AI becomes the not-so-secret weapon behind new rounds of chip competition
News about significant improvements in yields and capacity on Samsung's 4nm process and the subsequent win in getting orders from AMD and Google raised some eyebrows among its competitors. How did Samsung make such a huge leap in such a short time? O.....»»
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops mostly beat MacBook Air, but not MacBook Pro
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chip claim to match or beat Apple Silicon machines. Tests show that they (mostly) beat the MacBook Air, but not last year’s MacBook Pro models. Comparativ.....»»
Save up to $650 on Apple"s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro, M3 Max chip
Steeper discounts are in effect on Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro, with every M3 Pro and M3 Max configuration up to $650 off. Plus, grab a bonus discount on three years of AppleCare with coupon.Save $100s on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro.We're tra.....»»
Lowest price ever: 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 Pro chip plunges to $1,799
A record-breaking price drop is in effect now on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage, with the M3 Pro model on sale for $1,799. Plus, save $50 on AppleCare.Update: The initial allotment sold out and the laptop is now $1,999 with th.....»»
Drug middlemen inflate US prices, squeeze out competition, FTC says
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are key part of US's high drug costs, report finds. Enlarge / Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee at the Rayburn House O.....»»
How to enhance unique abilities in The First Descendant
Don't just throw out all your junk weapons in The First Descendant. You can use them to enhance your favorite weapon's unique ability, but it isn't clear how......»»
TSMC gearing up for iPhone 17 A19 chip production with 2-nanometer test
Apple's chip partner is about to start trial production of chips using a 2-nanometer fabrication process, ahead of making the A19 chip destined for the iPhone 17.TSMC continues to be Apple's chip partner. Since 2022, TSMC has been planning to mass pr.....»»
EV market will be "tough" in the second half, Hyundai"s U.S. chief said
Hyundai generated strong EV sales in the first half, but the automaker is bracing for headwinds and preparing for more competition in the marketplace......»»
This foldable keyboard has a fascinating secret inside
Linglong / Linglong on Bilibili Chinese hardware company — a powerful mini PC hidden inside a foldable keyboard. When closed, the device measures just 15cm x 10cm and weighs 800 grams, but it houses an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor with up to 32G.....»»
UK says Apple unfairly fired worker who took secret photos of a colleague
A UK employment court has ruled that Apple must pay compensation to an employee it dismissed over alleged harassment of a female colleague.Inside Apple's UK headquarters at the iconic Battersea Power Station (source: Apple)The incident took place at.....»»
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 may have some unexpected competition
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is right around the corner, but the company may have some unexpected competition from Xiaomi in the foldable market......»»
Apple"s M2 Ultra Mac Studio gets fresh $400 price cut
The current Mac Studio, which is $400 off, features Apple's high-end M2 Ultra chip, 64GB RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. Plus, get three years of AppleCare for $139.Grab a $400 discount on Apple's Mac Studio.Apple deals are heating up this July as price.....»»
Phage viruses, used to treat antibiotic resistance, gain advantage by cutting off competitors" reproduction ability
Curious bits of DNA tucked inside genomes across all kingdoms of life historically have been disregarded since they don't seem to have a role to play in the competition for survival, or so researchers thought......»»
The iPad Air with M1 chip is down to $400 at Best Buy
The iPad Air with Apple M1 is on sale at Best Buy for $400. That’s $200 off the normal selling price of this exceptional Apple tablet......»»
Image: Orion spacecraft prepares for upcoming launch
Technicians lift NASA's Orion spacecraft out of the Final Assembly and System Testing cell on June 28, 2024. The integrated spacecraft, which will be used for the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon, has been undergoing final rounds of testing and a.....»»
Someone got ChatGPT to reveal its secret instructions from OpenAI
We often talk about ChatGPT jailbreaks because users keep trying to pull back the curtain and see what the chatbot can do when freed from … The post Someone got ChatGPT to reveal its secret instructions from OpenAI appeared first on BGR......»»
Withholding Apple Intelligence from EU a ‘stunning declaration’ of anticompetitive behavior
The decision to withhold Apple Intelligence from EU countries amounts to a “stunning open declaration” of anticompetitive behavior, according to the bloc’s vice-president and competition regulator Margrethe Vestager. Vestager made her remark.....»»
Carriers should have to unlock your iPhone or Android phone within 60 days, says FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. The proposal is intended to increase competition by making it easier for.....»»
Report shows that AAA games for iPhone and iPad aren’t exactly a hit with users
Since the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro with A17 Pro, Apple’s first chip with hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, Apple has been trying to convince major game developers to bring their titles to iOS. AAA Games like Resident Evil Village and Assassin’.....»»
Apple expects AI features to boost iPhone 16 sales by 10M units
Apple appears to be expecting iPhone 16 sales to substantially outstrip those for last year’s model. A new supply-chain report says that the company has boosted its A-series chip order from TSMC by 10 million. However, suggestions from some quar.....»»
Entire iPhone 16 lineup again said to feature A18 chips
It’s been widely rumored that all four iPhone 16 models will use the A18 chip inside, and now we have more details backing those rumors. According to code changes discovered by Nicolás Alvarez, five new iPhone models have surfaced in Apple’s bac.....»»