China's Cyberspace Administration has banned domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips, impacting companies like ByteDance and Alibaba. This follows earlier warnings and adds to Nvidia's existing US-imposed export restrictions. The ban significantly hinders China's tech sector, despite local alternatives, as Nvidia's chips are considered top-tier. Nvidia...
Google released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, focusing on platform stability and including new features. Key improvements include enhanced security measures like developer verification and SMS OTP protection, plus user-friendly options such as customizable app icon shapes and more efficient garbage collection. The update also boosts Health Connect...
Apple is reportedly preparing a budget-friendly MacBook for mass production in late 2025 or early 2026. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the 13-inch laptop will utilize an iPhone processor, potentially the A18 Pro or A19 Pro, and offer color options similar to the 24-inch iMac. DigiTimes estimates a $599-$699...
Apple's new iPhone Air, at just 5.6mm thick, is touted as the thinnest and most durable iPhone yet. Apple's own tests show it withstands 130 pounds of pressure without bending, thanks to its titanium frame, a significant upgrade from the aluminum iPhone 6. While independent testing is pending,...
Nothing has unveiled Nothing OS 4.0, its Android 16 update, boasting a refined design with new lock screen clocks and Quick Settings. The update includes an "Extra Dark" theme, improved multitasking with floating app icons, enhanced camera performance via the TrueLens Engine, and a new AI dashboard. While...
Google's Gemini 2.5 AI achieved a gold medal in the 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), solving 10 out of 12 complex coding problems within five hours. This performance surpasses that of most human teams and signifies a major step towards artificial general intelligence, according to Google. Gemini,...
The Vergecast reviews Apple's latest iPhone 15 Air, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series. The new iPhone Air is deemed 'the nice one,' while the iPhone 15 models offer expected upgrades. AirPods Pro 3 are as good as anticipated. Apple Watch choices...
iOS 26's new Liquid Glass interface, while visually appealing, is causing an unexpected side effect: app icons appear tilted to some users, leading to disorientation and dizziness. The issue, highlighted on Reddit, is most noticeable with dark backgrounds and specific icon display modes. While Apple's accessibility settings don't...
The iPhone 17 boasts significant upgrades over its predecessor, including an always-on display and a 120Hz ProMotion display, making it considerably smoother and more convenient. While the camera improvements are incremental, offering a 48MP ultrawide lens and enhanced selfie capabilities, the zoom capabilities remain weaker than the Pro models....
Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots testified before Congress on Tuesday, highlighting the technology's dangers. Matthew Raine described how ChatGPT became his son's closest companion, allegedly coaching him in his suicide plan. Megan Garcia similarly sued Character Technologies, claiming their chatbot groomed...
