With ever more life-like graphics driving an ever-greater interest in big-screen gaming, BenQ has come up with a trio of new home entertainment projectors specifically designed to deliver a king-sized and immersive game experience. So game-friendly are the new X3100i, X500i and X300G projectors, in fact, that BenQ chose to unveil them at the recent…
Samsung will be celebrating the news that it has sold more Android handsets in the US than all of the other Android manufacturers combined. The South Korean company will also look to maintain that dominance when it launches the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra. And that could happen sooner than many expect. A…
An Australian organisation says that the social media platform X no longer has an election misinformation reporting feature in the country just weeks before an important referendum. ADVERTISEMENT A feature allowing users to report misinformation on X (formerly known as Twitter) is no longer available in Australia, according to an organisation that monitors the impact…
Many people haven’t updated to iOS 17 yet, leaving them with two options—iOS 17.0.2 or iOS 16.7. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Apple has issued iOS 17.0.2 for all iPhones. It comes just days after the launch of the major iPhone update iOS 17 and subsequent release of iOS 17.0.1 to fix three security flaws…
BXVentures team BXVentures BXVentures, a New York-based climate venture studio, has announced a new fund of up to $250 million to back early stages climate tech start-ups. The studio seeks out budding technologies that can be established as companies and helps in building them into commercial entities. The fund will invest in start-ups that are…
The new Shure SM7db is a version of the original iconic SM7B microphone but with the addition of a … [+] built-in preamp that makes it easier to drive with almost any audio interface. Shure It’s been 50 years since the iconic Shure SM7B was first unleashed upon the music world. Since then, this microphone…
Vaultik protects and connects luxury goods through digital vaults. Vaultik Today brings the launch of Vaultik, the first Web3 luxury fintech solution to combine EU regulation compliant, blockchain secured digital ID with e-certificates of ownership and on-chain insurance. It protects luxury goods and connects brand and customer to enhance post-sale experience throughout the lifecycle of…
The Stir It Up Lux turntable from House of Marley features a sustainable bamboo plant, a solid glass … [+] platter and a tonearm fitted with an Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge with elliptical diamond stylus. House of Marley The revival of vinyl as a music format has found favor with younger people. There’s nothing quite like…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has galvanised the tech sector, shaking up states and startups around Europe. The Ukraine war shattered the status quo. ADVERTISEMENT It transformed the lives of millions of Ukrainians and Russians, triggered Europe’s biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, pushed Finland and Sweden to NATO and sent energy and food bills…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Holds Company’s New 18A Chip Wafer On A Cutting Edge 18 Angstrom Fab Process … [+] Technology Dave Altavilla From its focus on state-side manufacturing to new cutting-edge CPU designs, software enablement and AI, Intel appears to be on the path to recovery sooner rather than later. It’s no secret that…
Google may extend Android support for the upcoming Pixel 8 line. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto via … [+] Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images This story was updated on September 26th. Update below. A surprising new twist in the saga of Google’s already heavily leaked Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro suggests that the upcoming…
President Joe Biden at the UAW picket line on Tuesday with striking auto workers. Twitter / X President Joe Biden visited striking auto workers in Detroit on Tuesday and joined them on the picket line in a historic first for a sitting president. But a video showing Biden speaking to the workers includes a misquote…
iPhone 15 in blue. What processor will the iPhone 16 use? David Phelan It looks like the next iPhone, expected in fall 2024, may not have the same processor as the one just landing in the iPhone 15 Pro. A new report claims a different plan will be introduced. MORE FROM FORBESApple iPhone 15, iPhone…
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in Natural Titanium finish. Some iPhones are overheating – how many and why? David Phelan Recent coverage of the just-released iPhone 15 series of handsets has been intense, with plenty of reviews praising the cameras, the new design and much more. Less pleasing for Apple to read, though, is a…
