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Mac RumorsDec 18, 2025
AltStore Available in Japan One Day After Apple Enables Alternative App Marketplaces
Just a day after Apple announced alternative app marketplace support for iOS users in Japan, AltStore PAL has launched in the country.


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EngadgetDec 18, 2025
OpenAI just launched an app store inside ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced an app directory that's now available right inside ChatGPT, the company announced. "Apps extend ChatGPT conversations by bringing in new context and letting users take action like order groceries, turn an outline into a slide deck or search for an apartment," the company wrote in a blog post. OpenAI also noted in a help document that "connector" apps like Google Drive are now simply called "apps."

The new apps section (on iOS, Android and web) is divided into Feature, Lifestyle and Productivity categories, letting you connect to commonly used apps and sites like Booking.com, Spotify and Dropbox. To use an app, simply click on it, hit "Connect" then authorize the app to access ChatGPT. With that done, you can then start a chat related to that app. In the case of Dropbox, for instance, you'll be able to "gather insights, prepare briefs and summarize reports or internal documents," according to the description. Once connected, any app can be accessed by doing an @ mention of it.

A new addition that came along with the store is an Apple Music app that, like Spotify, helps users find music, create playlists and manage their libraries through a chat interface. Another is DoorDash, which lets you transform recipes, meal planning and staples into "an actionable shopping cart."

Along with the app directory, OpenAI is now allowing developers to submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT according to the company's app submission guidelines. It also published resources to help developers build such apps, including


Mac RumorsDec 18, 2025
Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.


Mac RumorsDec 18, 2025
Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 on Amazon [Updated]
Today Amazon has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, but delivery for some locations has begun slipping past December 25.


EngadgetDec 18, 2025
The AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for a record low of $199
No need to fret if you missed out on some of the best Black Friday deals this year — some of them have returned already. Case in point: Apple's AirPods Pro 3, which came out in September this year, are back down to $199. That's an all-time-low price and better than the price it was during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With the new AirPods Pro, Apple made some big improvements, including better battery life and sound quality, and introduced useful new features, such as Live Translation.



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EngadgetDec 18, 2025
Alexa can now answer your Ring doorbell and talk to people
Amazon just introduced a new feature for Alexa called Greetings. This lets Alexa answer the doorbell and converse with visitors, which certainly sounds futuristic in a "gated community as dystopia" kind of way.

There are several caveats here. First of all, it only works with certain newer Ring video doorbell models. Customers also have to pony up for a Ring Premium Plan and have access to the Alexa early access build. It's available in the US and Canada and only in English.

If you meet those criteria, this could be a fairly useful little feature. Amazon says it "transforms your Ring doorbell into an intelligent assistant capable of determining who's at your door, understanding what they need and responding conversationally." The company promises that the tool operates whether people or home or out doing errands.

How does this work? It's an AI algorithm that "determines who's there based on what they're wearing, holding or their actions." It will use "visual context, any information the visitor shares and the instructions it's been given to help manage interactions on your behalf."

Amazon says that it can, for instance, distinguish if a person is wearing a delivery uniform and tell them to leave the package at the back door. Most of my delivery drivers don't come to the door in full uniforms because it's winter and that would be ridiculous. I don't even expect that during the summer. In other words, this is modern AI and mistakes will happen.

The company gives other examples of how this could be used, like gathering messages from friends who stop by and telling door-to-door salespeople to (politely) bug off. Amazon also says Alexa will be able to direct visitors to water and snacks that have previously been laid out. Finally, there's a way to avoid those pesky cute k


Mac RumorsDec 18, 2025
iMac Rumor Recap: OLED Display, M5 Max, 32-Inch Model, and More
While it appears that the iMac will not be updated in 2025, rumors indicate that Apple is planning some big changes for the all-in-one desktop computer.


eWeekDec 18, 2025
Google Quietly Added ‘Vibe Coding' to Gemini
Google's Opal mini app builder is now inside the Gemini web app, letting users "vibe-code" Gems with prompts and edit workflows step-by-step.

The post Google Quietly Added ‘Vibe Coding' to Gemini appeared first on eWEEK.



eWeekDec 18, 2025
Who's Most Afraid of Being Replaced by AI? New Data Reveals the Rankings
A new study reveals which professions are most concerned about AI's impact on jobs — and why anxiety is rising across several industries.

The post Who's Most Afraid of Being Replaced by AI? New Data Reveals the Rankings appeared first on eWEEK.



