Apple has launched a new low-end smartphone called the iPhone 16e, priced at $599, aiming to boost sales after a slow holiday season. The device succeeds the iPhone SE and features Face ID and advanced AI capabilities. A key upgrade is the new in-house C1 modem chip, which will replace Qualcomm’s component. Preorders for the … Read more
NASA has downgraded the chances of a giant space rock striking Earth, but the agency is still planning for its potential impact. Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 1.5% probability of hitting our planet, down from 2.6% and initially reported as 1%. If it were to make contact in December 2032, around 110 million people … Read more
Microsoft’s latest move into generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concerns over the impact on game development jobs and creative control. The company’s new model, Muse, aims to help Xbox game developers build parts of games by understanding physics and 3D environments. While Microsoft claims Muse can optimize classic games for modern hardware, industry experts … Read more
The Charlotte Hornets secured their second win in 11 games, upsetting the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 in a closely contested match. LaMelo Ball scored 27 points to seal the victory, including a lay-up and two free throws within the final 15 seconds of the game. Despite James’ 26 points, he struggled from three-point range, missing … Read more
Mortgage applications saw a modest decline in purchases but a significant surge in refinance demand this week, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Refi index reached its highest levels since October 2024, driven by the recent drop in mortgage rates. Rates have been trending downward over the past two … Read more
Walmart is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Thursday morning, with sales and profits expected to rise. Analysts covering the retailer have a “buy” rating for the stock, but their average price target suggests little upside from Wednesday’s closing price near record highs. According to Visible Alpha, 20 of the 21 analysts tracking … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled “Muse”, a generative AI model aimed at preserving classic games and bringing them to modern hardware. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, believes that Muse could learn from gameplay data and video to make old games portable across various platforms. While this concept may seem exciting, it’s essential to distinguish between genuine … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing criticism over its latest round of layoffs, which have raised concerns about the agency’s ability to maintain essential functions. Hundreds of employees were let go, primarily targeting probationary workers, just weeks after a midair collision in Washington D.C. that killed 67 people. Aviation safety experts and union representatives … Read more
Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost model equipped with artificial intelligence features, starting at $599 and set to be released on February 28. The device comes with Apple’s Intelligence tools, which helped drive record iPhone upgrades in the company’s first fiscal quarter, according to CEO Tim Cook. Powered by the same A18 chip … Read more
Thailand has rescued thousands of people from notorious scam centers on its border with Myanmar. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that around 7,000 people are waiting to be transferred to Thailand after being rescued from the centers. The victims were lured to Thailand with fake job offers and then trafficked to Myanmar, where they were … Read more