Apple has reportedly stopped accepting new submissions for its HomeKit Secure Routers program, effectively abandoning the initiative.
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog in March 2011 as one of the original bloggers with 20+ years of journalism experience. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. His mission is to help everyday people make use of technology and enhance their skills. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment.WSJ: Apple discussed using China’s Baidu models for generative AI on iPhone
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