Apple is lying about Apple Intelligence, claims Gruber

Long-time Apple pundit John Gruber has launched an uncharacteristically strident attack against what he says are Apple’s lies over the Apple Intelligence roll-out. And, he’s spot-on with his arguments and conclusions. For years, John Gruber has hosted “The Talk Show,” an extended post-WWDC conversation with Apple executives such as Craig Federighi. He’s also written about … Read more

Web3 firm Addressable introduces new marketing metric for crypto wallets

Web3 marketing firm Addressable has launched cost per wallet (CPW), a new metric aimed at improving user acquisition tracking for decentralized applications (DApps) and blockchain businesses. Announced on March 13, CPW is designed to provide more precise insights for Web3 marketers by tracking onchain wallet activity rather than traditional Web2 advertising metrics like cost per … Read more

Cherry Blossom Season: Where to See the Best Cherry Blossoms Globally

Japan Peak Viewing: From late February to mid-March in the southern islands like Okinawa up to early May in Hokkaido up north.  Hanami—”flower viewing”—has evolved over centuries from a poetic aristocratic pastime to a national excuse for public drinking under pink canopies. Corporate employees stake out prime spots at dawn, dispatching junior staff to guard … Read more

Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad: What will new manager’s first selection look like? | Football News

This is a brave new era for England, under German stewardship. It is both exciting and unpredictable, on the eve of Thomas Tuchel’s first squad announcement, writes Sky Sports News senior reporter Rob Dorsett. The new man cannot afford any long-termism. He has been given an 18-month contract with a single goal: to win the … Read more

UK competition regulator wants iPhone browser competition, but Apple not allowed to win

The UK competition watchdog has effectively told Apple that it must allow free and open competition between iPhone web browsers, but at the same time Safari cannot be better than its competitors. Update: The final report is now out, with no change to the CMA’s stance. Apple has responded by stating that making new features … Read more

USDC, USDt stablecoins are ‘store of value’ in Latin America — Bitso

Stablecoin adoption in Latin America is increasing as more users turn to Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT for financial stability, according to a new report from cryptocurrency exchange Bitso. The USDC (USDC) and USDt (USDT) stablecoins have become a “store of value” in Latin America, accounting for 39% of total purchases on Bitso in 2024, … Read more

Best golf ball – The Mercury News

Which golf balls are best? For many golfers, the balls they choose are as specific to their individual skills as their clubs. Though most golf balls look quite similar to those who aren’t passionate about the game, anyone who has played competitively knows how different types of balls interact to different types of swings. From … Read more