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MacBook Pro 2018 15-inch Silver laptop computer. Jason Cipriani/ZDNetApple has quietly designated nine Mac models as obsolete and three MacBooks as vintage. These changes were initially spotted by MacRumors on the tech giant’s support website.Also: M3 MacBook Air review: Apple’s AI computer for the masses has arrivedBefore going over the new entries, it’s important to define the terms. “Obsolete”, in this context, means a product that Apple stopped selling over seven years ago. As a result, the company will no longer offer repairs or hardware services. Third-party service providers can’t even order parts for the devices.There is one exception to the rule. If you bought one of the affected MacBook models within the past 10 years, you “may be eligible for an extended battery-only repair” — so long as supplies last. Apple will not be manufacturing any more batteries.Also: M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?”Vintage”, on the other hand, refers to a product that Apple stopped selling over five years ago, but “less than seven”. The major difference here is the tech giant will still offer parts and service. However, the availability of the components can differ. More

Ryan McVay/Getty Images I currently have five external drives attached to my System76 Thelio, each of which serves a different purpose. I have one to house virtual machines, another for music files, another for backups, one for photos and videos, and one for miscellaneous things. Using these ensures the drive housing my operating system never […] More

Amazon/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Amazon has a deal on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo More

Panuvitch Wuttichaikitjaroen/Getty Images Nine months ago, Intel made Altera — its unit that produces programmable chips — a standalone  business — with the intention of spinning it public in 2026.  On Monday, Altera executives showed off new chips at their annual developer conference, making the case for why Altera will dominate programmable chips in years […] More

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe latest Honor Magic V3 is the best-designed foldable phone I’ve tested so far. At just 9.2mm thick when folded, it builds on the success of the Magic V2 and extends its lead over the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Having used both Samsung and Honor foldables, I can confidently say the Honor is far ahead regarding hardware.Also: What to expect from Meta Connect 2024: Affordable Quest 3, AR glasses, and moreFor reference, the Honor Magic V3 measures 9.2mm when closed and 4.4mm when unfolded. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1mm folded and 5.6mm open, while Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 10.5mm and 5.1mm. Both Samsung and Google have reduced the weight of their foldables to 239g and 257g, respectively, but Honor went even further, bringing the Magic V3 to just 226g — lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. More

imaginima/Getty Images A playbook has been released to provide a platform on which small nations around the world can exchange lessons about their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).  The AI Playbook for Small States aims to “shape inclusive global discourse” by gathering best practices from these nations and offering resources on how to best leverage […] More

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NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images TikTok is giving creators on its platform a new way to monetize their content with a revamped Subscription feature that is similar in form and function to Patreon or YouTube’s channel memberships. According to the official announcement, “‘Subscription’ allows creators to offer… exclusive perks [and] unique experiences” to their biggest fans “for a […] More