Apple's iPhone 16e, featuring the company's first in-house C1 cellular modem, has been found to lag behind Qualcomm modems in speed and connectivity tests. A Qualcomm-commissioned study compared the iPhone 16e to Android phones with Snapdragon X75 and X80 modems, revealing significantly faster download and upload speeds on the...
The Verge's Sean Hollister reviews Nvidia's GeForce Now on the Steam Deck, praising its ability to play high-end games at near-max settings with impressive battery life. While requiring a strong internet connection and not supporting all games, the $20/month RTX 4080-level performance makes it a compelling alternative to upgrading...
NVIDIA and AMD will begin selling modified AI GPUs in China to comply with US export restrictions. NVIDIA's 'B20' and AMD's Radeon AI PRO R9700 will be offered, likely starting in July. These chips are lower-spec versions of their existing models, addressing US restrictions which already cost NVIDIA $4.5...
SpaceX will launch a GPS III SV-08 satellite for the U.S. military on May 30th from Cape Canaveral. Originally assigned to United Launch Alliance (ULA), the mission shifted to SpaceX to expedite deployment of advanced anti-jamming capabilities. The launch, completed in an unusually short timeframe, addresses growing threats...
Apple is reportedly changing its operating system naming convention. Instead of sequential numbers (like iOS 18, 19, etc.), future updates will use the last two digits of the upcoming year. This means iOS 18 will become iOS 26 in 2025, aligning with iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS, tvOS, and VisionOS. ...
Security researchers at GreyNoise have discovered a sophisticated attack targeting thousands of Asus routers globally. A nation-state or highly-resourced actor exploited unpatched vulnerabilities to install a backdoor, granting persistent administrative access even after reboots and firmware updates. The attackers achieved this by chaining authentication bypasses and abusing legitimate...
Electronic Arts (EA) has canceled its upcoming "Black Panther" video game and closed the game's developer, Cliffhanger Games, resulting in layoffs. This is EA's third round of layoffs this year, following cuts in April. EA's president cited a need to focus on its biggest franchises, like EA Sports...
Samsung's One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, is now available for Galaxy S25 users in select countries. The 3.4GB update, accessible through the Samsung Members app, promises enhanced AI features and personalized suggestions via Now Brief. While installation is quick, significant improvements are not immediately apparent,...
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077's sequel, previously codenamed "Project Orion," has entered pre-production. The news follows the success of the Phantom Liberty expansion, which sold 10 million copies. While still in early development, the sequel signifies CD Projekt Red's continued investment in the Cyberpunk universe. The studio...
Google Photos celebrates its 10th anniversary with a redesigned editor featuring new AI tools. Reimagine uses generative AI to transform photos based on text prompts, while Auto Frame suggests framing options. AI Enhance combines multiple effects for quick edits, and users can tap specific areas for tailored suggestions....