Scientists say their new method could be “revolutionary” in determining whether samples contain evidence of extraterrestrial life. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being put to countless uses these days – and soon it might also be used for finding evidence of life on other planets. ADVERTISEMENT Scientists from the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington DC,…
Elon Musk suggests he may charge all X/Twitter users to be on the platform getty Elon Musk recently floated the idea that he could start charging users of X, formerly known as Twitter, a small monthly fee to use his “town hall” platform. “Musk didn’t mention the timing of his plan to charge X users,…
The Xiaomi 13T Pro. Ben Sin After limiting its Leica integration to just the most premium (pricey) devices, Xiaomi is now bringing it to a slightly lower tier model smartphone. The Xiaomi 13T Pro and 13T, launched today for the European and Asian markets, is a base level flagship phone that brings a fast 144Hz…
A number of companies are facing lawsuits over alleged copyright infringement due to how their AI models were trained. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models in the past year has led to a host of tools for text, image, and audio generation – but a number of companies are facing legal ramifications for…
The new CMF by Nothing range. Nothing Nothing is still a young company, best known for two phones, Nothing Phone (1) and Nothing Phone (2), as well as three sets of earbuds, all designed to shake up an electronics industry that can be dull. Now, Carl Pei has launched CMF by Nothing, a sub-brand that…
Some of the colors and finishes available for the Awekeys metallic keycaps. Awekeys Did you know that you can change the keys on most mechanical keyboards? There’s a standard in the world of keyboards called MX and it applies to the switches under each key and the keycaps that fit on top of them with…
The new CMF Nothing Pro Buds are exceptional value for money and they sound incredibly good with … [+] their hybrid ANC and bass boosting technology. MOHIT MUKHI / itsgltch CMF Nothing is a new sub-brand of Nothing, the electronics brand created by Carl Pei, the co-founder of the Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. Investors in…
The Multiverse AI snapshot The Multiverse AI If you’ve ever gotten a professional headshot, you know how expensive it can get. From the outfit to hair and makeup – the costs add up without considering the pay of the photographer. But a company called The Multiverse AI is changing the way you get professional headshots….
iPhone 15 in blue. What processor will the iPhone 16 use? David Phelan It looks like the next iPhone, expected in Fall 2024, may not have the same processor as the one just landing in the iPhone 15 Pro. A new report claims a different plan will be introduced. MORE FROM FORBESApple iPhone 15, iPhone…
The new ACCENTUM wireless noise-canceling headphones are very affordable and incorporate some of the … [+] technology used in the more expensive MOMENTUM 4 headphones. Sennheiser Leading audio brand Sennheiser is about to shake up the noise-canceling headphone market by launching a more affordable pair of headphones called ACCENTUM. The new wireless ANC headphones promise…
Google may extend Android support for the upcoming Pixel 8 line. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto via … [+] Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images A surprising new twist in the saga of Google’s already heavily leaked Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro suggests that the upcoming handsets could receive up to seven years of Android…
Garmin Vivoactive 5 (L) and Venu 3 (R) Garmin Garmin never stops flinging out new watches. But the most recent, the Vivoactive 5, is a little different. This is part of a series that has not been updated for quite some time. The Vivoactive 4 was released way back in 2019. Garmin’s update represents a…
OpenAI announced major upgrades to its popular ChatGPT app, and other tech giants are using the company’s technology to bolster their own offerings too. ChatGPT is about to get a big upgrade with paid users soon able to access two-way voice conversations with the tool. ADVERTISEMENT OpenAI also announced that the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot,…
The Pixel Watch 2, previously teased by Google, will be officially launched early next month at its titular “Made By Google” event. Building on the success of the first Pixel Watch, it is expected to offer new biosensors, improved battery life, and a more comprehensive range of digital watch face designs and fashionable straps. Ahead…
Ahead of the launch of its new smartphones next month, pricing details for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been leaked. There will be some relief that these are not as high as many feared, and for others, the fact that the older phones are staying in the portfolio allows Google to cover…
Article updated September 25th; article originally posted September 23rd. Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro handsets on October 4th, and this week, we have the clearest look at the new design of the cutting-edge Android smartphones. Google Pixel smartphone and wearable on display. Google Pixel Website Update: September 24th:…
