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Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after two people were shot and killed by U.S. federal immigration agents this month. In an internal memo to Apple employees, obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Cook said he is "heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis." "This is a time for deescalation," added Cook. "I believe America is strongest when we live up to our highest ideals, when we treat everyone with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they're from, and when we embrace our shared humanity. This is something Apple has always advocated for." Cook said he had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, in which he shared his views, but he did not elaborate. Here is Cook's full memo to Apple employees, per Bloomberg:Team, I’m heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis, and my prayers and deepest sympathies are with the families, with the communities, and with everyone that’s been affected. This is a time for deescalation. I believe America is strongest when we live up to our highest ideals, when we treat everyone with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they’re from, and when we embrace our shared humanity. This is something Apple has always advocated for. I had a good conversation with the president this week where I shared my views, and I appreciate his openness to engaging on issues that matter to us all. I know this is very emotional and challenging for so many. I am proud of how deeply our teams care about the world beyond our walls. That empathy is one of Apple’s greatest strengths and it is something I believe we all cherish. Thank you for all that you do. TimCook was not specific, but he appears to be responding to the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Pretti was fatally shot by U.S. federal immigration agents following an encounter in Minneapolis on Saturday. The incident has stoked public outcry in the country. 37-year-old poet Renée Good was also shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7. Cook was criticized by some for attending a private screening of the upcoming documentary film "Melania" at the White House on Saturday, just hours after Pretti was killed. Critics said that it was poor timing for Cook to attend the VIP gathering, given the events that had transpired in Minneapolis earlier in the day. Cook has maintained a working relationship with President Trump, and last year he gave him a gift containing a 24-karat pure gold bar.Tag: Tim Cook This article, "Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus have come out swinging after discovering one of their songs was played at a January 26 rally linked to far-right political party One Nation, issuing a blistering public statement distancing themselves from the group and its ideology. Posting to social media, the band said they were “disgusted” to learn their music had been used at the rally on the date, which has become increasingly contentious, with many Australians recognising it as Invasion Day in acknowledgment of the impacts of colonisation on First Nations peoples. “We want nothing to do with you. In fact, we wouldn’t piss on you if you were on fire.” “Like most Australians, we have always been appalled by Pauline Hanson and the toxic nonsense she spouts,” the band wrote. “We want nothing to do with you. In fact, we wouldn’t piss on you if you were on fire.” No room for misinterpretation there. The Gurus doubled down with a direct message to One Nation supporters: “Don’t play our music, don’t listen to our band, do not pass go!” Artists Pushing Back On Political Co-Option The statement lands amid renewed scrutiny around how artists’ music is used – often without permission – in political contexts, particularly around January 26 here in Aus. Just days earlier, Men At Work frontman Colin Hay also publicly objected to his band’s music being used at anti-immigration demonstrations. “Let me say that I most strenuously disapprove of any unauthorised, unlicensed use of ‘Down Under’,” Hay wrote. “‘Down Under’… does not belong to those who attempt to sow xenophobia within the fabric of our great land.” Hay described the song as one of celebration, pluralism and inclusion, before signing off pointedly as “(immigrant)”. Drawing a Line in the Sand Together, the statements reflect a growing willingness from Aussie artists at the highest levels to draw hard boundaries around how their work is used – particularly when it’s repurposed to support political views that clash directly with their values. And if Hoodoo Gurus’ message wasn’t already crystal clear, here it is again in plain English: their music ain’t for you. Further Reading Briggs Has Trolled Pauline Hanson With A Billboard Speed Depart From UK Download Festival In Protest Of Barclays Sponsorship Listen to Lime Cordiale’s Colin Hay Tribute Song ‘Colin’, Featuring the Man Himself The post Hoodoo Gurus Blast One Nation Over Use Of Their Music At January 26 Rally appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

Crack open the notes app and start planning your adventures – the Party In The Paddock 2026 set times have officially landed. With two weeks to go until Tasmania’s favourite four-day frolic takes over Quercus Park from February 5–9, PITP have dropped the full timetable via the Party In The Paddock app, meaning it’s finally time to start making some very serious decisions about clashes, recovery windows and how many steps you’re willing to do between stages. And there’s a lot to plan. Across five massive days, a ridiculous 180 artists will roll through six stages, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday absolutely stacked wall-to-wall with some of the biggest names in Aussie (and international) music. The Big Headline Moments If you’re building your weekend around the big mainstage moments, here’s your cheat sheet: Friday: Ocean Alley bring the sunset psych-rock euphoria Saturday: Sofi Tukker turn the paddock into a global dancefloor Sunday: Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivers pure disco pop serotonin Meanwhile, stages like Vibestown, The Bigtop, The Bullpen, Silvertongue and Little Island Rising will be firing non-stop with live music, comedy, drag, interviews, chaos, healing, and whatever else PITP throws at you this year. Don’t Sleep On Monday Morning One last curveball for the true survivors: Monday morning isn’t just for packing tents and emotional goodbyes. Four artists will take over the Little Island stage as a final, gentle dose of musical recovery – a soft landing after four days of dancing, hugging strangers and losing all sense of time. Local Legends & Fresh Blood This year also sees Tasmanian singer-songwriter Sam McMeekin step into the spotlight after taking out triple j Unearthed’s Party In The Paddock comp, locking in her spot on the bill off the back of her new EP Amelioration. TL;DR: Set times are live now via the PITP app 180 artists / 6 stages / 5 days Ocean Alley (Fri), Sofi Tukker (Sat), Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Sun) Monday morning recovery sets So yeah – download the app, grab the highlighters, argue with your mates and start plotting your paddock path. PITP 2026 is coming in hot. Peep the full set times down below and see you by the river. Party In The Paddock 2026 Set Times Party In The Paddock 2026 Lineup Sam McMeekin (triple j Unearthed comp winner) Joining… Ocean Alley Sofi Tukker (USA) The Veronicas Sophie Ellis-Bextor (UK) The Temper Trap Flight Facilities Peking Duk Ball Park Music Peach PRC Mallrat Genesis Owusu Baby J Blondshell (USA) Dune Rats Billie Marten (UK) Baker Boy Sons of the East Old Mervs In Hearts Wake The Preatures Ruby Fields The Terrys Stüm Pretty Girl (DJ Set) Ben Lee Keli Holiday Mansionair RedHook Jade LeMac (CAN) Mia Wray Bad//Dreems Miss Kaninna Harvey Sutherland The Belair Lip Bombs Rona Kaiit 3% Torren Foot Gut Health Big Noter Baalti (IND) Close Counters (DJ Set) BVT The Pretty Littles Sex Mask Drifting Clouds KSMBA Denni Hellcat Speedracer Radium Dolls Medhanit Waxx Off Bean Magazine Gimmy Marvell O & The Mo Lahgo Piper Butcher Suneden Lennon Wells Sunshine Brothers Turtle Skull Afrodisiac Krystal Rivvers Bonsai The Wattles Teens Powderkeg Nice House Oscar O’Shea L$F Tony Velvet DJ Dadbod Dvrkworld Tranquility Unknown Dylan Boys Holly.etc Ekidna Q.E. Rā Bellatrix Hijvckd Vivid De Leon Binga Glass Media OM3 Liam Johnston Blush Kate Rigby Willtrax Frogs in Suits Track + Field 2 Hot Bitche$$ Cosmic Cowgirl Party In The Paddock 2026 Thursday, February 5th to Monday, February 9th – Quercus Park, Liffey River TAS Tickets on sale now here Further Reading Sophie Ellis-Bextor Announces Disco-Powered Australian Tour For 2026 triple j’s Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs: The Complete List Ocean Alley Announce Massive ‘Love Balloon’ 2026 Australian Tour Dates The post The Party In The Paddock 2026 Set Times Are Here appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

