The biggest strengths and weaknesses of Invincible season 3 collide in What Have I Done? Thus far, its had to choose between plot momentum and character development, and nowhere is that more apparent than when a team of alt-universe Invincibles invade Chicago, wreaking havoc and forcing the Mark we know to fight them off. Its a major turn, resulting in a handful of powerful moments, but it doesnt have the necessary grounding to fully connect.What Have I Done?s main issue is its lopsided setups and payoffs. Angstrom Levy unleashing a multiversal squadron of evil Marks is a huge conceit, but its one thats been relegated to a handful of post-credit stingers thus far. To defend against these invading villains, the GDA and the Guardians seek the help of some classic, Silver Age-style heroes who play a major part in the episode (and even die along the way, in scenes meant to generate sympathy), but these are characters weve never seen before, whose names and personalities we never learn.Still, so much happens in What Have I Done? (and so much of it is downright vicious and intense) that its hard to discount it, despite all the missteps. A flashback shows us how Angstrom survived despite being beaten to a literal pulp by Invincible he had a legion of tech-savvy surgeons at the ready in a pocket dimension, and just enough life in him to conjure a portal leading to his multi-Mark incursion all these months later.While the Mark we know (lets call him Mark Prime) has an awkward chat with Eve about meeting her superhero-averse parents, all hell breaks loose across the globe, as up to 18 Invincible variants wreak havoc on suburbs and metropolitan landmarks alike (as well as one pesky Mummys tomb, a gag whose refusal to pay off after three seasons is actually absurdly funny). Each invading Invincible has a slightly different design a Mohawk, an old-school bandit mask, a more Omni-Man-like costume but each is still recognizably Invincible, and Steven Yeun provides just enough variation in each vocal performance to sell the illusion.Every IGN Invincible ReviewMark Prime being so vastly outgunned is a fun setup in the vein of Dragon Ball Z. However, the way this plot unfolds is less exciting, given that the three primary Guardians killed by the evil Invincibles are Dupli-Kate (of whom there are multiple copies, so she cant really die), Immortal (whose name says it all), and Shapesmith (whose survival, despite being torn in two, has a convenient explanation). Theres plenty of onscreen carnage this week, but its hard to get invested in most of it, since a reversal always seems to be right around the corner. Rex appears to spontaneously explode in order to take out one of the Invincibles, but whether or not hes truly dead and thus, whether or not his romantic arc with Rae has concluded remains uncertain. Similarly, Donald appears to have reconciled his status as a resurrected android entirely offscreen, but who knows how long this acceptance will last. It often feels like What Have I Done? pulls at existing threads with too much force, if only for the sake of convenience, and having supporting players join the fight.Eve, on the other hand, is gravely injured (its rare to see such a visceral fracture on the show, so kudos on that front), forcing Mark Prime to choose between looking after her and tracking down his numerous variants. Lucky for him, this debate is easily resolved when the evil Marks all turn on Levy and the genius supervillain simply sends them all packing to another dimension. Its a bit too expedient, given the numerous all-is-lost moments in the episodes second act, and too easily clears the path for Marks confrontation with Levy, which feels truncated too.For all its structural wonkiness and wheel-spinning, this episode ends with Mark in a more complicated position.Despite Olivers insistence that Mark kill Levy it seems his arc about rejecting murder hasnt been resolved after all our hero hesitates, letting him escape in the process. At the very least, this poses a further complication for Mark if Levy returns, since that would be a direct outcome of Mark avoiding lethal force. Hes damned if he does (by way of Powerplex showing up again to seek revenge for his past destruction), and it would seem hes also going to be damned if or when he doesnt.However, we may not have to wait all that long to find out the answer, not only because next weeks episode is the season finale, but because of the note on which What Have I Done? ends. For all its structural wonkiness and wheel-spinning, it ends with Mark in a more complicated position, torn between a rock and a hard place as a new Viltrumite envoy named Conquest shows up to confront him. In that moment, hes so emotionally beaten down that it puts him in a fighting mood, and poised to make rash decisions. Thats one hell of a hook for next week.

