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Context-aware AI seen as key component behind Apple's new CarPlay Posted: 03 Mar 2014 10:32 AM PST Apple's new vehicle infotainment system CarPlay will do much more than display iPhone maps and play music from a vehicle's dashboard, as one key feature will be an advanced, contextually aware artificial intelligence system aims to assist users while they drive.

Deals: Lowest prices ever on 3 custom configured Haswell MacBook Pro Retinas Posted: 03 Mar 2014 08:14 AM PST Apple authorized reseller and B&H Photo this week is offering users of our Price Guides between $150 and $255 off a handful of well-equipped 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina deals. In each case, the final price is the lowest we've ever seen for these current, Haswell-based models.

Volvo shows off Apple CarPlay integration set for 2014 vehicles Posted: 03 Mar 2014 07:49 AM PST With the wraps officially taken off of CarPlay on Monday, Volvo has showcased how it will implement Apple's in-car infotainment system in its coming generation of vehicles, including the all-new XC90 SUV set to debut this year, and has also promised that Wi-Fi support for CarPlay integration is coming in the future.

Apple beefing up Asian operations for more frequent launches in 'wider' product range Posted: 03 Mar 2014 07:22 AM PST Apple has reportedly added hundreds of engineering and supply chain management personnel in mainland China and Taiwan in recent months -- many poached from rival handset maker HTC -- as the company gears up to expand its product line and shrink manufacturing lead times.

Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer joins board of directors at Goldman Sachs Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:29 AM PST Banking firm Goldman Sachs announced on Monday that Peter Oppenheimer, who serves as chief financial officer of Apple, has joined its company's board of 13 directors effective immediately.

US survey shows Apple's iPhone 5s has 'staying power,' while 5c is losing ground Posted: 03 Mar 2014 06:16 AM PST A new survey of prospective U.S. smartphone buyers has found that Apple's flagship iPhone 5s remains the most popular option for those making a purchase in the next few months, but the iPhone 5c is not expected to make waves.

Apple's voracious appetite for acquisitions outspent Google in 2013 Posted: 03 Mar 2014 05:31 AM PST Apple is quietly investing far more money to acquire talent, technology and production capacity than the market appears to realize, having liberally outspent even Google over the past year.

Apple announces iOS-powered CarPlay infotainment system, to roll out later this year Posted: 03 Mar 2014 12:40 AM PST As expected, Apple on Monday announced its latest push into the automotive space with CarPlay, a rebadged "iOS in the Car" that integrates the touch and voice controls of iOS with a car's infotainment system.

Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres poses for Samsung sponsored selfie, but tweets from her iPhone Posted: 03 Mar 2014 12:25 AM PST Samsung's promotional efforts to pose celebrities at the Oscars next to its products took an embarrassing turn when the host of the event, Ellen DeGeneres, tweeted before, during and after the event from her iPhone.

Review: Pebble Steel finally brings style to the smartwatch Posted: 02 Mar 2014 04:32 PM PST The smartwatch is quickly coming into its own as each successive device brings new levels of utility, but it would be a reach to call any of them stylish. Pebble's new Steel was made specifically with design in mind and just may be the first smartwatch we would consider wearing with a suit.