Major GeeksDec 18, 2025
Fire Toolbox 43.0
Fire Toolbox is a collection of useful ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tweaks that can be applied to Amazon's Fire Tablets. The Toolbox project aims to help users fully customize and unlock the full potential of their tablets by putting all the power into their hands.? [License: Freeware | Requires: 11|10|8|7|Linux | Size: 64 MB ]

EngadgetDec 18, 2025
Apple's Mac mini M4 is on sale for $479 right now
This time of year is not only a good time to save on gifts, but also to save on tech you may need (or want) for yourself. If you've been thinking about upgrading your computer, you can save right now on Apple's Mac mini M4. The desktop is down to $479, which is 20 percent off its usual price and the same low price we saw during Black Friday.

Apple released the Mac mini M4 in late 2024 and we were impressed with how something so small could be so powerful. We gave it a 90 in our review, thanks to features like its speed and standard 16GB of RAM. The — currently — $479 base model also comes with 256GB of SSD. We were also happy to see it had front-facing USB-C and headphone ports. 



Mac RumorsDec 17, 2025
Japan App Store Gets Alternative Marketplaces, Third-Party Payments and More
Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store in Japan to meet the requirements of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) that goes into effect on December 18. The MSCA is similar to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) so the Japanese ?App Store? will work a lot like the EU ?App Store?, but there are some differences.


eWeekDec 17, 2025
‘Robot, Build It': MIT's New AI Lets You Build Real Objects Just by Describing Them
MIT researchers built an AI robotic system that turns plain-language prompts into 3D designs and assembles objects with prefabricated parts and user feedback.

The post ‘Robot, Build It': MIT's New AI Lets You Build Real Objects Just by Describing Them appeared first on eWEEK.



EngadgetDec 17, 2025
The best stocking stuffer ideas you can shop for $50 or less
The big ticket tech gifts may get the lion's share of attention during the holidays, but it's surprising how much people appreciate small and thoughtful accessories and gadgets. We picked out a dozen such stocking stuffers for under $50 — perfect for a little something extra for a loved one or a welcome gift for a coworker. Just be sure to check the shipping windows to make sure these handy gizmos will arrive in time. Here are some of our favorite techie gift ideas that come in at $50 or less.

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EngadgetDec 16, 2025
X was spooked enough by new Twitter to change its terms of service
Despite changing its name and using decidedly bird-free branding, X is trying to hold on to its original Twitter trademarks, TechCrunch reports. The xAI-owned social media platform has updated its terms of service to include references to Twitter after previously only mentioning X, and seemingly attempted to counter a startup's petition to cancel the company's Twitter trademarks with a petition of its own.

The startup X appears to be responding to is Operation Bluebird, a company cofounded by former Twitter general counsel Stephen Coates that went public last week with plans to capture what remains of Twitter for its own use. The first step in that process was filing a petition with the US Patents and Trademark Office to cancel X's control of Twitter's trademarks.

"The TWITTER and TWEET brands have been eradicated from X Corp.'s products, services and marketing, effectively abandoning the storied brand, with no intention to resume use of the mark," Operation Bluebird explained in the petition. "Petitioner seeks to use and register the TWITTER and TWEET brands for new products and services, including a social media platform that will be located at the website


Mac RumorsDec 15, 2025
Apple's AirTag 4-Pack Is The Perfect Stocking Stuffer at $69.99 on Amazon
Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $69.99 today on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Prime members can get the accessory delivered today in many locations, while free shipping options put it arriving in time for Christmas, around Saturday, December 20.


Network World SecurityMay 18, 2023
IBM wants drag-and-drop connectivity for hybrid cloud applications
IBM is developing a SaaS package to help enterprises securely network heterogenous environments, including edge, on-prem and multicloud resources.

The IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh is a SaaS service that implements a virtualized Layer 3-7 environment to rapidly enable secure connectivity between users, applications, and data distributed across multiple locations and environments, according to Andrew Coward, general manager of IBM's software defined networking group. 

In a nutshell, Hybrid Cloud Mesh deploys gateways within the clouds - including on-premises, AWS or other providers' clouds, and transit points, if needed - to support the infrastructure, and then it builds a secure Layer 3-7 mesh overlay to deliver applications, Coward said. At the application level, the exposure to developers occurs at Layer 7, and the networking teams see Layer 3 and 4 activities, Coward said.

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