Tim Burton's Batman universe is expanding once again in the form of a new novel called Batman: Revolution. Written by John Jackson Miller and published by Penguin Random House, this book will introduce the Burton-Verse's version of The Riddler. It's available to preorder at Amazon.As revealed by ComicBook.com, Revolution is a follow-up to 2024's Batman: Resurrection, which was also penned by Miller. Like Resurrection, Revolution is set between the events of 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns. The book will draw inspiration from Burton's abandoned third Batman film, which at one point was expected to star Robin Williams as Riddler. Image Credit: Penguin Random HouseHere's the official summary for Batman: Revolution:Its summer, and Gotham City has cause for celebration. The last vestiges of The Jokers toxic legacy have finally faded, just in time for the mayor to partner with retail magnate Max Shreck to stage a Fourth of July celebration for the ages. But not everyone is rejoicing. Batmans eternal vigilance continues as threats from rival gangs and masked criminals escalate by the day. Meanwhile, on the streets, protests grow in opposition to the citys lavish excesses.No one is experiencing the struggle between Gothams optimism and doubt more than Norman Pinkus. The Gotham Globes humble copy boy, hes the unacknowledged mastermind behind the newspapers mega-popular Riddle Me This word puzzles. But Norman harbors a secret. He is the smartest man in Gotham City, using his prodigious skills to solve crimes anonymously for years via the police tip linebefore Batman even knows theres a crime to solve.While neither fame nor fortune finds Norman, he believes in the promise of Gotham and whats right . . . until he doesnt. The man no one notices watches time and again as the city and its leaders cast their eyes high above the rooftops toward Batman. Dejected and unappreciated, Norman devises a scheme: With the help of dangerous new friends, he exploits the simmering tensions of the long hot summer to draw the Caped Crusader into a volatile game of riddles to crown Gothams true savior. As they clash, Normannow known as The Riddlerand Batman will uncover hidden secrets about Gothams past that will have dire consequences for the citys future.Batman: Revolution will be released on October 28, 2025. You can preorder a copy on Amazon.Batman '89: Echoes & Superman '78: The Metal Curtain Cover GalleryNot to be outdone, DC Comics has also been busy expanding on the Burton-Verse. They published Batman '89, a sequel to Returns featuring a Billy Dee Williams-inspired Two-Face and Marlon Wayans-inspired Robin. They followed that comic up with Batman '89: Echoes, which introduces a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. DC has also published two volumes of Superman '78, which serve as sequels to the Christoper Reeve Superman movies.Out October 28Batman: Revolution (Hardcover)For more on Burton's Batman 3 and other canceled DC movies, check out the DC movies that failed to launch.Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket byfollowing @jschedeen on BlueSky.

This article contains spoilers for Invincible season 3 episode 7 and The Walking Dead.The penultimate episode of Invincible season 3 just set up one of the biggest showdowns from the comics. After Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) and the heroes of Earth face off in a deadly battle against Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) and his army of Evil Invincibles from across the multiverse, the true final villain of the season appears. The Viltrumite, Conquest, has arrived on Earth to confront Mark about his failure to prepare the planet for a takeover by the Viltrum Empire.While well have to wait until next week to see this big fight go down, Conquests appearance didnt just set up an epic battle in the world of Invincible. We now know that the Viltrumite villain is voiced by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, an actor that starred alongside Steven Yeun in The Walking Dead. InThis isnt the first time that Invincible has reunited Walking Dead alumni in the series, which makes sense given that both shows are based on comics written by Robert Kirkman. Khary Payton, who played King Ezekiel in TWD, voices Black Samson, one of the Guardians of the Globe. Ross Marquand (Aaron in TWD) voices Immortal, Rudy, and a number of other characters in the series. Lennie James (Morgan Jones in TWD) voices Darkwing. Green Ghost is voiced by Sonequa Martin-Green, who played Sasha Williams in TWD. War Woman is voiced by Lauren Cohan, who fans will recognize as Maggie from TWD. Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese Williams in TWD) and Michael Cudlitz (Abraham Ford in TWD) are also in the cast.

