Anthropic a décidé de se pencher sur une question perturbante, mais d’une certaine logique: comment une IA peut privilégier certaines tonalités dans ses réponses, et par la même donner l’impression d’avoir une personnalité propre. Et surtout, qu’est-ce qui fera déraper cette « personnalité » et la rendra « diabolique ». ...   Mac Generation

Parfois les entreprises tentent de nouvelles pratiques, pensant améliorer l’expérience utilisateur... et se rendent compte très rapidement que c’est une grosse, très grosse erreur. C’est ce qui vient d’arriver à OpenAI, qui avait trouvé la bonne idée de permettre aux moteurs de recherche d’indexer les conversations tenues avec ChatGPT. La case à ne surtout pas cocher... ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Leaker Majin Bu has details on what is possibly the battery of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, the new ultra-thin iPhone that Apple is rumored to unveil this fall. Bu states that the battery has a capacity of 2900 mAh, which, for reference, is smaller than both the 3582 mAh of the iPhone 16 Pro and the 3561 mAh of the iPhone 16. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s time to take the leap and get yourself one of these amazing iPad Air M3 tablets. Now available for $100 off at Amazon, you can get an 11-inch iPad Air for $499, which is super close to its best price ever. In fact, you can get any color or capacity for $100 off, as well as most 13-inch models. ...   Mac Central

En 2021, Microsoft dévoilait Windows 11 SE: une version plus légère de son système d’exploitation pensée pour le marché de l’éducation et adaptée aux machines d’entrée de gamme. L’idée était alors de s’attaquer à l’hégémonie de Google, maître du secteur avec les Chromebook et Chrome OS. Moins de 4 ans plus tard, Windows 11 SE s’apprête à tirer sa révérence. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Worldwide support Fast charging times Integrated charging cable Cons Gets warm charging a MacBook Not VDE compliant (E.U.) Our Verdict The Baseus Enercore 6-in-1 Universal Travel Adapter is a comprehensive solution for charging and running devices when travelling worldwide. ...   Mac Central

Dénoiser, déflouter, restaurer, interpoler jusqu’à 120 images par seconde… sans rien envoyer dans le cloud: Aiarty Video Enhancer combine puissance de l’IA et simplicité d’usage. Et c’est gratuit à l’essai, sans carte bleue. ...   Mac Generation

Apple a vendu plus de trois milliards d'iPhone. On pensait que c'était la statistique du jour, mais, comme le dit le dicton, une statistique peut en cacher une autre. MacRumors a sorti la calculette et révèle que Tim Cook a été désormais plus longtemps CEO d'Apple que Steve Jobs. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld August is the calm before the storm. In September, Apple will announce the new iPhone 17 lineup and new Apple Watches and maybe some other stuff, too. But in August, we’re just primarily going to get a steady march of OS beta updates leading up to that launch, and the macOS 26, iOS 26, tvOS 26, everything-else 26 updates that come along in September. ...   Mac Central

Les premiers PC sous Windows 10 ARM datent de fin 2017 (et nous pourrions même parler de Windows RT, encore plus vieux) mais les applications natives pour les puces de Qualcomm restent encore assez rares. Si les navigateurs majeurs sont tous disponibles en natif (il a fallu attendre 2024 pour Chrome), les jeux sont pratiquement absents, par exemple. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Your browser is probably the most-used app on your device, so it’s important to install software updates for both the browser and the OS to maintain proper security. The latest OS updates are a prime example of this. The iOS 18.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.6 updates released by Apple earlier this week include a fix for a vulnerability that was exploited to target Chrome users. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’re less than two months away from the official launch of the next-generation iPhones. If the rumors are true, there won’t be any drastic changes coming to this year’s models. Still, the iPhone 17 lineup could be bigger than you think. ...   Mac Central

Apple a publié ses résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaire de 94,04 milliards de dollars et un bénéfice net de 23,43 milliards de dollars. ...   Mac Bidouille

OpenAI veut se mettre les étudiants dans la poche et a récemment lancé un nouveau mode baptisé « Étudier et Apprendre ». Disponible sur la version web, il promet de mieux expliquer les étapes de résolution d’un problème plutôt que de donner des réponses directes. ...   Mac Generation

Linus Torvalds, le créateur de Linux, a visiblement abandonné son MacBook Air M2. Dans quelques messages récents, il parle en effet de son PC portable Intel, en plus d'évoquer la Radeon RX 580 qui anime son PC de bureau qui sert au développement du noyau. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Keeping your tech up to date doesn’t have to mean shelling out for a brand-new laptop and then paying monthly just to use basic software. This bundle pairs a MacBook Pro with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office, so you can get a powerful computer and the software you rely on all at once, and it’s even on sale. ...   Mac Central