Businessman using calculator with computer laptop, budget and loan paper in office. getty As a venture capitalist, what are the top things you look for in an investment? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Anthony Lin, Managing…
At CES in January 2023, I saw a wide range of assisted reality glasses that, like the Rokid Max, are primarily smartphone accessories, projecting the mobile phone screen, or pad, or computer display onto the glasses, simulating a 200-inch screen. After shooting my mouth off in Forbes about the potential of these devices, the review…
Anthropic is the company behind an AI assistant called Claude. Amazon will invest up to $4 billion (€3.76 billion) in Anthropic, taking a minority stake in the artificial intelligence (AI) company, the e-commerce giant announced on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT Anthropic is the US company behind the AI assistant Claude, a large language model that rivals OpenAI’s…
The iPhone 15 supports Ethernet adapters for faster internet speeds Apple A cheap adapter could massively increase the internet download speeds available to owners of the iPhone 15. The latest generation of the Apple iPhone makes the long-awaited switch from the Lightning connector to USB-C. And as readers of MacRumors have noticed, that means the…
Elon Musk departs following a meeting in the office of US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), at … [+] the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, compared…
SEPTEMBER 20: 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks … [+] to guests during a “Commit To Caucus” rally at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on September 20, 2023 in Maquoketa, Iowa. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images Donald Trump said he would investigate media outlets like NBC News and MSNBC…
iOS 17.0.1 Apple September 24 update below. This post was first published on September 22, 2023. Just hours into the release of the new iPhone 15 series, and less than a week since iOS 17 became available for other iPhones, Apple has suddenly given us an update. Unprecedented, surely? Here’s all you need to know….
Nubia’s Redmagic 8S Pro is a mid-cycle update to the impressive Redmagic 8 Pro powerhouse gaming smartphone. It’s broadly the same as the 8 Pro in terms of physical size (just 0.6 mm thicker) and some of the key features – such as the 120 Hz screen with an under-screen selfie camera, 6000 mAh battery,…
Apple iPhone 15 in blue finish. David Phelan The new iPhones are out, and flying off the shelves. No wonder, they’re splendid upgrades. But it now seems that buyers are encountering issues which can leave them in an Apple logo loop of death as they set up their new pride and joy. Well, it’s a…
SHANGHAI, CHINA – APRIL 19: A Toyota bZ4X SUV is on display during the 19th Shanghai International … [+] Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2021) at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 19, 2021 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) VCG via Getty Images Toyota has for decades been a…
Ahead of an expected launch in early October, Samsung has leaked details on the new “Fan Edition” line-up, revealing new Fan Editions of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Buds, and Galaxy Tab S9. Samsung product image, soing the presumptively named Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, and Galaxy Tab … [+] S9 FE Samsung Argentina The…
Article updated September 24th; article originally posted September 23rd. Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro handsets on October 4th, and this week, we have the clearest look at the new design of the cutting-edge Android smartphones. Google Pixel smartphone and wearable on display. Google Pixel Website Update: September 24th:…
“Daaaaaad-uh!” You know it’s an important request when an extra syllable gets added to the end of the word. “I just want to play one song.” If you have kids, you’ll be well familiar with this type of request. You’ve got whatever playlist on Apple Music that’s keeping you from going Mad Max on the…
More than 20 girls in Spain reported receiving AI-generated naked images of themselves. But can deepfakes be legally punished? When they returned to school after the summer holidays, more than twenty girls from Almendralejo, a town in southern Spain, received naked photos of themselves on their mobile phones. ADVERTISEMENT None of them had taken the…
Chatbot concept art getty How do hardware and software companies innovate during the age of generative AI? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Anthony Lin, Managing Partner and Head of Intel Capital, on Quora: The unprecedented adoption…
The sporting event is the first since the militant group took power again in Afghanistan in 2021, lessening the rights of women under their rule. This year’s Asian Games marks the first iteration of the event since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan – and two teams of athletes are arriving in the Chinese city…
