technology
The secret sauce to Xiaomi's modular phone concept is lasers!
Xiaomi's proprietary LaserLink technology has more potential beyond its impressive Modular Optical System. The Android Authority team is here at MWC 2025, and we got a...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
All iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of USB-C fast charging
According to a new certification from the China Quality Certification Centre, a regulatory body in China, all iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / technology
Stablecoin platform Utila secures $ 18 million in Series A funding
As interest in stablecoins increases, and regulatory guardrails appear on the horizon, institutions may be ready to work with secure digital asset...
americanbanker.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
OpenAI plans to open an office in Germany
OpenAI is expanding its footprint to Germany. According to a press release issued Friday, the ChatGPT maker plans to open an office in Munich in...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Hurricane Helene takes out 370 cell towers; 103 on backup power
Apple’s Messages via satellite service is likely to be in demand for some time , to help people check in on friends and family in...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Essential dies again as OSOM will reportedly shut down this week
What was left over from Essential turned into OSOM in 2021, with the promise of a privacy-focused smartphone with the hardware that made Essential PH-1 great....
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Realizing Topological States on Quantum Hardware
8:00 am – 8:36 amTowards topological quantum computing using InAs-Al hybrid devices Chetan Nayak (presenter) 8:36 am – 9:12 amNon-Abelian braiding of...
aps.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Harlem Season 3 Gives Black Women Their Much-Deserved Happy Ending, Promises Cast
When the trailer for Prime Video's new season of Harlem dropped, a wave of mixed emotions immediately hit viewers. After ending on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
This is why Macs are more secure than Windows
Macs are safer than PCs, but how much more secure are Macs, and what should you do to protect yourself? We run all the ways...
macworld.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Anthropologie Launched A New Brand Celandine — & It Will Make You Want To Book A Vacation
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If you love Anthropologie...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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auto / innovation / science / space / technology
Scientists edge closer to creating super accurate, chip-sized atomic clock that can fit into your smartphone
Breakthrough could pave the way for next-generation GPS in drones, smartphones and self-driving cars, scientists say. A new comb-like computer chip...
livescience.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Another useful Gemini Advanced feature is now available for free
You can now create custom versions of Gemini, called Gems, without paying for a subscription. Google introduced a new Gemini feature dubbed Gems in August...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google quietly adds a low-commitment way to use Gemini
The company has removed one big restriction from chatting with Gemini. Google has quietly loosened the rules around accessing Gemini on the web, and it’...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Investigators Say South Korean President’s Bodyguard Asked ChatGPT About ‘Martial Law’ Hours Before Coup
gizmodo.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
YouTube Music making ‘Ask Music’ more prominent
YouTube Music’s “Ask Music” AI-generated custom radio stations are now more prominent in the Android app. Previously, the Home feed displayed an “Ask for...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
iPhone 17 ‘Slim’ leaks focus on sharp looks but modest specs
Apple is once again prepping to overhaul the iPhone portfolio next year, and it seems a lot of interesting upgrades are on their way. The...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Docs now lets you use Gemini to create images for your documents
The feature is currently rolling out to Workspace users. Google Docs received a handy AI tool earlier this year, which allowed users to generate full-bleed...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meta blocks links to the hacked JD Vance dossier on Threads, Instagram, and Facebook
The company says the document violates policies meant to deal with US election interference. Meta is restricting links on Threads, Instagram, and Facebook that lead...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Robot leads ‘work revolt’ by ordering other bots to ‘come home,’ sparking unease about AI
A strange and eerie moment caught on CCTV is making waves online—a robot was filmed convincing other robots to abandon their jobs and “come...
readwrite.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Palmer Luckey's take on the 'ludicrously expensive' Vision Pro
It seems like Palmer Luckey gets where Tim Cook is trying to go with the Apple Vision Pro. The Oculus founder and Anduril CEO shared...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
SpaceX Catches a Booster But Loses an Upper Stage on Starship's Seventh Flight
The first launch of an upgraded version of Starship’s upper stage ends with a loss of comms 91 miles up. Elon Musk says 'improved versions...
pcmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Snap says New Mexico intentionally friended alleged child predators, then blamed the company
The New Mexico AG’s office mischaracterized their own investigation into the company, Snap says. Snap says the basis of a scathing lawsuit suggesting it...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
New Microsoft Surface Laptop model leaks with Core Ultra 7 268V and 32GB of RAM
Rumor mill: Microsoft is promoting their Surface devices powered by Snapdragon X processors as a paradigm shift in AI capabilities, efficiency, and...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Tello Mobile review: The top low-cost carrier for those who don't use much monthly data
Tello Mobile makes a strong case for those seeking a low-cost cell carrier with unlimited data options, free hotspot tethering, and prices as low as $ 5/...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Hacking Through History: Three People Who Hacked Without Computers
People usually attribute the history of cybersecurity to the Creeper. The Creeper was an infamous program that acted as the first virus in history....
