Xiaomi plans international electric vehicle expansion by 2027

Xiaomi might be best known for smartphones, but its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions are getting real. The company has now set its sights on going global by 2027, following the success of its first electric car, the SU7, in China. Xiaomi launched the SU7 in March 2024, with prices starting at 215,900 yuan ($29,636). Competing directly with Tesla, it quickly gained […]

Apple Claims New M4 MacBook Air is 23x Faster—But There’s a Catch

Apple is making a bold marketing claim for its new MacBook Air with the M4 chip, stating that it’s up to 23 times faster than the last Intel-based MacBook Air. Sounds impressive, right? Well, there’s some fine print that adds important context. How Apple Tested the 23x Speed Boost Apple’s comparison pits the new 2025 MacBook Air (M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) against the fastest-ever […]

Realme 14 Pro Lite Debuts as a Stripped-Down “Pro” Model

Realme has expanded its 14 Pro series, introducing a new model with an unexpected name—the Realme 14 Pro Lite.  At its core, the Realme 14 Pro Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. However, unlike its Pro siblings, which launched with Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0, the Pro Lite ships with Android […]

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.5: Now Available to ChatGPT Plus Users

Last week, OpenAI announced GPT-4.5, describing it as its “largest and most knowledgeable model yet.” Initially, it was exclusively available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers for $200 per month. However, today, it has become accessible at a lower cost. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via X (formerly Twitter) that GPT-4.5 is now available to ChatGPT Plus users for $20 per month. While […]

Huawei’s Watch D2 Aims to Revolutionize Smartwatch Blood Pressure Monitoring

While blood pressure monitors are widely available, smartwatches with reliable and independent blood pressure tracking are still rare. Huawei Watch D2 might truly change that. Unlike other smartwatches that require external calibration tools, the Huawei Watch D2 features a built-in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system, making it the first wrist-based device of its kind. Certified by China’s National Medical […]

Apple opposes UK demand for iCloud data backdoor access

Apple has officially taken legal action against the UK government, filing a complaint with the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to block demands for a backdoor into encrypted iCloud data, according to Financial Times. Earlier this year, the UK invoked its Investigatory Powers Act to demand that Apple grant secret access to encrypted user data stored in iCloud—not just in the UK, but worldwide. Apple, refusing to […]