Apple today announced that it has renewed "Shrinking" for a fourth season, just ahead of the beloved comedy-drama series returning for a third season tonight. "Shrinking" follows a grieving therapist (Jason Segel) who starts to be unconventionally candid with his clients. Harrison Ford plays Segel's mentor, Dr. Paul Rhoades, and other cast members include Christa Miller and Jessica Williams. Guest stars in the third season will include Cobie Smulders, Michael J. Fox, Jeff Daniels, Brett Goldstein, and others, according to Apple. The first episode of "Shrinking" season three will be out tonight, and one new episode will follow every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time through April 7. The fourth season does not have a release date yet. "Shrinking" is one of the most popular shows on the Apple TV streaming service, and it has received multiple Emmy Award nominations.Tag: Apple TV Shows This article, "One of Apple TV's Most Popular Shows Gets Renewal" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today said that hypertension notifications are now available for Apple Watch and iPhone users in Australia, Malaysia, Colombia, Indonesia, South Korea, Brazil, and Turkey. Introduced last September, the hypertension detection feature uses the health sensors on the Apple Watch and custom-designed algorithms to determine if a user seems to be regularly experiencing high blood pressure. If hypertension is detected over a 30-day period, the Apple Watch is able to send an alert suggesting that the user opt in to more frequent blood pressure monitoring with the guidance of a doctor. According to Apple, hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, impacting 1.4 billion adults globally. Hypertension does not have visible symptoms in most cases, so it can go undiagnosed. Apple Watch owners in the countries where Apple has added support can set up hypertension alerts in the Health app. Hypertension alerts are available with the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. This article, "Apple Expands Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications to Six More Countries" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

DRAM shortages are set to impact smartphone manufacturers like Apple in 2026, but the company is going to try to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite having to pay more for components, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that Apple negotiates memory prices with suppliers on a quarterly basis, so price increases are expected in the second quarter of 2026. The upcoming price hike will be similar to the first quarter increase that has already seen Apple paying more for memory. Estimates suggest that prices are up 10 to 25 percent compared to last year. The higher memory cost will impact the iPhone's gross margins, but Apple is in a position to establish deals to get a steady supply, and it is able to absorb some of the increased cost. From Kuo: For most non-AI brands, even if you're willing to pay up, there's no guarantee you'll get the supply. The fact that Apple can lock in a deal like this shows just how much leverage they have. Higher memory costs will hit iPhone gross margins. But Apple's playbook is clear: use the market chaos to their advantage--secure the chips, absorb the costs, and grab more market share. They'll make it back later on the services side. Apple may need to address memory price increases during the January 30 earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2026 (October to December 2025). Kuo expects that Apple will avoid raising prices "as much as possible," and that at least the starting price of the ‌iPhone 18‌ models will be flat. Apple has previously absorbed component costs, and was able to keep iPhone 17 pricing relatively steady. The base ‌iPhone 17‌ model did not go up in price and still starts at $799, though Apple did start charging $100 more for the iPhone 17 Pro because of the new 256GB minimum storage. Components other than memory could also be in short supply in the coming months, leading to further supply chain issues that could force price increases. LPDDR and NAND are currently facing shortages and higher prices because of demand from the AI industry. Chip manufacturers are prioritizing advanced memory for AI servers over the memory used in smartphones, and there has been speculation that the memory price increase will cause smartphone costs to rise across multiple brands.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Ming-Chi KuoRelated Forum: iPhone This article, "Apple to Keep iPhone 18 Starting Price Steady Despite Rising Memory Costs" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that's required is to sign up on Apple's beta site. Once you've opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. The latest iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates add support for the new second-generation AirTag, including Precision Finding on Apple Watch. iOS 26.3 also adds a new tool for transitioning from an iPhone to an Android device. Transfers can be initiated during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can now be done without having to download a specific app. The update includes changes to third-party wearables in the European Union, with more information available in our iOS 26.3 beta 2 feature list following yesterday's release to developers. Apple is expected to release iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public at the end of January.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today provided public beta testers with the third release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. We don't know about any new features in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 as of yet, but Apple might introduce new capabilities in later beta releases. The beta is limited to developers and public beta testers at the current time, but we are expecting Apple to release the update at the end of January. Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, "Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Public Beta" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Google today announced that it is expanding its more affordable Google AI Plus subscription plan to 35 countries and territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99, giving Google Gemini users a more affordable option for accessing upgraded AI services. Prior to now, Google AI Pro was the most affordable AI subscription plan at $19.99 per month. Google AI Plus includes Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro in the Gemini app, as well as AI filmmaking tools in Flow, and access to research and writing assistance in NotebookLM. It also includes 200GB of storage, with benefits able to be shared with up to five other family members. For a limited time, Google is offering new AI Plus subscribers a 50 percent discount for the first two months of the subscription, dropping the price to $3.99. Customers will pay $3.99 for access for two months, before being charged the full $7.99 per month price. Google One Premium 2TB customers who pay $9.99 per month will automatically get access to the benefits of Google AI Plus in the coming days. Google AI Plus includes 200 monthly AI credits for video generation, which is 100 more credits than the free Google AI option. The free tier has limited access to Gemini 3 Pro, but subscribers will be able to use 3 Pro with fewer limitations, while also accessing Deep Research. The plan also offers limited access to Veo 3.1 Fast and Gemini in Chrome. The more expensive $19.99 per month Google AI Pro plan has even more benefits than the $7.99 plan. It offers a higher number of AI credits, more