New York is kicking off a broad, decade-long study to better understand how people across the state gamble and where support systems may be falling short. Governor Kathy Hochul says the effort is meant to bring clearer insight into addiction risks and how services can respond. Statewide study aims to track gambling behavior over time The project will reach adults 18 and older in every region, using surveys, interviews, and focus groups to paint a detailed picture of gambling habits, awareness, and addiction rates. The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports will run the study, and officials say the findings will directly shape prevention and treatment programs in the years ahead. New York State remains committed to helping those impacted by problem gambling, which can affect anyone, regardless of age or where they live,” Governor Hochul said. “We look forward to gaining valuable insight into the gambling behaviors of New Yorkers as part of this effort, as we continue to work to raise awareness of this issue. This effort will help ensure we’re using real data to guide smart, targeted investments that protect New Yorkers and strengthen access to care.” Researchers plan to follow trends over time, looking closely at how gambling affects different communities and where gaps in outreach or care may exist. Broader research has already shown that gambling can carry significant financial and psychological risks, particularly among high-frequency users. Expansion of legal gambling drives urgency for research State leaders point to the rapid growth of legal gambling, including mobile sports betting, as a key reason for launching such an extensive study now. As options expand, they say, so does the need to identify risks early and make sure services keep up. “As gambling opportunities continue to expand in New York State, we need to be proactive and determine where additional services may be needed to help those affected by gambling addiction,” said Office of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham. “The results of this effort will help to inform future plans and initiatives, ensuring that New Yorkers remain protected from gambling harms, and that those impacted are able to access the services they need.” OASAS to use findings to shape treatment and prevention The research will also help guide planning across prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery programs. OASAS already oversees inpatient and outpatient care, recovery centers, and peer support networks. Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers provide local help, while partnerships offer financial counseling for people dealing with gambling-related debt. Existing support systems and public awareness efforts Public awareness has been another focus, including the state’s “Take a Pause” campaign, which encourages residents to reflect on their gambling habits and seek help when needed. Research also highlights that certain groups, such as younger adults and students, may face elevated risks, reinforcing the need for targeted education and early intervention. Stronger regulations and safeguards under consideration At the policy level, oversight is also tightening. In her 2026 State of the State address, Hochul directed regulators to strengthen protections for young people and examine new tools to flag risky behavior. That includes proposals already under discussion to curb underage betting and limit how platforms use artificial intelligence in gambling environments, as previously reported in New York’s push to curb youth online gambling. “As we’ve seen gambling opportunities increase, so has our responsibility to ensure that those facing gambling harms have prompt access to help,” said Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer. “This survey will help direct resources where they are needed most and help guide future gaming policymaking to ensure that New York State always prioritizes responsible gambling practices.” Long-term study ref

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Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3. The firmware has a version number of 8B40, up from 8B39. There is no word on what's included in the new firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements. To get the updated firmware, make sure your AirPods Pro are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth. From there, connect your Apple device to Wi-Fi, put your AirPods in the Charging Case, and connect the Charging Case to power. Keep the case closed and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware update to install. After that, check the version number and repeat the process if the update hasn't been installed.Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3Tag: AirPods Pro 3Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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In a federal courtroom in California on Thursday, Elon Musk testified that his own AI startup, xAI, has used OpenAI's models to improve its own. The matter at question is model distillation, a common industry practice by which one larger AI model acts as a "teacher" of sorts to pass on knowledge to a smaller AI model, the "student." Although it's often used legitimately within companies using one of their own AI models to train another, it's also a practice that's sometimes used by smaller AI labs to try to get their models to mimic the performance of a larger competitor's model. Asked on the stand whether he knew what model distillation … Read the full story at The Verge.