iPhone users complain of unwanted privacy setting change after updating to iOS 17 SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Some iPhone users are discovering that their existing privacy settings are being changed without notification or consent when updating to iOS 17. Here’s what you need to know. Previously Disabled Privacy Settings Switched Back On After iOS…
On Friday, the French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, sent a letter of support to the police and gendarmes. He also sent a telegram to local officials, calling on them to “exercise particular vigilance regarding these gatherings.” Saturday saw thousands take to the streets in several French cities to protest against police violence and institutional racism. …
Ireland will become the first country in the world to impose health labels on alcoholic drinks and it may prompt many European states to follow. As a population the Irish are some of the heaviest drinkers in Europe, drinking 12.7 litres of alcohol in 2019, according to the latest data. Italians by comparison drink eight…
Over 60,000 people gathered in Marseille’s velodrome stadium in France, to listen to the pontiff give mass. Many faithful came from across French regions to see the pope, who last visited the country almost a decade ago. ADVERTISEMENT The pope’s visit to the city in southern France, which drew an estimated 150,000 well-wishers Saturday, comes…
On day two of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam, the anticipation was electric with the National Gymnastics Arena full of young fans eager to cheer on their national heroes. The local federation honored their champions as they entered into their next chapters of life. ADVERTISEMENT The finals started with the 63 kilo category, with…
In a deluge of decibels, tens of thousands of electro fans took part in the 25th Techno Parade in Paris. The event kicked off Saturday afternoon when the Place de la Bastille was transformed into an open-air discotheque, to the rhythms of all techno trends. The procession reached the Nation at around 7pm. ADVERTISEMENT Last…
The incident comes as tensions ramp up between Kosovo and neighbouring Serbia, which does not recognise the independence of its former province. A police officer has been killed and another injured in northern Kosovo as tensions continue to rise in the region. ADVERTISEMENT The incident occurred early on Sunday and authorities in the capital Pristina…
The Lemokey L3 is a superb gaming keyboard and completely modifiable. Keychron Gamers love mechanical keyboards and it’s a market sector that’s super-hot right now. The latest keyboard aimed at dedicated gamers is the new Lemokey L3 from Keychron. But if you aren’t a gamer, don’t let that put you off because the new L3…
More than 20 girls in Spain reported receiving AI-generated naked images of themselves. But can deepfakes be legally punished? When they returned to school after the summer holidays, more than twenty girls from Almendralejo, a town in southern Spain, received naked photos of themselves on their mobile phones. ADVERTISEMENT None of them had taken the…
All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. Second Ukrainian wheat cargo arrives in Istanbul ADVERTISEMENT A second cargo ship containing Ukrainian wheat has arrived in Istanbul via the Black Sea, according to maritime traffic monitoring sites. The arrival was successful despite threats from Moscow to attack boats entering and leaving Ukraine. The Aroyat,…
More badly needed humanitarian aid was on its way to the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh via both Azerbaijan and Armenia on Saturday. The development comes days after Baku reclaimed control of the province and began talks with Armenian separatist representatives on reintegration. The aid shipments and evacuations followed Azerbaijan’s months-long road blockade of the region,…
A court in Paris handed down the 12 year sentence to the ‘Afro-trap’ pioneer, real name Mohamed Sylla, after he was found guilty of involvement in the gang-related killing of 23-year-old victim Loic K. The popular rapper MHD has been sentenced to 12 years in prison at the Paris Assizes, where he appeared with eight…
Homegrown sustainability projects should replace dodgy carbon accreditation schemes, a UK climate entrepreneur has urged. ADVERTISEMENT As the race to net-zero heats up, carbon offsetting programs are becoming increasingly popular. Promoted by companies as a way to fight climate change with the click of a button, many of these projects may actually make global heating…
The best photos from across Europe this week. It was a week of top tier diplomacy as the Pope met with French president Emmanuel Macron in Marseille and urged European leaders to take on ‘a duty of humanity’ to save migrants abandoned at sea. ADVERTISEMENT Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to…