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A new report from Korea Economic Daily says that Apple has ordered 8.5 million OLED panels from its suppliers for the new iPad Pro (2024) premium tablets due to be unveiled sometime this month. Yes, the new top-of-the-line 11-inch and 12.9-inch (or 13-inch some say) tablets will be the first iPads to feature an OLED display. Compared to LCD screens, OLED displays deliver more accurate colors, deeper blacks, higher contrast ratios, and lower power consumption. They are more expensive so we could be in for some kind of sticker shock when the new iPad Pro models are introduced.Other reports say…
Following a two-week-long test, Threads by Instagram is now officially rolling out the ability for its users to save drafts of their posts. This is one of many features the app has been implementing back to back after testing for about two weeks with a select group of users.The new feature allows users to save their posts as drafts and come back to them later, making it easier to plan and curate their content. To save a draft, simply swipe down or touch “Cancel,” then “Save draft” on a post you are currently composing. To revisit your draft at a…
The ability to group and share Wi-Fi passwords, hotspots, and moving video calls between Android devices has been rumored for some time now. However, new evidence suggests that the video call transfer feature in particular might be bound to just one specific app: Google Meet. “Call transfer,” as the feature is believed to be called, will reportedly allow you to link devices that are logged in with the same Google account, enabling seamless sharing of those services. Recently, an Android Authority breakdown of the underlying code powering this feature found more info on how it will reportedly work.At first glance, it…
Lawmakers on potential TikTok legislation Lawmakers on potential TikTok legislation, vote expected next week 06:53 Washington — President Biden said Friday he would sign legislation that could lead to a ban of TikTok, an immensely popular video-sharing app that is owned by the China-based company ByteDance. The bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, would require ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months or be banned from U.S. app stores and web-hosting services if it does not cut ties. It’s slated to get a vote on the House floor next week, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise,…
Investor efforts to evaluate carbon emissions, decarbonization plans, and climate risks through ESG (environmental, social, and governance) rating schemes have merely produced what some academics call “aggregate confusion.” And corporations have faced few penalties for failing to clearly disclose emissions or even meet their own standards. All of which is to say that a new set of SEC carbon accounting and reporting rules that largely replicate the problems with voluntary corporate action, by failing to require consistent and actionable disclosures, isn’t going to drive the changes we need, at the speed we need. Companies, investors, and the public require rules…
An internal T-Mobile document obtained by The Mobile Report shows that T-Mobile’s “Device Connection Charge,” a controversial fee that subscribers pay when they upgrade their phones or activate new lines, is being reduced for a limited time to new customers. The fee is not without its detractors who consider it a tricky way for the carrier (and other wireless firms that also have such a fee) to collect additional revenue from its customers.Starting today, Friday, March 8th, T-Mobile is reducing the “Device Connection Charge” on newly purchased lines to just $5 which is a $30 discount. The document notes that…
91 Mobiles got its hands on the iPhone 16 Pro’s CAD renders as well as its dimensions. The report paints the picture of a phone that might resemble its predecessor at first glance but is going to be noticeably different. Leaked iPhone 16 Pro CAD renders showcase a new Capture Button First off, the iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to measure 149.6×71.4×8.4mm, which should make it slightly taller, wider, and thicker than the iPhone 15 Pro, which measures 146.6×70.6×8.25 mm. Unsurprisingly, the screen is also expected to grow in size from 6.1-inch to 6.3-inch.According to an earlier report, the larger size could…
Some TikTok users saw their phones flash Thursday morning with an urgent-sounding push notification: “Take action: Speak up against a TikTok shutdown.” The alert linked to a page prompting users to enter their zip code, then provided them with a direct link to call their congressional representative. Lawmakers say their offices were inundated with calls as a result. A screenshot shows the call to action shown to some U.S. users by TikTok on Friday. And the calls to action have not ended. A new page pushed out to users by TikTok Friday warns, “Your freedom to create is at risk,”…
