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Did you know that Apple is the second most popular foldable brand in the US? It’s true, at least according to a survey from nearly a year ago… even though the Cupertino-based tech giant was not involved in the Samsung-dominated market segment in any capacity at that point, a situation that hasn’t changed to this date and is not expected to change until 2026 at the earliest.That’s right, if a highly requested foldable “iDevice” were to ever come out, that’s unlikely to happen for at least two more years. In line with previous speculation on the matter, a hot new…
I can certainly see you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn’t know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret.That’s what the insufferable hotel owner Basil Fawlty says to a wine-ordering guest in the “Fawlty Towers” cult series starring John Cleese.That’s one of the numerous jests that keep people entertained for almost 50 years now, as Claret, as any wine aficionado will tell you, is the British slang for Bordeaux wines. Thing is, even if you’re not into wine, you’ll have an easier time guessing that Claret is Bordeaux, than getting through Motorola’s naming system that’s a…
As we know from the news initially shared during CES 2024, and then followed up by the announcement of the January Pixel Feature Drop, Google and Samsung are yet again joining forces for good and bringing clarity to its users by combining Google’s “Nearby Share” and Samsung’s “Quick Share” into one name: Quick Share. This new rebranded product will be present in both Samsung and Pixel devices as a universal file sharing solution that can be used across Android, and soon, Windows.According to Android Police, Pixel phones seem to already be receiving the new updated app with the rebrand, and…
Never Settle! OnePlus’ mantra holds true in both real life and the smartphone world. That’s the way it is. If you want to be the best, you must always strive to become better, since your competition will also do the same. And we can say that the new OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R perfectly embody the famous “Never Settle” mantra.The OnePlus 12 surpasses the OnePlus 11, and it breathes down the neck of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung’s all-spanking-new flagship phone. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R, which is OnePlus’ new budget-friendly phone, comes with a lot of firepower,…
series aren’t redefining the winning formula that has defined the top Galaxy range for a few years now, but is introducing surgically implemented changes that will perfect the recipe. Brighter display, faster performance, and tons of AI goodies are part of the improvements.Read more:Galaxy S24 series charging summarySpecification/deviceGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S24 Plus Galaxy S24Battery size5,000mAh4,900mAh4,000mAh Difference versus predecessor-+ 200mAh+100mAhCharging45W wiredFast Wireless Charging 2.0Reverse Wireless Charging45W wiredFast Wireless Charging 2.0Reverse Wireless Charging25W wiredFast Wireless Charging 2.0Reverse Wireless ChargingSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraBattery size: 5,000mAhCharging speed: 45WThe battery of the largest Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t deviate much from its predecessors and has a 5,000mAh capacity…
Human babies are far better at learning than even the very best large language models. To be able to write in passable English, ChatGPT had to be trained on massive data sets that contain millions upon millions of words. Children, on the other hand, have access to only a tiny fraction of that data, yet by age three they’re communicating in quite sophisticated ways. A team of researchers at New York University wondered if AI could learn like a baby. What could an AI model do when given a far smaller data set—the sights and sounds experienced by a single…
If you own a Pixel Watch, you probably know that the Pixel Camera app serves as a controller. The good news is it recently received an update enabling users to switch between various photo and video modes on their Pixel Watch.As reported by 9to5Google, the Pixel Camera app on Wear OS now offers more functionality beyond simply toggling between the front and rear cameras or setting a timer. Now, users can directly switch camera modes on the Pixel Watch. Accessible through the hamburger button, the “Modes” section at the top features Night Sight, Portrait, Photo, Video, Slow Motion, and Time…
What makes it a different beast? Conventional mRNA vaccines consist of messenger RNA that carries the genetic code for covid’s spike protein. Once that mRNA enters the body, it gets translated into proteins by the same cellular machinery that translates our own messenger RNA. Self-amplifying mRNA vaccines contain a gene that encodes the spike protein as well as viral genes that code for replicase, the enzyme that serves as a photocopier. So one self-amplifying mRNA molecule can produce many more. The idea of a vaccine that copies itself in the body might sound a little, well, unnerving. But there are…
