Ben Lovejoy

Ben Lovejoy is a British technology writer with a career spanning PC World and numerous computer and technology magazines, as well as national newspapers, business and in-flight magazines. He has also written two technothriller novels, a romcom novel, and an SF novella series. Ben is old enough to have owned the original Macintosh. He currently owns an M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, a MacBook Air 11, 12.9-inch iPad Pro (LTE 256GB), iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB), Dell Ultrawide 49-inch monitor, an Apple Watch (Series 4 WiFi), and multiple HomePods. Ben considers wires evil and had a custom desk made to hide them, known as the OC Desk for obvious reasons. He is known for his op-ed and diary pieces, exploring his experience of Apple products over time for a more rounded review.

Biography:  https://9to5mac.com/author/benlovejoy/

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Recent Articles

Tech Giants in Hot Water: Apple, Anthropic, Nvidia, and Salesforce Caught Using YouTube Subtitles Without Permission for AI Training

Tech Giants in Hot Water: Apple, Anthropic, Nvidia, and Salesforce Caught Using YouTube Subtitles Without Permission for AI Training

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Tech giants Apple, Anthropic, Nvidia, and Salesforce have been using YouTube videos without permission for training their AI models. The subtitles from over 170,000 YouTube videos were harvested from 'The Pile' dataset and used in training. This breach of YouTube's terms raises ethical concerns regarding data ownership and potential biases in AI outputs.
Apple Vision Pro Demos Get Personal: New Features, Dual Loop Headsets, and the Future of Apple Intelligence for HomePod Users

Apple Vision Pro Demos Get Personal: New Features, Dual Loop Headsets, and the Future of Apple Intelligence for HomePod Users

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Apple enhances Vision Pro demos with personal media viewing and Dual Loop headsets, while Apple Intelligence remains a Vision Pro-exclusive feature for now. HomePod users may need to wait for an updated model to access these advanced functionalities.
Apple's Shift to AI: Monetizing Subscriptions and Partnerships

Apple's Shift to AI: Monetizing Subscriptions and Partnerships

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Apple shifts focus to software and AI for growth, plans monetization through subscriptions or fees based on reports. Discussions with partners like Meta and OpenAI hint at paid features beyond free integrations.
Apple's Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset Officially Launches in Asia: Higher Prices, Excited Customers, and Rumors of a Cheaper Version

Apple's Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset Officially Launches in Asia: Higher Prices, Excited Customers, and Rumors of a Cheaper Version

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Apple's Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset with features like a redesigned Photos app and larger ultra-wide Mac Virtual Display, has officially launched in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Despite higher prices and mixed reviews in the US market, demand is strong in Asia. Preorders began on June 28 for Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK ahead of a July 12 launch. Apple is also reportedly working on a cheaper version priced around $1500 to better compete with Meta.
Apple's New AI Feature, Apple Intelligence: Available on iPhone 15 Pro and Above

Apple's New AI Feature, Apple Intelligence: Available on iPhone 15 Pro and Above

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Apple's new iOS 18 software introduces iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing, available only on newer devices with sufficient chip power. Apple Intelligence, a personal AI system offering email rewriting and notification triage, is described as a 'secondary brain' running on the device itself. Despite concerns about data protection and potential miscommunications, Apple's integration of AI into daily life has been compared to the iPhone's impact on communication.
Apple's iPadOS 18 and iOS 18: Enhancing User Experience with Groundbreaking AI Features for Apple Pencil Users

Apple's iPadOS 18 and iOS 18: Enhancing User Experience with Groundbreaking AI Features for Apple Pencil Users

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Apple's iPadOS 18 and iOS 18 updates introduce AI features tailored for Apple Pencil users, including a calculator with handwritten equation saving, enhanced Notes app tools, and personal intelligence system named Apple Intelligence. iPad models with M-series chips support this system that delivers relevant information across apps using language and image understanding.
Adobe's New Terms of Use Sparks Controversy: Users Fear Unauthorized Access to Creative Work

Adobe's New Terms of Use Sparks Controversy: Users Fear Unauthorized Access to Creative Work

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Adobe's updated terms of use have sparked controversy, allowing the company to access user content for developing future products using machine learning tools. Despite assurances from Adobe that no models are trained on customer content and ownership remains with users, concerns about privacy and consent persist. High-profile users like Duncan Jones and Sam Santala have expressed skepticism due to a lack of transparency around how user data will be used.
Former 'I'm a Mac' Guy Justin Long Switches Allegiance: Microsoft and Qualcomm Unveil New Era of PCs

Former 'I'm a Mac' Guy Justin Long Switches Allegiance: Microsoft and Qualcomm Unveil New Era of PCs

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Former Apple's 'I'm a Mac' guy, Justin Long, stars in a new ad for Microsoft and Qualcomm's Windows on Arm PCs. The latest Surface notebooks are part of the Copilot Plus PCs strategy, aiming to surpass Apple's M3 processor and MacBook Air in performance and battery life. With at least 256GB SSD, 16GB RAM, and an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the first Copilot Plus PCs are set to launch on June 18th with new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models.
T-Mobile Announces Price Increases for Older Plans: Affected Customers Notified

T-Mobile Announces Price Increases for Older Plans: Affected Customers Notified

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 T-Mobile, the second largest US mobile network operator, announces price increases for some older plans from June 5th. Affected customers will receive notifications and this is the first increase in nearly a decade due to inflation and costs. Simple Choice, ONE plans may be affected while newer Go5G plans and Price Lock guarantee customers remain unaffected.
Apple's New iPad Pro and iPad Air: Ultra Retina XDR Displays, M4 and M2 Chips, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro

Apple's New iPad Pro and iPad Air: Ultra Retina XDR Displays, M4 and M2 Chips, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Apple's latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models boast impressive upgrades, including Ultra Retina XDR displays, M4 and M2 chips, and compatibility with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. The 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299, while the entry-level iPad Air is priced at $599.