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Jess Weatherbed

Jess Weatherbed

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    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Microsoft’s chief is cozying up to Trump.

    Satya Nadella and Microsoft president Brad Smith joined Elon Musk, JD Vance, and the US President-elect on Wednesday to discuss cybersecurity, tech policy, and Microsoft’s pledge to invest $80 billion into global AI infrastructure.

    Microsoft is among the list of tech companies and leaders that have each donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund, with many making similar appearances at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

    Trump, Musk dined with Microsoft CEO at Mar-a-Lago

    [www.semafor.com]

    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    AirPods now require four steps to turn off noise cancellation.

    Before, it only took one step to eliminate audio processing and extend battery life on newer AirPods.

    Apple removed the “Off” toggle from the default modes after introducing hearing protection features to noise control in iOS 18. To restore it, open the Settings app, tap your connected AirPods, and toggle on “Off Listening Mode.” They will still default to Transparency mode when you connect, however.

    Apple starts pushing AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 owners into Transparency or Noise Cancellation modes repeatedly, without an easy opt out

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