Apple is set to host a "Special Experience" event on March 4, where the company is expected to unveil new hardware, potentially including updated Macs and iPads, according to Ars Technica. Simultaneously, the company is upgrading its Podcasts app to allow users to seamlessly switch between audio and video formats, as reported by The Verge. However, the tech giant is not the only company facing potential challenges, as Sony and Nintendo may delay the release of new consoles due to RAM shortages, as reported by The Verge.
The Apple event, scheduled for 9 AM ET on March 4, will be covered by Ars Technica in New York City. While Apple has not explicitly stated what will be announced, speculation points towards hardware updates. The company's Podcasts app update will enable users to transition between audio and video versions of podcasts using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. Users will also be able to download video podcasts for offline viewing, according to The Verge.
Meanwhile, Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling the impact of RAM shortages, driven by increased demand from AI data centers. This could potentially push back the release of Sony's next-generation console to 2029, according to The Verge.
In other news, a Best Buy employee in Florida was charged with fraud after allegedly using his manager's code to discount nearly 150 items, including MacBooks, by up to 99 percent. According to an ABC News affiliate, the manager became suspicious of unusual sales numbers in December 2024, leading to an investigation. The employee, Matthew Lettera, conducted 97 discounted purchases for himself and 52 additional transactions for others, resulting in a loss of over $118,000 for Best Buy, reported a local CW affiliate.
In a separate story, Wired reported on Batemates, a social app for men who like to masturbate with other men. Jaxon Roman, a 33-year-old program analyst, described his experiences on the app, highlighting the sense of community and shared experience. "When bros praise me and say they're enjoying me, I get to that edge point so fast," Roman said.
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