Jack Kirbys influence on comics culture is undeniable. Its not an understatement to say that he is responsible for much, if not all, of the comics language we read when we look at superhero comics.Even now, 30 years after he passed, we still fawn over his creations, whether its when his characters hit the big screen (as with Fantastic Four) or when a new story with his characters are stocked in comic book shops (as with Ram V and Evan Cagles brilliant New Gods comic). But a new documentary announced this week seeks to place him alongside titans of art and pop culture from the 20th century.Ricki Stern, the Emmy-nominated director of documentaries like Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work and Reversing Roe will direct Kirbyvision. Jack was not only one of the great comic book artists of all time, but a true visionary genius, Stern said in a statement. In this new feature length documentary, we actively campaign for the recognition he finally deserves as a leading artist and storyteller of the 20th Century.The film has backing from Dan Braun and Josh Braun from Submarine Entertainment, producers of two of the nominees for Best Documentary at the Oscars, and more importantly, has the support of the Kirby Estate behind it, lending prestige and authority to the production. It also, in the interest of full disclosure, has Den of Geek Chief Creative Officer Chris Longo and former Den of Geek Editor-in-Chief Mike Cecchini onboard producing.If Im able to editorialize a bit, its about time. When you think about the titans of the comics industry, even if you include writers, its hard to think of anyone whose impact inside comics matches Kirby, and its impossible to come up with a name that matches him outside comics.Kirby was so creative that the comics page literally could not contain it. He wrote and drew the most popular books in the medium at a time when the art form was at its peak, the kind of work that fine art scholars went back and studied for years. The mixed media pages in his Fourth World books are staggering hypnotic and disturbing, and clearly the product of someone who sees a whole different world when he looks at a blank sheet of Bristol board.At the same time, theres more to Kirby than just his contributions to the art world. The best biographies are always about something other than the subject. Kirbys story is about a man with boundless creativity who defined an artistic medium, but its also the story of Americas shift to a global power and the development of the middle class. Kirby was born dirt poor and drew his way out of poverty. He was so passionate about the ideals of his country that he co-created the avatar of what it could be at its best, and then lived that at both ends of his career, first as a scout in Europe in World War II, sneaking behind enemy lines and drawing recon maps; and later lending old concept art to the CIA to get Americans out of Iran during the hostage crisis. He created a whole mythology that reflected the best American ideals standing up for people who need help, stories that were explicitly anti-fascist and anti-war in a medium that was cheap and easy to share with the world, projecting those values to kids around the world.At a time when we are retreating from our responsibilities and violating those ideals, a story like this is critical to show us the way back.

A famous philosopher once said that cosmic forces coalesce during each rotation of the Earth around the Sun, calling forth a Nacon Connect from the aether. I for one, am not a man who questions the wisdom of unnamed famous philosophers or things that strangers tell me on the internet.Jokes aside, what I can tell you is that the 2025 edition of Nacon Connect was an absolute banger. And for those of you who missed it, let me share with you some of the biggest reveals and most exciting news from the show.Cthulhu: The Cosmic AbyssHaving trouble sleeping again?Like a nightmare from which you never awake; Nacon Connect started with the reveal of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss. With conflict over Earths dwindling resources, corporations turn to the depths of the ocean, unaware of the horrors that lie beneath the surface of the waves.Dive into the depths of the Pacific, investigating the disappearance of a group of miners with the help of your AI companion, Key, all the while resisting the calls of Cthulhu as you desperately cling to your sanity.Get ready to delve into Lovecraftian madness when this exciting investigative thriller comes to Xbox Series X|S in 2026.Edge of MemoriesThe recently revealed Edge of Memories also got its first gameplay reveal during the Nacon Connect. The beautiful, serene landscapes of Avaris are under the threat of a powerful corrupting influence, Corrosion, as it spreads across the land. Mutating anything in its path into horrific abominations.As a Soul Whisperer, its your job to travel the world, easing the people of their burdens, and fighting back against the monsters inhabiting the world. During her journey, Eline awakens to a mysterious power that may hold the answer to thwarting the oncoming