access to Flow and Whisk, Gemini 3 Pro in Google Search, higher daily limits for Gemini Code assist, Gemini in Google apps like Gmail and Docs, access to Google Home Premium, and 2TB storage. More information is available on Google's website.Tags: Gemini, Google This article, "Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S." first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPad 16 years ago today, marking over one and a half decades of the company's "revolutionary" tablet. Jobs unveiled the first-generation ‌iPad‌ at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on January 27, 2010. Designed to fill the gap between smartphones and laptops, the original ‌iPad‌ featured a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multitouch display, Apple's first custom designed chip, a 30-pin dock connector, and up to 64GB storage. With a starting price of $499, it offered users a new way to browse the web, read eBooks, watch videos, and interact with Apple's growing app ecosystem. Jobs described it as "a magical and revolutionary device." iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price. iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. The ‌iPad‌ used a version of iOS tailored for its larger display, bringing a big-screen experience to familiar mobile apps like Safari, Mail, and Photos. It introduced the iBooks app and iBookstore as part of an effort to compete in the e-reading space dominated by Amazon's Kindle. Its design was characterized by thick black bezels, a physical home button, and a convex aluminum back. It weighed 1.5 pounds and offered 10 hours of battery life. The initial reception to the ‌iPad‌ was mixed. While many praised its lightweight computing and media consumption experience, others questioned its necessity and potential to replace laptops. Nevertheless, the ‌iPad‌ sold over 300,000 units on its launch day in April 2010 and one million within its first month. It catalyzed the creation of a new product category, sparking competition from rivals such as Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon. By the end of 2010, Apple had sold over 15 million iPads, generating $9.5 billion in revenue and solidifying the device as a key pillar of the company's product lineup. The ‌iPad‌ has since become a tentpole device for Apple, expanding into product lines including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro and accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Subsequent models introduced cameras, multitasking, different display size options, USB-C connectivity, and more. See Apple's original press release from 2010 for more information. This article, "Apple's iPad Turns 16 Today" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Samsung aims to produce around 1 million units of its upcoming "Wide Fold" device, in an attempt to directly rival Apple's rumored foldable iPhone expected later this year. Samsung Wide Fold mockup (Image credit: UniverseIce) According to Korea's ETNews, the Wide Fold will see Samsung's largest initial production run for a special model in the past three years. The device is said to feature a 7.6-inch foldable OLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded, and a 5.4-inch cover screen. Apple is expected to introduce a foldable iPhone this fall with a similar 4:3 inner display ratio. When folded, users will interact with a 5.3-inch outer display that is shorter and wider than a typical iPhone screen, while unfolding it will reveal a larger 7.7-inch iPad-style screen, according to The Information. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to sell somewhere between 8 and 10 million units by the end of the year, assuming it launches in 2026 and isn't pushed back into early next year. Either way, it appears that by matching the device's aspect ratio, Samsung is wasting no time going after Apple in a space that the Korean tech giant has so far dominated. A source quoted in the report says the Wide Fold "is not considered dramatically harder to build than [the] TriFold," and Samsung may increase output depending on the market response. The upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to have only a limited run of around 200,000 units, compared to the Wide Fold's projected 1 million units. Samsung is expected to launch the TriFold device on January 30, starting at $2,899. Samsung Wide Fold mockup (Image credit: UniverseIce) ETNews reports that the Wide Fold will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 at Samsung's Q3 Unpacked event in July. If so, that's a change from previous years, when Samsung staggered its special models to avoid cannibalizing sales from its main lineup. iPhone Fold: Launch, Pricing, and What to Expect From Apple's Foldable Samsung's overall foldable shipments reportedly exceeded 6 million last year, and the company expects that figure to climb with the Wide Fold joining its portfolio. Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.Tags: Foldable iPhone, Samsung This article, "iPhone Fold Rumored Display Size Has Samsung Preparing a Direct Rival" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

The second-generation AirTag is available to order now in the U.S. and dozens of other countries, but it is launching later in some other countries. According to Apple's website, the new AirTag will be launching at a later date in these countries: Brazil Indonesia Malaysia The Philippines Singapore South Korea Taiwan Thailand VietnamIn South Korea, Apple will begin accepting orders for the new AirTag on January 28 (local time), so orders should begin imminently in that country. In many of the other countries listed above, however, Apple simply says the new AirTag is coming soon. The new AirTag features longer range for both Bluetooth and Precision Finding item tracking, a louder speaker, and some other minor changes.Tag: AirTag This article, "AirTag 2 Launching Later in These Countries" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

On the heels of the launch of its newest Stratos Band for Apple Watch with an icy blue glow color, Nomad this week has an overstock sale going on with major discounts across a few different product categories. This includes iPhone 17 cases, MagSafe-compatible charging stations, iPad folios, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Nomad. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied and do not require any coupon codes, and Nomad offers free shipping on orders that exceed $50 in value. You'll find a collection of iPhone 17 cases in this sale, including Nomad's Modern Case for $39 ($10 off), Modern Leather Case for $44 ($11 off), and Rugged Leather Case for $60 ($15 off). UP TO 49% OFFNomad Overstock Sale iPhone 17 Cases Modern Case - $39, down from $49 Modern Leather Case - $44, down from $55 Rugged Leather Case - $60, down from $75 Modern Leather Folio - $60, down from $75 Charging Stand One - $83, down from $119 Base One Max - $111, down from $159 iPad Cases Leather Folio for iPad Air - $63, down from $125 Apple Watch Bands Sport Slim Band - $39, down from $55 Rugged Case - $60, down from $119 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Nomad's Overstock Sale Takes Up to 49% Off iPhone 17 Cases, MagSafe Stands, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

