India may make it cheaper to produce iPhones
The Indian government is reportedly considering import duty costs on key smartphone components, including those for the iPhone.Mumbai, IndiaDespite previously introducing new import fees for assembled devices such as laptops — and then backing down.....»»
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro now available for pre-order, here’s what’s new
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are here. Pre-orders for Apple’s latest flagship iPhones have officially opened, with the first orders slated to arrive to customers in one week on September 20. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro pack many improveme.....»»
Ford will tap closed India factory to export
Ford will likely use the Indian plant, a source of low-cost production, to export to key markets, and possibly China, where it and other global automakers are losing ground to domestic rivals......»»
Netflix will no longer provide support for iPhones and iPads running iOS 16
After discontinuing its app for the third generation Apple TV, Netflix has just confirmed that it will soon end support for some old iPhones and iPads. More specifically, the company will no longer provide updates compatible with devices running iOS.....»»
Experimental data help unravel the mystery surrounding the creation of heavy elements in stars
How are stars born, and how do they die? How do they produce the energy that keeps them burning for billions of years? How do they create the elements we observe today? Definitive answers to these questions continue to elude scientists in their quest.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is $200 cheaper on Amazon today!
If you’re looking for the best flagship smartphone of 2024, check out this deal for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on Amazon. The post The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is $200 cheaper on Amazon today! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung G.....»»
Apple has officially discontinued these three iPhones
Apple recently announced four new iPhones. At the same time, it is no longer selling three older models. Here are the ones that you can no longer buy......»»
In India, criminal politicians increase crime, including crime against women, researcher finds
Pappu Yadav has served in India's Lok Sabha, the lower house of the country's Parliament for close to 25 years. He's faced serious criminal accusations for almost as long......»»
You can buy a diamond-making machine for $200,000 on Alibaba
Making diamonds is cheaper than ever, creating a weird problem: too many diamonds. Enlarge (credit: eugenekeebler via Getty Images) In an age when you can get just about anything online, it's probably no surprise that yo.....»»
New dense sub-Saturn exoplanet discovered
Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, India and elsewhere, have detected a new sub-Saturn exoplanet with a relatively high density. The finding was reported in a.....»»
Atomic diffusion technique could lead to mass production of metal nanowires
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has created a new technique for growing the tiny metal nanowires (NWs) that are expected to be used in next-generation electronics. Their results suggest a way to mass produce pure metal NWs, which has until no.....»»
Pausing biological clock could give boost to lab-produced blood stem cells
A decade ago, Raquel Espin Palazon discovered that inflammatory signaling pathways must switch on for embryos to produce blood stem cells. The latest work from her lab shows the potential value of keeping those same signals switched off after their i.....»»
Here’s why Macs were a no-show at today’s Apple event
Amid the iPhones and Apple Watches, the Mac was absent from Apple’s Glowtime event. What happened and when will we see new Macs? Here’s what you need to know......»»
Apple’s 128GB iPhones remain an insult to our wallets
The iPhone 16 still starts with a mere 128GB of storage. In 2024. And that's an option that most people should ignore, even if it is the least expensive......»»
Apple updates both of its new iPhones with A18 and A18 Pro chips
Both new iPhones get new chips at the same time for the first time in years. Enlarge (credit: Apple) For the last couple years, Apple has reserved its most significant silicon updates for its iPhone Pro models, while the.....»»
To save its tigers, India has relocated thousands of people—it could enlist their help instead
British colonialism turned India's tigers into trophies. Between 1860 and 1950, more than 65,000 were shot for their skins. The fortunes of the Bengal tiger, one of Earth's biggest species of big cat, did not markedly improve post-independence. The h.....»»
Plastic pollution hotspots pinpointed in new research—India ranks top due to high levels of uncollected waste
We have used machine learning to identify the biggest plastic pollution hotspots across more than 50,000 towns, cities and rural areas worldwide. Our new global model reveals the most detailed picture of plastic pollution ever created with the highes.....»»
This 3.1-channel soundbar from Samsung is on sale for $250
The Samsung HW-B650 soundbar is a relatively affordable 3.1-channel soundbar that's currently even cheaper at $250, following a $150 discount from Samsung......»»
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
Supply of processors helps Chinese startups advance AI technology despite US restrictions. Enlarge (credit: VGG | Getty Images) The cost of renting cloud services using Nvidia’s leading artificial intelligence chips is.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are $90 cheaper for the next 12 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are some of the best noise-canceling wireless earbuds on the market, and Best Buy is discounting them for a limited time!.....»»
Kuo: Apple’s 5G modems to ‘grow rapidly’ in coming years to replace Qualcomm
Apple’s years-long effort to replace Qualcomm’s 5G modems with its own chips is nearing an end. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated Apple’s first in-house 5G modems will debut in select 2025 iPhones. Today, he shares his expectation for Appl.....»»