Pixel Update: July 2025 Security Patch & Pixel 10 Rumors
Latest Pixel update details: Includes July 2025 security patch, bug fixes for Display & Wi-Fi. Anticipation builds for the Pixel 10 series launch in August.
MindsEye: Launch Troubles, Layoffs, and Sabotage Claims
MindsEye faces launch issues, poor reviews, and potential layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy. Benzies alleges sabotage, promising a relaunch akin to Cyberpunk 2077 and No Man's Sky.
US Tariffs: Apple, Vietnam, and Consumer Costs
US tariffs on Vietnamese imports impact Apple and consumers. Vietnam won't pay; higher costs borne by Apple or passed on to US consumers. Transshipping tariffs also a concern.
Anam Hamid: Tech Journalist & Verizon Data Breach Concerns
Anam Hamid, tech journalist, focuses on smartphones & tablets. Concerns arise over a potential Verizon data breach affecting 61 million users, urging vigilance against phishing and unknown sources.
Galaxy M36 vs M35: Slimmer Design, Same Performance?
Samsung's Galaxy M36 offers a slimmer design but shares similar specs with the M35, including chipset and camera. Battery downgrade impacts 'monster' status. Is the thinner profile worth it?
Samsung vs TSMC: Foundry Race, 2nm Chips & Market Share
Samsung struggles to catch TSMC in chip production. New hires aim to boost Samsung's US market share. The 2nm chip race is heating up. High salaries offered to lure talent. TSMC leads with key clients like Apple.
Big Screen vs. Battery Life: The Future of Thin Phones
Thin phones with big screens and poor battery life are explored. Manufacturers prioritize design over usability, leading to battery anxieties and user dissatisfaction. The future of phone design needs balance.
AI in Education: Transforming Teaching & Saving Time
AI is transforming education, with 6/10 US K-12 teachers using AI tools. It saves time on lesson planning and grading, freeing educators to focus on student needs. AI is here to stay in schools.
Anthropic AI Training: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit & Fair Use
Judge rules Anthropic's AI training using pirated books infringes copyright, though some use deemed 'reasonable'. A trial will determine damages owed. AI copyright lawsuit is ongoing.
Haven-1: Vast’s Commercial Space Station VR Tour
Vast offers a VR tour of Haven-1, its compact commercial space station launching soon. Crewed by 4, Haven-1 boasts research space and Starlink. Vast aims to win NASA contracts post-ISS retirement.
WhatsApp Ads: User Concerns & Alternatives
WhatsApp will introduce ads in the Updates tab, raising user concerns about privacy and prompting consideration of alternatives like Telegram and Signal. Meta assures end-to-end encryption remains.
Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thinner Design, Camera Specs & Release Date
Galaxy Z Fold 7: Expect a thinner design but wider build. Camera details, RAM, storage, display specs, and a potential July 9th launch alongside Z Flip 7 and Watch 8 are discussed.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Sales Disappoint, Foldable Phones Focus
Samsung cuts Galaxy S25 Edge production due to low sales. The company shifts focus to foldable phones for the US market amid tariff concerns and seeks to increase production.
Tech Support Scam: Spotting Fake Numbers on Real Websites
Cybercriminals are injecting fake tech support numbers into legitimate websites via sponsored search links. Learn how to identify these scams and protect your personal information.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Specs & Competition
Xiaomi's Mix Flip 2 challenges Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 with a larger battery, faster charging, and advanced cameras. Launch timing and global availability will be key factors in this foldable phone competition.
Germany’s Open-Source Push: Ditching Microsoft
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is nearing a full switch to open-source software like Linux and LibreOffice, aiming for self-reliance and security, with other public bodies worldwide also seeking alternatives to Microsoft.
AI Mirrors Human Thought: ChatGPT Study
Chinese researchers found ChatGPT processes information similarly to the human brain. AI shows 'understanding' akin to human cognition in object grouping, per Nature Machine Knowledge.