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Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series
It’s no secret that most technology nowadays isn’t exactly built to last forever, with new product models regularly on sale on replace malfunctioning items. However, Apple, which famously announces new products each September, is taking new steps to let people repair their own devices. Apple has launched parts and tools for the iPhone 16, including the Plus, Pro and Pro…
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TSMC will reportedly stop making advanced AI chips for Chinese companies
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has suspended the production of advanced AI chips for Chinese companies, according to the Financial Times. The Taiwanese semiconductor chip manufacturer has reportedly notified its clients from China that it will stop producing AI chips for them, particularly models 7 nanometers and smaller, starting this Monday. If a Chinese company orders products that fall within…
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Bees reportedly stopped Meta from building a nuclear-powered AI data center
Meta had plans to build an AI data center in the US that relies on nuclear power — it even already knew where it wanted the facility to be built. According to the Financial Times, though, the company had to scrap its plans, because the a rare bee species was discovered on the land reserved for the project. Company chief…
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Amazon’s colorful Kindle, DJI’s latest action cam and more
I think my colleague Cherlynn Low jinxed us in the last installment with her mention of a slower than usual October. The last week of the month was jam-packed with news, especially from Apple, so we’re in for a busy few weeks of reviews to finish out the year. This week, we tested Amazon’s long-awaited color E Ink ereader, a…
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Finally, a worthy GoPro rival
DJI is a major player in the camera market with its drones and gimbals, so why hasn’t it had the same success with action cams? The answer is simple: GoPro. The company’s Hero lineup has offered superior image quality and stabilization. The same goes for Insta360’s action cams, which have caught the public’s imagination. Now, DJI’s taking another shot at…
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‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Google is reportedly working on a new Android API for what it’s calling Rich Ongoing Notifications, which would allow apps to display at-a-glance information in a status bar much like Apple’s Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone. This is according to journalist , who spotted the code in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release. It could work…
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Intel wins latest antitrust battle with EU court
Intel just won an epic battle with the European Union over a €1.06 billion ($1.1 billion) fine levied way back in 2009, Bloomberg reported. In a final decision, the EU Court of Justice overturned the original judgement, ruling that regulators didn’t provide sufficient proof that Intel gave illegal rebates to PC makers. Intel’s European misadventures aren’t quite finished yet, though,…
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Vampire Survivors is getting a Castlevania expansion, but still no vampires
is one of the biggest gaming success stories of recent years and developer Poncle hasn’t taken its foot off the gas. It continues to ship and expansions, and the latest is a crossover that (almost) makes all the sense in the world. Poncle has revealed a DLC based on its biggest inspiration, Castlevania. The studio says it’s “an all-out celebration…
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Tesla’s FSD is under federal investigation after four reduced-visibility crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in relation to four crashes. The collisions took place in reduced-visibility conditions with either the beta or supervised versions of FSD enabled. In a November 2023 incident in Arizona, a Model Y fatally hit a pedestrian, as notes. An injury was sustained in one of the other three…
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Sonos’ $999 Arc Ultra is a bass powerhouse in a (relatively) small package
Sonos must feel its companion app is in good enough shape, because today the company is launching two new products just a couple of months after it delayed them to fix its software. On Tuesday, Sonos announced the Arc Ultra and Sub 4. The former replaces the $899 Arc as the company’s new flagship home theater product. It’s the first…
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