Last week, Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported that Apple was planning one of the most dramatic software overhauls in its history. The company is currently planning a redesign for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 all in the name of consistency. Gurman even said that this would be the biggest revamp since iOS 7 for iPhone and iPad, and the most significant upgrade to the Mac since macOS Big Sur.Now, Bloomberg reports that Apple executives are confident that users will love this visionOS-inspired design.According to Gurman, the overhauls for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 go well beyond a fresh coat of paint, and will alter the way people interact with their devices for many years to come.The redesigns, which will span across Apples biggest platforms, will take inspiration from Apples latest platform, visionOS:The new interfaces will adopt thedesign principles introduced in visionOS, the software for Apples Vision Pro headset. That includesgreater transparency and new types of windows and buttons and that should make all Apple devices feel more consistent and familiar.Despite being one of the biggest software overhauls in many years, Apple executives reportedly believe that users wont take issue with it, per Gurman:Despite the risks involved in major interface changes, top Apple executives say they are confident that users will love the new look and feel. The trick is creating something that appeals both to the hundreds of millions of current users and the new customers that Apple hopes to add in the coming years.Executives believe these interfaces will be simpler to user, faster to navigate, and easier to learn. These new software designs will potentially set the stage for more radical hardware. That includes foldable devices and touchscreen Macs, according to Gurman.Apple also aims to create consistency between all of its platforms with these new iOS, iPadOS, and macOS designs. It also aims to adapt to an era adopted by artificial intelligence assistants, rather than people continually dipping in and out of applications.What do you think of Apples upcoming software updates receiving a full overhaul? Let us know in the comments.My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon:Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

OpenAI says the US will lose the AI race if it's unable to scrape copyrighted materials and its favorite bogeyman, China, will take the crown instead.AsArs Technica reports, the Sam Altman-led company is begging president Donald Trump to instate federal regulations defining "fair use," the thorny standard at the heart of the copyright lawsuits lobbed against OpenAI by The New York Times and other companies.This policy proposal to the White House's Office of Science and Technology comes amid increasing momentum on the state level to regulate AI. In the lengthy document the president probably will not read himself, OpenAI said that it could not compete with China which the company insists on calling the People's Republic of China, or PRC for short, throughout if regulations stymie AI access to copyrighted works for training data."If the PRC's developers have unfettered access to data and American companies are left without fair use access, the race for AI is effectively over," the company wrote in its policy proposal. "America loses, as does the success of democratic AI."Though OpenAI insists that using copyrighted materials will help it "ensure more access to more powerful innovations that deliver even more knowledge," publishers chagrined at their work being fed into AI training data disagree especially when those models spit out straight-up plagiarized outputs.In the same statement, the AI giant twisted the long-established "fair use doctrine," a legal framework allowing limited access to copyrighted materials without prior permission for quotations in articles and other normal, non-infringing usages. OpenAI also suggested that somehow, being unable to scrape copyrighted works is a matter of "national security.""Applying the fair use doctrine to AI is not only a matter of American competitiveness it's a matter of national security," the company insisted in its proposal. "The rapid advances seen with the PRC's DeepSeek, among other recent developments, show that America's lead on frontier AI is far from guaranteed."Ironically, OpenAI has, as Ars notes, accused DeepSeek of improperly using its data without permission a point the company failed to bring up in its policy proposal,probably because it feels embarrassingly hypocritical."The federal government can both secure Americans' freedom to learn from AI, and avoid forfeiting our AI lead to the PRC by preserving American AI models' ability to learn from copyrighted material," OpenAI insisted.As of now, it's unclear whether Trump will fall for OpenAI's gambit. If Altman and his ilk butter him up enough, however, there's a good chance he might side with them at the expense of copyright holders the world around.Share This Article

