The Milton Keynes startup, which tripled annual recurring revenue in the 12 months to July 2025, is using the new round to hire a Chief Revenue Officer and continue product development. Serve First, a British AI-driven customer experience platform, has raised â¬5.7 million (£5 million) in new funding, according to EU Startups. The round will […]
This story continues at The Next Web
In short:Â Matei Zaharia, the Berkeley computer science professor and Databricks co-founder who created Apache Spark, has won the 2026 ACM Prize in Computing for his foundational contributions to distributed data systems and AI infrastructure. The $250,000 prize, funded by an Infosys endowment, is one of computer scienceâs most prestigious mid-career honours. Zaharia is donating the […]
This story continues at The Next Web
How to unblock porn for free in Australia. Unblock and watch Pornhub for free from anywhere in the world.
Hints and answers to today’s Hurdle all in one place.
Here’s the answer for “Wordle” #1756 on April 10 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
The New York Times’ latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day’s puzzle.
### Apple’s Expansion in the PC Sector Despite Component Shortages
A recent IDC report sheds light on the trends within the PC sector during the first quarter of 2026, indicating that although the overall market saw slight year-over-year growth in shipments, Apple stood out with considerable advancements.
#### Effects of Component Shortages on the PC Sector
As per the IDC report, Apple dispatched 6.2 million Macs in Q1 2026, representing a 9.1% rise compared to the previous year, which boosted its market share to 9.5%, up from 8.9%. In comparison, ASUS experienced the most significant rise among rivals, achieving a 17.1% growth in shipments and seizing a 7.2% market share.
Nevertheless, Apple and ASUS ranked fourth and fifth in IDC’s global traditional PC shipments, falling behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell. Lenovo topped the market with 16.5 million shipments and an 8.6% growth rate, trailed by HP with 12.1 million shipments, which experienced a 4.9% drop, and Dell with 10.3 million shipments, showing a 7.7% increase.
IDC mentioned that while the first quarter revealed positive growth, component shortages and challenging economic conditions are starting to influence the PC market, resulting in a slowdown of growth trends across all regions. The organization predicts further declines in PC shipments as system prices keep escalating. The report underscores that the robustness of each vendor’s supply chain and access to essential components, especially memory, will be vital in overcoming these obstacles.
#### Consequences for Apple
For Apple, the repercussions of component shortages have been noticeable, particularly concerning the availability of Macs with enhanced RAM configurations or custom options. Certain Mac Studio configurations are presently back-ordered for up to five months, indicating severe supply limitations.
During its latest earnings conference call, Apple expressed optimism regarding the shortages but admitted that the effect on its margins would be more significant in the March quarter. The company’s upcoming earnings report is set for April 30, where component shortages are anticipated to be a central theme in the post-earnings dialogue.
For those wishing to explore the data further, the complete IDC report can be found [here](https://www.idc.com/resource-center/press-releases/1q26-pc-top5/).
### ‘Outcome’ Now Accessible on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers can now enjoy streaming the platform’s latest comedy film, [Outcome](https://apple.co/4c6UlSI), featuring Keanu Reeves and co-written and directed by Jonah Hill. The film boasts a prominent cast that includes Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer, generating considerable buzz since it was announced.
In February, Apple TV hosted a comprehensive media event where it presented a range of films and series set to be released throughout the year. Among them was [Outcome](https://apple.co/4c6UlSI), which is now ready for viewing.
#### Plot Overview
According to Apple’s plot description, *Outcome* is a dark comedy that centers around Reef Hawk (played by Reeves), a much-loved Hollywood actor who confronts a crisis when he finds himself being extorted with a compromising video that threatens to derail his career. With the support of his lifelong friends Kyle (Diaz) and Xander (Bomer), as well as his crisis attorney Ira (Hill), Reef embarks on an introspective journey and seeks to make amends with those he may have harmed, all while trying to discover the identity of the extortionist.
#### Reception
Since its release, the film has garnered mixed reviews, currently holding a mere 22% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have referred to it as a “desperate and unamusing comedy regarding the agony of public perception.” Nevertheless, while Jonah Hill’s role as co-writer and director has faced critique, Keanu Reeves has received more positive feedback, with certain reviewers highlighting his dedication to the character.
#### Watch the Trailer
The trailer for [Outcome](https://apple.co/4c6UlSI) can be viewed below:
[Trailer Embed]
#### Subscription Details
Apple TV is offered at $12.99 per month and includes a diverse array of popular TV shows and films, such as *Severance*, *The Studio*, *The Morning Show*, *Shrinking*, and *Silo*.
For those keen on streaming *Outcome*, it is now available to all Apple TV subscribers.
