Apple"s durability testing is way more than a YouTuber can manage
Apple has revealed how iPhone and iPad drop tests should really be done — and are being done, thousands of times, in its durability testing labs.Apple will drop-test thousands of iPhones like this (Source: MKBHD)YouTubers will buy one Apple device.....»»
iOS 16.7.8 Issues Frustrating iPhone X & iPhone 8 Users
iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus users have run into a variety of iOS 16.7.8 issues including abnormal battery drain. Earlier this month, Apple pushed iOS 16.7.8 to iPhone models left behind on iOS 16. The software, a point upgrade, delivered un.....»»
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Activision over Call of Duty’s role
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
Researchers crack 11-year-old password, recover $3 million in bitcoin
A flaw with the digital wallet and a bit of luck did the trick. Enlarge (credit: Flavio Coelho/Getty Images) Two years ago when “Michael,” an owner of cryptocurrency, contacted Joe Grand to help recover access to abo.....»»
OpenAI board only learned about ChatGPT from Twitter, according to former member
Helen Toner, center of struggle with Altman, suggests CEO fostered "toxic atmosphere" at company. Enlarge / Helen Toner, former OpenAI board member, speaks during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigue.....»»
Tested: Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 over-delivers – with the usual pros & cons
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 is the latest iteration of a product the company has been offering for around a decade now. The battery case claims to extend the battery life of an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max by 50% – but.....»»
MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing [Video]
Ever wonder how Apple tests its iPhones for dust, water, drop protection, and more? Apple invited MKBHD to check out its special laboratories with custom machines for durability testing as well as talk with Apple’s chief of hardware John Ternus. Ch.....»»
The Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition is Certainly Something Else
Nothing adds a bit more color to its budget smartphone. The post The Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition is Certainly Something Else appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a couple of months now since Nothing first unveiled the budget-f.....»»
LG Teams up with Kia for In-vehicle Smart Features
Car rides are about to get less boring. The post LG Teams up with Kia for In-vehicle Smart Features appeared first on Phandroid. LG Electronics recently announced that it’s collaborated with auto veteran Kia to bring its Automotive C.....»»
Truecaller AI Call Scanner detects AI voice clones in real-time
Three seconds! That’s how much of your voice an AI voice synthesizer needs to generate a complete clone of your voice. Illegitimate voice cloning and speech synthesis technologies are improving at an incalculable rate of change and are, unfortunate.....»»
Moonstone Sleet: A new North Korean threat actor
Microsoft has named yet another state-aligned threat actor: Moonstone Sleet (formerly Storm-1789), which engages in cyberespionage and ransomware attacks to further goals of the North Korean regime. “Moonstone Sleet uses tactics, techniques, an.....»»
Get Apple"s 10th-gen iPad for the all-time low price of $299.99
Amazon is offering the 10th-gen iPad for just $299.99 today, thanks to a handy on-page coupon.Apple's 10th-gen iPadIf Apple's updates to its iPad catalog have you in the mood to update yours, but without going to the premium end of the market, you're.....»»
Beats Solo Buds shipping on June 20, preorders on June 18
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre will be releasing its Beats Solo Buds on June 20, with one color exclusive to Apple and Target.Beats Solo Buds worn by Naomi OsakaIntroduced in April, the Beats Solo Buds are wireless earbuds with a highly compact chargi.....»»
French publishers ask Tim Cook to abandon forthcoming Web Eraser
Advertisers and publishers in France have jointly written to Tim Cook imploring Apple to not roll out the ability for Safari users to selectively erase portions of sites, such as ads.Safari getting new AI tools in iOS 18Apple has not even announced t.....»»
Brad Pitt & George Clooney are lone "Wolfs" in Apple movie trailer
Sony Pictures has released a trailer for "Wolfs," an Apple Original Films feature starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney as oddly similar underworld fixers.Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 'Wolfs'George Clooney and Brad Pitt previously worked together.....»»
Apple"s AI plans involves "black box" for cloud data
Apple's efforts in AI could pay off in its WWDC announcements, but it is also very keen to protect user data at the same time. Here's how it will get done.Siri on an iPhoneApple is expected to make a number of big plays in AI for WWDC. The changes ar.....»»
Our only mission at Venus may have just gone dark
A jealous planet guards its secrets closely? Enlarge / Processed image of Venus captured by the Akatsuki spacecraft. (credit: JAXA/ISAS/DARTS/Kevin M. Gill) JAXA, the Japanese space agency, confirmed Wednesday that it.....»»
Lawsuit argues Call of Duty helped cause the Uvalde school shooting
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
Enabling face to face collaboration in a hybrid era
Enabling face to face collaboration in a hybrid era.....»»
Understanding context can improve experiences between AI and humans
Understanding context can improve experiences between AI and humans.....»»