Arianespace's Ariane 6 and United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rockets successfully completed their third orbital flights this week, marking significant achievements for established space launch providers. Ariane 6 launched a European weather satellite, while Vulcan carried out a US military mission. Meanwhile, China's Jielong 3 rocket successfully launched 11...
Nintendo's adoption of microSD Express for the Switch 2 spurred innovation in fast, removable storage. Chinese firm Biwin unveiled a "Mini SSD," a 15x17mm card boasting read speeds up to 3700MB/s via a two-lane PCI Express 4.0 interface. This surpasses current microSD Express cards, which typically reach around...
Leaked images purportedly showing the iPhone 17 Pro Max's internal components have emerged online. The images, shared on a Korean blog, suggest a metal-covered battery, similar to the iPhone 16 Pro, and a larger camera bump. The battery's design may vary depending on the presence of a...
Smaller, more affordable plug-in solar panels are gaining popularity in the US as an alternative to rooftop systems. These panels, about the size of a door, are easily installed on balconies or decks and offer a cheaper way to harness solar energy. While awareness and utility regulations have...
Leaked images suggest that at least some iPhone 17 Pro models will retain physical SIM card trays in certain countries, contradicting previous reports of a global SIM tray removal. While the US already uses eSIM technology exclusively in iPhones, Apple may not eliminate physical SIMs entirely in other regions,...
Samsung is reportedly planning a significant change to its Galaxy S26 lineup. The Galaxy S26 Plus may be discontinued, replaced by an S26 Edge. More surprisingly, the base Galaxy S26 model could be replaced by a smaller, potentially cheaper, Galaxy S26 Pro. This move could either make the flagship...
Porsche's new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid ($175,900) features a revolutionary 3.6L hybrid engine adhering to strict European emissions standards. Unlike previous models, this engine maintains a consistent air-to-fuel ratio for optimal catalytic converter efficiency. Innovations include an electric-powered air conditioning system, a water pump integrated into the engine...
Google's Phone and Contacts apps are rolling out customizable "calling cards," similar to iOS 17's feature. Beta users can now set fullscreen background images for contacts during calls, offering more customization than the iPhone's implementation. The feature, codenamed "patrick," allows users to choose images and customize text font...
Leaked specs for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold reveal an IP68 rating, a first for a foldable phone. The device boasts a 5x telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom (potentially a marketing discrepancy), a 5015mAh battery, 30W wired charging, and a Tensor G5 processor. It features an...
Google unveiled Gemma 3 270M, a significantly smaller version of its generative AI model. Unlike larger models requiring powerful cloud servers, this version runs efficiently on smartphones and web browsers, prioritizing privacy and speed. Despite its 270 million parameters (compared to billions in larger models), it demonstrates strong...