The global phone market is finally recovering from the post pandemic slump that ran for 9 quarters straight, and Apple is now officially the world’s biggest cell phone maker. It has shipped 232.6 million iPhones in last year, according to the latest Omdia numbers, while Samsung follows with 225.3 million. Needless to say, the average selling price of Apple’s iPhones is much higher, so it is easily the world’s most profitable phone maker as well.The world’s fastest growing phone company, however, isn’t Apple. Granted, its iPhone 15 series is the booster that landed it in the first place of the…
Google’s Bard AI has been recently upgraded with a handful of new features and improvements, including the company’s newest generative AI tools such as ImageFX, MusicFX, and TextFX.While MusicFX and TextFX were available for a few months, they have been improved this week with new features and functionalities, so if you’ve played with these before, it’s worth revisiting them after the update.For the first time, those passionate about AI can check out Google’s new ImageFX model. The new generative AI tool helps people create images with simple text prompts. Initially available as an experiment in Google’s Labs, ImageFX is now…
You can practically do anything on today’s smartphones; however, we’ve reached a point where a two-day battery life is considered something incredible! On top of that, the majority of phones that offer such extended battery life are in the budget segment, and we, as tech enthusiasts, aren’t exactly keen on owning a smartphone with less than 8GB of RAM and a powerful Snapdragon chipset under the hood.That said, battery life won’t exactly be an issue if you have a reliable power bank in your backpack to plug your phone into any time you need a quick top-up. Sadly, these power…
Victra, the largest Verizon authorized retailer, announced recently that it has expanded Total by Verizon’s presence in Texas by opening more than a dozen new stores in San Antonio.With the latest addition of 13 stores, the retailer now operates 22 Total by Verizon stores in Texas, the fastest growth in any market. The expansion made through Victra’s Exclusive Retailer program makes it possible for prospective Exclusive Retailers to open the doors to stores independently under the Victra umbrella.Total by Verizon’s no contract plans start at just $30 per month and include various benefits such as international long distance in up…
A few weeks back, we shared an epic deal on one of the best Google flagships, the Pixel 7 Pro. In case you don’t recall, Amazon went completely bananas by slashing the price of the 512GB model in Snow by some 36%, which equates to $400 in savings. Quite amazingly, this mouth-watering deal is still live. As one of the best Android phones, this puppy gives you plenty of value for money. Then again, this particular storage model can typically set you back some $1,099, making it a tough sell for shoppers on a budget. But at 36% off, the…
Fortuna’s wheel spins and spins, and now’s the time for Meta to rise in stock market value, while Apple – which once again topped Fortune’s Most Admired Company list – is losing.Meta and Amazon added a combined $280 billion in stock market value late on Thursday after they reported quarterly results that impressed investors, while Apple’s value shrank by $70 billion (via Reuters).Meta achieved some serious surge – over 14% to a record high of $451, thus boosting Facebook’s parent company’s market capitalization by $148 billion to $1.16 trillion.Then, there’s Apple. While Cupertino’s giant quarterly results exceeded analysts’ expectations, its…
We’re so obsessed with the Oppo Find X7 Ultra’s photography achievements that we almost forgot there’ll be another variant of the camera-centric champion: the Oppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Version.Speculations about a satellite connectivity version emerged as early as November 2023, and now, three months later, they leave the rumor realm and enter reality.Details about the Oppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Version were spotted on the Wireless Power Consortium platform (via 91mobiles).Of course, the satellite-enabled device will share most of the features with its non-satellite sibling, but not all. The Satellite Version could bring different charging speeds to the table…
Ever wondered how many people use social media or which is the most popular social media platform in the US? Well, keep reading, and you will find out. The Pew Research Center, as reported by Engadget, dropped fresh insights on US adult social media habits. YouTube and Facebook are still the big players, holding onto their dominance from the 2021 survey. But TikTok is also making waves. Even after some in Congress shouted for a ban, TikTok’s user base is booming, with over a third of adults admitting they’re on the app. Between May 19 and September 5, 2023, the…