iOS 26 adoption now hovers at around 50%, according to StatCounter, but some users are still cautious about updating. New data published by SellCell provides a look at how users have responded to the push to update to ‌iOS 26‌. The findings are based on a January 2026 survey of 2,000 U.S.-based adult iPhone users and focus on adoption status, update behavior, and perceived risks associated with installing ‌iOS 26‌. 78% of SellCell's respondents say they have updated their ‌iPhone‌ to ‌iOS 26‌, while 22% report that they are still running an earlier version of iOS. There have been other reports of low adoption for ‌iOS 26‌, so 78% would be unusually high and may indicate a disproportionate number of tech enthusiasts among respondents. Realistically, the actual number likely lies somewhere in between at around 50%, as StatCounter shows. SellCell stresses that the data reflects self-reported behavior rather than device-verified installation rates. Nevertheless, the survey highlights key reasons as to why some users have still not upgraded. 24.2% of respondents said they were concerned that ‌iOS 26‌ could negatively affect battery life, while 23.8% worried about overall performance. 17.5% of respondents said they disliked the design changes debuted with Liquid Glass, or found it harder to read, while an additional 8.6% said they were frustrated that new visual elements could not be fully turned off. 15% of respondents said they worried it would be difficult or impossible to revert to an earlier version of iOS once ‌iOS 26‌ was installed, while 11.4% cited reports of bugs or features breaking as a reason for hesitation. SellCell's data also suggests that adoption does not necessarily reflect confidence. When asked about their general response to iOS update prompts, only 38.8% of respondents said they typically update immediately when prompted. The remaining 61.2% reported some form of delay or deferral, including waiting to see whether other users report problems, assuming updates occur automatically, dismissing reminders, or postponing updates for weeks or months. A smaller share said they only update once an app stops working on their current version of iOS. In addition, the survey found that hesitation around ‌iOS 26‌ is widespread even among users who have already installed the update. Across the full sample of 2,000 respondents, 72% selected at least one concern that made them hesitant about upgrading, while only 28% said that nothing they had seen put them off installing ‌iOS 26‌. It is also notable that, of the 443 respondents who said they were still on an older version, 28% said they were unaware that ‌iOS 26‌ was available, 23.7% said they assumed updates would install automatically, and 23.3% said they simply had not gotten around to updating. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: SellCellRelated Forum: iOS 26 This article, "iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

A new Apple support document and our own testing has confirmed that Precision Finding on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later works with the AirTag 2, but the original AirTag is not supported. Precision Finding can lead you to the exact location of an item with an AirTag attached to it, by showing you a directional arrow and your distance away from the item on a compatible iPhone, and now on a compatible Apple Watch too. Precision Finding already existed on the above Apple Watch models for finding an iPhone 15 or newer, but there was no Precision Finding on the Apple Watch for finding an AirTag until now. As we confirmed, however, Precision Finding on the Apple Watch still does not work with the first-generation AirTag released in 2021. To use Precision Finding to find a second-generation AirTag with a compatible Apple Watch, the watch must be running watchOS 26.2.1 or later. How to set up the feature, according to Apple: On your Apple Watch, go to Control Center. Scroll to the bottom and tap Edit. Tap the Add button. Scroll down to Find Items. Tap Find Items, then tap Find AirTag. Tap Choose, then choose an item. Tap the Done button, then tap Done.How to use the feature, according to Apple:On your Apple Watch, go to Control Center. Scroll down and tap the Find AirTag button. Follow the on-screen instructions and move around your space until your Apple Watch connects to your AirTag. Follow the distance and direction information on your Apple Watch. When you are close to your AirTag, the watch screen turns green.If you have an original AirTag, you can still find it with Precision Finding on an iPhone 11 or newer. With the AirTag 2, Precision Finding works at distances up to 1.5× farther away from an item compared to the original AirTag, but this longer range requires an iPhone 15 or newer, Apple Watch Series 9 or newer, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 or newer. To learn more about the new AirTag, read our coverage of Apple's announcement.Tag: AirTag This article, "Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Amazon today has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $199.00, down from $249.00. This is only the second time in 2026 that we've tracked the AirPods Pro 3 at this low price on Amazon, which matches the best deal we saw over the holiday season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $50 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 Additionally, Amazon has the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelation for $119.00, down from $179.00. This is a solid second-best price on the AirPods 4 with ANC, and both models have an estimated February 1 delivery date for free delivery options. $60 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $119.00 Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "AirPod Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price on Amazon, Plus AirPods 4 ANC at $119" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Shit’s getting real, Vooligans. With their long-awaited fourth album In Verses landing next Friday, Karnivool have lifted the curtain on another new cut – ‘Animation’ – and announced a run of intimate acoustic album launch parties across the country to mark the moment. Karnivool – ‘Animation’ Set to roll through Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth during release week, the shows will see the Perth prog icons strip things right back for a short acoustic set, mixing new material and old faves, followed by a chat with the band and a record and merch signing for fans who’ve been patiently waiting more than a decade for this LP. It’s a rare move from a band known for towering volume and precision heaviness – and a format Karnivool haven’t done in Australia before. In fact, the last time they played an acoustic set anywhere was 14 years ago in Mumbai, making these shows a genuine moment. Ahead of In Verses dropping on February 6, the band have also shared ‘Animation’, one of the first tracks written for the album. Built on wide-open verses, fuzzed-out choruses and that unmistakable Karnivool rhythmic tension, it offers a clear snapshot of where the band are headed sonically. “’Animation’ leans into new space found within the rhythm section,” the band explain. “It holds the pulse of In Verses – tight, detailed, tense. It reflects the frustration, the renewal, and the search for light that runs through the record, all while staying true to our sound.” The road to In Verses has been anything but straightforward. Forged through years of experimentation in their Perth studio alongside longtime collaborator Forrester Savell, the album distils a decade of lived experience into ten meticulously crafted tracks – navigating frustration, catharsis and rediscovery in a way that feels distinctly Karnivool. For longtime fans, it’s a long-awaited reintroduction. For newcomers, it’s a hell of a place to start. Over the past 20 years, Karnivool have cemented their status as one of Australia’s most influential heavy bands, delivering platinum-certified classics like Themata (2005), Sound Awake (2009) and ARIA #1 Asymmetry (2013), while building a fiercely loyal global following through relentless touring and festival domination. Now, with In Verses just days away, these acoustic launch parties offer a rare chance to experience the band up close. Peep all the details down below. KARNIVOOL 2026 ACOUSTIC LAUNCH PARTIES Monday February 9 – Crowbar, Sydney Tuesday February 10 – Crowbar, Brisbane Wednesday February 11 – The Espy Gershwin Room, Melbourne Monday February 16 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth Tickets on sale now here Further Reading Karnivool Officially Announce First New Album In 12 Years, ‘In Verses’ Love Letter To A Record: Verticoli On Karnivool’s ‘Sound Awake’ triple j’s Like A Version in 2014 The post Karnivool Drop New Single ‘Animation’, Announce Intimate Acoustic Album Launch Parties appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

