Category: Technology

Intel's online CPU database recently added the Core i5-110, an oddly branded processor that uses five-year-old technology for reasons known only to the semiconductor giant. Intel confirms the CPU's codename was formerly "Comet Lake," and its hardware specifications appear to be essentially identical to the Core i5-10400. Read Entire Article

Apple noted in a recent blog post that the only system-level attacks targeting iOS have been mercenary spyware, which are historically associated with state actors. These attacks typically use exploit chains executed by sophisticated hacking syndicates with massive financial backing. Read Entire Article

The latest candidate to replace the handheld mouse is the Finger Maus. Think of the wearable computer as a pulse oximeter, except it performs the functions of a computer mouse instead of checking your blood oxygen saturation level. Read Entire Article

Google's Nano Banana image-editing tool is driving the rapid rise of the company's Gemini app, which has surged to the top of Apple's App Store in the United States. Its success underscores the intensifying competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which had long held the top spot before Google's recent ascent. Read...

A recently released Insider build of Windows 11 introduces a new notification screen for Microsoft 365 subscriptions experiencing issues. Known as SCOOBE (Second Chance Out-of-Box Experience), it functions similarly to Windows 11's initial out-of-box setup, which appears after installation is complete. Read Entire Article

The AirPods Pro 3 debut with a built-in heart rate sensor, "Live Translation," and a revamped ear tip system that now offers an additional XXS size. Reviewers praise the enhanced ANC, improved Transparency mode, and upgraded IP57 water and dust resistance. Read Entire Article

The market for used electric vehicles is showing signs of rapid growth, creating new affordability for consumers who previously viewed battery-powered cars as out of reach. Many pre-owned electric models are now selling for less than comparable gasoline vehicles, reversing the price dynamics that exist in the new-car market. Read...

Business Insider obtained an internal email informing workers that the firm plans to prioritize "specialist AI tutors" over generalist roles and will immediately eliminate most general tutoring positions. The company told employees that it would honor their contracts through either November 30 or their previously agreed-upon end dates, but it......

An education reform report meant to guide Newfoundland and Labrador's schools over the next decade is under scrutiny after researchers found at least 15 fabricated citations, raising questions about whether artificial intelligence played a role. Radio-Canada (CBC) notes the 418-page document, unveiled on August 28 by co-chairs Anne Burke and......

MSI's updated Datamag magnetic portable SSD combines high transfer speeds with massive storage, making it ideal for capturing and storing high-resolution, high-refresh-rate videos from smartphones, cameras, and other portable devices. The drive will be available soon at global retailers. Read Entire Article