The fates of Apple and Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSCM have grown inextricably intertwined since the advent of the iPhone. As each subsequent generation of iPhone hurtled past the technological capabilities of its predecessor, the processors that powered them grew increasingly complex and specialized — to the point that, today, TSCM has become the only chip… Continue reading Hitting the Books: Steve Jobs’ iPhone obsession led to Apple’s silicon revolution
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The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters
Apple/ Tech / The iPhone 14’s new Crash Detection feature apparently detects thrill rides, too Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The iPhone 14’s new Crash Detection feature, which is supposed to alert authorities when it detects you’ve been in a car accident, has an unexpected side effect: it dials 911 on rollercoasters.… Continue reading The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters
Crypto exchange Huobi founder Li to sell his entire stake to buyout firm
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global said its founder had agreed to sell his controlling stake in the China-based company to buyout firm About Capital Management (HK) Co. Upon completion of the transaction, the buyout vehicle of About Capital will control the majority stake of Huobi founder Leon Li, Huobi said in a statement on Friday. The transaction involves only the change of… Continue reading Crypto exchange Huobi founder Li to sell his entire stake to buyout firm
Uber, Ola & Rapido asked to stop three-wheeler services in tech hub Bengaluru
India’s southern state of Karnataka has asked cab aggregators Uber, SoftBank-backed Ola and Rapido to stop three-wheeler services in Bengaluru, a top government official said, accusing them of overcharging and harassing customers. “They are not authorised to ply autos… They are charging exorbitantly and it’s a serious complaint,” Hemantha Kumara, additional commissioner for transport, Bengaluru, told… Continue reading Uber, Ola & Rapido asked to stop three-wheeler services in tech hub Bengaluru
Vietnam arrests real estate tycoon as it speeds up anti-graft drive
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon was arrested on suspicion of financial fraud, the police said on Saturday, as the country broadens its years-long anti-graft drive. Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City-based Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was accused of illegally issuing bonds to raise trillions of dong (tens of millions of dollars) from investors during the 2018-2019 period, the Ministry… Continue reading Vietnam arrests real estate tycoon as it speeds up anti-graft drive
Nissan pushes partner Renault to sell stake, looking to raise funds for buyback
Nissan Motor Co Ltd is pressing French partner Renault SA to cut its stake in the Japanese automaker as much as possible, ideally to 15%, and may consider raising funds to buy back the shares, a source familiar with the matter said. The demands were made in exchange for Nissan agreeing to invest in Renault‘s new unit being set up to house its electric vehicle (EV) assets, said the source, who… Continue reading Nissan pushes partner Renault to sell stake, looking to raise funds for buyback
Clean Technica: Tesla FSD Beta 10.69 Road Trip Test — Part 1002301
We’ve now taken a long road trip with Tesla FSD Beta 10.69. Here’s our report on how it performed. Background — What Is Tesla FSD Beta? There are three different levels of driver automation that Tesla drivers have/can get. Every Tesla car has advanced Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC). Autosteer will keep you perfectly… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla FSD Beta 10.69 Road Trip Test — Part 1002301
Star Trek: Picard’s latest trailer suggests the series will end with a bang
With New York Comic Con underway this weekend, Paramount shared a new trailer for the final season of Star Trek: Picard. After the previous teasers mostly played up the nostalgia of the principal cast of The Next Generation returning to the franchise, the new trailer finally offers a look at season three’s story. And judging… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard’s latest trailer suggests the series will end with a bang
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ will use Blizzard’s controversial SMS Protect system
When the next Call of Duty arrives on October 28th, fans will need to connect a phone number to their Battle.net account to play the game. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, newly created Overwatch 2 accounts, and newly created Call of Duty: Modern Warfare accounts require a phone number,” says a recently updated support… Continue reading ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ will use Blizzard’s controversial SMS Protect system
Hideo Kojima is making a game with Elle Fanning
Kojima Productions is making a game with Elle Fanning (The Great). The studio announced the collaboration as part of an elaborate teaser campaign that began back at the Tokyo Game Show in September. At the time, it shared an image featuring a face obscured in shadow with the tagline “Who Am I?” On Friday, fans… Continue reading Hideo Kojima is making a game with Elle Fanning