Instruments has announced the release of Circular, an expressive polyphonic sequencer designed to evolve chord progressions into rhythmic soundscapes. Circular features four independently modulated layers, allowing for real-time step control shaped by aftertouch. ...   KVR Audio

Bremmers Audio Design has updated MultitrackStudio to v11.2. Changes: MultitrackStudio Instruments: Acoustic pianos now have true continuous half pedaling. (half pedal range = 44..84). MIDI file lyrics: line breaks are now read from imported files, and saved to exported files. MultitrackStudio only allows line breaks between bars (not within a bar). ...   KVR Audio

Heavyocity has announced the release of Damage Machina, a percussion library derived from mechanical sounds. It features over 720 unique playable sources and more than 280 loops, integrated into the Damage 2 engine. The library is presented through two distinct instruments: Ensemble Designer and Loop Designer, offering customizable workflows. ...   KVR Audio

Arturia has announced the release of MicroLab mk3, a compact and portable MIDI controller. Designed for music production in various environments, the MicroLab mk3 is suitable for small studios to on-the-go setups. It features a durable, lightweight design and offers plug-and-play USB connectivity. ...   KVR Audio

Leap Into The Void has announced the release of the Element Microsound soundset for UVI Falcon, featuring percussive one-shot microsound elements for creative rhythmic composing. Also, included is a set of tonal and atonal granular presets of ambiences and textures. ...   KVR Audio

killihu has released ALFIL Max for Ableton Live, a Max for Live device designed to speed up the workflow in Ableton Live. It allows you to load Live browser elements from a floating window, avoiding having to navigate through browser folders. Main features: Supports the following file formats: ADG, ADV, ALS, AMXD, AUPRESET and VSTPRESET. The device reads files from disk. ...   KVR Audio