Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Apple silicon chip that replaced Intel chips in Apple’s Mac lineup. The first Apple silicon chip, the M1, was unveiled on November 10, 2020. The M1 debuted in the MacBook Air, Mac mini, and 13-inch MacBook…
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eSIM-only iPhone 17 Pro flexes muscle in our battery life tests
Apple did something different with this year’s iPhone 17 series, and it’s not just the bold redesign or Cosmic Orange colorway. The eSIM-only variants of the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max got larger batteries compared to the models with the…
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Testing Whether Fast Charging Kills Smartphone Batteries, And Other Myths
Calendar aging of NMC Li-ion cells at 50 ℃ at various SoCs. (Credit: Wiljan Vermeer, IEEE, 2021) With batteries being such an integral part of smartphones, it’s little wonder that extending the period between charging and…
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Apple and Google in talks about Gemini powering next generation of Siri
With reports that Apple is in talks with Google about using Gemini to power the next generation of Siri, industry watchers are noting the rise of Google’s artificial intelligence clout after early…
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Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button
Next year will see the end arrive for two of Facebook’s external social plugins. The platform’s Like button and Share button for third-party websites will be discontinued on February 10, 2026. The blog post from Meta explains that site admins…
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Headspace Mental Health App, Free Trial, Meditation, Sleep, Restful
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With the way things are going in the world, taking care of your mental health is one of the best ways to…
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The Apple Watch Series 10 With Cellular + GPS Is Now $200 Off
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Each year, Apple releases new models of the Apple Watch, but the updates…
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Here’s Your Chance to Grab Apple’s iPad Pro M5 for $60 Off Ahead of Black Friday
Apple released multiple product upgrades this year. From the iPhone 17 series to new Apple Watches and iPads, there’s no shortage of exciting devices for Apple fans. However, the hefty price tag can present a challenge for some buyers. Apple…
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Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great
Google started rolling out its new Gemini voice assistant for its smart speakers two weeks ago and, in a blog post marking the anniversary, the company seems to think everything is going great. It’s even quoting a user who said, “My Google…
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MIT researchers developing injectable chip for brain disorders
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are working on microscopic, wireless chips that can travel through the bloodstream and self-implant in a targeted region of the brain. Photo courtesy of Sarkar Lab, MIT/HealthDay News
Imagine a…
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