apocalypse.Edge of Memories will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.Styx: Blades of GreedEveryones favorite Green Goblin is back! No, not that one! This one doesnt need a fancy metal suit to cause mayhem, a couple of Quartz crystals and a trap or two will do more than enough damage.Fans of stealth games can rejoice as Styx is making a triumphant comeback with new powers and tools. But this time hes unshackled, pursuing his own goals, building his crew aboard a zeppelin while navigating a world on the brink of war. Though that is the perfect time to cause a little lot of chaos in this dark fantasy universe.Go goblin mode and get greedy cause Styx: Blades of Greed comes to Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.Hell is UsTake an extended look at upcoming action-adventure game, Hell is Us ahead of its launch later this year. An ongoing civil war has divided the country and led to the appearance of strange supernatural creatures as our hero Remi returns to Hadea, slipping through the blockade to uncover the secrets of his past.The onus for progression in Hell is Us is on the player, there are no quest markers, no map, nor a compass pointing you in the direction of your next objective. Youre on an investigation, finding things that interest you as you go. What you do or dont discover is entirely down to how much youre willing to engage with the world. The secrets are yours to own.Were excited to welcome you into Hadeo on September 4 when Hell is Us comes to Xbox Series X|S. You can pre-order the game here!The Mound: Omen of CthulhuThe next project from Chilean developer ACE Team was revealed at Nacon Connect. Grab some friends, gear up aboard your galleon, and depart for a cursed jungle inspired by the horror stories of H.P Lovecraft.Its not only the supernatural horrors lying in wait within the dense forest that will challenge you, but your sanity. As the madness starts to seep in, the lines between reality and hallucination blur, with potentially disastrous consequences.The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2025.RoboCop: Rogue City Unfinished BusinessCrime doesnt pay, but it doesnt stop the bad guys from trying in this stand-alone follow-up to RoboCop: Rogue City. OCPs latest project, OmniTower, a massive complex built for the residents of Old Detroit has been seized by a group of highly trained mercenaries who shoot first and ask questions well never.Equipped with cutting-edge technology, youll need a new arsenal to take these mercs down. Literally freeze them in their tracks with the Cryo Cannon or use the mini-gun to deliver maximum discomfort. Throughout the campaign, youll also be able to play as Alex Murphy before the events of the first film, uncovering more of his past before he became the iconic RoboCop.RoboCop: Rogue City Unfinished Business is coming to Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2025.But wait, theres more!Romeo and Juliet are coming to Ravenswatch as a free DLC in May. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is gearing up for its 3rd season, with new missions, AI difficulty options, new cars, and more on the way. Daedalic even joined the event, showcasing a few upcoming titles of their own. Check out the Xbox playlist for all this years show trailers! Weve got a sale running on Xbox right now. 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My clients are so extra... they wanted everything in their house to be yellowthe kitchen, the trim, Amber Lewis says of her friends turned clients and their vision for transforming a 19th-century former ship captains home into everybodys summer house on Marthas Vineyard. I was like, Nope! Well get in color, but in a way that makes sense. The owner of lifestyle brand Biscuit Home, Bailey McCarthy, and her husband, Pete, appreciated Lewiss perspective. They asked her to combine her relaxed-but-refined style with Baileys over-the-top flair. (This is a woman who hosts a Pink Poodle Party starring her rose-tinted dog every year.) Lewis had sworn never to work with friends but made an exception for the McCarthys, in part because the whole house was a jumbled mess. Before she could debate the couples color choices, she needed to bring order to the chaos. We figured if we could create one long space, like a hotel lobby, we could have more funky rooms off of it, Lewis explains. Proving that compromise is the key to any good partnership, their friendship is still intact. We now know how we work, Lewis says. We could totally do this again!FAST FACTSDesigner: Location: I wanted to make my friends home the coolest house ever.MOVIE ROOMA tented ceiling brings the glamour.Shade DeggesRug: Marc Phillips. Ceiling and wall fabric: Classic Cloth. This multilevel movie room is outfitted with wall-to-wall cashmere carpet and draped in 326 yards of fabric. Its on the new basement level of the house. Right after it was completed with fabric and furnishings, it flooded with 18 inches of water. I think the captain was reminding everybody that he was there, Lewis says.SPEAKEASYIts nautical in a sophisticated way.Shade DeggesBarstools: Maison Madeleine. Flooring: