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Top tech stories today: December 22, 2023
Apple takes $300 off 15-inch MacBook Air in time for the holidays and other key tech stories today – December 22, 2023.
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Apple takes $300 off 15-inch MacBook Air in time for the holidays and other key tech stories today – December 22, 2023.
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No need to sift through the web for crucial stories – we’ve got you covered. Here are the key global technology highlights for December 22, 2023. Apple’s MacBook Air 15 has been discounted frequently since it went on sale last summer. You can buy a 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip (eight-core CPU/ 10-core GPU), 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM at Best Buy or Amazon for only $999 ($300 off) as a base configuration. (The Verge)
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Analysis
December 21, Microsoft stopped the Windows system “mixed reality” function, through which some hardware devices and software can access augmented reality and virtual reality technology. Microsoft said: “Windows Mixed Reality has been abandoned and will be removed in future versions of Windows. (The Economic Times) Apple’s (Apple) customer service team was told in a company memo this week that it will no longer be replacing outdated models of the Apple Watch Series 6, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Company representatives were reportedly told to notify affected customers that they will be contacted when hardware replacements are again allowed. (Reuters） While many computers will remain functional for years after support for the operating system ends, Canalys warns that demand for devices without security updates could be low. Microsoft has announced plans to offer security updates for Windows 10 devices by October 2028 for an undisclosed annual price. （The Irish Times） Tesla delivered its first futuristic stainless steel-plated electric pickup truck last month, and CEO Musk said in October that Tesla could reach a production rate of 250,000 vehicles a year sometime in 2025. The dry-coating of the anodes in the 4,680 cells was no problem, these people said, but Tesla is working on the same technology for the cathodes – the most expensive part of the battery. （Reuters）
Key Points
- 1. Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air is $300 off and arrives in time for Christmas
- 2. Microsoft shelves Windows ‘mixed reality’ feature
- 3. Apple Can’t Repair Older Out-of-Warranty Watches During Ban
- 4. Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 could send 240m PCs to landfills
- 5. Tesla Cybertruck deliveries hostage to battery production hell
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