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Apple's iPhone Pro Max Has a Lot to Learn From the iPad
Commentary: Apple should borrow some of the iPad's tricks to make better use of the iPhone Pro Max's big screen. The iPhone 13 Pro Max and 12 Pro Max are the biggest smartphones Apple has ever made. Both devices have a 6.7-inch screen, making them significantly larger than the standard 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini and 4.7-inch iPhone SE. While the hardware varies, all iPhones gener ... Read more
2022-04-29 08:11:37
Apple Only Gainer As Smartphone Market Shrinks Again in Q1 2022
The smartphone makers shipped nearly 9% fewer devices worldwide during the first three months of 2022, IDC found. The tech industry has wiggled its way into all our lives, making essential tools for life in the modern age. Still, the smartphone industry continued its recent shipment declines, according to data from IDC, falling to 314.1 million units shipped worldwide. That's a 9% drop from the s ... Read more
2022-04-29 01:13:36
Elon Musk sells almost $4bn worth of Tesla shares
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has sold almost $4bn (£3.2bn) worth of shares in the electric car maker, just days after he agreed to buy Twitter. The sale has led to speculation that it will help to finance his planned $44bn buyout of the social media platform. Twitter's board agreed on Monday to accept a takeover offer from Mr Musk. Shares in Tesla fell sharply earlier this week over worries ... Read more
2022-04-29 01:11:43
Apple Watch Video Calling Is Coming to Wristcam
It's not FaceTime, but it will let you make video calls straight from your wrist. The Wristcam, the $299 (roughly £240, AU$420) Apple Watch accessory that pairs the watch with a wristband camera, is getting updated to include live video calling from your wrist. Wristcam is announcing the update Thursday, and will be rolling out to existing and new Wristcam devices. The Wristcam, first announced ... Read more
2022-04-28 20:03:21
DIY iPhone Repair: What Happened When I Replaced My Own Battery
My iPhone 6 needed a new battery so I decided to try replacing it myself. Here's what you should know before trying it yourself. Apple has just launched its own do-it-yourself repairs for some of its products, but it's always been possible to crack open an iPhone and replace the parts with third-party components. I did exactly that with my old iPhone 6 to give it a new lease on life. I was please ... Read more
2022-04-28 20:02:51
Microsoft Is One Step Closer to Owning Activision Blizzard After Shareholder Approval Vote
A majority of Activision Blizzard shareholders who voted approved the deal, which would sell the game maker to Microsoft for nearly $69 billion. Activision Blizzard shareholders voted in favor of the company's proposed $69 billion sale to Microsoft on Thursday, clearing another hurdle the two companies need to clear in order to complete one of the largest ever mergers. Microsoft and Activision l ... Read more
2022-04-28 20:01:55
Amazon Fire TV Cube Now Connects With Starkey Hearing Aids on Bluetooth LE
Exclusive: It's the first streaming device to send sound directly to hearing aids in digital form. People with hearing loss can now pair their hearing aids with the Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device, improving the experience of watching their favorite TV shows. The Fire TV Cube, now in its second generation, is the first streaming device from a US tech company that can turn a hearing aid into ... Read more
2022-04-28 20:01:33
What Is Web3? The Confusing Term, Explained
Who knew the internet gets sequels? If you read about cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse at all, you'll inevitably come across the nebulous term "Web3." A term coined by ethereum's co-founder, Web3 is what crypto enthusiasts call the next phase of the internet. There are two ways to define Web3. The quick, easy description is a blockchain-integrated internet or an internet where cry ... Read more
2022-04-28 20:01:09
Amazon Posts a Loss as Online Shopping Slows and Fuel Costs Increase
Amazon swung to a loss in the first quarter as the receding pandemic tempted consumers away from online shopping and a souring investment in Rivian Automotive prompted a $7.6 billion "non-operating expense." The e-commerce giant said product sales slid 1.8% and revenue from sellers on its marketplace dropped 1% in the quarter ended March 31 as it did a year earlier. The slipping perform ... Read more
2022-04-28 20:00:29
Twitter adds 30 million new users in run up to Musk sale
Twitter, which this week agreed to be bought by billionaire Elon Musk, has said its user numbers grew faster than expected over the past year. Advertising revenue has also been rising, but by less than was forecast. Some observers have questioned Mr Musk's commercial judgement in buying Twitter, a platform that despite its high profile has not consistently made high returns. In the latest quart ... Read more
2022-04-28 19:59:42