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Macworld Apple held its third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, and the company posted revenue of $94.0 billion, a 10 percent year-over-year increase, and quarterly diluted earnings per share of $1.57. The company reported $23.4 billion in profit. Analysts had predicted revenue of under $90 billion, which Apple comfortably beat by 6 percent. ...   Mac Central

Alors qu’Apple est en pleine transition et attend des jours meilleurs en 2026, c’est le grand déclassement. Pensez donc, suite à l’annonce de ses résultats trimestriels, l’action Microsoft s’est adjugé 4% et flirte avec les 4000 milliards de capitalisations boursières. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld Steve Moser has posted on X about some code he found in the Home app of the iOS 26 beta. The code describes an “Adaptive Temperature” feature for home thermostats, which appears to offer several different ways to automatically adjust the temperature in your home. ...   Mac Central

Apple a ouvert son programme de recherche de failles (ce qu'on appelle généralement du bug bounty) en 2019 et depuis, il y a un reproche assez récurrent: la firme rechigne à ouvrir les cordons de la bourse. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld With macOS Tahoe, Apple has made a drastic improvement to Control Center: you can now add, remove, and rearrange its controls. This represents a significant shift from previous versions, where certain controls were permanently located in Control Center, the options for adding controls were limited, and the order couldn’t be rearranged. ...   Mac Central

Macworld In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new iPhone coming at Apple’s September event and that means two things: You want a new iPhone and you need to sell your old one. If you buy your iPhone outright every year or so, you can usually recoup a good amount of the new cost by selling your old model every time you upgrade to a new one. ...   Mac Central

Avec les Mac équipés d'une puce Apple M4 Pro, M4 Max ou M3 Ultra, une nouvelle norme est prise en charge: le Thunderbolt 5. Les périphériques compatibles restent encore rares, mais Ugreen — spécialiste des accessoires — propose une station d'accueil compatible et elle est en promotion à 270 € pour le moment. ...   Mac Generation

Si le projet Asahi Linux offre de nombreuses fonctions et permet d'installer GNU/Linux sur un Mac Apple Silicon, il est loin d'être parfait. La prochaine version du noyau Linux, la version 6.17, va par exemple amener une fonction qui peut sembler basique: il sera possible de redémarrer un Mac basé sur une puce M1 ou M2. Image Apple. Montage MacGeneration. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld While the higher-end MacBooks with M1/M2/M3/M4 Pro and Max chips support multiple external displays, Apple’s lower-end range of MacBooks that use a standard M1 and M2 processor cannot natively connect more than one external monitor, and to do so the M3 has to have its lid closed. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Multi-purpose tool Collaborative Incredibly powerful Free tier is fantastic Cons Lack of offline support (for now) Requires a web connection AI features aren’t always helpful Our Verdict Notion is a capable notetaking app and productivity tool that does so much, in fact we’d say it’s the most customizable productivity app around Price ...   Mac Central

Si vous voulez un boîtier externe pour un SSD M.2 (NVMe), il y a généralement deux solutions: les modèles classiques, qui se limitent à 10 Gb/s (environ 1 Go/s sur les Mac) et les modèles à 40 Gb/s. Un modèle Orico est pour le moment en promotion, pour 74 € au lieu de 100 € habituellement. ...   Mac Generation

Ollama a commencé uniquement comme un outil à manipuler dans le terminal et si c’est toujours possible de télécharger puis d’interroger des grands modèles de langage par ce biais, ses concepteurs proposent désormais une app avec une interface graphique complète pour se passer des lignes des commandes. ...   Mac Generation

Macworld We all could use some extra storage—especially if you passed on paying Apple’s high upgrade prices—so today’s deal is a must-have. Amazon is selling this Samsung Evo Select microSD card is on sale for $67.49, the best price we’ve ever tracked for this capacity. ...   Mac Central

Gooey has announced the release of Sizzle, a bandpass-limited saturation effect. The technique was inspired by watching world-renowned producers load large plug-ins into their DAW to only use this feature. Here's how it works: first, the signal is filtered into a passband, then a saturated limiter is applied, and then the newly added frequency content is mixed back in with the signal. ...   KVR Audio

KRK Systems has long been a go-to for project studio inhabitants. With the new Kreate series, KRK is focusing on affordability and features for content creators and musicians. We're looking at the KRK Kreate 5, the middle child of the Kreate lineup, to see how it performs in a real-world home studio setup. ...   KVR Audio