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"The article was written byMert Kansu.S9 Architecture approaches projects not just as buildings and spaces, but as opportunities to enhance neighborhoods and communities. Their work at Neuhoff is a prime example of putting this philosophy into practice. Once a meat-packing complex in Nashvilles historic Germantown district, Neuhoff is now poised to become an exciting new neighborhood, contributing to the areas ongoing resurgence. The architects began by taking a holistic approach, carefully analyzing the factors that shaped Neuhoffs history before embarking on the design process.Examining the economic, environmental, and contextual elements, they were able to tailor spaces that meet both the clients requirements and their end user's pragmatic and aesthetic needs. S9 Architecture, one of three architectural firms including HKS (specializing in the new building scope) and Smith Gee (specializing in adaptive reuse scope), has defined a network of spaces articulated through the existing buildings. Then, selective demolition and stabilization of the existing network of buildings allowed for the new office buildings and an industrial village to be established. Articulated as stacked office masses and an assembly of buildings defining the residential program of the project, Neuhoff boasts a 1.3-million-square-foot project that houses a mix of office, cultural spaces, residential units, and retail/dining establishments. The project features a connective network of pedestrian pathways, courtyards, public roof terraces, and cantilevered catwalks that create a series of experiences for visitors to the new neighborhood.The renovated slaughterhouse stands as the focal point of the project, with a porous ground floor that leads to a stunning river bluff overlook. This transformation creates a striking contrast between the old and the new, blending public and private spaces, as well as interior and exterior elements. The buildings structure and architectural features have not only been preserved but are also showcased as historical artifacts. The projects understated restoration allows visitors to connect with the early history of the buildings while also experiencing the raw, once-abandoned spaces with their ruin-like character. Surrounding the historic meat-packing complex, new buildings form a modern industrial village that prioritizes pedestrian-friendly environments, with shared streets and structured parking placed on the sites periphery.With Neuhoffs re-introduction to Nashvilles urban fabric, the waterfront of this neighborhood can now be described as authentic, additive, and transformative, while also fitting into the local urban context. Neuhoff is not only a testament to the architects carefully calculated and executed design but also to their ability to build a vibrant urban neighborhood where people want to work and live.Project factsClient:New City PropertiesArchitect:S9 ArchitectureArea:1300000 ft (120773 m2)Location: NashvilleDevelopers: New City PropertiesMEP: I.C. Thomasson AssociatesStructural Engineer: Uzun + CaseLandscape Engineer: Future Green StudioSustainability & Lighting: Atelier Ten, USA LLCCivil Engineer: Kimley Horn AssociatesCompletion year:2025Top image Seth Parker, courtesy - S9 Architecture.All images Seth Parker.Diagram Drawing S9 Architecture.> viaS9 ArchitectureS9 Architecture

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Update, Sunday Mar 16, 2025: This article has been updated with further details on the Pixel 10 camera hardware.Pixel 9 Pro XLEwan SpenceGoogle has made one significant change to the upcoming Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro smartphones over the current models. What difference will the new Tensor Mobile G5 make to the flagship smartphone, and why is it a critical moment for Google?The upcoming Pixel 10 Pro and the rest of the Pixel 10 family will offer significant changes to the hardware when launched in the fall.Pixel 10 Camera ChoicesUpdate, Sunday Mar 16, 2025: One other hardware change highlighted this weekend is expected to shake up the market. While not a mid-range device, the vanilla Pixel 10 will be the lowest-priced handset in the flagship range, equivalent to the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 base models. And the Pixel 10 is going to outgun these handsets in the camera stakes thanks to the debut of a three-lens main camera, the first of its kind in this class:The usual way of the world would be to make this third lens a telephoto lens, but this would encroach on one of the Pixel 10 Pros selling points of equipping a telephoto lens (the current Pixel 9 Pro does, the Pixel 9 does not). It could be that rather than a periscope lens offering x5 magnification, the Pixel 10 could come with a more straightforward x2 or x3 telephoto lens.This would give the Pixel 10 a significant selling point to consumers with a healthy contrast between Googles smartphone and the S24 and iPhone 16. It could even challenge Apples decision to equip the $599 iPhone 16e with a single lens for its main camera.Pixel 10 Pros Tensor ChangesThanks to switching suppliers from Samsung Foundry to TSMC, the Tensor Mobile chipset is more than a simple upgrade. This is a fundamental reworking of the