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Apple is sending payments to millions of iPhone users whose older devices were slowed after the tech giant made software updates, part of a legal settlement over what came to be known as “batterygate.” The payments, which have started landing in consumers’ bank accounts, are larger than expected, attorneys representing Apple customers said in a statement on Monday. Here’s what to know about the payments.How much will I get under the Apple iPhone settlement?Apple is paying a total of $310 million to $500 million to settle the lawsuit over battery issues with older iPhones, according to Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, one…
Expert’s Rating Pros Superb 4K and 1440p performance$200 cheaper than weaker non-Super versionExcellent power efficiency and ray tracingGreat creative chops, dual AV1 encodersNvidia’s great features: DLSS, Frame Gen, Reflex, Broadcast, Video Super Resolution, and moreFounders Edition is cool, quiet, and gorgeous Cons Massive16-pin power adapter is short and uglyStill priced high Our Verdict Nvidia’s already ferocious RTX 4080 gets a small performance boost and a big price cut for this Super-fied variant. It makes a world of difference. The cheaper GeForce RTX 4080 Super instantly upsets its rivals and becomes the best modern 4K graphics card under $1,000. Nvidia sure…
There are many expensive Bluetooth speakers out there that people just avoid buying because of the hefty price tag they see. However, when you lower that price with a sweet discount, these Bluetooth speakers become head-turners in a moment. The deal you are currently reading is about such a Bluetooth speaker.When you see the hefty price tag of the JBL Authentics 300, you will momentarily pass this bad boy and move on to another speaker that better fits your budget. However, when you see Amazon’s current 22% discount besides the JBL Authentics 300, the device suddenly becomes a real bargain.…
Apple CEO Tim Cook on doing business in China Apple CEO Tim Cook on doing business in China 03:46 Beijing — Chinese state-backed experts have found a way to identify people who use Apple’s encrypted AirDrop messaging service, according to the Beijing municipal government. AirDrop allows users to send content to Apple devices in close proximity without an internet connection, encoded so they cannot be viewed by other people. The service was widely used by participants in pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong in 2019 that China’s central government eventually quelled. Demonstrators shine lights from their smartphones at a memorial for a…
Scotty doesn’t know, also Google doesn’t know. What they don’t know is what makes numerous Fitbit Charge 5 trackers completely unusable – the correct term is “bricked”, as many devices are dying and do not show signs of life even when charging.Google, however, knows what’s not causing it. According to the search engine giant (Google owns Fitbit), the problems are not because of software updates. Fitbit Charge 5 owners tend to disagree, put mildly (via 9to5Google).Back in mid-July 2023, some Fitbit Charge 5 trackers were cursed and we reported it – users said that after updating to the then-latest software…
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products Microsoft, Google integrating more AI into products 03:20 Microsoft briefly dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company, as its foray into generative AI continues to push up its stock price.The software giant’s stock on Thursday jumped as much as 2%, putting the firm’s market valuations at $2.903 trillion. At the same time, Apple’s market cap dropped to $2.871 trillion after shares fell 0.9%, marking the first time since 2021 that the iPhone maker’s value dropped below that of Microsoft.By Thursday afternoon, however, Apple had regained its title, with Microsoft’s valuation falling to $2.849…
Sennheiser may not be the first name that typically comes to mind for most “regular” users of wireless earbuds or headphones when looking to buy a new product in one of those two categories, but an avalanche of recent Amazon deals has certainly brought the German manufacturer of premium audio equipment a lot more mainstream attention than usual.The latest and possibly greatest ever offer on a Sennheiser-branded item actually comes from Woot, which of course happens to be owned by none other than Amazon, giving you no logical reason to turn down a 57 percent discount available for one week…
E-commerce giant eBay agreed to pay a $3 million criminal penalty in connection with the harassment and stalking of a Massachusetts couple, acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said Thursday. The couple, Ina and David Steiner, had been subjected to threats and bizarre deliveries, including live spiders, cockroaches, a funeral wreath and a bloody pig mask in August 2019.Thursday’s fine comes after several eBay employees ran a harassment and intimidation campaign against the Steiners, who publish a news website focusing on players in the e-commerce industry. “eBay engaged in absolutely horrific, criminal conduct. The company’s employees and contractors involved in this campaign…
