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04 Jul

Threads Turns One: Meta’s Social Media Experiment Hits 175 Million Users

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Meta's foray into the fast-paced world of social media competition is showing promising signs. Just a year after its launch, Threads, the company's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has amassed 175 million monthly active users. This milestone signifies a significant step for Meta as it strives to capture a share of the market potentially vacated by users dissatisfied with Elon Musk's ownership of X. Threads reached 175 million users one year after launch. Photo: Nurphoto. Threads' rapid user acquisition can be attributed in part to its strategic launch strategy. Leveraging the existing user base of its highly successful platform, Instagram,…

03 Jul

iPhone X Enters the Sunset: Apple Classifies it as “Vintage”

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Apple has quietly ushered the iPhone X into a new phase of its lifecycle, adding it to its "vintage" product list. This designation signifies that the iPhone X, once a revolutionary device, is no longer actively sold by Apple and will see limited support going forward. The "vintage" category applies to products discontinued by Apple for more than five but less than seven years. While iPhone X users can breathe a sigh of relief as their devices are not entirely obsolete, some changes are to be expected. Apple iPhone X. Photo: Digital Trends. Firstly, Apple will no longer carry iPhone…

27 Jun

American Startup Etched Unveils AI Chip That Outshines Nvidia’s H100 by 20x

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Move over, Nvidia H100, there's a new sheriff in town. American startup Etched has sent shockwaves through the AI hardware landscape with the release of their game-changing AI chip, the Sohu. This revolutionary chip boasts a staggering 20 times the performance of Nvidia's current flagship, the H100, specifically designed for processing the ever-evolving world of transformer models. Chip Sohu by Etched. Photo: Etched. Transformer models are the powerhouse architecture behind some of the most impressive advancements in AI, powering tools like ChatGPT and Google's LaMDA. However, their immense processing needs have pushed traditional GPUs to their limits. This is where…

07 Jun

Samsung Accidentally Leaks Images of Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6

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Samsung appears to have unintentionally revealed the designs of its upcoming foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, according to SamMobile. Keen-eyed Samsung fans discovered marketing images featuring the new phones on the company's website for Kazakhstan. The images were taken down shortly after, but not before several outlets were able to capture screenshots. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo: Gsmarena. The leaked image of the Galaxy Z Fold6 shows a phone with a design similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with sharp edges and less curved corners. The phone also appears to have a…

04 Jun

Spotify Strikes a Sour Note: Premium Prices Increase Again in the US

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Brace yourselves, Spotify users – for the second time in less than a year, Spotify is raising prices for its premium subscription plans in the US. The new pricing structure takes effect immediately for new subscribers and will be reflected in existing subscribers' bills on their next billing date starting July 1st. Spotify raises prices for the second time in less than a year. Photo: CNET. The Individual plan, which previously cost $10.99 per month, now jumps to $11.99. The Duo plan, meant for two users sharing an account, sees a $2 bump to $16.99. The Family plan, catering to…

04 Jun

Charging Breakthrough: Phones Juiced Up in a Minute?

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Hold onto your (almost dead) phones, a new research breakthrough could have you saying goodbye to extended charging times. Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have made significant strides in understanding how ions move within supercapacitors, paving the way for a future where charging your phone could take as little as 60 seconds. An image simulating the movement of ions in research. Photo: CU Boulder The key to this dramatic improvement lies in optimizing ion movement. Supercapacitors, unlike traditional batteries, store energy through the accumulation of ions on electrodes. The new study sheds light on how these ions navigate…

03 Jun

Built for the Toughest Jobs: Samsung Unveils Rugged Galaxy XCover7 and Tab Active5

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Samsung is bolstering its presence in the rugged mobile device market with the launch of the Galaxy XCover7 and Tab Active5. These new additions to the Galaxy lineup are designed to withstand the harshest environments, making them ideal companions for frontline workers, construction crews, and anyone who needs a reliable device that can take a beating. Galaxy Active Tab5. Photo: Samsung Both the XCover7 and Tab Active5 boast military-grade durability, meeting the MIL-STD-810H standard. This translates to exceptional resistance to drops, shocks, and extreme temperatures. The XCover7 can survive falls of up to 1.5 meters on steel surfaces, while the Tab…

02 Jun

Samsung Takes Charge in the Booming AI Smartphone Market

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Samsung has claimed the top spot in the burgeoning AI smartphone market for the first quarter of 2024. This dominance is largely attributed to the success of their Galaxy S24 series, particularly the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra, which boasted over 30% of the market share for GenAI-capable smartphones. Generative AI (GenAI) refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can create entirely new content, from images and text to even music. Top 10 smartphones supporting Gen AI in the first quarter. Photo: Counterpoint Research. The overall smartphone market saw healthy growth of 11% year-on-year, with a significant portion of this…

29 May

Apple’s China Rebound: iPhone Sales Surge 52%

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Apple can finally breathe a sigh of relief in China. After a rough start to 2024 with sluggish iPhone sales, the tech giant witnessed a remarkable turnaround in April. iPhone shipments in China, the world's largest smartphone market, skyrocketed by an impressive 52% year-over-year, according to data from a research firm affiliated with the Chinese government. This positive shift comes as welcome news for Apple, which has been battling against increasing competition from domestic rivals like Huawei, particularly in the premium smartphone segment. An Apple store on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai. Photo: Bloomberg The first quarter of 2024 proved…

27 May

China Pumps Billions into Domestic Chip Industry: A Bid for Self-Sufficiency

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China has made a bold move to bolster its domestic semiconductor industry with the establishment of a massive new investment fund. The fund, valued at a staggering 47.5 billion USD (344 billion yuan), marks a significant step in China's ongoing quest for technological independence, particularly in the crucial chip sector. A Chinese flag is displayed next to a "Made in China" sign seen on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips, in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. Photo: REUTERS The Semiconductor Squeeze: A Pressing Challenge The global chip shortage has exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, and China, heavily…