Burchette & Burchette.Concealed behind a secret bookcase door in the living room, this lounge pays homage to the homes shoreside location with wave-inspired wainscoting and a custom mural by de Gournay.LIVING ROOMVersatile seating makes it easy to gather.Shade DeggesLewis opened up the living room to create distinct conversational areas around each of the existing fireplaces; one side is grounded by a velvet sofa, the other by an English-inspired corner banquette. A series of window treatments in a slubby floral linen and handwoven striped fabric by Guy Goodfellow Collection tie the room together, while lightweight chairs simplify the seating. Every single one can be picked up by a person, young and old alike, Lewis says.TV ROOMIts color drenched in a calming mossy green.Shade DeggesShade DeggesI love this green. Its a such a relaxing color, Lewis says. If you looked at this on a paint swatch, you wouldnt pick it. But when the entire room is that color, its really lovely. DINING ROOMThe botanical theme is quiet but alive.Shade DeggesChairs: Nickey Kehoe, in Rogers & Goffigon Ltd. fabric. Chandelier: In Common With.The de Gournay wallcovering allowed McCarthy to get all of the colors she wanted, Lewis says, in a more muted yellow while still maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. Lewis chose native plants for this hand-painted wallcovering.KITCHENIts filled with timeless finishes.Shade DeggesStools: Shaker Shoppe Inc. Pendants: Jamb. Cabinet paint: Light Blue, Farrow & Ball.In the expanded eat-in kitchen, Lewis mixed New England touches such as painted cabinetry and checked linen seating with old-world elements like patinated copper and Calacatta marble. To ensure the room felt timeless, she steered her clients away from a bright yellow kitchen toward a demure palette.BREAKFAST NOOKA banquette easily accommodates a crowd.Shade DeggesPaint: White Tie, Farrow & Ball.Lewis designed a corner banquette for the long, narrow kitchen because it allows people to easily scoot around the table rather than moving chairs awkwardly in and out.POWDER ROOMWoven materials impart tons of texture.Shade DeggesBEDROOMFlorals add color in a subtle way.Shade DeggesFabrics: Michael S Smith Inc. (floral) and Ian Mankin (stripe). Bedding: Biscuit Home.Lewis designed two primary bedrooms so the owners could have their pick. With a working fireplace and an abundance of textiles, this runner-up is a guest favorite.GUEST ROOMClassic patterns in neutrals mix and match.Shade DeggesWallcovering: Cowtan & Tout. Bed: Worthen Furniture. Bedding: Biscuit Home and Shoppe Amber Interiors.Located in the guesthouse, this bedroom features a canopy and headboard designed with fabric from Classic Cloth and fabricated by Julie Thome Draperies.GUEST BATHMcCarthy wanted visitors to have a full-on retreat.Shade DeggesSconces: Jamb.A minty blue soaker tub by The Water Monopoly picks up colors from the nearby bedroom, making visitors want to stay forever. This girl does not cut a corner for a single human, Lewis says of her generous friend. Everybody gets the full experience.KIDS ROOMBunks make the most of a small space.Shade DeggesCurtains: Julie Thome Draperies. Paint: De Nimes, Farrow & Ball. Wallpaper: Robert Kime. Rug: Marc Phillips.The kids rooms were so tiny, basically closets, Lewis says. So we did these little nautical-inspired bunks in both rooms to get the most bang for our buck.MUDROOMStripes introduce the nautical theme.Shade DeggesTile: Mission Tile West. Trim, ceiling paint: Pigeon, Farrow & Ball. Picture light: Robert Kime.At the back of the home, a guest entrance is wrapped in a subtle striped wallpaper from Nicole Fabre Designs that combines abstract floral motifs with delicate line drawings. POOL CABANAThe vibe is circus meets sophisticated.Shade DeggesUmbrellas: Santa Barbara Designs. Chaise longues: custom, by Casamidy.The circus-meets-sophisticated pool pavilion, designed with Curtis & Windham Architects, can comfortably seat 10 guests. Its wild! Lewis says. Bailey has worked with Curtis & Windham for years and over six different projects. She expressed how she always wanted to do one of their signature pavilions, and Marthas Vineyard was the perfect space for it. Shade DeggesThe cabana was cleverly fabricated in rust-proof metal and finished in a sunny stripe, giving McCarthy her desired in-your-face color (she really wanted green and yellow stripes, but Lewis nixed that). 