The new MacBook Pros can be damn expensive | ICYMI #583

Why is Prince William impressed with Microsoft? Will the Xiaomi 12 Ultra come with a Leica camera? How did Apple Podcasts hike up their ratings on the App Store? We are also delving into more information on the new 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pros.

Microsoft is using AI to end illegal wildlife trade, and even Prince William is impressed

The Duke of Cambridge was invited to check out Microsoft’s Project SEEKER. It’s essentially an AI-powered scanner that can check the luggage going in and out of an airport to detect if there are any illegal wildlife items hidden within. Airport authorities can then seize the luggage and items within to be used as evidence against the smugglers. More information here.

Will the Xiaomi 12 Ultra come with a Leica camera?

A leaker has revealed that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra might be the next smartphone to feature a Leica-branded camera system. More information here.

Apple Podcasts’ review score went from 1.8 to 4.6 stars. Here’s the sneaky way they did it

Well-known App Store critic Kosta Eleftheriou pointed out that the reviews for the Apple Podcasts in the platform went from 1.8 stars to 4.6 stars. Recent reviews of the Apple Podcasts app include specific reviews of individual podcasts. The top review is even headlined “Best Podcast Ever!!!”. More information here.

New MacBook Pro 14 and 16 have arrived in Malaysia, fully specced out model costs over RM25,000

Malaysians will now be able to purchase the latest range of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros and have them arrive in time for Christmas. However, a fully specced out model costs over RM25,000. More information here.

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