With smartphone penetration rate in the United States and in various other markets recently passing the 50 percent milestone, the number of active smartphones in use globally has hit a major milestone of more than one billion units. So-called feature and dumb phones just a couple years back used to dominate the landscape and sales. It all changed with the January 2007 introduction of the iPhone, which renewed interest in smartphones and fueled demand that hasn’t slowed since....

This definitely looks like it’s going to be a big year of iOS hardware. By all accounts, Apple is set tounveil its new iPadnext week with aRetina displayandLTE 4G technology. And we expect an evenbigger makeoverfor the company’s handset line later this year. But what about software? Last year Apple added more than 200 new features to its mobile operating system withiOS 5. So what does it have in store for the next iteration?...

Meta has been trying to push virtual and augmented reality forward since before the companychanged its name from Facebook in 2021. It has a well-made VR headset in theQuest 3, plans for anew, cheaper headset, and even a surprisingly popular pair of smart glasses in theRay-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. What’s missing is AR, and Meta has plans to change that. The Verge reportsthat Meta is planning to build on the excitement around its smart glasses by demoing its first pair of true AR glasses at itsConnect conference on Sept....

Why Apple, Amazon, & Others Are Banning Employee Use Of Generative AI Like ChatGPT While AI shows a lot of promise, it has also caused a lot of concern over recent months. Part of that concern relates to its ability to fill certain roles currently occupied by humans, as well as its potential to leave large sections of society out of work as a result. Articles have suggested everyone from writers to musicians to general office workers may be working with large language model-based bots in the near future....

Why Are Military Flashlights Angled? Flashlights have gone through a lot of innovations since the first “modern” flashlight lit up in 1899. Invented by David Misell, the tubular flashlight used three dry cell batteries end to end, much like the ones we use today. Brighter than a candle but unreliable and dimmer thantoday’s best pocket flashlights, Misell’s light had a long way to go until it found its way into the military by World War I....

Your Android Phone Will Now Alert You To Unknown Trackers Since the introduction ofBluetooth-connected tracking devicesa few years ago, concerns have been raised about those who use such devices to commit dangerous or criminal activities, including stalking, harassment, abuse, and more. Since there are so many trackers already on the market, though, they can’t simply be banned. As such, the new security pursuit for tech companies is providing users with the ability to determine if and when they are being tracked without their consent....

Recently, the world discovered that embedded within eachNintendo Swtichconsole, there is a fully functionalNES Emulatorwith a 1984 NES game, “Golf”. Nintendo SwitchAn NES Emulator? This find came from fans data mining the consoles firmware and coming across a system file titled, “flog” (It’s golf backwards). According to a poster on SwitchBrew.org (a depository for exploits and file analysis for the Nintendo Switch) “yellows8”, mentions that the file has been part of the Switch OS since its pre-launch “1....

Apple, the world’s greatest marketing machine, is no longer untouchable. That’s the sentiment shared byKen Segall, the former creative director at advertising firm TBWAChiatDay, the guy who came up with the name “iMac” and worked alongside Steve Jobs on Apple’s famous Think Different campaign. In a post over at his personal blog, Segall opined that Samsung’s commercials are getting the best out of Apple and he offers two reasons why that’s the case…...

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Although sxual harassment in Hollywood is certainly nothing new, it is safe to say that the issue has now, and rightfully so, taken center stage. For instance, James Franco’s career began to suffer in 2014 after allegations of sxual misconduct surfaced.However, veteran actress, Sharon Stone showed her unwavering commitment to justice by publicly supporting the Marvel star in the face of allegations of s*xual misconduct....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Notable and controversial actress Sharon Stone found international fame when she starred alongside Michael Douglas in the 1992 movieBasic Instinct.The movie was a thriller/erotic way ahead of its time and thus, gained the attention of the world. Well, Sharon Stone recalls that casting her as the lead character was something that she had to work very hard for....

14 Supercomputers That Once Held The Title Of Most Powerful In The World Computers now dominate our everyday lives. Everyone reading this will be doing so on some form of computer, whether it is a desktop PC, laptop, tablet, or even smartphone. From the time of thefirst computerto modern day machines, the computer has revolutionized the way we communicate, share information, and keep ourselves entertained. While early computers were used for more basic functions, nowadays computers can do everything from playing video games to accessing the internet to stream all types of content....

5 Of The Most Impressive Military Robots Ever To See Use On The Battlefield Compared to even just a few decades ago, the face of modern warfare has changed exponentially, thanks in large part to new advancements in technology. New developments in portability, durability, and functionality have not only provided the soldiers of the world with newer and better weaponry and armor, but also given them additional support in the form of robotic companions....

In late 2011,OnLive announcedthat it would be bringing its over-the-air console gaming platform to iOS. It promised that users, wielding its dedicated controller, would have access to a library of tens of thousands of popular games on their iOS devices. But as cool as it sounded, the magic soon wore off as the app’s ETA went from “imminent” to “your guess is as good as ours.” It’s now been 6 months since the OnLive team submitted its iOS client to the App Store....