Anthropic has announced new interactive tools in Claude that let users open and interact with other services and apps directly within the AI chat interface via the web and Mac app. The update offers real-time collaboration with third-party apps like Asana, Slack, Figma, Canva, and more without requiring users to switch between tabs or apps. The feature is powered by MCP Apps, a new extension to the Model Context Protocol that lets any MCP server deliver an interactive interface within supporting AI products. Anthropic open-sourced MCP last year as a universal standard for connecting tools to AI applications. Per Anthropic's announcement, here's what you can now do directly in Claude: Amplitude – Build analytics charts, then explore trends and adjust parameters interactively to uncover hidden insights. Asana – Turn chats into projects, tasks, and timelines your team can see and execute in Asana. Box – Search for files, preview documents inline, then extract insights and ask questions about your content. Canva – Create presentation outlines, then customize branding and design in real-time to produce client-ready decks. Clay – Research companies, find contacts with email and phone info, pull data like company size and funding, then draft personalized outreach directly in your conversation. Figma – Prompt to turn text and images into flow charts, Gantt charts, or other visual diagrams in FigJam. Hex – Ask data questions and get answers complete with interactive charts, tables, and citations. monday.com – Manage your work, run projects, update boards, smartly assign tasks, and visualize progress with insights. Slack (from Salesforce) – Search and retrieve Slack conversations for context, generate message drafts, format them your way, and review before you post. Interactive tools are available on web and desktop for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans, with support said to be coming to Claude Cowork down the line. The integrations are similar to ChatGPT's Apps system, introduced last October, which allows users to interact with third-party tools inside the chat interface.Tags: Anthropic, claude This article, "Claude AI Now Lets You Use Slack, Figma, and Canva Within the Chat" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

In news that will likely make your palms sweat just reading it, professional free-climber and certified lunatic Alex Honnold has scaled a 101-storey skyscraper with no ropes, no safety gear, and no fear of God – just one hell of a pump-up soundtrack consisting largely of Tool. Yep. Tool. Alex Honnold BEST MOMENTS Free Soloing Taipei 101 | Netflix’s Skyscraper Live Over the weekend, Honnold scaled Taipei 101 in Taiwan – a 1,667-foot behemoth and the 11th tallest building in the world – as part of a live Netflix event dubbed Skyscraper Live. The whole thing kicked off just after 8pm local time and took him a little over an hour and a half, which somehow feels both insanely fast and horrifyingly long. Speaking to Variety shortly after reaching the top (alive), Honnold revealed his soundtrack of choice was “rock music I’ve liked my whole life,” adding that it was “mostly Tool.” “I made the playlist months ago while I was driving,” he confessed. “I’ve been training to it a bunch.” Because obviously you’d want to rehearse climbing a skyscraper with no safety gear the same way you prep for leg day? The music wasn’t just for vibes, either. Honnold explained that knowing the length of the songs helped him keep pace while climbing – each section of the building was taking him roughly five to six minutes, so Tool’s long, meditative prog epics basically functioned as a very metal stopwatch. Although, in peak Honnold energy, he also admitted the music kept cutting out halfway up the building. “I couldn’t really hear and I was kind of like, ‘Whatever. I’m just doing my thing’,” he said. Reminder: he was dangling hundreds of metres above the ground at this point. To recap: a man climbed a 101-storey skyscraper, free-solo, on a live stream, while vibing to Tool, losing audio, and casually shrugging it off. Just another weekend activity for someone whose risk tolerance is set to Maynard apparently? You can check out highlights from the climb in the viddy above. Meanwhile, Tool recently wrapped up their long-awaited Australian live return headlining Good Things 2025. Further Reading Watch Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Prank Drummer Danny Carey Live Onstage With A Dildo Watch This Toddler Vibe Out To Tool’s ‘Invincible’ Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Says He Caught Coronavirus In Australia The post Absolute Madman Climbs 101-Storey Skyscraper While Blasting Tool appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

A reporter for The Washington Post has put ChatGPT's new optional Apple Health integration feature to the test by feeding it ten years of their Apple Watch data. The results were not encouraging, to say the least. Earlier this month, OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience. For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. ChatGPT Health can also integrate with your medical records, allowing it to analyze your lab results and other aspects of your medical history to inform its answers to your health-related questions. With this in mind, reporter Geoffrey Fowler gave ChatGPT Health access to 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat measurements from his Apple Health app, and asked the bot to grade his cardiac health. It gave him an F. Feeling understandably alarmed, Fowler asked his actual doctor, who in no uncertain terms dismissed the AI's assessment entirely. His physician said Fowler was at such low risk for heart problems that his insurance likely wouldn't even cover additional testing to disprove the chatbot's findings. Cardiologist Eric Topol of the Scripps Research Institute was likewise unimpressed with the large language model's assessment. He called ChatGPT's analysis "baseless" and said people should ignore its medical advice, as it's clearly not ready for prime time. Perhaps the most troubling finding, though, was ChatGPT's inconsistency. When Fowler asked the same question several times, his score swung wildly between an F and a B. ChatGPT also kept forgetting basic information about him, including his gender and age, despite it having full access to his records. Anthropic's Claude chatbot fared slightly better – though not by much. The LLM graded Fowler's cardiac health a C, but it also failed to properly account for limitations in the Apple Watch data. Both companies say their health tools aren't meant to replace doctors or provide diagnoses. Topol rightly argued that if these bots can't accurately assess health data, then they shouldn't be offering grades at all. Yet nothing appears to be stopping them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this month said the agency's job is to "get out of the way as a regulator" to promote innovation. An agency commissioner drew a red line at AI making "medical or clinical claims" without FDA review, but ChatGPT and Claude argue they are just providing information. "People that do this are going to get really spooked about their health," Topol said. "It could also go the other way and give people who are unhealthy a false sense that everything they're doing is great." ChatGPT's Apple Health integration is currently limited to a group of beta users. Responding to the report, OpenAI said it was working to improve the consistency of the chatbot's responses. "Launching ChatGPT Health with waitlisted access allows us to learn and improve the experience before making it widely available,” OpenAI VP Ashley Alexander told the publication in a statement.Tags: Apple Health, ChatGPT This article, "ChatGPT's Apple Health Integration Flaws Exposed in New Report" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Meta plans to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, the company has told TechCrunch. The subscriptions will reportedly include exclusive features to aid creativity, productivity, and expanded AI capabilities. Meta says each app will have its own distinct set of premium features, giving users "more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free." However, it sounds as if Meta hasn't yet settled on what each sub will offer, with the company planning to experiment with various bundles. For Instagram, for example, premium subscribers could create unlimited audience lists, see which followers don't follow them back, and view Stories anonymously. Paid features on WhatsApp and Facebook are likely to provide equivalent functionality. Meta also intends to incorporate Manus, an AI agent it recently acquired for a reported $2 billion, into its subscription plans. The company will continue selling Manus subscriptions to businesses separately. AI-powered video appears to be another upcoming offering, courtesy of Meta's