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Transforming Old iPhones into Kid-Friendly Starter Devices

October 25, 2024

Ever wished you could turn an old iPhone into a safe learning tool for your kids? Meet Screenable, an app designed by a family for families. This smart tool can transform any Apple device into a digital playground tailored to your child's age. Imagine turning your iPhone into a classic flip phone w

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Cheaper and Greener OLEDs: TCL’s New Printing Tech

October 25, 2024

Ever wished for brighter, cheaper, and less power-hungry OLED monitors? TCL, a well-known tech company, is making that wish a reality with its new inkjet-printed OLED technology. This method reduces waste, cuts costs, and more efficiently produces OLED displays. At a recent conference, Ming-Jong Jou

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Snapdragon Brain: Real vs Fake Photos Isn't That Simple

October 25, 2024

Qualcomm recently chimed in on a hot topic: what makes a photo real? At a summit in Hawaii, their top exec said our brains aren't digital. They process images with context – like your smells, sounds, and feelings. So, capturing just the sensor data might not cut it. He thinks it's not as straightfor

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How High Can Military Drones Soar?

October 25, 2024

Military drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become crucial tools for modern armed forces. Unlike traditional jets, drones don't put pilots at risk. They serve various missions, from combat to reconnaissance. When choosing a drone, the military considers its speed and its maximum flying

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Recording Calls on iPhone: iOS 18. 1 Makes It Easy and Secure

October 25, 2024

iPhone users have often turned to third-party apps to record calls, but iOS 18. 1 changes the game. Scheduled for release on October 28, this update brings native call recording and transcription right to your Phone app. The feature is powered by Apple Intelligence, which not only records conversati

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Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

October 25, 2024

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

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Social Media Giants Face School Mental Health Lawsuits

October 25, 2024

School districts in the US have launched lawsuits against social media giants like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap, accusing their platforms of contributing to a mental health crisis among students. The focus is on the 'addictive' nature of these apps, with features such as the 'like' button allegedl

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Boosting Photo Pixels with AI: What's New for Windows Users?

October 25, 2024

Ever wanted to make your photos look better without spending hours editing? Microsoft's Photos app on Windows is rolling out some cool AI features that might pique your interest. If you're one of the lucky ones with a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC, you can now upscale your images up to eight times their or

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Microsoft’s New API Boosts Gaming with AMD FSR 3. 1

October 25, 2024

Microsoft is elevating game development with its latest addition to DirectSR Preview. This new update brings support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) version 3. 1. What does this mean for developers and gamers? It opens up a world of potential for enhancing gaming visuals and performance.

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NVIDIA CEO: Blackwell's Flaws Were Ours, TSMC Helped Fix It

October 25, 2024

In a recent interview, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang admitted that the design flaws in the Blackwell AI portfolio were entirely the company's fault. Contrary to earlier rumors, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) had no role in these issues. The problem stemmed from NVIDIA's need to pr