uscybersecurity.net
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Zuckerberg Appeared to Know Meta Trained AI on Pirated Library
The AI rush has brought with it thorny questions of copyright and ownership of data as tech companies train bots like ChatGPT on existing texts,...
rollingstone.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / how-to / photography / technology
9 Ways to Use an Old iPhone Instead of Selling It
Even if your iPhone is no longer suitable as your daily driver, it's far from obsolete. It can still be useful and serve a variety...
makeuseof.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices, some of which may have been directed at the government itself
Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said her agency plans to investigate Microsoft for anticompetitive practices in the cloud market. A recent report...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Intel says integrating RAM into Lunar Lake SoC was a mistake, might abandon desktop GPUs again
In brief: Intel Lunar Lake mobile CPUs controversially integrated system memory onto the SoC, preventing users from installing additional RAM. The...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
New HONOR CEO James Li is all about collaboration
The new CEO of HONOR knows that the only way forward is by working together. For years now, George Zhao has been a mainstay at...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Hackers Hit Taiwan Bourse, Major Bank in Mystery Foreign Attack
Russian hacker groups briefly disrupted Taiwanese financial platforms including the stock exchange and lender Mega Financial Holding Co.’s website,...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs
Honda built a life-sized demonstration factory that outlines its production plan to build energy dense solid-state batteries. Honda set up a demonstration facility in Japan...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Wiim teases a 100-watt amp for those who already own a streamer
Wiim has just given us a sneak peek at its next product: the Vibelink Amp. It’s a 100-watt-per-channel, two-channel amplifier that doesn’t have...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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innovation / design / technology
10 Best Transparent Tech Innovations Transforming Everyday Technology
Today, design aesthetics are becoming just as crucial as functionality, with transparent tech products leading the charge in this stylish evolution....
yankodesign.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Sonos scrapped plans for MagSafe iPhone speaker
Sonos planned to launch a MagSafe speaker for iPhones. The device would attach to the back of iPhones, delivering louder, richer sound quality than the...
cultofmac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Redact-A-Chat is an old-style chatroom that censors words after one use
All words are available again after midnight. If you're a word and game lover like me, then prepare to join me in excitement — and, eventual...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Flock Safety quietly hired a sitting California mayor. Now he’s suing Flock
Last year, police surveillance startup Flock Safety hired the mayor of a California city with over 200,000 residents to promote its products. But the mayor, Ulises...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AI startup Midjourney plans move into the hardware market
What just happened? Midjourney is cooking up something new, and this time it might not have anything to do with merely producing uncannily realistic...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / technology
Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd
What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation...
theconversation.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
SteamOS is coming to third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S
Why it matters: It has long been speculated that Valve intends to expand the reach of its SteamOS Linux distribution beyond the Steam Deck, with...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Emojis soon to include one that speaks for the weary masses
An emoji that speaks for the tired masses is coming to little screens soon. One of eight new emoji set to debut late this year...
cbsnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
A Week In Philadelphia On A $ 374,000 Joint Income
Today: a human resources professional who has a $ 374,000 annual joint income and who spends some of her money this week on a White House souvenir....
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty / technology
“Cowlick Bangs” Are Kind Of Genius
If you were to text your best friend and ask if they have a cowlick, there is a high likelihood they would reply "Oh, let...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / technology
MacOS Sequoia 15.2: New features you need to try
A big new Apple Intelligence feature is included with the latest MacOS update. Apple released MacOS Sequoia 15.2 last week for its laptops and desktop computers....
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple introduces the M4 Pro chip, which finally brings Thunderbolt 5 support
It’s available with the just-announced Mac Mini desktop. Apple has been on a tear this week. The company announced both new iMacs and a...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
The big picture: Apple has launched its answer to the generative AI models and features offered by the likes of OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft....
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
California College Professors Divided on AI's Role in Education
Since Open AI’s release of ChatGPT in 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and models have found their way into the California college...
kqed.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sound Motion added more bass, but it helped improve other areas too. 2024 has been a rough year for Sonos. The company’s would-be triumphant entry...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Huge growth in AI usage could cause electricity blackouts in US from next year
Electricity regulators are concerned that the huge growth in AI usage could lead to power blackouts in the US and Canada as early as next...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Senators rip into automakers for selling customer data and blocking right to repair
‘It is clear that the motivation behind automotive companies’ avoidance of complying with right-to-repair laws is not due to a concern for consumer security or...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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