Vibes feature, which targets creators and businesses with verification badges and priority support. Vibes has been free since it launched last year, but Meta now plans to offer freemium access to Vibes video creation, with the option to subscribe to unlock additional video creation opportunities each month. It won't be the first time a social platform has adopted subscription-based access. X (Twitter) has its paid-for tiers, and Snap has shown that the model can work, with Snapchat+ gaining 16 million subscribers at $3.99 per month. Tag: Meta This article, "Premium Subscriptions Coming to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Introduction Teams now ship code many times a day, yet many engineers still fight slow releases, fragile deployments, noisy alerts, and last-minute rollbacks. As a result, they lose time in handoffs, and they lose trust in the delivery pipeline. Today, cloud platforms, microservices, and CI/CD demand consistent automation, strong operational habits, and clear ownership across development and operations. Therefore, a Certified DevOps Engineer path helps you build job-ready skills that connect planning, coding, testing, releasing, and operating systems with discipline and speed. In this guide, you will learn what the role-focused certification represents, how the workflow fits real delivery, what mistakes to avoid, and how to apply the practices in everyday projects. Why this matters: you reduce delivery risk while you improve reliability and team confidence. What Is Certified DevOps Engineer? A Certified DevOps Engineer validates your ability to apply core DevOps practices in real delivery work, not only to recall definitions. In practice, you align people, process, and automation so you can release changes safely and repeatedly. For example, you design a CI pipeline that runs tests, you package builds consistently, you automate infrastructure changes, and you add monitoring that tells the truth when incidents happen. You also use common tools such as Git, CI servers, containers, orchestration, configuration management, and observability to support the full lifecycle. DevOpsSchool describes its CDE as a program that tests knowledge and hands-on skills across CI/CD, automation, configuration management, and monitoring, with familiarity in tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Ansible. Why this matters: you prove practical readiness for modern delivery teams, not just theoretical awareness. Why Certified DevOps Engineer Is Important in Modern DevOps & Software Delivery Modern software delivery depends on short feedback loops, so teams must integrate code often and release with confidence. However, many organizations still suffer from manual approvals, environment drift, and inconsistent deployments. A Certified DevOps Engineer focus matters because it trains you to connect CI/CD with cloud operations, agile planning, and reliability habits. For example, you standardize builds, you automate provisioning, you treat configuration as code, and you monitor services with meaningful signals. As a result, teams reduce downtime, shorten lead time, and recover faster when failures happen. DevOpsSchool positions the CDE around implementing core DevOps practices and real-world problem solving in pipelines and cloud-native automation. Why this matters: you turn “faster delivery” into controlled delivery that protects customers and revenue. Core Concepts & Key Components DevOps Culture & Shared Ownership Purpose: You remove silos so teams ship and operate together. How it works: You define ownership, you use clear runbooks, and you agree on quality gates that everyone follows. Where it is used: Product teams, platform teams, and SRE teams use shared ownership during releases and incidents. Why this matters: culture prevents repeat failures when tools alone cannot fix coordination gaps. Version Control & Trunk-Based Practices Purpose: You keep code changes small, reviewable, and easy to integrate. How it works: You use Git workflows, you enforce code review, and you merge frequently to avoid long-lived drift. Where it is used: Every pipeline starts with versioned source, versioned config, and versioned IaC. Why this matters: frequent integration reduces costly merge conflicts and late defect discovery. CI Pipelines & Quality Gates Purpose: You catch issues early and keep mainline stable. How it works: You run unit tests, linting, security checks, and build packaging on every change, then you fail fast. Where it is used: Developers and QA rely on CI to validate code before it reaches staging or production. Why this matters: early validation saves release time and prevents avoidable incidents. CD, Release Strategy & Deployment Safety Purpose: You deliver changes reliably, even under frequent releases. How it works: You use staged rollouts, approvals where needed, and rollback plans; you adopt blue/green or canary when risk rises. Where it is used: Internet-facing services, internal APIs, and regulated systems all use safer rollout patterns. Why this matters: safe deployment reduces the “Friday release fear” and protects uptime. Infrastructure as Code & Configuration Management Purpose: You prevent drift and you scale environments consistently. How it works: You define infra and config declaratively, you run automated provisioning, and you audit changes through Git history. Where it is used: Cloud provisioning, cluster setup, network rules, and server configuration all benefit from IaC. Why this matters: consistent environments reduce “works on my machine” failures. Containers, Orchestration & Platform Standards Purpose: You standardize runtime behavior across teams and environments. How it works: You package apps in containers, you define resources and policies, and you orchestrate at scale using platforms like Kubernetes. Where it is used: Microservices, batch jobs, and platform engineering setups rely on orchestration to scale safely. Why this matters: standard platforms reduce operational variance and speed up onboarding. Observability, Monitoring & Incident Response Purpose: You detect problems early and you restore service quickly. How it works: You collect metrics, logs, and traces; you define SLOs; and you run incident processes with postmortems. Where it is used: Production services, customer-facing apps, and internal platforms all need strong observability. Why this matters: visibility turns outages into manageable events with clear actions. How Certified DevOps Engineer Works (Step-by-Step Workflow) First, you start with a delivery goal, such as “ship a new API feature weekly without downtime,” and you map the pipeline from commit to production. Next, you store code and configuration in Git, and you set branching and review rules that match team risk. Then, you build a CI pipeline that runs tests, produces an artifact, and publishes it to a registry. After that, you define infrastructure and environment configuration as code, so every environment matches the same baseline. Next, you deploy through stages, so you validate in dev and staging before production, and you add release checks that reflect real service health. Finally, you monitor production with alerts that tie to customer impact, and you run incident response with runbooks and learning-focused postmortems. DevOpsSchool describes the CDE as testing skills in CI/CD, automation, configuration management, and monitoring, which aligns directly with this lifecycle workflow. Why this matters: a step-by-step workflow helps you scale delivery without scaling chaos. Real-World Use Cases & Scenarios In fintech, teams release payment updates frequently, so DevOps engineers coordinate secure pipelines, automated tests, and controlled rollouts to avoid transaction failures. In e-commerce, engineers handle traffic spikes, so they use autoscaling, observability, and canary releases to protect checkout flows during peak events. In SaaS products, platform teams standardize Kubernetes clusters and CI templates, so developers ship faster while SREs keep reliability consistent. Meanwhile, QA engineers integrate automated test suites into CI, and cloud engineers codify networking and identity policies through IaC, so teams reduce drift and audit effort. As a result, businesses improve lead time, lower incident rates, and increase deployment confidence across teams. Why this matters: real outcomes