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Whether youre a heavy user of Apple Notes or not, you may have missed that iOS 18 introduced a new feature designed to take lots of the work out of note-taking. Thanks to the addition of audio recordings, bolstered by transcripts and summaries, Apple Notes makes it easier than ever to capture notes on your iPhone, iPad, and more.Audio recordings with transcripts means Apple Notes does the work for youApple Notes has grown tremendously powerful over the years.At one point the Notes app only offered some basic text editing functionality, and not much else. But with more frequent updates its become a versatile, feature-packed powerhouse.Theres one iOS 18 feature in particular thats proven tremendously useful, despite Apple not surfacing it very prominently in the app.Inside a note, if you hit the attachment button in the toolbar, youll see a new Record Audio option.This offers a convenient way to start recording a meeting, lecture, or maybe even your own dictation.Once its complete, the recording lives in-line inside a note alongside other text, photos, sketches, and other content.But where this audio feature really shines is with its support for transcription.In iOS 18, Apple Notes can automatically provide a transcript of your recordingeven doing live transcription while the recordings in progress.It gets better though. If you have an AI-compatible device, youll also get an Apple Intelligence summary of the transcripts contents for your convenience.Essentially, Apple Notes now does all the work of note-taking for you.it records audio of whatever meeting or class youre init creates a transcript you can return to laterand it provides a summary of that transcriptThe days of typing furiously to capture all the notes of a meeting are over.Have you used audio recordings in Apple Notes? What do you think? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 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

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: big developments with Apples first foldable iPhone, plus iOS 19 and Siri rumors. Here are this weeks latest Apple rumors.Ming-Chi Kuo on Apples first foldable iPhoneMing-Chi Kuo, an analyst with sources in the supply chain, has shared his predictions for Apples first foldable iPhone coming in 2026.Heres an overview of what he expects:Book-style design, not the top-down fold previously reported5.5-inch outer display and 7.8-inch inner displayTouch ID in the side button, likely with no Face IDRetail price above $2,000 and $2,500No visible crease or wrinkles from the fold9-9.5mm thick when folded, and only 4.5-4.8mm unfoldedHinge that uses stainless steel and titanium, with casing thats titaniumKuo believes that only about 3-5 million units of the foldable iPhone will ship in 2026. Not for lack of demand, but rather due to production complexities limiting capacity.My takeawaysOne important thing to keep in mind is that Kuo isnt necessarily reporting these as exact details of the foldable iPhone. Rather, hes sharing his predictions and expectations based on what he currently knows.Thats relevant, for example, because while details like the screen size and thickness of the device seem right up his alley of supply chain details, the pricing guess is just that: a guess.That said, this is a fascinating rundown of what might be coming to the foldable iPhone nonetheless.I was intrigued by previous reports that the iPhone would have a top-down fold design. But I didnt necessarily see that offering much value. A book-style fold makes a lot more sense to me. And as a long-time fan of the iPad mini, the chance to get a mini-style tablet built into my pocketable iPhone is very compelling.Lots can still change between now and the expected fall 2026 launch of the foldable iPhone, but these rumors certainly stoked my interest.iOS 19 and Siri updatesOver the weekend, Mark Gurman provided updates on iOS 19s development and a potential delay for select Siri upgrades.Gurman says that the LLM version of Siri is still on track to launch as part of iOS 19, though likely near the end of the release cycle in spring 2026. A key aspect of Siris upgrades, though, is reportedly behind schedule.The more conversational, chatbot-style Siri functionalities in the works will apparently no longer be unveiled as part of iOS 19 this June at WWDC. Instead, theyre expected to slip into iOS 20 next year.My takeawaysIts clear that OpenAI and other competitors have gotten ahead of Apple in the LLM-based assistant race. But that issue aside, I think Gurmans reported Siri delays are being overstated by a lot of people.Apples approach with its new era for Siri has been to gradually offer new improvements over time. It sounds like thats just going to keep happening not only in iOS 18.5 soon, but also iOS 19 and 20.Siri has a giant user base today, so its unsurprising that Apple wont radically change everything about it all at once. While getting too far behind competition is a legitimate concern, its also potentially overblown because of Apples ecosystem and hardware advantages.What are your takeaways from this weeks Apple rumors about the foldable iPhone and more? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 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

