Author: Kavish
iPhone 16e made its debut as Apple’s latest affordable model globally on February 19 with some eye-catching features. The launch finally said farewell to the iPhone SE legacy not only by changing the name but also by discontinuing the 2022 iPhone SE 3. Therefore, we will not see any SE models in the near future. Alongside the iPhone SE 3, Apple has discontinued several popular smartphones leaving Apple fans in shock. Therefore, if you have been eyeing buying any of the previous generation smartphones, you may want to make haste as we may not see these models after some time. Also…
Rivian will launch a hands-free driver-assistance feature to its vehicles in the next “several weeks.” Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe made the announcement on the company’s earnings call on Thursday. That will be followed by a hands-free, eyes-free system for the highway coming next year, he said. Rivian’s hands-off driver-assistance system is coming to the R1T pickup and R1S SUV soon. “We have a hands-off highway feature that we’re going to be launching here very soon, you know, within the next several weeks,” Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe said on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. He…
Summary Healing with teammates speeds up the process and forces killers to waste time. Save planks for late game to keep killers at bay during chases and ensure victory. Prioritize center generators early on to make the late game easier and avoid killers’ patrol. It’s hard not to love Dead by Daylight’s 2v8 mode, though it’s certainly not a walk in the park. Because so many Survivors are packed into a single map, and due to there being an extra Killer added to the match, it can make it much harder to stay alive, considering the enemy can cover so…
Tech giant Apple has officially introduced its first in-house iPhone modem, the C1, with the launch of the iPhone 16e, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s ongoing strategy to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm’s 5G chips.The C1 modem is being hailed as the most power-efficient modem ever featured in a smartphone, contributing to the iPhone 16e’s impressive battery life. Apple’s website states that the handset’s internal architecture has been refined to accommodate a larger battery, delivering up to 26 hours of video playback.Covering a range of low-end 5G spectrum, the C1 modem offers connectivity similar to that of…
Vivo is preparing to launch a new budget smartphone in India, with key features recently leaked ahead of its official unveiling. The upcoming Vivo T4X will be equipped with several notable specifications, including a 50MP AI-powered rear camera.Vivo T4X: 50MP AI Rear CameraAccording to a MySmartPrice report, the Vivo T4X will likely showcase a 50MP AI main camera, designed to enhance the photography experience through various AI tools, such as AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance, and AI Document Mode. While the report does not mention additional sensors on the rear, the device is expected to sport a dual-camera setup. Details about other…
The Rivian R2 is on track for launch in the first half of 2026, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said Thursday. The company has managed to reduce material costs by 50% over the R2. It also posted its first quarterly gross profit Thursday, so it may finally be hitting its stride. Rivian’s mass-market R2 SUV is a make-or-break moment for the company. It has proven it can build compelling products at the top end of the market, but a high-volume crossover would catapult it from a niche player to a major player. Rivian says it’s coming in 2026 and, according to…
Twitch on Wednesday announced it will begin limiting streamers to 100 hours of highlights and uploads, and will delete content if a channel exceeds the limit. The company said it’s introducing the change because highlights haven’t been effective in driving discovery or engagement, and because storage is costly. The storage cap goes into effect on April 19. The change applies to highlights, which are snippets edited from a channel’s past broadcasts, as well as other uploaded content. Clips and past broadcasts (VODs) won’t be impacted by the change, however. (Past broadcasts are already automatically deleted after a certain period of…
Sony has officially introduced the Midnight Black colour variant of its DualSense Edge wireless controller in India. Launched on Thursday, this latest addition forms part of the company’s newly announced Midnight Black Collection of PlayStation 5 accessories. While the global lineup includes the PlayStation Portal remote player, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, only the DualSense Edge controller and PlayStation Portal are currently available in India.Price and AvailabilityThe Midnight Black DualSense Edge controller carries a price tag of Rs. 18,990, maintaining parity with its original white counterpart. The premium PS5 controller is now available for purchase via…
Samsung has acknowledged charging-related problems faced by users of its Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Plus smartphones. Owners of these devices have reported issues over the past few weeks, citing slow charging speeds and interruptions during the charging process. The company confirmed it is working on a fix via a software update.The reported charging issue seems to be related to certain cables, specifically 5A cables, which cause delays in charging or random disconnections. Some users have even experienced their phones indicating that the charger was disconnected and reconnected during charging. This bug appears to affect only the Galaxy S25…
Silicon anodes are further ahead in development and commercialization than solid-state batteries. Battery makers are aiming to increase silicon content to boost driving range and reduce charging times. General Motors says the percentage of silicon in EV batteries is expected to increase over the years. Smaller in size and better in range and charging performance, that’s the goal everyone in the battery industry seems to be chasing. Automakers and battery companies are exploring several potential solutions to reach that goal. Silicon anodes will be one way to get there. “The evolution towards silicon anodes is now starting,” George Cintra, the…