T-Mobile doesn’t yet cover 100 percent of the United States with its 5G network, but the Un-carrier is expanding availability of its faster service almost every month. This time around it’s Upstate New York that received a substantial network upgrade, T-Mobile announced earlier this week.After gradually upgrading its network, T-Mobile says that it now provides 5G coverage across more than 48,000 square miles of Upstate New York. Over the last two years, T-Mobile added nearly 400 new cell sites and upgrades to more than 800 existing towers across Upstate New York. Here are the regions where T-Mobile launched 5G:Albany AirportClarkson…
Apple Watch patent dispute enters 4th year Where Apple Watch patent dispute stands after 4 years of court battles 02:22 Apple is removing a blood oxygen measurement tool from two of its watch models to avoid a sales ban on the devices in the U.S., Bloomberg reported. Late last year, Apple halted sales of its Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 Apple Watch models over a years-long patent dispute with health technology company Masimo, a maker of pulse oximeters. The tool measures the saturation of oxygen in the device wearer’s red blood cells. Low blood oxygen levels can lead to serious health…
Samsung has recently unveiled its latest flagship Galaxy S24 series, creating quite a buzz in town. One of the standout features of the new Galaxy S24 Ultra, in particular, is its revolutionary reflection-free screen, crafted from Corning Gorilla Armor glass, proudly claimed by Samsung as its “most scratch-resistant yet.”While it might be tempting to brush off such claims as mere marketing rhetoric, a recent durability test done by JerryRigEverything proves that Samsung isn’t exaggerating after all. In his video, JerryRigEverything assesses the S24 Ultra’s durability by subjecting the screen to scratches using various picks aligned with the Mohs hardness scale…
CUPERTINO — A federal appeals court has decided to revive a U.S. sales ban on Apple’s premium watches while it referees a patent dispute revolving around a sensor, raising the specter that the company will pull the devices from stores for the second time in less than a month.The ruling issued Wednesday by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington comes three weeks after it blocked the ban. That temporary stay enabled Apple to renew sales of the two internet-connected watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2, embroiled in an intellectual-property fight with medical technology company Masimo.The U.S. International…
Back in ancient times, supermarkets used to hand out paper brochures with the week’s top offers. Naturally, you didn’t pay much attention to the product image – you focused on the price.It’s only after you try to sell something online – and you need a cool product photo – that you realize there’s a thing called “product photography” and the eggs, ham or pineapple images didn’t just materialize out of thin air on the brochure’s pages.See, the better photo an offer has, the higher the chances for a successful deal.That’s why Shopify introduces a new tool to help out all…
What to expect from the economy in 2024 Interest rate cuts? Financial expert on what to expect in 2024 05:24 The stock market rallied to record highs on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by investor expectations of interest rate cuts ahead by the Federal Reserve and robust corporate profits.With technology stocks driving early year gains, the S&P 500 rose 1.2% to a record 4,839, sailing above the broad index’s prior closing high of 4,796 in January 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit new heights, surging nearly 400 points, or 1.1%, to reach its second record high since December.…
If you’re after high-end earbuds, you’ll probably pick Sony, Apple, or Bose as your trusted brand. For those on a budget, another renowned brand, Jabra, often steals the casual listener’s heart. By the way, if you like what Jabra puts on the market and reside in the UK, we suggest you take advantage of Amazon UK’s deal on the Elite 5. They are now 33% cheaper, giving you the most bang for your buck.As far as we know, these top budget earbuds haven’t seen a better price this year. They did arrive at a lower price point during the Black…
Japan spacecraft experiences issues after touching down on moon – CBS News Watch CBS News Japan became just the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the moon Friday. After landing, however, the Japanese moon lander suffered a power issue that prevented its solar panels from generating electricity. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Japan #spacecraft #experiences #issues #touching #moon