silicon. The Pixel 10 family is widely expected to launch a new Tensor Mobile chipset. Since the launch of the Tensor G1 on the Pixel 6, each new Pixel update has been accompanied by a new chipset.There is a notable difference with the next Tensor. The Tensor G5 will be assembled not by Samsung Foundry (as all previous Tensor G chipsets have been) but by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This will allow the chipset to move from a 4-nanometer process to a 3-nanometer. It also means that Google will be designing much further down the hardware stack, as it wont be relying on the Exynos base used by Samsung Foundry.Pixel 10 Pros New ChipsetThe move to a 3nm process should make the chip more efficient in terms of energy used while offering more power. The early benchmarks of the Pixel 10 were lower than the Pixel 9 with the Tensor G4, although i would not place too much emphasis on these numbers; they were taken in Nov 2024 when the Pixel 9 had been on the market for close to three months, and the Tensor G5 would still be in its early days of testing, nearly nine months before its potential launch date.There is plenty of time for the Tensor G5 to be optimised to the Pixel 10 family hardware, and I would expect the benchmark rating to climb. Googles Tensor chipsets have never pushed for the highest performance levels; instead, they focus on efficient generative artificial intelligence and machine learning routines running directly on the silicon backed up by software.Discussions this weekend suggest that one of the goals of the Tensor G5 is the move from Samsung Foundry to TSMC; in essence, the Tensor G5 can be seen as the TSMC variant of the Tensor G4.Pixel 10 Pro QuestionsThose looking for Google to push into the same high-performance space as Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (and the overclocked 8 Gen 3 For Galaxy) will be disappointed. The Pixel 10 family may be Googles flagship, but the decision was made many years ago that chasing the ultimate performance was not the only goal. Of course, it plays a part in the design, but the hardware supports the software in general, and AI in particular. Its a path that Apple can fully embrace with its Axx series on the iPhone and the close nature of iOS. Android will never be as close to the silicon as iOS, but in the Pixel 10 family, Google aims to shorten that distance to find more practical performance over raw numbers.How much the performance difference will be and how much impact this will have on the day-to-day use of the flagship smartphone are key questions around the new Pixel 10 family.Now read the latest Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy, and Android headlines in Forbes' weekly smartphone digest...

In a nutshell: As Intel prepares for the arrival of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, a recent regulatory filing has revealed details of his comprehensive compensation package. Tan will receive a base salary of $1 million, with the potential to earn an annual bonus of up to $2 million. However, the bulk of his compensation comes from long-term equity awards and stock options, totaling approximately $66 million. The package includes a long-term equity grant valued at $14.4 million and a performance grant of $17 million in Intel shares, set to vest over five years. Notably, Tan will only receive these shares if Intel's stock price does not decline over the next three years, with the potential to earn additional shares if the company outperforms the market.In addition, Tan will receive stock options worth $9.6 million and a new-hire option grant valued at $25 million. This comprehensive package is designed to align his incentives with long-term shareholder value creation. Intel emphasized that Tan's compensation is competitive within the industry and reflects his extensive experience as a technology leader.Given the broader industry trend of linking executive compensation to performance and equity growth, Tan's package is substantial but not unusual compared to other tech CEOs. Many top executives in the sector receive the bulk of their compensation through stock options and grants, often contingent on meeting specific performance benchmarks.To qualify for the grants and bonuses, Tan agreed to purchase $25 million in Intel shares within his first month as CEO. Additionally, the compensation package includes provisions for accelerated vesting in the event of a change in control, as outlined in Intel's recent SEC filing.As Tan takes the helm, Intel is counting on his deep industry expertise to drive a turnaround and sustain the recent momentum in its stock price, which has risen nearly 20 percent in 2025. In a statement, he reaffirmed Intel's commitment to reclaiming its status as a premier foundry, underscoring the company's dedication to the sector despite growing competition from TSMC and Samsung. // Related StoriesTan previously served as CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a leading electronic systems design company, from 2009 to 2021, and was a board member from 2004 to 2023. Having stepped down last August, he will now also rejoin Intel's board of directors.

