Qualcomm expands Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules beyond smartphones
Qualcomm Technologies has announced new RFFE modules designed for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6E, and the next-generation standard, Wi-Fi 7. The modules are designed for a wide array of device segments beyond smartphones, including automotive, XR, PCs, wearable.....»»
Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other
Haunted by glitching algorithms, self-driving cars disturb the peace in San Francisco. Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in front of Google's San Francisco headquarters, San Francisco, California, June 7, 2024. (credit: Getty Im.....»»
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are Finally Here, but Google Continues to Hold Back
Is Google's game plan this year enough to take on rival brands and smartphones? The post The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are Finally Here, but Google Continues to Hold Back appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s decision to roll out its Pixel.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks will blow the competition out of the water!
According to benchmarks of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, it looks like it is going to be one super powerful chipset! The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks will blow the competition out of the water! appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcom.....»»
Several OnePlus Devices are Scheduled to Get the August 2024 Update
You might want to keep an eye out for the update. The post Several OnePlus Devices are Scheduled to Get the August 2024 Update appeared first on Phandroid. If you own one of OnePlus’ recent smartphones from the past couple of years,.....»»
Save $50 When you Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35!
It's cheaper by as much as 18%. The post Save $50 When you Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American market, and it packs a lot.....»»
Home Depot expands Hubspace with an intelligent bathroom fan
The Commercial Electric Smart Exhaust Fan works with most smart home platforms while also offering built-in lights, two fan speeds, and a Bluetooth speaker......»»
iOS 18 expands ambient noise lineup with new Fire and Night sounds
Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your device at no extra cost. And in iOS 18, two new ba.....»»
Hero AI by Swimlane enhances security with context-aware recommendations
Swimlane has introduced Hero AI innovations that transform traditional security operations, enabling security teams to tackle complex cases, alerts, and intelligence with unprecedented speed. Hero AI expands case summarization capabilities with conte.....»»
AI diary: Call transcription and summary feature is a work in progress, but has huge potential
After first trying out the new Siri capabilities, and exploring the new Writing Tools, next in line for me on the Apple Intelligence front was the new call transcription and summary feature. This was a feature I’d been keen to try, not least bec.....»»
iPhone 17"s front camera may double the resolution to 24MP
The iPhone 17 family of smartphones could gain a 24-megapixel front-facing camera, giving it twice the resolution of the current sensor.The front-facing camera is hidden in the Dynamic IslandMany of Apple's upgrades and rumors revolve around the rear.....»»
Tuariki Delamere’s Somersault Could Have Launched a New Era in the Olympic Long Jump
The New Zealander came up with a better way to jump, using a front flip in midair. But the sport’s stodgy authorities shut him down before the 1975 Games......»»
Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more
A wildfire burning in Colorado's heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and outbuildings, while a second fire crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes near Denver on Thursday......»»
What is aptX? Cutting through the clutter of Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs
The world of Bluetooth codecs can be a swamp of confusing technical jargon, especially when it comes to Qualcomm's aptX family. Here's what you need to know......»»
Snapdragon X PCs may get even more enticing next year
Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X chips will be coming to more affordable PCs next year, with prices as low as $700......»»
Karaoke reveals why we blush
Volunteers watched their own performances as an MRI tracked brain activity. Enlarge (credit: Peter Muller) Singing off-key in front of others is one way to get embarrassed. Regardless of how you get there, why does embar.....»»
Support for IDs in Apple Wallet expands to its fifth state
One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC in 2021 was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet application. However, the rollout of this feature has been incredibly slow. But starting today, the IDs in Wallet feature is now.....»»
Ford facelifts its Maverick pickup, adds all-wheel-drive hybrid option
The AWD hybrid is Ford's response to overwhelming customer requests. Enlarge / The cosmetic changes to the MY25 Ford Maverick include a new front bumper, front grille, and new headlamps. (credit: Ford) Ford is giving its.....»»
iPhone dominates top 10 smartphones list for Q2 2024
The iPhone is continuing to dominate the list of the top smartphone sales in the second quarter, but the overall position has weakened slightly compared to Q2 2023.The iPhone 15 Pro models were second and third in the listIn the second quarter, Apple.....»»
Fortanix expands Key Insight to enhance cryptographic security across hybrid environments
Fortanix announced a major expansion to the Key Insight solution, allowing organizations to discover, assess, and remediate their fragmented cryptographic security risks proactively. Key Insight can now scan on-premises services such as databases, st.....»»
Qualcomm’s Newest Snapdragon 4 Series Chip is Now Official
We're bound to see it in action later this year. The post Qualcomm’s Newest Snapdragon 4 Series Chip is Now Official appeared first on Phandroid. While Qualcomm is usually known for its premium mobile chips like the Snapdrago.....»»