According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple’s rumored Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo chip could debut with new home products, including a HomePod Mini and Apple TV, in 2025. Apple’s new “Proxima” chip is designed to significantly reduce reliance on Broadcom, which currently supplies Bluetooth and Wi-Fi components. Sources tell Gurman that the chips have been … Read more
In a surprising move, Google announced on Monday that it will no longer phase out third-party tracking cookies from its Chrome web browser. Instead, it will introduce a new prompt for users to choose how they want to be tracked across Google’s search products. Google’s initial plan to eliminate cookies had the ad industry scrambling … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will produce “genuinely useful” humanoid robots, set to start working in its factories next year. The world’s richest person, known for making ambitious claims on social media, posted on his platform X (formerly Twitter) that he also aims to enter “high production” mode to sell humanlike … Read more
Nigeria has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta after an investigation revealed that data sharing on the company’s platforms breached the country’s data protection and privacy laws. Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) alleges that Meta used Nigerian users’ data without their consent and “abused its market dominance by forcing exploitative privacy … Read more
The latest Apple update introduces a new feature aimed at thwarting phone thieves and safeguarding your accounts. In iOS 17.3, Apple includes Stolen Device Protection, described as an added “security layer when your iPhone is in unfamiliar locations,” providing enhanced protection for accounts and personal information in the event of iPhone theft. As reported by … Read more
The swift advancement of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is anticipated to escalate cyberattacks and reduce the entry barrier for less sophisticated hackers, cautioned Britain’s GCHQ spy agency on Wednesday. This lowered entry threshold is expected to play a role in the worldwide surge of ransomware attacks, wherein criminals encrypt computer systems and demand a … Read more
While foldable smartphones have become more commonplace, their high cost remains a significant barrier. For instance, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 is priced at $1,800. However, a recent report suggests that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be accompanied by a more budget-friendly “entry-level” device. According to The Elec, Samsung aims to launch an … Read more
Following the recent unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Artificial Intelligence has taken center stage in smartphone discussions. Samsung has gone so far as to label them “AI phones” rather than smartphones. While some features in the Galaxy AI suite are impressive, the list of devices eligible for these features is smaller than anticipated, … Read more
Chrome browsing is set to become more user-friendly and efficient with the upcoming addition of three new AI-driven features. Google introduces “tab groups,” allowing users to easily organize numerous tabs. Chrome will suggest and create groups based on open tabs, especially beneficial for multitasking on various projects or trip planning with multiple research tabs open. … Read more
A roadmap was laid out by NASA for addressing major aspects in the development of a robotic system which can explore icy moons with water oceans and are able to crack their thick, icy shells and explore subsurface seas in the hunt for life. The space agency recently revealed results from a NASA-sponsored workshop, which … Read more