Google is testing a few generative AI features on YouTube, including one designed to summarize topics in a video’s comments section. Here’s how to join the test.
How to test comments summarizer and other generative AI features on YouTube
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What you need to fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro
Learn what cables and power adapters you need to fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro's battery from zero to fifty percent battery in around thirty minutes.
macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 and HomePod software version 17.1.1 add bug fixes for Apple’s platforms
Apple released iOS & iPadOS 17.1.1 and watchOS 10.1.1 on Tuesday with specialized bug fixes for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, but it’s worth adding that the company also released smaller software updates for Macs and HomePod models as well.
Apple’s iOS 17.1.1 software update brings BMW wireless charging & Weather widget fixes
Apple on Tuesday released iOS & iPadOS 17.1.1 (build 21B91) to the general public, a small yet important software update for iPhones and iPads up from version 17.1 that introduces important bug fixes for those platforms.
Some M3 MacBook Pro and iMac units refuse to update to macOS Sonoma
Apple's refreshed M3 MacBook Pro and iMac computers ship with macOS Ventura installed, but some folks can't seemingly update their machine to macOS Sonoma.
The redesigned, native WhatsApp Mac client launches on the App Store
The redesigned, native version of WhatsApp has hit Apple's Mac App Store for those who prefer the convenience of one-click installs and automatic updates.
8 compromises making the base M3 MacBook Pro $400 cheaper
The new M3-based 14-inch MacBook Pro has half the RAM, fewer USB-C ports, slower performance and no CPU upgrades than the last year's model it's replacing.
An Apple silicon update to the discontinued 27-inch iMac not in the works after all
Apple is not developing an Apple silicon successor to the 27-inch iMac. Isntead, the company would prefer if customers focused on the current 24-inch M3 iMacs.
Apple is reportedly testing iOS 17.1.1 with unknown iPhone bug fixes
Apple is allegedly testing an iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone that should bring unspecified iPhone bug fixes when it drops later in November.
Apple says a fix for Apple Watch battery drain is “coming soon”
A bug in watchOS software is causing Apple Watch batteries to drain excessively, but Apple says a fix is coming soon in a future update.
macOS 14.1 brings a Mac liquid detection daemon limited to analytics, for now
macOS Sonoma can detect liquids in your Mac’s USB-C ports that could lead to damage not covered by Apple’s standard 1-year manufacturer warranty.
OWC’s Drive Speed app checks if your external drive can record ProRes video
You're recommended to use OWC's free software to verify your external drive is fast enough to store ProRes video recordings made with your USB-C iPhone.