Luftrum has announced the release of Avalon for u-he Repro-5 featuring 140 cinematic presets for Repro-5. Avalon offers a collection of left-field and unconventional Repro-5 patches, exploring distortion, saturation, and creative poly mod. With four modulation slots in play, expect complex textures, distorted basses, evolving polysynths, and character-rich sounds that push beyond the ordinary. ...   KVR Audio

Six String Audio has released update 1.5 for Ultimate Rock Guitar and Ultimate Rock Guitar Free featuring improvements and fixes. Update 1.5 Improved: In response to customer requests, we have made the chord keyswitches accessible again, so that you can now select chords and play them with one finger/note. ...   KVR Audio

discoDSP has announced the release of Discovery Pro 8.8, delivering significant performance optimizations, enhanced oscillator interpolation quality, and improved SysEx import capabilities. YouTube.com/watch?v=EhqAaBFlCWo What's New in 8.8 VA Oscillator Interpolation Engine Upgrade: Upgraded from linear to cubic interpolation using optimized Lagrange polynomials for superior audio quality. ...   KVR Audio

The Very Loud Indeed Co. has announced the release of Banshee: Dark Vocal Explorations for Native Instruments' Kontakt 6.8+ sampler. They say: BANSHEE is our first vocal sample library, designed specifically for composing for the horror genre. It features master vocalist Malí, who shaped her voice to evoke supernatural, inhuman performances portraying ghostly and demonic entities. ...   KVR Audio

MeldaProduction has announced the release of Analog Empire: Brass & Winds, an addon for MSoundFactory featuring richly recorded brass ensembles and solo woodwind sounds. The collection also includes 'analog-inspired' sonic character, blending warmth and expressiveness ideal for cinematic scoring, orchestral textures, and creative electronic music production. ...   KVR Audio

IK Multimedia has announced the release of T-RackS 6 Prism Reverb, describing it as: An effects module that's more than just another shimmer reverb. A playground for sonic exploration, Prism Reverb was developed for sound designers, producers, and guitarists to push beyond 'beautiful washes,' allowing them to shape infinite, evolving textures with depth and creative freedom. ...   KVR Audio

atkAudio has announced the release of atkSpeechLimiter, a free speech-limiter audio plugin. atkSpeechLimiter helps maintaining consistent audio peak levels or can optionally function as a de-esser. Although atkSpeechLimiter can work on different kinds of materials, it's been designed for human voice. ...   KVR Audio

Oracle Sound has updated Ritual Amp Loader to v1.1.1. Changes: V1.1.1 - Apple Silicon Now Supported. V1.1.0 - Calibration Input Support added. Read More   KVR Audio

Sound Magic has released CineGrand2, a plugin that features two pianos for scoring, and updated its free Piano One to v1.0. CineGrand2 CineGrand2 is a lightweight virtual instrument at just around 700MB, yet thanks to advanced modeling technology, it delivers a level of detail comparable to massive 54GB sample libraries. ...   KVR Audio

MeterPlugs has announced the release of Dynameter 2, a major new version of the plugin that helps you discover and tune the dynamics and density of your audio. New features in version 2 include: New display modes: Stereo, Mid / Side and Multiband. Peak Aware display: See if your dynamics are limited due to clipping or if your audio is naturally less dynamic. ...   KVR Audio

Ploytec and Intelligent Sounds & Music have released the Apple Silicon version of the mastering harmonic processor Mango. Mango creates luscious sounds in an extraordinary musical manner. The fruity valve or tape like 'decadent dessert' is supposed to take your audio material to another level. It's described to 'add the perfect amount of ear candy' to your sound. ...   KVR Audio

Nembrini Audio has released Range 120 Guitar Amplifier Plugin. Delivering vintage British amp character with modern routing, cabinet flexibility, and studio-grade effects. Modeled after the iconic Orange OR120 amplifier from the early '70s, Nembrini Audio Range 120 captures its raw power, bold clean tones, and thick, saturated overdrive that shaped the sound of classic and hard rock. ...   KVR Audio

VGTrumpet has released VG Bright Jazz Trio - Trombone, Saxophone, Trumpet Virtual Instrument as a VST / AU plugin, and standalone application. Features Three vibrant sound sets featuring Trombone, Alto Saxophone, and Trumpet samples. It works with Windows and Mac as a standalone and will run as a plugin in all major DAWs (Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, FL Studio etc. ...   KVR Audio

Pssst Instruments has released PREPARIST: Piano Percussion, the second instrument from their Prepared Piano Series. This time, we've focused on percussion created from our prepared vintage Gustav Rösler piano. Yes, it's the same instrument we used to record our Avant-Gardist: Tonally Prepared Cinematic Piano. ...   KVR Audio

