The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Most of life’s engines run on sunlight. Photons filter down through the atmosphere and are eagerly absorbed by light-powered organisms such as plants and algae. Through photosynthesis, the particles of light power a cellular reaction that manufactures chemical energy (in the form of sugars), which […]
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is perhaps the most complete version of a smartphone you can get right now running Android, offering competent cameras, plenty of performance, solid battery life and display experience, all of the AI, and, of course, an S Pen. Not everyone needs all that, however, and if you’re willing to sacrifice a […]
Read MoreApple, as the only maker of iOS phones out there, is responsible for providing entry-level models. Apple, a company that sees itself as a maker of premium products, has a hard time doing that. And the Apple iPhone 16e is a really bad entry-level model. Before we get to its qualities as a phone, however, […]
Read MoreiOS 18.4 was supposed to bring new Apple Intelligence Siri features, but Apple ended up needing to pull those capabilities from the update to continue testing. There are fewer new Apple Intelligence additions now, but there are still some new features that will make the update worth installing when it comes out in April. Priority […]
Read MoreOppo unveiled the Reno13 Pro last November in China and began its international rollout in January. We shared our first impressions of the Oppo Reno13 Pro and are already working on its review. Now that the battery life and charging tests are complete, we thought to share those with you so you don’t have to […]
Read MoreFor this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 128GB iPhone 16 Pro from Apple. For those unfamiliar with GRID Studio, it is a company that recycles discarded Apple products into art that celebrates Apple’s history. GRID Studio is having a special spring sale on […]
Read MoreApple is collaborating with the National Hockey League (NHL) to equip on-ice officials with Apple Watches featuring an app designed to help officiating during games (via The Verge). The NHL Watch Comms app allows referees to receive in-game updates by syncing with the NHL’s Oasis system. Officials can track the game clock and receive alerts […]
Read MoreThings to Know iPhone passwords can’t be transferred directly to Android. You can copy and transfer passwords one by one via iPhone settings. A Mac lets you export all passwords as a CSV for easy import. Transferring your passwords between two iPhone devices is as simple as it gets. Apple’s password management system iCloud Keychain […]
Read MoreChase Bernath / SoundGuys When Apple announced that the new PowerBeats Pro 2 would include heart rate monitoring capabilities, fitness enthusiasts had reason to be excited. The prospect of premium workout earbuds with excellent sound quality and noise canceling that could also display your heart rate on gym equipment screens seemed like the perfect fusion […]
Read MoreThe MWC warmup for Tecno continues with another major announcement. The company unveiled two different pairs of new smart glasses – AI Glasses and AI Glasses Pro, both with a built-in AI assistant. We also got confirmation that the Tecno ecosystem is getting three new Megabook laptops – S14, T14, and K15S – and two […]
Read Morevivo’s X-series phones came with ZEISS optics and bokeh flares, and while the upcoming X200 Ultra will also feature those, a new leak claims vivo has partnered with Japan’s Fujifilm for its 2025 Ultra model. If the machine translation of the Chinese text is correct, vivo’s cooperation with Fujifilm for the X200 Ultra will result […]
Read MoreHuawei introduced the Mate 70 Pro back in November with a Kirin 9020 chipset and today the company introduced a somewhat confusing alternative version. Dubbed Premium Edition it will go on sale on March 5. The name suggests an improved version, but in reality, it has an underclocked CPU and a lower price tag on […]
Read MoreHuawei introduced the Mate 70 Pro back in November with a Kirin 9020 chipset and today the company introduced a somewhat confusing alternative version. Dubbed Premium Edition it will go on sale on March 5. The name suggests an improved version, but in reality, it has an underclocked CPU and a lower price tag on […]
Read MoreApple’s new entry-level iPhone 16e are now being delivered to customers worldwide following the pre-order period that began on Friday, February 21. For those who didn’t pre-order or chose to wait, the devices are currently readily available, and select Apple Store locations globally are offering same-day or next-day pickup options. As of writing, Apple’s online […]
Read MoreAhead of the MWC, Tecno announced the world’s thinnest smartphone, the Spark Slim. At only 5.75 mm thick, it features two 50 MP cameras and a powerful 5,200 mAh battery. A significant caveat in this announcement is that the phone is merely a concept — there’s no information available regarding a launch date. While the […]
Read MoreOppo Find X8 Ultra is expected to arrive in April, and today we learn a tablet will also be unveiled at the yet-to-be-scheduled event. According to Digital Chat Station, we will see an Oppo Pad 4 Pro, which will be the first tablet with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The leakster added that this is […]
Read MoreA teaser dropped by vivo about a couple of weeks ago suggested the vivo T4x 5G would be priced under INR15,000, but now we learn its base price will be under INR13,000 ($150/€145). This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which posted an image on its website confirming the vivo T4x 5G’s base model […]
Read Morevivo made the V50 official earlier this month, and a new listing in the Google Play Console now shows it will soon be joined by the V50 Lite. As usual, this means we get an official image to look at, as well as some of the device’s specs. This V50 Lite is a 4G-only model […]
Read MoreFacebook parent company Meta is planning to release a standalone AI app that would compete with products like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot, reports CNBC. The upcoming AI app will join Meta’s other apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Recent news has also suggested that Meta could soon release a Reels app, breaking […]
Read MoreUnique Apple products, vintage devices, prototypes, and documents signed by Steve Jobs often fetch thousands of dollars when sold off, and RR Auction is auctioning off a new round of rare Apple products as of today. An operational Apple-1 Computer with is up for sale, and could fetch up to $300,000. The machine is known […]
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