Is Qualcomm buying Intel? I saw this question plastered over X (cough, Twitter) today, and it got me thinking: what sort of upside-down world are these people living in? Indeed, even some actual news outlets have posted headlines posing the same question, and I’m here to set the record straight.No, Qualcomm certainly isn’t buying Intel,…
The iPhone 16 series was obviously the star of Apple’s “Glowtime” press event, but I’m more excited about two health-related features the company revealed.I’ve already addressed one of them: the Apple Watch Series 10’s fast-charging support. It will ensure I spend less time without a health-tracking device.The second might be even more important and will…
AirPods Pro’s health innovations are more exciting than the iPhone 16 Read More »
Kioxia’s booth at FMS 2024 was a busy one with multiple technology demonstrations keeping visitors occupied. A walk-through of the BiCS 8 manufacturing process was the first to grab my attention. Kioxia and Western Digital announced the sampling of BiCS 8 in March 2023. We had touched briefly upon its CMOS Bonded Array (CBA) scheme…
Kioxia Details BiCS 8 NAND at FMS 2024: 218 Layers With Superior Scaling Read More »
In the latest of a neverending string of data breaches, the car rental company Avis has revealed that the data of nearly 300,000 users was stolen by hackers.As explained in a letter to affected customers, Avis discovered that an unauthorized third party had gained access to one of its business applications on August 5, 2024.…
300,000 users of a top car rental company had their data stolen Read More »
When you buy a retail computer CPU, it usually comes with a standard cooler. However, most enthusiasts find that the stock cooler just does not cut it in terms of performance. So, they often end up getting a more advanced cooler that better suits their needs. Choosing the right cooler isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal –…
The Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC Cooler Review: Notoriously Big, Incredibly Good Read More »
Do we all read and understand this sentence (or is it a question) in the same way? The evidence suggests that we don’t; we all process information in our own individual manner according to how our brains are wired – and for some people, that may be very different. It is estimated that 15% of…
Time to step up in supporting neurodiverse talent at work Read More »
I don’t usually upgrade my iPhone every year, but I’m already contemplating doing exactly that with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models.More specifically, I’m certain I’ll want the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air next year. But I also want Apple Intelligence and the Capture button, so I’ll have to get an iPhone 16 phone.Therefore,…
This is the iPhone 16 to get if you plan to trade it in for an iPhone 17 Air Read More »
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its counterpart bodies in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have joined partners from Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia and Ukraine to identify a Russian military cyber unit that has been conducting a sustained campaign of malicious activity over the past four years. Part of the Main Directorate of…
NCSC and allies call out Russia’s Unit 29155 over cyber warfare Read More »
Apple will finally introduce the new iPhone 16 lineup in a few days. Among the changes, the company is expected to introduce a Capture Button, which could be perfect for photographers and filmmakers. This capacitive button should have multiple functions. Although some third-party case makers are opting to add an extra cutout to their cases,…
iPhone 16 Capture Button might work like magic through Apple’s silicone cases Read More »
As IFA 2024 is about to start, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced the new core specification for Bluetooth 6.0. With this new technology, Bluetooth is bringing Channel Sounding, which could “greatly improve” Find My solutions.According to Bluetooth SIG, this innovation brings “true distance awareness, introducing transformative benefits across various applications,” making it easier and…
Bluetooth 6.0 could revolutionize one of my favorite iPhone features Read More »
