AppleCare+ for iPhones in the US: Monthly Subscription Fee Rises by $0.50 as Subscription Model Takes Center Stage
February 5, 2025 – Apple has increased the monthly subscription price for AppleCare+ for iPhone users in the United States, as reported yesterday (February 4) by MacRumors. The adjustment sees a hike of $0.50 per month across all iPhone models, while the two-year upfront purchase price and service terms remain unchanged. In a strategic shift,…
Meta CTO Acknowledges OpenAI’s Competitive Offers After Failed $100M Poaching Attempt
June 23, 2025 – OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, revealed on Wednesday that Meta had made an audacious attempt to poach one of their employees with a staggering $100 million offer, though the move ultimately fell through. In response, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, who has been with the company since 2006 and took on…
Security Breach: iPhone Prototypes on Second-Hand Market Reveal Sensitive Apple Info
August 13, 2024 – Security researcher Matthew Bryant stumbled upon a trove of internal Apple documents after purchasing a second-hand Apple Time Capsule on eBay, according to a report published by Wired on August 10th. Bryant, who acquired the device for 38plus40 shipping from the UK, discovered a “treasure trove” of data, including copies of…
Nobel Laureate Foresees the Demise of Gas Stations by 2050, Ushering in the Era of Electric Vehicles
July 05, 2024 – Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Akira Yoshino, has recently stated that gas stations may cease to exist by 2050. Yoshino, who revolutionized the battery industry by developing the world’s first rechargeable lithium-ion battery prototype in 1983, envisions a future where fossil fuel-powered vehicles are phased out in favor of electric alternatives….
Capturing Brilliance: The Dual-Camera Delight of Sony’s Xperia 5Ⅴ
July 24, 2023 – Unveiling the Marvels: Sony’s New Xperia 5Ⅴ As the summer sun bathes the bustling streets of New York, tech enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the latest marvel from Sony – the Xperia 5Ⅴ. The rumors are buzzing, and a tantalizing leak has set hearts racing with excitement. Reddit user @JB2unique has surreptitiously…
Farewell to Combustion: Boxster/Cayman Exit in October as 718 Lineup Embraces Full Electrification
May 23 2025 – According to Motor1, following their discontinuation in Europe last year, Porsche’s current 718 Boxster (convertible) and Cayman (coupe) models are set to be phased out in other regions globally later this year. Frank Wiesmann, Porsche’s head of product communications for North America, confirmed that production of the fourth-generation Boxster and Cayman…
Microsoft’s New Network Card Could Reduce Dependence on Nvidia
February 21, 2024 – In a move aimed at enhancing the performance of its in-house Maia AI server chips and potentially reducing its reliance on chip designer Nvidia, Microsoft is reportedly developing a new type of network card, according to sources cited by The Information. The report states that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has tapped…
OpenAI & Broadcom Team Up for Mass Production of In-House AI Chips
September 5, 2025 – According to a recent report from The Financial Times, OpenAI is set to embark on a major collaboration with Broadcom to bring its self-developed AI chips into mass production. This move marks a significant step forward in OpenAI’s ambition to establish greater control over its hardware infrastructure. Back in October of…
Creators Offering Boosting Services and Account Sales Face Ban from Riot Games Next Year
November 29, 2024 – Riot Games has recently updated its service terms, announcing a strict policy against account boosting and trading, effective from January 3rd of next year. The new measures, applicable to games like “League of Legends” and “Valorant,” aim to crack down on creators who provide or promote such services. According to the…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Brings More Natural Conversations to Windows and Mac with Advanced Voice Mode
October 31, 2024 – OpenAI has announced today that ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) is now available on Windows and Mac platforms. This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of AI-powered conversation technology. The AVM, which operates on the backdrop of OpenAI’s cutting-edge GPT-4o model, enables users to engage with ChatGPT in a manner…