Ever since we first heard murmurs of Apple prepping an ultra-slim iPhone, speculations were rife about a fittingly high asking price. But it seems buyers wont get hit with an absurd innovation tax for the iPhone 17 Air model later this year.According to Bloomberg, the upcoming phone might be priced at roughly $900. To put that into perspective, thats the same asking price as the iPhone 16 Plus. To recall, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the Plus model in Apples line-up later this year.Recommended VideosThe package, however, is going to be a mixed bag of surprises. For example, the slim phone is expected to offer a 6.6-inch display, but it will borrow the ProMotion display tech from the pricier Pro models. So far, the high refresh rate perk has been exclusive to Apples flagship iPhones and iPads. @zellzoi / xMoreover, despite its slim chassis, the iPhone 17 Air will retain the Camera Control button. The biggest surprise, however, is going to be the battery life. As per Bloombergs report, despite packing a slimmer battery pack, it will offer a per-charge mileage that is on par with current iPhones.Please enable Javascript to view this contentOf course, a few sacrifices had to be made in order to achieve the slim profile. The most prominent one is the watered-down camera hardware. Despite its high asking price, the iPhone 17 Air is said to offer only a single 48-megapixel rear camera. For comparison, thats the imaging hardware we get on the $599 iPhone 16e, as well. In the processing department, it will come equipped with the new A19 silicon, while the iPhone 17 Pro models will go with the faster A19 Pro variant. Apple is also skipping the physical SIM tray on this one, going all-in with an eSIM approach.Finally, the svelte phone will also come fitted with the in-house C1 modem, which made its first appearance inside the iPhone 16e earlier this year. So far, the modem hasnt raised any performance red flags, but it misses out on a crucial connectivity upgrade. Unlike the Qualcomm modems, the C1 modem lacks support for the faster mmWave 5G architecture. Apple wont be the only brand playing the ultra-slim phone game this year.Samsungs Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to arrive in the coming months. Tecnos impressive Spark Slim is also said to be on a 2025 launch trajectory. A handful of Chinese brands are eyeing their own ultra-slim phones this year, as well. Editors Recommendations

As the release for the iPhone 17 draws ever closer (expected in September 2025), more leaks have emerged and now a set of dummy units give us a close look at the entire lineup, but specifically the iPhone 17 Air. This handset has been the source of quite a bit of speculation and rumors, and a peek at its profile shows a phone even slimmer than we had imagined.The leaks come courtesy of Sonny Dickson, a well-known tipster. Dickson shared the images on X. Its important to remember that these units are chunks of metal; they have no electronics inside them, so we cant gauge specs based on the design. It does give us a firm look at the profile, however, and an idea of the placement of various components.Recommended VideosHeres your first look at the iPhone 17 dummies, Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/WnOjD71Iba Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) March 16, 2025Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe dimensions of each unit are etched into the back and give us an idea of what to expect in terms of size.The iPhone 17 is 148.64mm long, 77.59mm tall, and 8.75mm thick.The iPhone 17 Pro is 149.63mm long, 71.44mm tall, and 8.75mm thick.The iPhone 17 Air is the biggest surprise. Rumors have said it might be as thin as 5.5mm, but the design etched into the back is difficult to read. After some color correction, it seems the device is 156.18mm long, 74.71mm tall, and 5.65mm thick slightly bulkier than expected.Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max which according to recent rumors might be the called the iPhone 17 Ultra instead is 149.62mm long, 71.46mm tall, and 7.96mm thick.Of course, these early units are not necessarily the final design. Things can still change, and Apple could find a way to shave off more girth, but if we go based on the specs in the dummy units (and assume they are correct and not a typo), then the iPhone 17 Air might not be as thick as initially thought.Editors Recommendations