The Fed Is Evaluating Whether To Launch a Digital Currency and In What Form
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The Federal Reserve is pushing ahead with its study into whether to implement its own digital currency and will be releasing a paper on the issue shortly, Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday. No decisi.....»»
Gordon Bell, an architect of our digital age, dies at age 89
Bell architected DEC's VAX minicomputers, championed computer history, mentored at Microsoft. Enlarge / A photo of Gordon Bell speaking at the annual PC Forum in Palm Springs, California, March 1989. (credit: Ann E. Yow-Dyson/Get.....»»
Surviving reentry is the key goal for SpaceX’s fourth Starship test flight
Elon Musk says SpaceX aims to launch the fourth Starship test flight in about two weeks. Enlarge / SpaceX's fourth full-scale Starship rocket undergoes a fueling test Monday. (credit: SpaceX) After three test flights, Sp.....»»
XDefiant is nearly unplayable at launch due to server issues
XDefiant developers are working on server and online multiplayer issues that have popped up on the shooter's launch day......»»
XDefiant Twitch drops: rewards list and how to redeem them
To celebrate the launch of XDefiant, Ubisoft is letting players earn free rewards through Twitch drops. Here are all the free goodies you can get your hands on......»»
Report: Ultra-thin iPhone coming in 2025 with new upscale form factor redesign
Apple is planning a major, iPhone X-style redesign for one of its 2025 iPhone models, according to a new report from The Information. The report corroborates what we’ve heard from other reporting concerning a new ‘iPhone Slim’ model being in.....»»
Apple makes it impossible for developers to test third-party web engines outside the EU
Apple has made significant changes to the App Store guidelines in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. One of these changes allows developers to release iPhone web browsers with their own eng.....»»
Will you buy an ultra-thin iPhone 17 if battery life is reduced? [Poll]
We learned new details about what Apple may ship as the new high-end iPhone in 2025 with a redesigned ultra-thin form factor. But with that change, we could see shorter battery life, particularly compared to the Pro Max model. Would an ultra-thin des.....»»
DTK Mac mini scrapped by Apple is successfully repaired by collector
Back in 2020, Apple offered selected developers a custom DTK Mac mini with the A12Z Bionic chip inside, so that they could develop apps for the Apple Silicon platform. After the official launch of the M1 Macs, developers had to return their DTK Mac m.....»»
Apple Vision Pro immersive ‘Adventure’ video shot in Paris premiering this week ahead of international launch
When the Vision Pro first arrived in users’ hands earlier this year, one of its most universally-praised features was content shot in the 180-degree Immersive Video format. There was a limited collection of such immersive content available on day o.....»»
Nothing Takes to Social Media, Boasts Phone 2a’s Slim Bezels
Have the bezel wars started again? The post Nothing Takes to Social Media, Boasts Phone 2a’s Slim Bezels appeared first on Phandroid. With the launch of the Google Pixel 8a, many were quick to highlight the phone’s many strengt.....»»
SpaceX photos show important Starship pre-flight rehearsal
SpaceX is another step closer to the fourth test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket after engineers conducted a pre-launch rehearsal on Monday......»»
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and FREE 50-inch Samsung TV!
Samsung’s got a brand new laptop in the form of the Galaxy Book4 Edge which features Galaxy AI which you can pre-order today! The post Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and get a FREE 50-inch Samsung TV! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip
The laptop's launch was announced not too long after Microsoft's event, which saw the debut of several Copilot+ PCs. The post Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip appeared first on Phandroid. While most.....»»
Study shows alkyl-aromatic hybrid micelles can form from emergent umbrella-shaped molecules
Micelles assemble in water from amphiphilic molecules, composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic frameworks. They can be found all around us, for example in soaps, detergents, and shampoos. Their main application is the water-solubilization of insolubl.....»»
Rumors Suggest that Sony is Developing a “True” PSP Successor
Sony might be working on a newer, more "traditional" handheld. The post Rumors Suggest that Sony is Developing a “True” PSP Successor appeared first on Phandroid. Sony’s launch of the PS Portal months ago was a rather unc.....»»
OpenAI on the defensive after multiple PR setbacks in one week
Sexy voices, departing employees, and NDA rumors have challenged the AI company. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) Since the launch of its latest AI language model, GPT-4o, OpenAI has found itself on the defe.....»»
NASA, Sierra Space deliver Dream Chaser spaceplane to Florida for launch preparation
As part of NASA's efforts to expand commercial resupply in low Earth orbit, Sierra Space's uncrewed spaceplane arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its first flight to the International Space Station......»»
Sonos could be launching their first-ever headphones tomorrow
It seems that Sonos could be getting ready to launch their first-ever pair of headphones, according to a teaser on Instagram. The post Sonos could be launching their first-ever headphones tomorrow appeared first on Phandroid. Sonos is know.....»»
iPhone SE 4: Great News Regarding Its Price
Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4, which will reportedly have a slew of upgrade on board, will be priced at $500 or less at launch. According to leaker Revegnus on X, the price of the iPhone SE 4 will either stay at $429, the starting price of the.....»»
AirTag 2 Release Date Gains Focus
Apple’s second-generation AirTag, or AirTag 2, will reportedly launch next year and we now have a potential launch window for the upcoming accessory. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has revealed new details about the.....»»