Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable
Far be it from me to engage in a little schadenfreude… Actually, no. I really enjoy telling you about this one, as someone who needed a new graphics card at the tail end of the…
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The iPhone 16e settles it: Apple is no longer a luxury company
You’ll often hear people complain that Apple’s “luxury gadgets” are too expensive for them. If they’re talking about a $1,599 iPhone 16 Pro Max or a $2,299 iPad Pro, then this point of view is…
The new, improved Siri might take even longer to arrive
It’s been nearly three weeks since Apple released iOS 18.3 and we still don’t have the much-anticipated iOS 18.4 beta, which has long been expected to include the first look at the new and improved…
U.S. iPhone users can no longer find the Gulf of Mexico on Apple Maps
The body of water previously known in the U.S. as the Gulf of Mexico—and still known as that in many other parts of the world—will henceforth be labeled as “Gulf of America” for U.S. users…
This new technology means battery-powered cameras can record more and last longer
Picture this: You’ve just invested in a smart battery-powered camera to bring your home security into the 21st century. Installation is a breeze; there are no wires to worry about. You just charge it up…
I still trust Apple–but how much longer is the question
I had a strange experience recently. I reached for my MacBook Pro to start work at around 7 am one day (before my first coffee, even!) and discovered that the device, stowed in my bag…
Chrome’s Incognito mode no longer saves copied stuff to clipboard history
It’s been a few years since Microsoft started making changes to Chromium, the open-source engine that powers most web browsers today, including Chrome and Edge. One of the more recent changes grants more privacy to…
The Windows 11 24H2 update is no longer blocked on these PCs
Over the past couple months, Microsoft blocked delivery of the Windows 11 24H2 update to all kinds of PCs that were incompatible or susceptible to crashes for one reason or another. In late November, we…
Here’s how much longer the iPhone 16’s ‘big battery boost’ will really last
During its jam-packed introduction of the iPhone 16 at its Glowtime event Monday, Apple’s presenters continually referenced a “big battery boost” thanks to larger batteries and a more efficient chip. However, they stopped short of…
Researchers discover a simple way to make batteries last much longer
Scientists at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center have discovered a way to significantly increase the durability and lifespan of rechargeable batteries. In their research paper, which was published in the French journal Joule, they explain how…