Category: Technology

Macworld reports that Apple is set to launch the iPhone 17e this spring, possibly as soon as late February. Likely keeping its predecessor's $599 starting price, the entry-level phone is expected to be a cut-down version of the iPhone 17, with several upgrades over the iPhone 16e. Read Entire Article

Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind,...

The move would represent a notable change of course for Apple. Until now, Siri has been the only voice assistant allowed to operate within CarPlay's interface. Opening the system to external AI models would let drivers access chatbots for everything from restaurant suggestions to quick research, all through a spoken......

The company shared results from a new set of experiments with TechCrunch, suggesting that it could eliminate one of the most expensive and complex components of its fusion process – the laser preheating system – by making subtle adjustments to the machinery that ignites the reaction. Read Entire Article

Raspberry Pi recently unveiled a new revision of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board. The single-board computer now comes in a "Dual RAM" variant, PCN 45, which adds a second DRAM module while maintaining near-full compatibility with existing software and accessories. The change reflects the current state of the......

GPT-5.3 Codex merges the advanced coding capabilities of GPT-5.2 Codex with the reasoning and professional knowledge of GPT-5.2 into a single, unified model that is 25 percent faster than its predecessors. According to OpenAI, the model even contributed to its own development, as early versions were used to debug training processes,......

Google enabled basic AirDrop compatibility by making its Quick Share transfer feature interoperable with Apple's file-sharing technology. Android Vice President of Engineering Eric Kay has now confirmed that the feature will soon expand to additional devices, though he did not specify which models will receive support. Read Entire Article

Unlike traditional testing, which requires hundreds or thousands of charge – discharge cycles, the model can estimate a new battery's useful life after just 50 cycles. The team says the approach reduces the time and energy required for testing by up to 95 percent, allowing engineers to evaluate performance with......

The rule, issued by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, bans code written in China or by Chinese-owned firms from vehicles that connect to the cloud. By 2029, even their connectivity hardware will be covered under the same restrictions. Read Entire Article

AT&T writes that the amiGO Jr. Phone is the first and only carrier-made smartphone designed specifically for children. Read Entire Article