Apple has kicked off “Mac week” by unveiling a refreshed iMac, featuring the new M4 chip, which promises to be 2x more powerful than its predecessor. The new desktop also arrives alongside the general availability of Apple Intelligence, part of the macOS Sequoia 15.2 update. The iMac is now available for preorder, starting at $1,299,…
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has hinted at an improved, “agentic” version of the company’s Alexa assistant, which could take actions on a user’s behalf. The new Alexa, code-named “Remarkable Alexa,” is expected to be released in 2025 and will reportedly cost $5 to $10 per month. The assistant will be powered by Anthropic’s generative AI…