Plugin Alliance and Brainworx has announced the release of bx_pulsar, a new creative delay plugin. The company describes it as a versatile tool designed for producers and musicians looking for a wide range of delay styles with an immediate workflow. ...   KVR Audio

Excite Audio has announced the release of Evolve Alloy, a new sample-based synthesizer and the first instrument in their new Evolve series. The instrument is dedicated to capturing the sonic essence of metal, designed for creating sounds like resonant pads, shining bells, gritty basses, bright plucks, and energetic leads. ...   KVR Audio

Marco Allegretti, the developer behind 23DSP, has released two audio plugins aimed at enhancing stereo mixes with a combination of compression, saturation, and tonal shaping: XY-FAT (free) and XY-FAT Pro (paid). Both plugins are designed around a simple yet effective signal path that includes envelope-followed compression, peak EQ filtering, and soft saturation. ...   KVR Audio

Dreamtonics has updated Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro to v2.1.1. Synthesizer V Studio has long supported scripting to allow users to automate tasks and extend functionality. This release significantly expands those capabilities, bringing them up-to-date with features introduced in version 2. ...   KVR Audio

Pentacom has released ChordBloom, a free plugin designed to make playing and exploring chords effortless. ChordBloom uses the lower octave (C2 to B2) as switches to select chord types, while pressing keys from C3 upward plays full chords based on the selected root note. This setup lets you trigger rich chord voicings with simple keystrokes. ...   KVR Audio

SoundGhost has announced the release of Ekko, a cassette-inspired delay plugin that blends lo-fi charm with unpredictable sonic movement. Ekko - Scrambled Cassette Delay Plugin From warm, saturated echoes to warped, chaotic reflections, Ekko brings a nostalgic texture combined with modern sound design. But Ekko is more than a traditional delay. ...   KVR Audio

Exp DSP has released Exp Filtertable for macOS. CLAP/VST3/AUv2 formats are available, and while it was previously only available for Windows, you can now use it on macOS as well. Exp Filtertable is like a filter version of a wavetable providing complex filtering that is difficult to achieve with conventional methods. ...   KVR Audio

quietformat has released MELTONE, a software synthesizer for macOS and Windows, available in VST3, Audio Unit, and standalone formats. MELTONE - Dual-Oscillator Analog Synth MELTONE is a virtual analog synthesizer featuring two detunable oscillators with phase shaping, a smooth resonant low-pass filter, three envelopes, two LFOs, and support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). ...   KVR Audio

Today, 2B Played Music announced the release of BandShaper 2, a mastering-grade spectral shaping tool 'for producers who demand more from their sound'. With high-resolution spectral sculpting, true analog-style saturation, and per-band stereo field control, BandShaper 2 unlocks clarity, depth, and character that go beyond classic EQ. ...   KVR Audio

Barcode Industries has released AXIS Oblivion Mutes, a Kontakt instrument for creating cinematic rhythms and pulses. Oblivion Mutes offers an intimate tonal palette, focusing on palm-muted strings and dampened bell tones sourced from the flagship library, AXIS Oblivion. ...   KVR Audio

Native Instruments has updated Massive X to v1.6.0. The latest update delivers a clean interface, pro-level presets, and playful tools like the Morpher and Animator to spark ideas in seconds. Changes in Massive X v1.6.0: Added: Play View page with Side Pane Browser, Morpher and Animator. MX Player Library with 60 new presets. View switching buttons (Play/Edit/Browse). ...   KVR Audio

Safari Pedals has released Falcon Air EQ, a new plugin designed for 'sculpting high-end clarity with smoothness and style'. Whether you're mixing pop vocals, trap snares, or cinematic soundtracks—Falcon Air EQ delivers pristine shimmer and tames harshness like a pro. Falcon gives you that expensive-sounding top end—sparkly and defined without the bite. ...   KVR Audio

UK-based label and creative studio Tukan Dance has announced the release of its debut audio plugin: Rocket Flanger, a streamlined, tempo-driven flanger effect with a bold twist — it pushes all the way to 512 BPM. Designed by Eternal Self (whose productions have landed on Street Tracks, Electronic Groove and more), Rocket Flanger is built for speed, simplicity, and creativity. ...   KVR Audio

Musician and documentarian Alex Ball has released another fantastic deep dive into synthesizer history with his video, 'MonoCulture: The Story of the Bass Station.' The film expertly charts the journey of the iconic monosynth that found its way onto countless records. ...   KVR Audio