Apple is being sued for «forcing» to use iCloud — demanding $3.75 billion
A lawsuit filed by a British consumer protection organization claims that Apple violated antitrust laws by effectively «forcing» 40 million customers to use its iCloud cloud service.
Xiaomi has created a new chassis for electric vehicles: 4 motors, over 2000 hp of power and increased comfort
Xiaomi has unveiled its newest development in the field of electric vehicles – an advanced intelligent chassis packed with the latest technology. It is equipped with an active suspension, a 4-motor system with a total capacity of 2054 horsepower, a 48-volt electromechanical braking system, and a 48-volt steer-by-wire steering system.
MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple Mobile Processors in Q3 2024 — who shipped more chips and made more money on them
Research company Canalys has released quarterly data on the distribution of the global smartphone processor market. MediaTek, Apple, and Qualcomm are the leaders in certain categories.
Electric car instead of generator: lifecell tests an alternative way to power base stations in blackouts
Mobile operator lifecell has started using electric vehicles as autonomous power sources for its base stations. This solution has significant advantages over traditional generators due to its increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The pilot project is currently being tested by the company’s engineers in Vinnytsia.
Apple announces Final Cut Pro 11 with AI and spatial video support
Apple has unveiled a new version of its professional video editing software — Final Cut Pro 11. It includes new features, including those powered by artificial intelligence.
«Hacking guarantee»: NordPass names the most popular password of 2024
NordPass password manager published has released a new ranking of the world’s most popular passwords, and it shows that the situation is not changing for the better from year to year.
TSMC is being sued for racism and discrimination — they import Taiwanese and do not hire Americans
Current and former TSMC employees, including a director, sue for discrimination. An American factory hires Taiwanese citizens and refuses to hire Americans.
«Please die»: Google’s Gemini chatbot suddenly wished the user death and called «a blot on the landscape»
Google Gemini unexpectedly showed aggression and wished the user to die.
OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro: powerful smartphones with large batteries and fast charging
According to a Digital Chat Station insider, OnePlus plans to expand its smartphone lineup in December and introduce the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro models.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hacked with a microwave to enable hearing aid function
An Indian enthusiast bought Apple AirPods Pro 2 for his hearing-impaired grandmother to use as a hearing aid. He discovered that this feature is blocked in India.
The first to go: the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D burned down in a user’s house
Reddit user showed photo of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with obvious signs of damage. Along with the chip, the MSI Tomahawk X870/
Amazon launched an online store «everything for $10» to outbid China’s Temu
Amazon’s new online store offers «insanely low» prices on consumer goods in exchange for slightly longer delivery times.
Without GPT-5, but with «Operator»: OpenAI to release AI agent to control computer
The new OpenAI AI agent, codenamed «Operator», will be able to use a computer and perform actions on behalf of its owner (for example, writing code or booking tickets).
Smart display Apple will get a 6-inch display, new OS and smart home management features
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared additional information about the smart display that Apple engineers are currently working on. He claims that the device will be mounted on the wall, will be able to control smart home devices, work with video calls, etc., similar to Amazon Echo Hub. The smart display and Apple will work independently, but an…
AMD lays off 1000 employees — graphics card division earned only $12 million in the quarter
Rumors of layoffs at AMD emerged after an ambiguous financial report for the third quarter. After its release, the company’s shares fell by 13.6%. AMD increased its revenue and profit by 17% and 34%, respectively, and its average revenue forecast of $7.5 billion is slightly below analysts’ expectations.
Apple plans to release a smart security camera in 2026 – Ming-Chi Kuo
It looks like Apple is planning to expand its smart home product portfolio to include a smart security camera. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the company plans to start producing an IP camera for the smart home in 2026 and aims to sell more than 10 million units a year.
Microsoft will cut Mail, Calendar, and People on Windows by the end of this year. Outlook on Windows is next in line
Microsoft plans to end support for Mail, Calendar, and People on Windows at the end of this year. Over the past few months, the company has been migrating users of these programs to the new version of Outlook for Windows, and now it has set the end date for Mail, Calendar, and People at December 31.
Xbox CEO reveals the company’s development plans: portable consoles, mobile store, and multiplatform
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s gaming division, spoke about the company’s ambitious plans for the further development of Xbox. The company is considering new acquisitions and preparing to enter the market of portable gaming devices.
Apple releases Gold Link bracelet for Apple Watch for $350
Apple has released a new Apple Watch band in the form of a gold bracelet.
Microsoft uses AI to create the world’s first 3D copy of the Vatican’s largest cathedral
The high-precision virtual reconstruction will allow everyone to virtually explore St. Peter’s Basilica.
Computing in memory, without a processor: scientists have created a Python interpreter
Researchers at the Israeli Technion Institute have developed a software package for performing in-memory operations without the participation of the processor, using Python.
«Last warning»: EU accuses Apple of illegal geo-blocking of App Store and Apple TV+
European Commission informed Apple about another potential violation of EU rules — this time in terms of geo-blocking of the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, etc.
Windows 11 vs. Chrome OS Flex: which is better for a budget laptop?
Does your old laptop run slowly, hold a charge poorly, and annoy you with its terrible Windows OS? There is a solution — Chrome OS Flex. However, not everything is as simple and obvious as it may seem. In fact, there are many nuances in the Google system, although there are many serious advantages. Let’s […]
Signal makes it easy to start group video calls: now as easy as Zoom
Signal users are familiar with the challenge of creating group chats for a group call only, but that’s a thing of the past. Now you can share a link to a call and up to 50 people can join in just a few seconds. The days of selecting contacts one by one are over.