The Tensor G4 chip which will power the Pixel 9 will reportedly be manufactured by Samsung. Google previously wanted to switch to TSMC but recent reports say it will be sticking with Samsung for its upcoming chip, which will also power the Pixel Fold 2. Google has reasons to believe that customers will be happy with its decision, implies a new report.Korean outlet fnnews reports that the Tensor G4 will be based on Samsung’s latest 4nm process, which the Korean giant refers to as the ‘3rd generation 4nm low-power process node’. The Exynos 2400, which fuels some variants of the Galaxy S24,…
Pentagon reports more than 270 UFO sightings More than 270 UFO sightings reported over 8 months, Pentagon says 04:46 The Pentagon released a report Friday outlining the U.S. government’s historical record of UAP, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, the formal name for objects that had previously been known as UFOs. The 63-page unredacted report is the first of an expected two volumes by the Department of Defense’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office that examine and analyze information gathered by the U.S. government about UAP sightings.The report states that the office found no evidence that any government investigation, academic research or official review panel has…
Motorola’s upcoming flagship, the Edge 50 Pro, is expected to arrive in the next few weeks. The phone will be sold as Motorola X50 Ultra in China, while US customers will get it as Motorola Edge+ (2024). Although Motorola has already released a teaser for the X50 Ultra in China, it’s nothing in comparison with the new set of renders recently published by the folks at Android Headlines, which show the upcoming flagship from all angles.It appears that Motorola’s flagship will be available in at least three different colors: black, purple, and silver. What makes the Edge 50 Pro stand…
Thanks to the European Union’s draconian antitrust laws, iPhone users and iOS developers alike will finally get to experience what life is outside of Apple’s walled garden. The latest iOS 17.4 update puts an end to the closed system Steve Jobs created and Apple nurtured for 17 years under many pretenses about security or performance.In the beginning, there was SafariAn orchard without bad applesWhen Steve Jobs announced the concept of third-party apps for Apple’s newfangled iPhone invention back in 2007, it didn’t sound like iOS will turn into a walled software garden where only company fare is accepted as default…
They say one swallow does not a spring make, but the right deal on the right device at the right time can certainly help put a big smile on your face as spring commences. Did we get too poetic on you too early into this article? Then allow us to shift to a more pragmatic tone before we lose your interest to let you know that the greatest discounts on some of the best gadgets in the US can be found in the following lines.We’ve got phones, both of the high-end and low-end variety (and everything in between), as well…
How open source voting machines could boost trust in US elections While vendors pitched their latest voting machines in Concord, New Hampshire, this past August, election officials asked every kind of question: How much does the new scanner weigh? Are any of its parts made in China?The answers weren’t trivial. These machines are a once-in-a-decade purchase and many towns in New Hampshire want to replace their current, shoddy machines. But with what? The officials’ first option was to continue with a legacy vendor. The second was to gamble on VotingWorks, a nonprofit with only 17 employees which is at the…
If you own a Pixel Watch, you’ve probably enjoyed the convenience of the Watch Unlock feature. This handy option automatically unlocks your Android phone when your smartwatch is nearby. Currently, it uses Bluetooth technology, which can sometimes lead to a slight delay when unlocking. However, it appears that Google is working on a major upgrade for the next Pixel Watch.According to an APK breakdown done by 9to5Google, recent code updates within the Play Services app indicate that Google is preparing to enhance Watch Unlock by using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. UWB offers faster and more precise location tracking than standard Bluetooth, which…
A new music investing startup called JKBX lets fans share in their favorite musicians’ success by allowing people to buy securities whose value derives from an artist’s streaming royalties.For examples, investors can invest in songs such as Beyoncé’s 2009 hit “Halo,” Adele’s “Rumour Has it,” and Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New York,” among others. “Every time you hear a song, somebody’s getting paid. That somebody could be you,” the company says on its website. For now investors can purchase, but not sell, shares via JKBX. The company makes money by charging a transaction fee when customers buy stock. Streaming royalties can contribute enormously…