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With so many rumors floating around the interwebs regarding Samsung’s (possibly many) next-gen foldables and even the Motorola Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra in recent weeks, you might be wondering what OnePlus is preparing for the fast-growing market segment this year.As it turns out, not much, at least according to two generally reliable Twitter tipsters who seem to agree that the OnePlus Open 2 will not come out by the end of 2024. Instead, the highly anticipated sequel to the brilliantly well-reviewed first-gen OnePlus Open is more likely to be released at some point in 2025 with Snapdragon 8…
T-Mobile is enhancing its 5G coverage at the PGA Championship to make sure that there are no holes in its coverage. The cutting-edge improvements that the carrier is making to its service will help those attending the event at Valhalla Golf Club from May 15–19, and the millions watching on television enjoy an improved “fan experience” thanks to 5G. Those T-Mobile subscribers attending the PGA Championship will be able to take advantage of advanced technology to follow the action. Those watching the television broadcasts will get to enjoy unprecedented viewing experiences thanks to golf’s first 5G private network in the…
Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, the world of chips is on the cusp of a huge tidal shift. There is heightened demand for chips that can train AI models faster and ping them from devices like smartphones and satellites, enabling us to use these models without disclosing private data. Governments, tech giants, and startups alike are racing to carve out their slices of the growing semiconductor pie. James O’Donnell, our AI reporter, has dug into the four trends to look for in the year ahead that will define what the chips of the future will look like, who…
OnePlus continues to refine its popular smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 2, with a new software update. This update, designated A.94, introduces a variety of features designed to enhance the user experience and expand the watch’s capabilities.As spotted by @1NormalUsername on X (and reported by Android Authority), one of the standout additions is the inclusion of two new apps: Relax and Barometer. The Relax app guides users through breathing exercises to promote calmness and stress reduction, while the Barometer app provides readings of atmospheric pressure, a feature potentially useful for outdoor enthusiasts and weather watchers. Here is the full changelog provided: This…
Like any other for-profit company, T-Mobile exists to make money and there’s nothing wrong with that as long as it doesn’t try to play the nice guy who wants the best for everyone. Its latest move is making people wonder if the carrier wants customers to move to pricier plans.As first spotted by Reddit user WannabeElitists, the option to sign up for Magenta plans through the carrier’s website is no longer there, with a note saying that you’ll have to call the carrier to order them.That’s strange, considering on one hand, the company doesn’t shy away from reprimanding customers for…
Water is wet, grass is green, and Motorola is preparing to unveil two new foldables to try to further eat away at Samsung’s domination in the ever-expanding smartphone market segment. The next-gen Galaxy Z Flip alternatives will unsurprisingly carry different names in different regions, with the higher-end model likely to be called Razr 50 Ultra “internationally” and Razr+ (2024) in the US.All of these details were either widely known or easy to anticipate prior to today, but now we have a rock-solid source adding a ton of new and exciting info to the equation. Some of the below tidbits were also…
Header image is referential, showcasing the Galaxy Z Flip 5. | Image credit–PhoneArenaRumors have been swirling about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 possibly featuring an Exynos 2400 chipset in certain regions, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S24. However, a recent leak suggests otherwise, hinting that the Z Flip 6 could exclusively run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.Good news for international Galaxy Flip fansA recent leak shared by the reputable tech media outlet Tom’s Guide suggests that Samsung might not opt for a dual-chipset launch for its upcoming foldable flip phone after all. Instead of restricting the Snapdragon 8…
Steve Jobs. Tim Cook. Jeff Williams… or John Ternus?The first two names in the aforementioned list are, of course, Apple CEOs. Out of the next two names, in contrast, only one could be the next Apple CEO.That’s the topic that got the attention of none other than Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, an Apple expert to the marrow.So, who will step in?Tim Cook, who has been at the helm of Apple since 2011, has undeniably left an indelible mark on the tech giant. Cook steered it through the introduction of innovative products like the Apple Watch and venturing into new territories such…