Not only is it a rough time to be a Tesla owner as CEO Elon Musks political shenanigans sink the brands reputation its becoming a bad time to be near a Tesla, period.Earlier this week, arsonists in Southwest France took to the streets with gasoline in hand to torch Teslas parked at a store in Plaisance-du-Touche. The group destroyed at least a dozen Tesla sedans estimated to be worth around 700,000, or about $745,000 USD, callingthe brand a "symbol of capitalism."The inferno comes weeks after a French-Swiss manifesto surfaced online, calling for "anti-capitalist coordination to target Tesla.""To all those whose health permits," pines the anonymous call to action, "to collectives, organizations, affinity groups, to all those who call themselves anti-capitalists, to all those who demonstrate against imperialism, to deterritorialized people, let us warm ourselves by the fire. This is a call to set fire to Tesla dealerships."While its unknown if the French arsonists were inspired by the manifesto, the blaze comes at a time when protestors around the world are targeting Teslas as a proxy for Musk, who represents a noxious blend of government austerity, oligarchy,andright wing politics of all stripes,not to mention capitalism more broadly.The manifesto takes aim at a variety of issues embodied by Tesla under the blanket of anti-capitalism, including resource extraction, car-centric urban planning, the patriarchy, environmental waste, right-wing extremism, and undemocratic corporate rule."This company fuels the fortune of the richest man in the world, openly fascist and neo-Nazi, and therefore empowers [far right extremists]," reads the screed. "We know that the fight is unfair, but we are fierce and will not give up! Each brick in their windows is a stone in the pond."That doesn't mean it's open season; the manifesto also entreats protestors to avoid Tesla locations in residential areas, as well as physical violence and privately-owned vehicles.Though the people of France are well-known for their rowdyand effectivedemonstrations, Americans have also joined the fray. Yesterday, a handful of Tesla chargers in Massachusetts were hit by what cops are calling "intentionally set"fires. In Denver, Colorado, a woman is facing federal charges for allegedly causing $5,000 worth of damage at a Tesla dealership with molotov cocktails.And even earlier in California, a group of anti-fascist students warned Tesla owners with notes wrapped around bricks to sell off their EVs, or face vandalism.Time will tell how far anti-Musk protestors take their rage, as the man himself shows no signs of slowing down his antics anytime soon.If there's one thing that'll catch his attention, though, it's any real hit to his bottom line.More on Tesla protests: Tesla Drivers Overcome With Shame by ProtestersShare This Article

For years now, experts have been warning that AI automation could lead to huge numbers of people losing their jobs.Whether those fears will come to fruition is still a matter of debate as even the most advanced AI continues to struggle with persistent issues around accuracy and reasoning.But what's becoming increasingly clear is that, among tech leaders, thevision for the industry is that it will displace large numbers of workers a prospect we're already seeing hints of as tech giants invest heavily in the tech while laying off thousands.A related ideology is on display as Donald Trump megadonor Elon Musk has been ransacking the federal government, laying off thousands of workers.Add it all up, and representative Bernie Sanders (D-VT)is warning that the rise of AI combined with Musk's despotic management style could result in a toxic attack on workers that remakes society around the interests of billionaires."Think about it for a moment," Sanders said in a video response to Trump's Congressional address on Tuesday night. "If Musk and his friends can arbitrarily throw federal workers out on the street today, what do you think that Musk and his fellow billionaires will be doing tomorrow when artificial intelligence and robotics explode in this country?""Do you think they'll give a damn about you and your families?" he added. "No, they will treat you exactly the way they're treating federal employees today. You will be out on the street as well."According to the latest numbers, the US labor market is in dire straits. Employers announced over 172,000 layoffs last month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas the highest level in almost five years. A third of those layoffs came directly from DOGE.The forecast is grim. Total job losses are expected to top half a million people by the end of 2025, as Bloomberg reports, which could have catastrophic effects on the economy as a whole.Such a big wave in unemployment could have disastrous effects on the economy,and the reality is that AI has barely started to scratch the surface of the outsize promises of its boosters.Sanders' comments resonate, in other words. The vindictiveness with which Musk has been plundering federal agencies has closely resembled the way he treats workers at his own businesses as well, where he's garnered a reputation for being a "horrible boss" who incessantlycracks the whip, forces his workers to sleep on the factory floor, and threatens them with firing if they don't work overtime.Even the AI part isn't a stretch. Musk's DOGE has already started applying AI tools to analyze government spending and fed highly sensitive data extracted from the Education Department into a similar system.So it's alarming to think of that dictatorial philosophy spreading even further at the exact moment that the capabilities of AI are coming in strong.Share This Article