Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly model replacing the aging iPhone SE. However, what sets this model apart is the introduction of the C1 cellular modem, Apple’s first in-house modem chip designed for iPhones. While specific details are scarce, Apple emphasizes that the C1 chip is the most power-efficient modem ever used in an iPhone, ensuring fast, reliable 5G connectivity. This […]
Meta has unveiled a significant update to Facebook Live that will affect how long videos remain available on the platform. Starting February 19, 2025, all Facebook Live videos will only be accessible for 30 days before they are automatically deleted. This change is part of Meta’s broader effort to reduce storage costs and optimize the management of video data. The company explained […]
If you’re a Kindle user, you have just over a week to download your e-books before Amazon removes the ability to download them directly to your computer. Starting February 26, 2025, Amazon will no longer allow you to download copies of your Kindle books for backup or other purposes. After that date, the only way to access your […]
Nvidia has made a significant shift in its support for legacy technologies with the announcement that 32-bit implementations of PhysX will no longer be supported on its new RTX 50 series graphics cards. This decision effectively removes 32-bit CUDA application support on the latest GPUs, marking the end of an era for some older games that rely on this technology. […]
Google has recently begun enforcing new tracking rules across connected devices like smartphones, consoles, and smart TVs, according to a report by BBC. These changes come after Google, back in 2019, criticized fingerprint tracking as “wrong,” but now, the tech giant has decided to reintroduce this controversial technique. While Google has acknowledged that other companies broadly […]
Apple‘s much-anticipated M5 chip will make its debut in fall 2025, with the MacBook Pro models being the first to get it. According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, this time, Apple is prioritizing the Mac over the iPad. Unlike the M4 chip, which debuted in the iPad Pro first, the M5 chip will land on the MacBook Pro first, followed by the iPad Pro in early 2026. This shift in release order means […]
After months of leaks and speculation, Apple is set to announce its fourth-generation iPhone SE later this week. The new version of Apple’s budget iPhone will feature several innovative updates, including the addition of an OLED display and Face ID—two firsts for the iPhone SE series. One of the most significant changes in the iPhone SE 4 is the inclusion of Apple’s first-ever in-house 5G modem, which will be manufactured by TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor […]
Apple is working hard to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its voice assistant, Siri, but it seems the tech giant is lagging behind schedule, according to Mark Gurman, a well-known reporter for Bloomberg. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman shared details about the engineering challenges Apple is facing with Siri’s AI upgrade. Originally, Apple had planned for the major Siri upgrade to roll out with iOS 18.4, which was […]
Your MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier for your device on a network. While modern systems randomize MAC addresses for privacy, changing them manually can still be useful. Here’s how to do it on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Chrome OS. Windows Windows 11 (Built-in Method) Manual Method (Older Windows Versions & Windows 11) […]
Apple is reportedly considering the introduction of advertisements in Apple Maps as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its Services revenue, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter. The company recently held an all-hands meeting to discuss potential monetization strategies for its navigation app, marking a renewed interest in a concept that was first explored back in 2022. At that […]