Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 With Improved Coding and Agent Capabilities

Anthropic today announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.5, which it says is the “best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use.” It’s improved over prior models for everyday tasks like deep research, and it is a “step forward in what AI systems can do.” According to feedback Anthropic received from early …
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ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding

OpenAI today added a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT, which is meant to help you find the right products for everything from simple household products to gifts. You can tell ChatGPT what you’re looking for, and shopping research will build a guide to help you make decisions on what to purchase. OpenAI says that …
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Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That’s Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive forged a friendship that led to OpenAI’s acquisition of io, and subsequently, an AI-based hardware product that both Altman and Ive believe is a reimagination of what it means to use a computer. The duo recently did an interview with Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell …
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Rare Layoffs at Apple Impact Dozens in Sales Roles

Apple is making cuts and has laid off dozens of people in sales roles, reports Bloomberg. Apple is aiming to simplify the way that it sells products to businesses, schools, and governments. Affected employees received notice over the past couple of weeks, and positions eliminated include account managers for large businesses, schools, and government agencies, …
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Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances

Apple is making progress on the development of the book-style foldable iPhone expected in 2026, according to a report from Chinese site UDN. The device has reportedly entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production. Citing supply chain sources, UDN says that Apple has solved “the crease problem” that has …
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Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy’s Black Friday Sale

Best Buy today is discounting the previous generation 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) to $649.00, down from $799.00. This sale is available in Starlight and Midnight, and Best Buy provides free two-day shipping or local pickup if your local Best Buy has stock. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When …
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Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, and More

We’ve been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. Note: MacRumors is an …
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Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon’s Black Friday Sale

Amazon this week is discounting Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with $50 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of early Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 2 and SE 3. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a …
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