Apple introduced some major repairability improvements with the iPhone 16 lineup, but nothing stands out as much as the new battery removal process for the base iPhone 16. Doing away with the usual pull tabs, Apple is using an adhesive that debonds in response to a low electrical current. It only takes about a minute… Continue reading See the iPhone 16’s game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown
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Jony Ive confirms he’s working with Sam Altman on a secret project
Rumors emerged last year of a collaboration between former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, but the two have until now kept quiet about it. In a profile by The New York Times that was published this weekend, though, Ive confirms his company LoveFrom is leading the design on an AI product… Continue reading Jony Ive confirms he’s working with Sam Altman on a secret project
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Early deals ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale and everything we know so far
Now that we know the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is coming up soon, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. Some may shudder at the thought of holiday shopping already, but if you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, these sale… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day 2024: Early deals ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale and everything we know so far
@VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009305
Dark clouds are passing overhead and some of the asphalt is still wet as we turn onto the test track at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig. Behind us, the factory’s landmark soars into the sky like a huge diamond. The sun breaks through and we revel in being instructed on the capabilities of our… Continue reading @VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009305
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Early deals ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale and everything we know so far
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back this year, returning on October 8 and 9. The “fall Prime Day” of sorts has served as the online retailer’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for the past few years. We expect most of the deals to be Prime exclusives, meaning you must be an active… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day 2024: Early deals ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale and everything we know so far
Meta Connect 2024: The cheaper Quest 3S, AI, smart glasses and everything else to expect
It used to go by at least two different names — Oculus Connect and then Facebook Connect — but whatever the moniker, Meta’s fall event is still a big showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the virtual reality and mixed reality space. Much like last year, we can likely predict the biggest… Continue reading Meta Connect 2024: The cheaper Quest 3S, AI, smart glasses and everything else to expect
Ford’s new Digital Experience brings Android and Apple into balance
Ford has a good thing going with its next-gen infotainment system — whether you use CarPlay or not. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. I’m seeing double as I cruise… Continue reading Ford’s new Digital Experience brings Android and Apple into balance
Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day
On Friday, customers around the world flocked to Apple Stores locations to buy the iPhone 16 on its launch day. But customers in over a dozen cities were met by protests organized by current and former Apple employees. The protesters—holding signs and banners saying that Apple is “profiting from genocide”—demanded that Apple stop sourcing its… Continue reading Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day
28 Years Later was partially shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max
Danny Boyle’s zombie sequel 28 Years Later was shot using several iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones, according to a report by Wired. This makes it the biggest movie ever made using iPhones, as the budget was around $75 million. There are some major caveats worth going over. First of all, the sourcing on the story… Continue reading 28 Years Later was partially shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max
The Voice Assistant Application Market is set to grow by USD 21.94 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by digital transformation and AI-powered market evolution – Technavio
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global voice assistant application market size is estimated to grow by USD 21.94 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 40.94% during the forecast period. digital transformation is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing demand for smart… Continue reading The Voice Assistant Application Market is set to grow by USD 21.94 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by digital transformation and AI-powered market evolution – Technavio