Macworld Some iPhones are locked to single cellular networks, especially iPhones bought in the U.S., while others are unlocked, meaning you can use them with any provider. It’s important to know which sort you’ve got (or are getting), as it could mean the difference between an enjoyable or frustrating experience when you get a new
Read MoreMacworld While we’re still waiting for the rest of the M3 Macs to arrive later this year, a report from DigiTimes (subscription required) this week states that Apple is looking to use TSMC’s 2nm process for its chips. The process could begin production by the second half of 2025, according to the publication. With a
Read MoreAs the US and other countries ponder how to prevent dangerous uses of AI, some researchers suggest building limitations into crucial chips like GPUs to cap the power of algorithms.
Read MoreWhen is cancer not cancer? It’s an unexpected question that has stirred the world of cancer treatment in recent years, most notably now with prostate cancer. WSJ: A growing number of doctors are advocating what might seem like an unusual position: That low-grade prostate cancers that grow very slowly or not at all shouldn’t be
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Read MoreSHL’s Andy Neleson talks us through the common measures HR leaders use at hiring assessments, from skills to situational reactions. Read more: What types of hiring assessments do recruiters use?
Read MoreFrom big names in AI such as ElevenLabs and Mistral to budding start-ups on both sides of the Atlantic, here are the companies likely to shake things up this year. Read more: 24 tech start-ups to watch in 2024
Read MoreThe third season of The Bad Batch promises high stakes with Emperor Palpatine playing a pivotal role and Omega’s captivity by the Empire. The unresolved cliffhanger from season 2 beckons for answers, especially about the emerging Rebel Alliance and the enigmatic Imperial scientist, Emerie Karr.
Read MoreIt’s happened to all of us at one time or another. There’s some component sitting on the bench, say an I2C sensor, a new display, or maybe a flash chip, and you want to poke around with it. So you get out the breadboard, wire it to a microcontroller, write some code, flash it…you get
Read MoreIt’s 2024. NASA’s Artemis program is in full swing, and we’re hoping to get back to the surface of the Moon real soon. Astronauts haven’t walked on the beloved sky rock since 1972! A human landing was scheduled for 2025, which has now been pushed back to 2026, and we’re all getting a bit antsy
Read MoreWith Trump’s nomination all but inevitable, the former president’s most fervent far right supporters are already debating who should join the 2024 ticket.
Read MoreMicrosoft is laying off 1,900 workers — or around 8% of Microsoft Gaming’s 22,000 employees. The majority of layoffs are at Activision Blizzard, though cuts will impact Xbox and ZeniMax employees, too. The memo from Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer: It’s been a little over three months since the Activision, Blizzard, and King teams joined
Read MoreDespite Apple’s introduction of App Tracking Transparency on iPhone to prevent advertisers gleaning private information, media firms are getting startling details through shady advertising practices. Firms are manipulating device fingerprinting to target and spy on iPhone users App Tracking Transparency was introduced with iOS 14, and was so effective at preventing advertisers harvesting data that
Read MoreMacworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 3-in-1 charging standDetachable MagSafe power bankFoldable for travelCompact design Our Verdict The OneGo is an impressive multifunctional Apple device charger that is reasonably priced and performs well. It’s not the fastest but the power bank is high capacity and the USB-C port enables speedy wired charging on top
Read MoreThe 2023 Hugo Awards for science fiction hosted in China sparked controversy by excluding several authors without explanation, raising censorship concerns. Works removed included RF Kuang’s bestseller “Babel,” an episode of “The Sandman,” and author Xiran Jay Zhao. The prestigious Hugo Awards are voted on by science fiction fans and marked the first time the
Read MoreNew figures from Counterpoint Research say that Apple was the number one smartphone reseller in China both in the latest Q4 2023 figures, and across the whole of 2023. iPhone 15 Pro colorful lineup Following IDC’s report that Apple has topped China’s smartphone sales chart, Counterpoint has released more figures that agree the market’s long-running
Read MoreImage: OpenAI When OpenAI announced other people could build their own custom versions of ChatGPT-style chatbots, I was initially only interested in a journalistic way. I knew this was an interesting commercial step for OpenAI, but the value of the store is still an open question. Why should I use most GPTs (as the bots
Read MoreIllegal subscription services that steal films or TV shows bring in $2 billion a year in ads and subscriber fees (non-paywalled link). From a report: Ever since taking on Netflix at its own game, old Hollywood has struggled to turn a profit in streaming, with the likes of Disney+, Peacock and Paramount+ losing billions of
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Apple made a splash when it announced that the iPhone 15 series is made out of titanium. Now, it turns out that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is made out of the material too. These aren’t the first phones made out of titanium, but Apple and Samsung are certainly the
Read MorePhoto by Hakan Nural / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Microsoft is laying off 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week. While Microsoft is primarily laying off roles at Activision Blizzard, some Xbox and ZeniMax employees will also be impacted by the cuts. The cuts work out to roughly 8 percent of the
Read MoreApple is researching how to make the Apple Vision Pro see if users are sitting properly, and moreover to not blame the headset if wearing it puts a strain on their neck muscles. Apple Vision Pro could monitor neck strain despite not having any neck muscle sensors Despite pre-launch concerns, Apple Vision Pro is not
Read MoreImage: Blizzard Entertainment In 2022, Blizzard announced that it was making a survival game, which would’ve marked its first new property since Overwatch debuted in 2016. Now, as part of a recent round of layoffs at Microsoft, the game has been canceled. This morning, Microsoft laid off 1,900 employees in its gaming divisions. The cuts
Read MoreArrotek was acquired by Theragenics in 2019 and now Mark Pugh has been chosen to lead the multinational and its various brands. Read more: Arrotek’s Mark Pugh becomes new Theragenics CEO
Read MoreMany tech roles will be well-remunerated and location-agnostic by 2030, says the WEF. But not all jobs will survive the unstoppable rise of digital transformation. Read more: Jobs of the future: The WEF’s mixed predictions for a digital working world
Read MoreThe launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 puts the South Korean tech giant against Apple once more. Here’s how its specifications fare against the iPhone 15 Pro. iPhone 15 Pro [left], Samsung Galaxy S24 [right] Samsung’s annual early-year Unpacked event has once again brought out new flagship phones for the South Korean electronics company. Three
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