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Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80

23-07-2026 15:09 via appleinsider.com

Legendary technology columnist, pundit, author and podcast host John C. Dvorak has died, age 80. He is survived by his wife Mimi Dvorak.
John C. Dvorak - image credit: No Agenda podcast
Today Dvorak is best known for co-hosting the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry, where he would critique mainstream news media. His death was first announced by the podcast on X, although note that Dvorak's age is mistakenly given as 74.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John C. Dvorak, ou

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Apple's foldable iPhone launch in question amid production hiccups

23-07-2026 15:00 via appleinsider.com

As the expected launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone nears, the shipment dates are still up in the air, with supply chain sources saying some plans need to be finalized before full mass production can begin.The iPhone Ultra's launch window could be anyone's guess at this point
Apple's plans for the iPhone Ultra have been a hot-button topic in recent months. Just days ago, it was reported that Apple had increased its orders for the vapor cooling system that would be used in its debut foldable.

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Apple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo

23-07-2026 13:37 via appleinsider.com

The global PC market declined by 4% year-over-year in Q2 2026, but as Lenovo, Dell, and HP struggled, Apple's MacBook Neo helped it buck the downward trend.
MacBook Neo
New data shared by Counterpoint Research shows that global PC shipments plummeted to 65 million units in the second quarter of the year. This brought an end to a prolonged period of growth that stretched all the way back to Q1 of 2025.But as the market as a whole struggled, Apple and Asus were able to weather the storm. That's go

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EU slaps Google with a $1 billion antitrust fine

23-07-2026 13:30 via appleinsider.com

The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for giving its own services preferential treatment, and for preventing app developers directing users away from the Google Play store.
The European Union is fining Google $1 billion - image credit: EU
Just as US lawmakers ask Trump to investigate the EU's alleged "anti-American" Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has used that act to fine Google. The fine is 890 million euros ($1 billion), and it's the first time Google has been fine

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Brydge ProDock Trio review: An elite space-saving MacBook dock

23-07-2026 02:02 via appleinsider.com

The Brydge ProDock Trio is a rarity amongst Thunderbolt docks, offering a compact vertical MacBook stand alongside a MagSafe phone charger.
Brydge ProDock Trio review: Sitting on my desk and freeing space
All USB-C and Thunderbolt docks I've tested have been largely the same as boxes that connect with a bundled cable. They have different ports and different technical specs.Brydge goes a different route, opting for a new version of its vertical ProDock. Your Mac is physically docked in the device

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