matter more than tooling lists, and use cases show how DevOps changes delivery performance. Benefits of Using Certified DevOps Engineer Productivity: You reduce manual steps, so teams spend more time building and less time firefighting. Reliability: You add repeatable pipelines and safer rollouts, so you prevent avoidable outages. Scalability: You standardize environments and automation, so the system grows without fragile one-off fixes. Collaboration: You align developers, QA, DevOps, and SRE on shared practices, so handoffs become smoother. Therefore, certification-focused learning helps you connect skills into one delivery system, not scattered tactics. Why this matters: benefits compound when you apply them together across the lifecycle. Challenges, Risks & Common Mistakes First, many beginners over-focus on tools, so they ignore process design and ownership, which later creates brittle pipelines. Next, teams often skip testing strategy, so they run slow pipelines with low signal, and they lose trust in automation. Also, engineers sometimes push IaC without governance, so they create security gaps and uncontrolled changes. Moreover, teams misuse alerts, so they trigger noise and burn out responders. To mitigate, you define quality gates, you enforce least privilege, you version everything, and you design alerts around user impact and SLOs. Why this matters: recognizing risks early prevents expensive rework and production instability. Comparison Table Traditional Ops-Heavy DeliveryCertified DevOps Engineer ApproachManual deployments during change windowsAutomated CI/CD with consistent release stepsTicket-driven environment changesIaC-driven changes with Git history and reviewSiloed dev vs ops responsibilitiesShared ownership across dev, ops, QA, and SRELate testing near release timeEarly testing in CI with fast feedbackSnowflake servers and hidden configStandardized config management and repeatable setupsBig-bang releases with high riskProgressive delivery (staged, canary, rollback-ready)Reactive monitoring after incidentsObservability-first monitoring tied to service healthLocal scripts and tribal knowledgeDocumented runbooks and repeatable automationSlow recovery due to unclear actionsIncident response process with learning postmortemsScaling by adding manual effortScaling by templates, platforms, and automation Why this matters: comparison clarifies what changes in day-to-day work when you move from manual delivery to disciplined delivery. Best Practices & Expert Recommendations First, treat everything as versioned work, including code, config, IaC, and pipeline definitions, so you can trace changes quickly. Next, keep pipelines fast and meaningful, so engineers trust results and act on failures immediately. Also, enforce security early with secret management and least privilege, so you reduce downstream risk. Moreover, standardize environments through templates and golden paths, so teams onboard faster and avoid drift. Finally, measure delivery and reliability with clear metrics like lead time, change failure rate, and recovery time, then improve them iteratively. Why this matters: best practices turn DevOps from a one-time setup into a sustainable operating model. Who Should Learn or Use Certified DevOps Engineer? Developers can use it to understand CI/CD, release strategy, and production readiness so they ship features responsibly. DevOps engineers can use it to strengthen automation, platform consistency, and delivery governance across teams. Cloud engineers can apply it to codify infrastructure and improve repeatability across regions and accounts. QA engineers can integrate test automation and quality gates into pipelines, while SREs can align monitoring, incident response, and reliability targets with delivery speed. It fits both early-career learners who need structured practice and experienced engineers who want to formalize and validate skills. Why this matters: the right audience match increases learning ROI and career impact. FAQs – People Also Ask 1) What is Certified DevOps Engineer? It validates practical DevOps skills across CI/CD, automation, configuration management, and monitoring. Why this matters: you prove applied capability, not just theory. 2) Do I need programming skills for it? You should understand scripting basics and Git workflows, because automation and pipelines rely on them. Why this matters: small scripts often unlock big delivery improvements. 3) Is it suitable for beginners? Yes, if you start with fundamentals and practice labs, then you connect tools into a workflow. Why this matters: structure helps beginners avoid random tool hopping. 4) How does it help in CI/CD work? It strengthens pipeline thinking: tests, artifacts, deployment stages, and rollback readiness. Why this matters: CI/CD failures often cause delays and outages. 5) Which tools should I know? Common stacks include Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible, alongside monitoring tools. Why this matters: tool familiarity speeds execution in real teams. 6) How does it compare with cloud-specific DevOps certifications? It focuses on general DevOps delivery patterns, while cloud-specific certifications emphasize one provider’s services. Why this matters: you choose credentials that match your job scope. 7) Does it help SRE and reliability roles? Yes, because it connects delivery changes with monitoring, incident response, and safer rollouts. Why this matters: reliability depends on how teams ship changes. 8) What experience level benefits most? Both juniors and mid-level engineers benefit, because practice bridges gaps between learning and production work. Why this matters: applied practice accelerates confidence and outcomes. 9) What mistakes should I avoid while learning DevOps? Avoid copying pipelines blindly, ignoring testing strategy, and treating alerts as noise generators. Why this matters: these mistakes create fragile systems and burnout. 10) How do I show value after certification? You can improve one delivery metric, automate one painful manual task, and reduce one recurring incident pattern. Why this matters: measurable wins build trust and growth. Branding & Authority DevOpsSchool provides structured, hands-on learning that aligns with how modern teams ship and operate software at scale. When you learn through DevOpsSchool, you follow a platform approach that connects DevOps, DevSecOps, SRE, and cloud-native delivery so you can apply skills in real projects, not only in quizzes. The Certified DevOps Engineer page highlights practical domains such as CI/CD pipelines, automation, configuration management, and monitoring, which match day-to-day enterprise delivery expectations. Also, when you reference the official course page for Certified DevOps Engineer, you keep learning aligned with the curriculum and evaluation goals, so you avoid wasted effort. Why this matters: trusted structure helps you build skills that employers recognize and teams actually use. Rajesh Kumar supports learners as a mentor with a practitioner-first approach, so you learn how to think in systems, not just how to click through tools. When you learn under Rajesh Kumar, you benefit from long-term hands-on exposure to modern delivery realities, including DevOps and DevSecOps practices, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methods, and DataOps, AIOps, and MLOps ways of working. Also, he emphasizes Kubernetes and cloud platforms, CI/CD automation, and practical troubleshooting, so you build confidence in production-style scenarios. The DevOpsSchool Certified DevOps Engineer page lists Rajesh Kumar among mentors, which reinforces the practitioner link between learning and industry needs. Why this matters: strong mentorship shortens your learning curve and improves how you operate under real delivery pressure. Call to Action & Contact Information Course page: Certified DevOps Engineer Email: [email protected] Phone & WhatsApp (India): +91 84094 92687 Phone & WhatsApp (USA): +1 (469) 756-6329 View the full article