First, more dedicated government AI supercomputers need to be built for an array of missions ranging from classified intelligence processing to advanced biological computing. In the modern era, computing capabilities and technical progress have proceeded in lockstep. Over the past decade, the US has successfully pushed classic scientific computing into the exascale era with the Frontier, Aurora, and soon-to-arrive El Capitan machines—massive computers that can perform over a quintillion (a billion billion) operations per second. Over the next decade, the power of AI models is projected to increase by a factor of 1,000 to 10,000, and leading compute architectures may…
As Sony’s current flagship wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM5 are probably on your radar if you are on the hunt for new, top-notch cans. If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to learn that Walmart is currently selling these bad boys at a sweet $73 discount. This allows you to snag a pair for $326.98, instead of $399.99. You should act fast, though, as the offer has been available for a while now, and you never know when the headphones will return to their usual cost. At the time of writing this lovely article, neither Amazon nor Best Buy has an alternative deal,…
Here are four trends to look for in the year ahead that will define what the chips of the future will look like, who will make them, and which new technologies they’ll unlock. CHIPS Acts around the world On the outskirts of Phoenix, two of the world’s largest chip manufacturers, TSMC and Intel, are racing to construct campuses in the desert that they hope will become the seats of American chipmaking prowess. One thing the efforts have in common is their funding: in March, President Joe Biden announced $8.5 billion in direct federal funds and $11 billion in loans for…
Apple is expected to reveal iOS 18 at the upcoming WWDC 2024, starting on June 10. We are all ears for the latest scoop on its AI efforts, especially in boosting the iPhone’s trusty assistant, Siri. Apple’s been dropping hints left and right, suggesting that iOS 18 will be all about AI, and now, a fresh rumor’s doubling down on that notion.iOS 18 might support automatic audio transcription and summarizationSources of the Apple-focused media outlet, Apple Insider, suggest that iOS 18 may introduce significantly improved audio transcription and AI-driven summarization to the iPhone. Should these features make it to the…
Last week, Google surprisingly unveiled its new mid-range phone, the Pixel 8a. Now, reputable Android tipster and journalist Mishaal Rahman has uncovered hints at a possible new feature hidden in the Pixel 8a. Pixel 8a could support display output through a USB-C The feature is found in the Pixel 8 series, and it seems it will be available for the Pixel 8a. The midranger has the needed hardware for the feature and Google just needs to enable it via a software update. It is believed the update will come sometime next month. The same happened to the Pixel 8, where…
Can’t afford to pre-order the Apple M4-powered fifth-gen iPad Pro 11 or seventh-gen iPad Pro 13 beasts even at a $50 discount? Worry not, as Amazon is now slashing 30 bucks off the list prices of the sixth-gen iPad Air 11 and iPad Air 13 in a number of different versions.Just like their Pro-branded “cousins”, these Apple M2-powered bad boys are not properly out yet, with retailers like Amazon still accepting pre-orders ahead of an official release date of May 15. That’s this Wednesday, so it’s probably a good idea to hurry if you want to be among the first…
Formally unveiled less than a week ago, Apple’s most impressive tablets to date have yet to be properly released. That’s set to happen this Wednesday, May 15, at the end of a short pre-order period, which made those deals kicked off by Best Buy on Thursday feel pretty special and highly unusual.Unfortunately, the retailer’s iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 13 (2024) launch promotions remain exclusively open for My Best Buy Plus members, but that’s where Amazon comes in today, offering a $50 discount with no strings attached and no special requirements of any sort.When we say “a” discount, we…
Meta’s Verified for Business program is still in the testing phase, but many customers already benefit from its perks. The service was rolled out for the first time last year, but it was only available for businesses in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.During the initial test, Meta noticed that small businesses are looking for more tools that can help build their credibility with new audiences, which usually drives more engagement and brand growth. Based on these findings, Meta announced that it’s expanding the test of Meta Verified for businesses on Facebook and Instagram. Starting last week, the program is available…