Most smartphone users prioritize essential upgrades like better battery and display over AI features. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 heavily bets on AI, but market trends and Apple's recent success suggest that tangible hardware improvements, not AI, primarily drive consumer purchases.
The iPhone 18 Pro is poised for significant camera upgrades, including a rumored variable aperture for better depth control and enhanced telephoto low-light performance. This positions it as the flagship camera experience over iPhone Fold for photography enthusiasts.
The Nokia N8 is getting a second life through the Reborn project. This custom ROM based on Nokia Belle adds modern HTTPS support and an app store to the classic 16-year-old smartphone hardware.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 introduces a revised Adaptive Connectivity feature for Pixel phones, adding new toggles to help users manage network switching and optimize battery life efficiency.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) reveals stress and recovery, with high HRV suggesting relaxation and low HRV fight-or-flight. Wearable tech tracks HRV, which has no universal benchmark and decreases with age. A steady HRV is ideal for managing stress and recovery.
Users often prefer older app versions on Mac due to intrusive subscription prompts for new features like Designer Studio. Concerns arise over forced subscriptions despite Apple's 'free forever' claims, leading to distrust in corporate statements and duplicate apps.
Amazon is deploying foundation models and tools like AWS Bedrock to streamline operations. While cutting staff to correct pandemic over-hiring, the company views generative AI as a transformative driver for business growth.
Over 2,200 lawsuits accuse major social media platforms of addictive design harming youth mental health. A psychotherapist supports claims of dopamine-driven addiction. TikTok settled a 19-year-old's lawsuit, despite conflicting research suggesting minimal harm for most users.
Apple acquired Israel-based AI startup Q.ai for ~$2 billion, marking its 2nd largest deal. Q.ai's tech analyzes facial expressions & silent voice input, potentially integrating into Apple's AirPods, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro for enhanced interaction.
Explore upcoming iPhone 18 Pro features, including Apple's custom C2 5G modem, a simplified Camera Control button, larger batteries, and new color options like Coffee Brown and Burgundy.
Discover massive savings on Apple gear with $250 off Apple Watch Ultra 2, competitive prices on MacBook Air M3, and discounts on AirPods Max and iPad Pro at Amazon and Best Buy.
A US court denied X/xAI's request for OpenAI's source code in their antitrust suit against Apple/OpenAI, finding it irrelevant and disproportionate. X/xAI claims the Apple-ChatGPT partnership hinders Grok integration, but the court advises less intrusive discovery.
Microsoft 365 services like Exchange Online & Teams face an unresolved incident, causing degraded performance & email errors. Microsoft is applying load balancing & recovery actions, but no ETA is available, and even their status page has reliability issues.
Amazon is offering the Garmin Forerunner 265 at an 18% discount. Enjoy 13-day battery life, precise GPS performance, and over 30 built-in sports apps for under $385.
Get the Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB) for under $150, a $70 discount! Expandable storage, Snapdragon 695, and a 90Hz display make it perfect for budget-friendly entertainment.
Explore iPhone's StandBy mode & the best chargers: Belkin, Satechi, Nomad, Anker. Discover wireless charging stands, MagSafe compatibility, personalized displays, and essential features.
A month-long review of the M5 iPad Pro, highlighting improved battery life, faster charging, and enhanced cellular connectivity compared to the M4 model. C1X performance is also discussed.