If the words ‘Apollo’ or ‘Wurl’ instantly transport you to a sun-drenched dancefloor somewhere between a festival tent and your sharehouse living room, you’re not alone – and you’re about to have a very good winter. Last Dinosaurs have announced a 10th anniversary Australian tour celebrating their beloved sophomore album WELLNESS, with a run of East Coast shows locked in for June. To mark the milestone, the Brisbane indie faves are also dropping a freshly reworked version of the record titled WELLNXSS, out February 13 via Nettwerk. LAST DINOSAURS – ‘APOLLO’ Originally released in 2015, WELLNESS marked a huge turning point for the band – even if it didn’t feel that way at the time. What started as a pressure-heavy follow-up to In A Million Years ultimately became the catalyst for the DIY, confidence-driven approach that’s defined Last Dinosaurs ever since. Looking back now, guitarist Sean Caskey admits the album hits very differently with a decade of hindsight: “I used to look back on this album as a bit of a failure,” he admis, “but now I see it as the catalyst for the way we make music today.” That period – uploading lo-fi demos to YouTube, recording things themselves, backing their instincts – ended up shaping the band’s future releases, including Yumeno Garden, and laying the groundwork for the globally adored, dreamy-yet-danceable sound they’ve spent the last decade perfecting. And perfect it they have. Since emerging out of Brisbane’s indie boom of the early 2010s, Last Dinosaurs have gone on to rack up tens of millions of streams, play festivals like Lollapalooza, Corona Capital and All Things Go, and support the likes of Florence + The Machine, Foals and Foster The People – all while keeping that unmistakable euphoric core intact. Now, WELLNESS is getting its victory lap. The anniversary tour will see the band revisit the album in full flight, with support from Bad Suns, and you can absolutely expect those shimmering synths and jangly guitar lines to hit just as hard as they did ten years ago – if not harder. Cop the details down below. Last Dinosaurs –WELLNESS 10 Year Anniversary Tour Dates 2026 Supported by Bad Suns Friday 19 June Torquay Hotel TORQUAY Saturday 20 June Northcote Theatre MELBOURNE Thursday 25 June King Street Bandroom NEWCASTLE Friday 26 June Metro Theatre SYDNEY Saturday 27 June The Tivoli BRISBANE Sign up for pre-sale here Further Reading triple j’s 100 Best Unearthed Discoveries: The Complete List triple j’s Like A Version in 2012 NEWS FLASHBACK: Last Dinosaurs Unveil New Single ‘Auto-Sabotage’ The post Last Dinosaurs Announce ‘WELLNESS’ 10th Anniversary Aussie Tour appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a fresh apology for his past antisemitic remarks, taking out a full-page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal. In the ad, Ye said he had “lost touch with reality”, attributing his behaviour to untreated bipolar disorder and an undiagnosed brain injury stemming from a car accident 25 years ago. He wrote that the injury was not properly identified until 2023. “I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state” Ye, fka Kanye West, takes out a full-page in the Wall Street Journal to apologize to the Black community, and for antisemitism: “I lost touch with reality” pic.twitter.com/Po8s4gNz5P — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 26, 2026 “I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state,” Ye said. “I am committed to accountability, treatment and meaningful change.” Ye has made multiple antisemitic statements in recent years, including social media posts that appeared to reference Jewish control narratives, swastika imagery, and expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler. In October 2022, he wore a “White Lives Matter” shirt at Paris Fashion Week and later posted that he would go “death con 3 on Jewish people”, leading to the suspension of his Twitter and Instagram accounts at the time. His accounts were reinstated eight months later following Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform now known as X. In the Wall Street Journal ad, Ye stated that his diagnosis does not excuse his behaviour. “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite,” he wrote. “I love Jewish people.” He also expressed regret for past praise of Hitler and use of Nazi symbolism, and described the effects of bipolar disorder, writing that manic episodes can create a false sense of clarity while a person is “losing [their] grip entirely”. Ye said a four-month manic episode in early 2025 involving “psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behaviour” had “destroyed” his life, adding that he had recently “hit rock bottom” and experienced thoughts of not wanting “to be here anymore”. Last year, Australia’s federal Immigration Minister Tony Burke confirmed Ye had been denied an Australian visa following the release of an antisemitic song. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) described the apology as overdue, noting that it does not erase the impact of Ye’s previous actions. “The truest apology would be for him to not engage in antisemitic behaviour in the future,” an ADL spokesperson said. Ye also addressed the Black community in the ad, apologising for past actions. Ye’s next album, Bully, is currently listed on Spotify as due for release on Friday. Further Reading Kanye West Banned From Australia Indefinitely Over Nazi-Praising Track ‘Heil Hitler’ Push To Stop Kanye West From Being Allowed Into Australia Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne Slam Kanye West Over Unauthorised Black Sabbath Sample: “He F*cked With The Wrong Jew” The post Ye (Kanye West) Issues Apology For Antisemitic Remarks In Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

If you missed out on a cabin for the first instalment, you might wanna start stretching your clicking finger now – because Hellbound is officially cruising back onto the calendar. Following the instant, under-ten-minute sell-out of its maiden voyage, Australia’s first dedicated heavy metal cruise has announced a second run, with Hellbound II locked in for 17–21 January 2027 aboard the Carnival Splendor. “Full lineup dropping soon” Yep, the pit is once again hitting the high seas. Promoters Choose Your Cruise have confirmed the return comes directly off the back of overwhelming demand for the inaugural Hellbound, which is set to go down this October 2026 and sold out faster than anything in the company’s 15-year history. For those playing catch-up: Hellbound is exactly what it sounds like – a floating metal festival slash community slash recovery test, bringing together heavy bands, die-hard fans and an immersive onboard experience that leans fully into metal culture. The first Hellbound already raised eyebrows with a ridiculously stacked Aussie lineup, headlined by Parkway Drive, alongside Polaris, Northlane, The Butterfly Effect, Make Them Suffer, In Hearts Wake, Windwaker, Ocean Sleeper, Future Static and more – all moshing it out on a custom-built pool deck stage somewhere in international waters. Hellbound II promises to crank things even harder. While the 2027 lineup won’t be revealed until Monday, February 2, organisers have confirmed the return cruise will once again feature: A massive metal lineup Multiple stages across the ship Immersive events and themed nights Artist-hosted experiences And a port stop at Tangalooma, where punters can briefly swap circle pits for dolphin feeding, snorkelling shipwrecks and sand tobogganing before getting back to business Key dates for your calendar: Lineup announced: Monday 2 February Presale: Wednesday 4 February General sale: Thursday 5 February Given how quickly the first one vanished, it’s safe to assume Hellbound II won’t be hanging around either. Metal festivals have conquered paddocks, warehouses, stadiums and now – officially – the high seas. If you’ve ever wanted to throw down to breakdowns while the ship gently rocks beneath your feet, Hellbound II is your next chance. Sharpen your cutlass. Guard your cabin. And maybe book leave early… Deets below. Hellbound 2026 Sunday 17th January – Thursday 21st January 2027 | Carnival Splendor | Departs & Arrives from Sydney Harbour Early Bird Pre-Sale On-Sale: Wednesday, 4th February – sign up here General On-Sale: 10am AEST time, Thursday 5th February From www.hellboundcruise.com.au Further Reading Parkway Drive To Headline Australia’s First Metal Festival Cruise, ‘Hellbound’ Holy Sh*t! Parkway Drive Are Headlining Bluesfest 2026 Australia, You’re About To Cop A New Metal Festival On A Cruise Boat The post Hellbound Returns: Australia’s Metal Cruise Locked In For January 2027 appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article