Porsche today announced a new collaboration with Apple that will see two Porsche 963 vehicles outfitted with an Apple Computer-inspired wrap in round four of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Laguna Seca. The event is set to take place on Sunday, May 3. Porsche says that the one-time design is meant to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport and the 50th anniversary of Apple's founding. The wrap pays homage to the Porsche 935 K3, which competed in the 1980 season and raced at Le Mans. In a statement, Apple Music, Sports, and Beats Vice President Oliver Schusser said that Apple is proud to once again partner with Porsche. We've enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Porsche, going back to 1980 when a Porsche race car first carried the Apple logo. That moment marked the beginning of a shared passion for innovation and creativity that continues to define our collaboration today. As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we're proud to once again partner with Porsche on a design that pays tribute to that original 1980 livery. Porsche Motorsport Vice President Thomas Laudenbach said Porsche and Apple are both "icons that stand for innovation and continuous development by experts in Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Cupertino." The Laguna Seca Raceway is located 80 miles south of the Apple Park campus, and the fourth round is set to last for two hours and 40 minutes. The No. 6 Porsche 963 will be shared by France's Kévin Estre and Belgium's Laurens Vanthoor, while the No. 7 car will be shared by France's Julien Andlauer and Brazil's Felipe Nasr. The No. 7 vehicle currently leads the IMSA championship standings after winning the opening two rounds at Daytona and Sebring. Earlier this year, Porsche featured an Apple Music-themed livery for the third round of the IMSA Championship at Long Beach. (Thanks, Greg!)Tag: PorscheThis article, "Porsche Celebrates Apple's 50th Anniversary With Throwback Race Car Livery" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Microsoft has released a new Xbox update that adds a bunch of new features, including the ability to disable Quick Resume for individual games. Quick Resume, which lets you swap between your games with minimal wait time, is one of the best features on the Xbox Series X / S consoles. But it can also run into unexpected issues with multiplayer games or titles that require a constant internet connection. "We've heard your feedback around performance after long periods of inactivity or with games that rely heavily on online connections," Microsoft says. With Thursday's update, Microsoft also lets you make up to ten groups on their Home scree … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 10, and for those who want to order flowers, Apple has a $20 discount available. Apple Pay users in the U.S. can get $20 off a purchase from 1-800-Flowers when spending $49.99 or more on a Mother's Day flower bouquet and other select merchandise. The discount is available through May 9 with the promo code APPLEPAY. To get the deal, iPhone users will need to make a purchase on the 1-800-Flowers website and pay with ‌Apple Pay‌. Apple also has a Mother's Day gift guide on its website with suggestions for those who want to get their mom a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or AirPods.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: Apple Pay PromoRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "Apple Pay Users Can Get $20 Off Flowers for Mother's Day" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. The trial began with jury selection on April 27th, before Elon Musk took the stand on Tuesday as the first witness called, portraying his interest in founding OpenAI as an effort to help save humanity, before returning to the stand on Wednesday, and again for a third day of testimony on Thursday. Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI and claims that Altman and cofounder Greg Brockman tricked him into giving the company money, only to turn their backs on their original goal. However, OpenAI says that “This lawsuit has always been a baseless and jealous bid to derail a competitor” in a bid to boost Musk’s own SpaceX / xAI / X companies that have launched Grok as a competitor to ChatGPT. In his lawsuit, Musk is asking for the removal of Altman and Brockman, and for OpenAI to stop operating as a public benefit corporation. Musk has also demanded that OpenAI’s nonprofit receive up to $150 billion in damages he’s asking for if he wins the case. Here’s all the latest on the trial between Musk and Altman: Second break of the day. Birchall cross. Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok Birchall has just been asked about the four Teslas. Birchall testifies about Musk’s contributions to OpenAI. A woman in the gallery has lowered a sleep mask over her eyes and is attempting to sleep. Musk steps down. He may be recalled. We are on re-cross. Musk is getting testy again. The Microsoft investment comes back up. And we’re back. We’re in break — and I just checked out something interesting. Elon Musk’s robot army definitely will not kill you. Musk insists he wasn’t kneecapping OpenAI. Musk seems notably more subdued today. “At least change the name,” Musk says he told Altman. Elon Musk v. Capitalism. An “ongoing conversation” around open source. We’re still talking about whether Musk read the term sheet. The jurors have been seated. Musk has just entered the courtroom. “Issues of extinction are excluded.” Good morning! Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk Freedom! Unfortunately we will not be talking about safety details of any specific product. The jury is leaving for the day. “I suspect it’s a nice day out there,” YGR says. Mechahitler might be a bad look for the AI safety defender. Musk’s broader AI safety commitment (or lack thereof) comes up. This is so testy. Did Musk even read the OpenAI term sheet? Musk asked Shivon Zilis to stay ‘close and friendly’ with OpenAI to keep info flowing. Musk says xAI probably won’t be the first to get to AGI. We’re back from a break, talking about SpaceX and xAI. Don’t worry about Tesla’s robot army! “You mostly do unfair questions.” “It’s a free country.” “Will you answer my question?” Musk’s desire for control comes up again. “This is a hypothetical.” All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman Did Musk initially envision OpenAI as a corporation? Musk is being combative on cross already “I did say that I would commit up to a billion dollars, yes.” Is Tesla really not working on AGI? Musk is returning to the stand. At times, being a judge is much like being a kindergarden teacher. We’re on a break. “I mean, all due respect to Microsoft, do you really want Microsoft controlling digital superintelligence?” “What’s going on here this is a bait and switch.” A Musk-Altman spat about Microsoft. Musk really cannot help himself. “Capped profit” wasn’t an issue, even when Microsoft got involved. “Tesla is not pursuing AGI.” Musk is more on his game today. “After I received these reassurances that OpenAI would continue to be a non-profit I continued to donate over $10 million

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Manus, an AI company Meta acquired for $2 billion last year is running ads promising quick, easy money with AI: Find local businesses without websites or with bad websites, have AI build them one, then call them up and sell it to them. As part of the campaign, Manus was paying content creators to build out Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok accounts that promote its AI product as an easy, lucrative gig. (The creators' TikTok accounts were taken down after The Verge inquired about them.) Some of these videos would also appear as official ads for Manus, but the posts on the paid creator accounts themselves often obscured their ties to the company … Read the full story at The Verge.

Earlier this week, 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo reported on an apparent charging issue affecting at least some of Apple's latest iPhone models. In short, Mayo said that when he attempted to charge his iPhone Air with a USB-C cable just seconds after the device ran out of battery, it failed to turn on and did not display the usual red battery icon that indicates charging is occurring. Mayo subsequently realized that several users have posted about this issue across websites such as Reddit and iFixit Answers, but it is unclear what the root cause is or how widespread it is. Apple has yet to publicly comment on the matter, and the issue does not appear to be fixed in the latest iOS 26.4.1 and iOS 26.4.2 software releases. As far as I can tell, I also experienced this issue with my iPhone 17 Pro Max earlier this month. While staying at a hotel, I accidentally forgot to charge the device one night, leading it to shut off on me when I woke up the next morning. Naturally, I plugged in a USB-C cable, but the screen remained black with no battery icon for many minutes. At the time, I thought that maybe the hotel's outlets were not working correctly, but I knew something was up after I tried a variety of different outlets and chargers without success. Just like Mayo, I was eventually able to get my iPhone to turn on by placing it on a MagSafe charger and waiting about 10 to 15 minutes. In my case, it was a MagSafe battery pack from Anker that I carry with me while traveling. A few Reddit users said the standard iPhone 17 model is also impacted. All in all, it would appear that the new iPhones have a hit-or-miss charging problem when they fully run out of battery, but there is no guarantee that everyone will experience it. With the issue now receiving attention on 9to5Mac and MacRumors, hopefully Apple is made aware and provides a fix in an upcoming iOS version.Related Roundups: iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone AirBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral), iPhone Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "Some iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Users Experiencing a Charging Issue" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums