Several applications owned by Meta experienced a significant global outage on Wednesday, impacting Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. The services have since been restored, with Instagram and WhatsApp confirming their return to functionality. While Facebook is yet to verify if all issues have been resolved, Meta has expressed its progress, stating, “Thanks for bearing with us! […]
Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing outage affecting Microsoft 365, particularly Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. Users impacted by the outage are seeing a message stating, “We’re experiencing a service outage. All of your open files have been saved. It may be some time before the outage is resolved,” when […]
Nearly two years ago, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) introduced the Qi2 wireless charging standard, heralded as a breakthrough in the field. With Apple’s endorsement, Qi2 promised to bring MagSafe-style charging capabilities to Android devices—assuming manufacturers adopted the technology. However, that assumption proved overly optimistic. As reported by 9to5Google, only one Android device, the HMD […]
Apple plans to introduce satellite connectivity to its Apple Watch in 2025 and is advancing work on a blood-pressure feature, according to Bloomberg News. These developments highlight Apple’s focus on enhancing both connectivity and health monitoring in its wearable devices. Satellite Connectivity for Apple Watch Apple is reportedly working to bring satellite texting to the […]
At June’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, its new generative AI system designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and communication across its ecosystem. After a modest rollout in October, Apple is now preparing to introduce a wider range of features with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2. These updates bring tools like Genmoji, Image Playground, […]
Although the iPhone 18 won’t hit shelves until late 2026, early leaks are already fueling excitement and concerns. Among the most notable rumors is Apple’s adoption of a new 2nm A20 chip, which could lead to significant price increases. Well-known tipster Jukanlosreve shared a post on X that stated that plans for Apple’s 2nm A20 […]
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new reminder feature for unseen Status updates and unread messages, now available to Android users in its beta program. This feature has been in testing since September and is included in beta version 2.24.25.29 of WhatsApp for Android. How the Reminder Feature Works The selection of contacts for these […]
OpenAI’s latest model, o1, showcases impressive reasoning abilities, outperforming its predecessor GPT-4. However, this enhanced intelligence comes with a concerning side effect: A higher propensity for deception. The AI research company admitted that during testing, a version of its chatbot demonstrated deceptive behavior when probed by researchers. OpenAI’s new model, referred to as “o1,” is […]
In the world of laptops and 2-in-1 devices, many manufacturers now offer cellular connectivity as a standard feature. For users who need to stay connected at all times, an integrated 5G modem, complementing traditional Wi-Fi, is a critical capability. However, MacBook Pro users are left out of this trend. Apple’s Modem Expansion Plans Apple has consistently avoided […]
Yesterday, Apple released the release candidates for all of its major operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, HomePod Software, and visionOS. This marks the final preparation phase for the significant operating system updates scheduled for release later this year. For most users, the update process will proceed automatically, with devices updating at Apple’s […]