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Why the iPhone 16e Uses a ‘Binned’ A18 Chip (and What That Means)
When Apple announced the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, there was a lot of focus on the price tag ($599 is cheap for a new iPhone, but not that cheap), the lack of MagSafe support, and Apple’s decision to finally kill off the Home button. But there’s an interesting discussion surrounding the 16e’s processor: the A18. At first glance, it seems…
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Samsung and Google’s spatial audio tech is coming to Android — what that means
At the beginning of the year, Samsung and Google announced Eclipsa Audio, a 3D audio format meant to rival Dolby Atmos. The new spatial audio tech is supposed to arrive in Samsung’s 2025 TV and soundbar lineup as well as the Google-owned YouTube this year. Eclipsa Audio is similar to Dolby Atmos and uses “audio data such as the location…
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eCommerce: What it all means, and how to sell online yourself
Hundreds of years ago, if you had something to sell, you only had the local marketplace to make your money. In the present day, the entire world can be your marketplace with a brief understanding of eCommerce. What is eCommerce? (Image credit: Shopify) It might sound intimidating, but eCommerce is simply the act of buying or selling goods over the…
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For Apple IT admins, the new year means it’s a good time to upskill – Computerworld
WWDC Let’s start with the one everyone knows about, which is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held every June. The event has become an Apple keynote event in its own right, and while most of the content is intended for Apple developers, it always includes at least a few sessions for IT pros; the exact number varies each year, but the…
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Working from the office means a pay cut – Computerworld
Another win for business is that remote work can help retain talent and reduce recruitment and training costs. Let’s also not forget that if someone is working in Asheville, NC, their cost of living is 73% lower than if they worked in San Francisco. And that, my friends, is why no one has yet to talk me into moving to the…
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What ‘Cardio Load’ Really Means in the Fitbit App
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Cardio Load calculation, previously only on on the Pixel Watch 3, has now rolled out to all recent Fitbit models (and the other Pixel Watches) without a Fitbit Premium subscription. So what is it, and what exactly does it mean to hit your target? I’ll explain. What is cardio…
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IT at Tokio Marine means continuous learning — and many hats – Computerworld
Flexibility and diversity of thought The TMNAS IT organization has always supported flexible work arrangements, and post-COVID, the majority of TMNAS’s IT staff (75%) is now fully remote. IT employees and managers collaboratively establish the best working arrangement, based on job requirements, and the firm has implemented numerous technologies — from collaboration spaces to in-office A/V equipment — to make…
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Why Having a Book-Shaped Phone Means I Read More Books
When many of us think of ebooks, we think of an Amazon Kindle eReader. But these days, there’s another portable piece of tech that is literally shaped like a book—the book-style foldable phone. I carry one in my pocket, and I’m now reading more than ever. A Book-Shaped Phone Feels Like Holding a Book Bertel King / How-To Geek We…
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NFL fans worry Netflix’s bad Tyson vs. Paul stream means it can’t handle football
I had the same experience, having tuned in a few minutes before Paul showed up in the back of a lowrider truck. For the vast majority of the 8-round match, I had to lean heavily on my brain’s ability to construct a cohesive picture from very little information to have an idea of what was going on. The X post…
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What the Trump election means for Microsoft’s AI dreams – Computerworld
With last week’s US elections, everything changed for the tech industry, especially for Microsoft. Given President-elect Donald J. Trump’s penchant for incendiary statements, off-the-cuff decisions, plans to impose massive tariffs, and willingness to use the power of his office for personal vendettas, almost anything could happen. But based on Trump’s past actions, who he turns to for tech and economic…
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