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New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries
A brand new substance, which could reduce lithium use in batteries, has been discovered using artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing. The findings were made by Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), which is part of the US Department of Energy. Scientists say the material could potentially reduce lithium use by up to 70%. Since its discovery the new material ha ... Read more
2024-01-09 19:04:14
Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones
Apple has begun making payments in a long-running class action lawsuit over claims it deliberately slowed down certain iPhones in the US. Complainants will receive a cut of a $500m (£394m) settlement which works out to around $92 (£72) per claim. Apple agreed to settle the lawsuit in 2020, stating at the time it denied any wrongdoing but was concerned with the cost of continuing litigation. A s ... Read more
2024-01-08 18:14:37
Samsung Galaxy S24 Features I Want to See: More AI, Faster Charging
The Galaxy S23 was all about practical upgrades like longer battery life, more base storage in the pricier models and a sharper camera sensor for the Ultra. But the Galaxy S24 may be more than just a hardware refresh if Samsung's Galaxy AI features end up being worthwhile. That said, flashy new AI capabilities alone aren't enough to make a smartphone worth recommending. Basics like battery life, ... Read more
2024-01-07 18:33:33
Love Your iPhone Pro but Miss Your Blackberry? Clicks Has a Solution
The Clicks for iPhone keyboard case has a hardware keyboard and will make its debut at CES 2024. It's made by a couple of YouTubers and a new company. When the first iPhone launched in 2007, it heralded a new age for all-screen smartphones with digital keyboards. But some folks continue to miss the full physical keyboards that made handsets from BlackBerry and others reign supreme. For those tact ... Read more
2024-01-05 18:16:45
Character.ai: Young people turning to AI therapist bots
Harry Potter, Elon Musk, Beyoncé, Super Mario and Vladimir Putin. These are just some of the millions of artificial intelligence (AI) personas you can talk to on Character.ai - a popular platform where anyone can create chatbots based on fictional or real people. It uses the same AI tech as the ChatGPT chatbot but, in terms of time spent, is more popular. And one bot has been more in demand tha ... Read more
2024-01-04 18:14:54
3G switch-off in Channel Islands planned by JT
Telecoms firm JT has confirmed it intends to begin the phased switch-off of its 3G mobile network across the Channel Islands from January 2025. JT said while 3G had supported calls and data for nearly 20 years, the vast majority of users now used other mobile technologies. A UK-wide shutdown of 3G is expected in 2024 but customers with older devices will no longer be able to access most of their ... Read more
2024-01-03 18:45:11
Apple Stops Selling Its Newest Watches Online. What to Know
Apple has paused online sales of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US due to a lawsuit, but the Apple Watch SE is still available. Apple will halt sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US this month because of an ongoing legal battle with health tech company Masimo. Apple stopped offering the watches through its online store on Thursday, but will continue selling them in retail store ... Read more
2023-12-21 18:16:33
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
Apple's latest iPhone will almost certainly feature a USB-C charge point when it is unveiled on 12 September. The firm's phones currently use its proprietary Lightning adaptor, unlike rivals, including Samsung. A European Union law requires phone manufacturers to adopt a common charging connection by December 2024 to save consumers money and cut waste. Most new Apple products such as the latest ... Read more
2023-09-04 20:23:11
iOS 17 Is Almost Here and I'm Excited About These New iPhone Features
New camera shortcuts, offline mode for maps and more are expected to come to your iPhone in the coming weeks. Apple announced a number of new software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference, including the iPhone's next software version, iOS 17. Developers and public beta testers can download and try the software now, but Apple said it won't be available to the general public until the fal ... Read more
2023-09-03 19:50:34
The iPhone 15 Pro Could Soon Show Why Periscope Cameras Are Great
This clever folded design shoehorns a big camera assembly into a thin smartphone. They're common in flagship Android phones. If the rumors are right, the iPhone 15 Pro will get a periscope camera. That's probably only exciting if you know what one is. If you don't, we're here to explain it for you. In short, a periscope camera uses clever engineering to pack a bulky telephoto lens into a compact ... Read more
2023-09-03 19:49:23