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Apple’s $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement Is Coming Sooner Than Expected. Learn Who’s Eligible for a Payout

The legal machinery for class action settlements grinds slowly, but a court order today in Apple’s $250 million case over its iPhone AI features potentially speeds things up by seven months.

Apple settled a false advertising lawsuit in May, agreeing to pay $250 million to customers who bought some iPhone models during a specified period. The lawsuit alleged that Apple misled customers by promising AI features that didn’t ship when the new devices did. If you purchased an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 at launch, you may be entitled to receive a portion of the quarter of a billion dollar lawsuit. Payouts between $25 and $95 per eligible device are expected.

In an earlier statement to CNET Managing Editor David Lumb, an Apple spokesperson said, “Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing...

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Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them

If a push notification from Apple pops up on your iPhone, don’t ignore it. It could be the only way you know about a mercenary spyware attack against you. Apple said in a post this week about the warnings that mercenary spyware attacks are “more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal

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Trump sends the US Navy back to the steam age

Troublesome electromagnetic catapults look set to be replaced with old-fashioned technology President Trump has ordered the US Navy to draw up plans to replace electromagnetic aircraft catapults and weapons elevators with old-fashioned steam and hydraulic systems. America’s commander-in-chief issued a presidential memorandum directing the secretary of defense, in consultation

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Russian missile uses Nvidia AI chip to help target Ukraine

Kyiv wants tighter controls to keep foreign silicon out of Moscow's weapons Sanctions and Nvidia’s exit from Russia in 2022 haven’t stopped its Jetson Orin hardware from turning up in Russian weaponry, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The Defense Ministry’s Intelligence Directorate (GUR) reported this

Marvel's Wolverine arrives complete on disc, just as physical gaming fades

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: Marvel's Wolverine is scheduled for release in a month's time, and X-Men fans are eager to play Insomniac Games' new title on their PlayStation 5 consoles.

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Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them

Trump sends the US Navy back to the steam age

Russian missile uses Nvidia AI chip to help target Ukraine

Marvel's Wolverine arrives complete on disc, just as physical gaming fades