Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first certified SoC
SIMs were plastic cards, then motherboard chips, and soon will just be in the SoC. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Here's an interesting bit of news out of Mobile World Congress: Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has been.....»»
Qualcomm says lower-end Snapdragon X Plus chips can still outrun Apple’s M3
Same NPU, same architecture as X Elite, but fewer cores and lower clock speeds. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series of chips promises to be the company’s first that can go toe-to-toe with Apple.....»»
Even the new mid-tier Snapdragon X Plus beats Apple’s M3
Arif Bacchus/ Digital Trends You might have already heard of the , the upcoming chips from Qualcomm . They’re not out yet, but Qualcomm is already announcing another configuration to live alongside it: the Snapdragon X Plus. The Snapdragon X Pl.....»»
Snapdragon X Plus will bring ARM to ‘even more’ Windows laptops, still said to beat Apple M3
While it’s still yet to debut, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite is looking like a big deal for ARM-powered Windows machines and, now, it’s getting a more affordable cousin in the Snapdragon X Plus. more….....»»
Apple won"t have to do that much to comply with EU"s new right to repair law
A new EU law means Apple will have to extend its iPhone warranty, and offer all users the same kind of repair or replace service it currently sells as AppleCare.The EU wants to make it easier to repair damaged smartphonesSince 2020, the EU has been d.....»»
Is the Arm version of Windows ready for its close-up?
Checking back in with Windows 11 on Arm on the eve of the Snapdragon X Elite. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Signs point to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processors showing up in actual, real-world, human-purchasable compu.....»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 could ditch physical buttons after all
Rumors that Apple is hoping to switch a future iPhone model from physical to capacitive buttons persist. Now, a new supply chain report suggests that Apple has placed a supply chain order for a new capacitive button system that will replace the physi.....»»
Samsung has a new (and cheaper) way to buy the Galaxy S23
If you need a new phone, the Galaxy S23 is still a great choice, And now, you can save even more money with Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program......»»
Meet QDEL, the backlight-less display tech that could replace OLED in premium TVs
Interested in gadgets with premium displays? QDEL should be on your radar. Enlarge (credit: Getty) What comes after OLED? With OLED-equipped TVs, monitors, and other gadgets slowly becoming more readily available at lowe.....»»
Best Buy"s MacBook Air sale drives prices down to $599
April's MacBook Air sales are in full swing, with Best Buy having limited inventory of a Geek Squad Certified Refurbished M1 model for $599 and M2 models in new, factory sealed condition up to $400 off.Best Buy continues to offer trending deals on Ap.....»»
iOS 18: What I want from Siri + AI
Apple will reveal its AI cards on June 10 at WWDC, and Siri is surely going to be a key component. Generally, people want Siri to get good. You can’t just replace Siri intelligence with generative AI, however, but the two technologies make a powerf.....»»
Feeling rushed at the food ordering kiosk? You"re not alone
If you've been to a fast-food restaurant recently, you've probably noticed that self-service kiosks are beginning to replace human workers. But as you go to place your order and the lunch-rush crowd grows behind you, have you experienced increased pr.....»»
America’s ‘God of War’ is now many decades old. The US Army can’t replace it
America’s ‘God of War’ is now many decades old. The US Army can’t replace it.....»»
AI set to enhance cybersecurity roles, not replace them
In this Help Net Security interview, Caleb Sima, Chair of CSA AI Security Alliance, discusses how AI empowers security pros, emphasizing its role in enhancing skills and productivity rather than replacing staff. AI is seen as empowering rather than r.....»»
New study finds potential targets at chromosome ends for degenerative disease prevention
We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply, whether it's to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes, which carry all of our genetic instructions, must be copied in a complete way during c.....»»
Apple Watch Ghost Touch Issue Spreads, Here’s How to Fix It
Apple Watch users experiencing ghost touch issues need to fix the problem on their own as Apple has instructed service providers to not replace Watches for the problem. Earlier this year, Apple Watch users started complaining about false touches wher.....»»
Elon Musk’s X botched an attempt to replace “twitter.com” links with “x.com”
Automatic text replacement let users spoof URLs ending in x, like netflix.com. Enlarge / An X sign at company headquarters in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's clumsy brand shift from Twitter.....»»
First Certified Google Find My Device Trackers Arrive in May
Now that Google’s Find My Device network has launched, you might be wondering if there are any devices on the market that can take advantage of it. The short answer is – there will be, soon. I know, this always seems to be the case with.....»»
Yale’s newest smart lock is designed for renters
The Yale Approach smart lock is aimed at renters, takes just a few minutes to install, and doesn't require you to replace existing hardware......»»
Pork labeling schemes "not helpful" in making informed buying choices, say researchers
Researchers have evaluated different types of pig farming—including woodland, organic, free range, RSPCA assured, and Red Tractor certified, to assess each systems' impact across four areas: land use (representing biodiversity loss), greenhouse gas.....»»
Certified timber harvesting of tropical forests proves beneficial for gorillas and elephants
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified timber harvesting areas in Gabon and Congo boast a greater abundance of larger mammals, such as leopards, gorillas, and elephants, than non-FSC forests......»»