What started as a hike in the New South Wales Hunter Valley led to a woman becoming wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours, after she tried to retrieve a dropped iPhone. Woman trapped looking for dropped iPhone. Image source: NSW Ambulance A 23-year-old woman named Matilda Campbell was hiking with her friends at
Read MoreMacworld The 2024 iPad mini has just been updated for the first time in three years, and yet, for some of the product’s biggest fans, it’s a bit of a disappointment. The truth is, other than the processor, very little has changed from the 2021 model. Apple’s new tendency to name iPads after the processors
Read MoreIllustration by Haein Jeong / The Verge The upcoming release of Apple Intelligence has spurred the iPhone maker’s own “what is a photo?” moment. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple software chief Craig Federighi said the company is aiming to provide AI-powered image editing tools that preserve photo authenticity. “Our products, our
Read MoreCredit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Separate leaks and reports suggest that Samsung could likely use the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for the entire Galaxy S25 series. Leaks leading up to this point had indicated that the company was weighing its options, pitching the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 and Exynos 2500 as alternatives for some
Read MoreMicrosoft unveiled its revamped Xbox Wireless Headset on Tuesday, which includes key enhancements to elevate the user’s audio experience to new heights. One of the biggest highlights of the new Xbox Wireless Headset is the addition of Dolby Atmos, which comes at no additional cost. According to Xbox, Dolby Atmos “transforms your audio experience by
Read MoreThe company said the upgraded Claude model will be able to ‘use computers the way people do’ but warned its still experimental at this stage. Read more: Anthropic’s newest AI model could control your computer
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A Qualcomm representative has claimed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite could’ve offered even faster speeds. The representative said Qualcomm decided to focus on the user experience instead of even higher benchmarks. The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is shaping up to be a massive leap forward for flagship Android phones
Read MoreThe survey published by IrishJobs has also shown that hybrid working options have remained stable, as well as mixed regional activity throughout Ireland’s larger cities. Read more: Availability of fully remote jobs falls to lowest figure in nearly 4 years
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is still making changes to the UI of an upcoming Google Photos feature that will let users enhance photos before sharing them. The new UI is more straightforward and features a toggle to enhance images automatically. It also allows for cropping and other necessary adjustments before sharing. Google
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from Science Magazine: Imagine a thin wristband that monitors your steps and heartbeat like an Apple Watch. Or clothing that keeps you cool with built-in air conditioning. Or even a flexible implant that could help your heart better than a bulky pacemaker. That’s the promise of a new, electrically
Read MoreSecurity policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here’s how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases. The System Settings app in macOS Sequoia Apple’s macOS is one of the most secure operating systems in the world. Even so, no operating system
Read MoreApple head of software Craig Federighi was asked about Siri and Apple Intelligence, and while he couldn’t discuss the future, he was sure Siri was never going to become some kind of sentient pal. Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1. Image credit: Apple Apple Intelligence will launch alongside iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia
Read MoreSan Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency approved a $212 million contract with Hitachi Rail to modernize the Muni Metro system’s outdated train control system, which currently uses floppy disks and wire loops. Government Technology reports: The software that runs the system is stored on floppy disks that are loaded each morning and an outdated type of
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: When Canadian developer Peter Todd found out that a new HBO documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, was set to identify him as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, he was mostly just pissed. “This was clearly going to be a circus,” Todd told WIRED in an
Read MoreOpenAI and Microsoft will give grants of up to $10 million to bring more AI tools into the newsroom. The grants will go to Chicago Public Media, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Newsday (in Long Island, NY), The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Seattle Times. “Each of the publications will hire a two-year AI fellow to develop
Read MoreGoogle Keep is diversifying with new note types, including a handwriting mode. New background options will let you spice things up with lines and color. Working with images is due for a big upgrade, too, with positioning and cropping tools. Google Keep can be a great way to avoid losing track of your good ideas,
Read MoreThe FAA has released final regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, introducing a new category of aircraft for the first time in nearly 80 years. These rules provide a framework for pilot training and operational requirements, addressing industry concerns while aiming to support the future of advanced air mobility. The Verge reports:
Read MoreAT&T has a new offer for iPhone XR and newer owners that want to try a new carrier. Get a 30-day free trial with unlimited talk & text, 100GB of data, and more. AT&T offering a free trial via eSIM. Image credit: AT&T If you’re tired of dropped calls and spotty internet service, it may
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T has introduced a new trial plan, allowing potential subscribers to test its network before switching. The Try AT&T plan offers unlimited talk and text, 100GB of data, 256GB of hotspot data, and more for up to 30 days. It is currently available for iOS users, but AT&T plans
Read MoreThe first cracks are starting to show in Netflix’s push into gaming. The Verge: First reported in Game File and confirmed by Netflix, the streaming company has quietly closed of one of its studios, the first in the three years since the company began its foray into gaming. According to Game File, the shuttered studio
Read MoreThe last-gen iPad mini 6 is back on sale at Amazon, returning to its all-time best price of $349.99 as the iPad mini 7 hits store shelves tomorrow. Grab blowout deals on the iPad mini 6 – Image credit: Apple Blowout deals are in effect on the iPad mini 6, with multiple models now $150
Read MoreCredit: Logitech Are you looking for a great gaming keyboard? Logitech makes some of the best, but they are usually really expensive. For example, the Logitech G915 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is usually $229.99. Lucky for you, we’re always on the lookout for the hottest deals, and today, you can take it home at a
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A Reddit user reported that the camera bar on their Pixel 9 Pro was separating from the back glass despite no apparent damage. Since the phone was under warranty, a Google Store replaced the unit. This appears to be a one-off defective unit, but you should still check your
Read MoreCompanies hiring specialized AI talent are seeing better stock market returns, according to new Barclays research. Analysis shows firms with higher ratios of specialized AI roles to general IT positions outperformed the market, with the top quintile returning 31.78% since October 2023, beating the S&P 500 Equal Weighted index. The findings suggest that targeted recruitment
Read MoreThe first reviews for the new iPad mini are out, and the general consensus is that it’s a relatively safe update that depends on Apple Intelligence to be worthwhile. iPad mini 7 with A17 Pro Apple’s update to the iPad mini introduces relatively few changes to the form. It is practically the definition of a
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