In what should come as no surprise to tech watchers, Tuesday's top story was Apple's big event out of Cupertino.
During an event that lasted 2+ hours and featured a performance from U2, Apple revealed its next-gen iPhones: the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Both devices will hit stores on Sept. 19, but you can pre-order yours starting Friday. The iPhone 6 starts at $199, while the 16GB iPhone 6 Plus will set you back $299. For more, check out PCMag's hands on with the new phones.
For the first time in several years, meanwhile, Apple had "one more thing" for attendees: the Apple Watch (nope, not iWatch). It will come in three flavors: standard, sporty, and fancy. Pricing starts at $349, but the device won't arrive until 2015, so you'll have to wait until the New Year to give it a try. For more, check out our hands-on video.
Also, Apple finally embraced mobile payments with Apple Pay, and announced the launch of U2's album exclusively on iTunes - for free.
But Apple was not the only company hosting an event on Tuesday. The Intel Developer Forum (IDF) began in San Francisco, and the chipmaker used its opening keynote to regale the world with its ambitious plans to install its computer chips in devices and systems of every shape and size. Intel is currently making its strongest push to date into the realm of devices dominated by computer chips designed by ARM and its licensees, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT).
Check out our video wrap-up of Apple's event, as well as other news making headlines on Tuesday in the links below.
- VIDEO: Teens React to the Original NES: When put to the test, most were baffled by the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and game cartridge.
- Jawbone UP24 Gets Battery Boost: Jawbone also announced plans to open its software to other device makers, including Apple, FitBit, and Google.
- AT&T Will Keep Your Grandma Out of the Nursing Home: AT&T's new Digital Life Care service is aimed at keeping seniors in their homes.
- Ford Chief Worried Driverless Car Tech 'Freaks People Out': His solution: Allow motorists to opt out of such features.
- Hands On: AT&T's Filip 2, Timex Ironman Smartwatches: AT&T showed off two new smartwatches at CTIA: one for kids, and one for active adults.
- Hands On: Alcatel's Cute Smartwatch and E-Ink Thing: Low-cost phone maker Alcatel had some surprising accessories at the CTIA trade show.
- Sprint Hits Back at T-Mobile With Trade-In Offer: Effective immediately, consumers can swap their current handset for $300 toward the latest model or store credit.
- EU Rejects Google Antitrust Proposal, Extends Probe: The EU has re-opened a case that many thought had been wrapped up earlier this year.