Apple Secures Patent for Modular Battery System, Enabling Flexibility and Wireless Charging Across Devices
March 27, 2024 – Apple has recently secured a patent for a revolutionary charging system that enables modular and removable batteries, significantly enhancing the flexibility of its devices to adapt to various usage scenarios. The patent describes the design of these modular batteries, which come in different specifications labeled A, B, C, and D. The…
Apple Partners with Baidu, Google, and OpenAI for AI Integration in iOS 18
March 27, 2024 – In a recent announcement, Apple has revealed that it will be hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2024, where the highly anticipated iOS 18 operating system is expected to make its debut. One of the key focus areas for the upcoming iOS 18 upgrade is reported to…
Sony’s Upcoming ZV-E10II Camera Passes Radio Approval, Hinting at Imminent Launch
March 26, 2024 – In recent news, a new camera model from Sony, bearing the model number “WW293541,” has successfully passed the radio approval of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. This development hints at the inclusion of 5.1 GHz / 2.4 GHz wireless networking and Bluetooth capabilities. According to SonyAlphaRumors, this new device…
Qualcomm Abandons Acquisition of Autotalks Amid Regulatory Hurdles
March 26, 2024 – In a recent development, Qualcomm has announced its decision to abandon the acquisition of Autotalks, a leading designer of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) chips, as reported by Reuters. Autotalks’ V2X chips are known for their ability to expand a vehicle’s sensing range, enhancing collision avoidance capabilities in autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems. The…
Canva Acquires Affinity Creative Suite in Major Move to Challenge Adobe
March 26, 2024 – In a significant move to intensify its competition with Adobe, Canva has announced the acquisition of Affinity Creative Suite, marking a major industry purchase. Affinity, known for its range of alternatives to Adobe product suites and popular among Mac users, brings a portfolio of photo editing, publishing, and illustration software to…
Microsoft Appoints Pavan Davuluri as New Head of Combined Windows and Surface Team
March 26, 2024 – In a recent development, Microsoft has officially appointed Pavan Davuluri as the new head of its combined Windows and Surface team. This move comes after the departure of “Surface father” Panos Panay from the tech giant last year, which led to the temporary split of the Windows and Surface teams under…
Apple Ditches MicroLED Development for Apple Watch Amid Cost and Design Hurdles
March 26, 2024 – Recent reports from renowned tipster Mark Gurman indicate that Apple has made the decision to abandon the development of MicroLED screens for the Apple Watch, despite continued considerations for applying the technology to other future products. The primary reasons behind this move are reportedly the exorbitant costs and complex design challenges…
Apple’s iOS 18 to Usher in Enhanced Home Screen Customization for iPhone Users
March 25, 2024 – In a recent development, sources privy to the matter have revealed that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update will empower iPhone users with enhanced control over the arrangement of app icons on their home screens. According to sources cited by MacRumors, users will enjoy greater freedom in arranging their icons with iOS…
Apple Planning Significant Modifications to A18 Pro Chip for On-Device AI
March 25, 2024 – In a recent analyst report from Haitong International Technology Research, Jeff Pu revealed that Apple is planning significant modifications to its A18 Pro chip, specifically tailored for on-device artificial intelligence capabilities. According to Pu, the tech giant is ramping up production of the A18 Pro earlier than usual. Supply chain checks…
Microsoft’s New Patent Aims to Boost Ray Tracing Performance with SSDs
March 25, 2024 – Microsoft has recently been granted a patent for a revolutionary method that promises to enhance the performance of ray tracing in games through the innovative use of Solid State Drives (SSDs), potentially paving the way for future updates to the DXR API. Entitled “Systems and Methods for Ray Tracing Acceleration Structure…