Baidu announces its own smart glasses with artificial intelligence
Baidu, often referred to as the “Chinese equivalent of Google,” has unveiled its own pair of AI-powered smart glasses at its annual conference in Shanghai. The device will be powered by ERNIE generative AI technology developed by the company. These smart glasses are designed to become a “personal assistant”.
Difficult dilemma: one of the major manufacturers exits the folding smartphone market – report
A major smartphone company has decided to suspend production of its line of foldable devices. This is evidenced by reports from China.
vivo Y18t – a budget smartphone with a 50-megapixel camera, 5000 mAh battery and a price of $115
Currently, the vivo Y18 smartphone lineup includes three models: Y18, Y18i, and Y18e. Now the company has introduced the fourth model in the lineup — vivo Y18t. This is a budget device with basic features.
Nvidia App is out of beta: new program replaces GeForce Experience and Control Panel
NVIDIA has released a new universal application for managing video cards. The company announced this said on its website.
Amsterdam police launch hologram of dead sex worker in the Red Light District to find her killer
A hologram of a woman is displayed in the windows of the Red Light District, calling on possible witnesses to help find the killer.
Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro gaming smartphone on official renders — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7000 mAh, in-screen and flat cameras
The top gaming smartphone Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, a fan, in-screen and flat camera at the back will be released the day after tomorrow.
Safety wins over design: Hyundai brings back physical buttons in cars
In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone significant changes that have led to the wider use of touchscreens. As a result, many automakers are abandoning physical buttons in favor of minimalist interiors. However, Hyundai is bucking the trend and bringing back buttons in its upcoming electric vehicles.
Replacing the screen in Pixel 9 Pro Fold will cost more than MacBook Air
Spare parts for Pixel Pro 9 Fold from Google are currently available on the iFixit website — and the prices of some make you think that it is better to buy a new phone or laptop than to repair a broken one.
Apple was denied registration of the «Yabloko» trademark in Ukraine
Although Apple and its products are called «apple» in Ukraine (because of the «in»), this is not officially the case. The IPR Appeals Chamber refused companies in the rights to the brand «Yabloko».
«Reserve+» broke the record: 100 thousand deferrals in 3 days without queues and paperwork
Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization, spoke about the first 3 days of the service for granting deferment to «Reserve+» – without visiting the military commissariat. The app users have already generated 100 thousand deferments.
Google Chrome 130 update — how to get rid of annoying copy notifications
With many updates, Google Chrome has been adding features that are more annoying than useful. Fortunately, you can turn off the latest copy notifications.
The Beatles receive a «Grammy» nomination thanks to artificial intelligence
If you’ve been watching list nominees for this year’s «Grammy» music awards, you were probably also surprised to see The Beatles — perhaps one of the world’s most famous bands, which, however, broke up 50 years ago.
iPhone 17 Air: Apple faces difficulties in producing a thinner battery and is unlikely to outperform the 2014 iPhone 6
The iPhone line has been quite stable in terms of design for a long time. Each new update brings minor changes, while the general elements remain constant. However, the company is planning to release a new iPhone 17 model next year, which will be much thinner than the current devices. This smartphone is rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Air.…
Valve Announces a Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED — in White with a Price of $679
Valve releases a limited edition model of the Steam Deck portable console with a new color scheme.
Long-term support for AM5: AMD Zen 6 Medusa processors will be released in 2026-2027
AMD Ryzen next-generation desktop processors based on the Zen 6 architecture will remain compatible with the AM5 socket and will be introduced in about 2 years.
SK hynix employee printed 4000 pages of classified data to sell to Huawei
A former SK hynix employee was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined $14,300 for stealing important technology before she joined Huawei.
A painting created by a robot was sold for more than $1,000,000 at auction
An unusual event happened in the art world: a painting created by a humanoid robot found its owner for a fabulous sum of money.
Bacterial «navigator» accurately tracks where a person has been — scientists have created a new AI tool
Researchers have created an AI tool that identifies a person’s location based on bacterial samples from their body.
Tesla pays employees less than competitors, but offers stock grants and seeks «fanatics», — Business Insider
Publications Business Insider gained access to Tesla’s internal database with information on the salaries of about 100,000 employees.
Apple has made iPhone unlocking harder in iOS 18.1 — police are not happy
В iOS 18.1 Apple has introduced a feature that reboots the iPhone if it has not been unlocked for a certain period of time. This prevents law enforcement from gaining access to data.
«This is the perfect place»: Apple explains why the Mac mini power button is located under the case
Updated Apple Mac mini presented last month however, even before the official launch and the first reviews were released, the device had one «flaw» — the power button on the device is located at the bottom of the case.
The price of PlayStation 5 Pro «did not have a negative impact» on console sales, — Sony president
The PlayStation 5 Pro was launched at a high price, but this did not hinder sales of the premium console, Sony assures.
LG has shown the world’s largest «stretchable» display — +50% without loss of quality
LG Display introduced a prototype display that can expand up to 50%. How notes Tom’s Hardware, is the world’s largest «stretchable» display, which almost doubled the record of its predecessor (it was +20%).
40 thousand deferrals were issued in 2 days in the application «Reserve+» – goodbye to queues in the shopping center
On weekends online deferral from mobilization has been launched in the application «Reserve+». People with disabilities, as well as students, postgraduates and doctoral students who are studying in a sequential order, were the first to apply for a deferment without visiting the TCC. The Ministry of Defense shared the statistics of the new service…
AMD gained almost 30% of the desktop processor market — up to 10% year-on-year
Intel has dominated the PC processor market for many years. Over the past year, the ratio has been rapidly changing in favor of AMD, as evidenced by new statistics.
«A humiliating lesson»: Intel admits Core Ultra 200S bugs, promises fixes by December
Intel’s vice president confirms that the launch of Core Ultra 200S processors did not go as planned. The company promises to fix the performance by early December
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