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This is why I think the iPhone 17 Pro’s vapor chamber could be a big deal
Summary The logo for Apple’s September 9 event seems to lend credence to a rumor that the iPhone 17 Pro will get a vapor-cooled A19/A19 Pro processor. That in turn may hint at a significant jump in performance, since until now Apple has been content to use less conspicuous cooling methods, even on the iPhone…
My Blink Outdoor Camera Battery Lasted Nearly Two Years. Now It's 50% Off for This Last-Minute Labor Day Deal
Labor Day deal: The Blink Outdoor 4 security camera typically costs $100. Right now, you can get a two-pack of them for $90, a discount of more than 50%. The deal is part of a limited-time Labor Day sale, so we recommend buying it before it’s gone for good. CNET’s key takeaways The Blink’s Outdoor…
Trump says he has struck a trade deal with Hanoi — lowers tariffs to 20% for Vietnamese goods, but adds 40% tax on loophole Chinese companies use to circumvent measures
U.S. President Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social, stating that he has reached a deal with Vietnam to allow U.S. goods to enter the country without a tariff. In exchange, Washington will reduce tariffs on Vietnamese goods from the initial figure of 46%, down to 20% — but the agreement includes a provision stating…
5 things that make 120Hz smartphones a big deal
Summary The most obvious benefit of 120Hz smartphones is smoother motion in apps, and in a phone’s interface as a whole. Many 120Hz phones also support dynamic refresh rates, enabling always-on display functions, not to mention better power consumption. In games with real-time action, 120Hz technology effectively breaks the ceiling on framerates — assuming your…
The xAI–X merger is a good deal — if you’re betting on Musk’s empire | TechCrunch
When Elon Musk announced that his AI startup, xAI, had acquired his social media company, X (formerly known as Twitter), in an all-stock deal, it raised some eyebrows. But in many ways, the deal made sense. xAI’s chatbot, Grok, was already deeply integrated with X, X was floundering financially, and Musk needed a way to…
Apple M4 MacBook Air review: A really good deal
The new MacBook Air made me wonder why do I keep buying the MacBook Pro. I keep telling myself that the laptop is the most powerful tool I use daily, and that I should get the best one. But honestly, the new 15-inch MacBook Air, which Apple lent me for a few weeks, has put…
Is Google Fi still a good deal, or is it time to move on?
Summary Google Fi’s main advantages are scalable and international data options, the latter at no extra cost. You might also like its included hotspot, tablet, and smartwatch sharing. It’s not the best if you have an iPhone though, or if you live somewhere without solid T-Mobile coverage. Like Google Fiber, Google Fi doesn’t get as…
Untrustworthy AI: How to deal with data poisoning
Business Security You should think twice before trusting your AI assistant, as database poisoning can markedly alter its output – even dangerously so 30 Jan 2025 • , 4 min. read Modern technology is far from foolproof – as we can see with, for example, the numerous vulnerabilities that keep cropping up. While designing systems…