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13+ min ago (314+ words) The iPhone 16e, launched earlier this year, marked a shift to annual updates for this segment, adopting the A18 chip from the iPhone 16 to support on-device AI features like enhanced Siri interactions. Building on that momentum, the iPhone 17e appears poised to accelerate this trickle-down approach, with analysts projecting shipments of around 8 million units in its debut period. iPhone 17e with A19 chip At the heart of the rumours lies the A19 chip, reportedly featuring an upgraded neural processing unit for faster AI tasks, a five-core GPU delivering up to 20 percent better graphics performance than the A18, and expanded memory bandwidth to handle advanced on-device processing. Paired with 8GB of RAM " a step up from predecessors " it would enable full Apple Intelligence integration, including contextual Siri responses powered by a customised Google Gemini model, live call translation, and visual intelligence tools like on-screen content analysis. The device is…...

13+ min ago (314+ words) The iPhone 16e, launched earlier this year, marked a shift to annual updates for this segment, adopting the A18 chip from the iPhone 16 to support on-device AI features like enhanced Siri interactions. Building on that momentum, the iPhone 17e appears poised to accelerate this trickle-down approach, with analysts projecting shipments of around 8 million units in its debut period. iPhone 17e with A19 chip At the heart of the rumours lies the A19 chip, reportedly featuring an upgraded neural processing unit for faster AI tasks, a five-core GPU delivering up to 20 percent better graphics performance than the A18, and expanded memory bandwidth to handle advanced on-device processing. Paired with 8GB of RAM " a step up from predecessors " it would enable full Apple Intelligence integration, including contextual Siri responses powered by a customised Google Gemini model, live call translation, and visual intelligence tools like on-screen content analysis. The device is…...

18+ min ago (449+ words) Google's Android 16 QPR2 update is here, and it's a pretty impressive one. This latest quarterly platform release comes with several user-facing changes, and one of the biggest among them is lock screen widgets. The Pixel Tablet was the first Pixel device to get lock screen widgets in September 2024, but until now, lock screen widgets haven't been available on Pixel phones. That finally changes with Android 16 QPR2. If you just downloaded Android 16 QPR2 on your Pixel, here's how to get started with lock screen widgets. After downloading Android 16 QPR2, you can't immediately start adding lock screen widgets to your phone. You first need to enable the feature in the Settings app, and thankfully, doing so is pretty simple. You won't get a pop-up or any other type of confirmation letting you know lock screen widgets are enabled, but so long as the toggle now shows…...

18+ min ago (425+ words) If only it wasn't a Japan-exclusive Simply put, the new range is awesome. There's a super cute Baby Metroid keychain, a Morph Ball zip-up pouch, a 'gadget case' for all your wires and charging banks, and even glasses so you can 'cheers' Prime 4 in style. The real winners, mind you, are the Metroid ice cube tray " because why have cube-shaped ice, when it could look like a tiny alien? " and the Arm Cannon pillow, which, yes, you can actually wear. There's no sign of a Western release for all these newbies just yet, but we're genuinely considering coughing up the extortionate shipping fees just to have funny-shaped ice. The full collection ranges in price from 2,420 yen (around "12 / $16) for the keychain up to 6,600 yen (around "32 / $43) for the Arm Cannon pillow. It feels unlikely that we'll ever get our hands on any…...

29+ min ago (723+ words) A subtle adjustment to materials can enhance quantum computer performance, improving the flow of electrical current within these systems. Researchers found this tweak to specialized semiconductor devices, called quantum wells, increases efficiency, reliability, and scalability for transmitting quantum information. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/AEM-cover-image-detail.jpg Chris Allemang from Sandia National Laboratories, alongside teams from the University of Arkansas and Dartmouth College, has demonstrated improved electrical current flow through quantum wells'specialized semiconductor devices increasingly used in advanced computing systems. The collaborative research, published in Advanced Electronic Materials, details how incorporating small amounts of tin and silicon into the outer barriers of these quantum wells increased the mobility of charge carriers. This counterintuitive material tweak, supported by a Department of Energy grant and initiated in 2022, aims to enhance the efficiency and scalability of quantum information transmission and overall semiconductor technologies. Quantum Wells and Electrical Current Researchers discovered…...

31+ min ago (853+ words) Following a massive OpenAI supply deal, PC memory prices have tripled, forcing major manufacturer Micron to shut down its popular Crucial consumer brand. In a significant retreat from the consumer market, Micron Technology is shutting down its Crucial memory brand. The move follows a dramatic price surge in late 2025 that saw PC memory costs triple, directly impacting DIY builders and enthusiasts worldwide. Pivoting strategically, Micron will redirect its manufacturing capacity toward high-margin enterprise and AI customers. Coming just months after OpenAI secured deals with rivals Samsung and SK Hynix for up to 40% of the global DRAM supply, the decision signals a major market shift. Micron will cease shipments of Crucial-branded products by the end of February 2026. Its exit removes a trusted direct-from-manufacturer option, leaving consumers to navigate a volatile market with fewer competitive choices. After more than a year of…...

37+ min ago (503+ words) Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber says AI gadgets solve no real problem, as the company sticks to integrating AI into existing products. Artificial intelligence may be dominating the tech conversation, but not every company is convinced that dedicated AI devices are the future. Logitech, a global leader in computer peripherals, is taking a decidedly skeptical stance. CEO Hanneke Faber has made it clear that while AI has enormous potential, AI-exclusive gadgets may not be the breakthrough many expect. Speaking to Bloomberg, Faber offered a candid assessment of the growing trend of AI hardware'an area being aggressively explored by companies like OpenAI, which is reportedly developing a device with legendary former Apple designer Jony Ive. Despite this excitement, Faber believes AI gadgets add little genuine value. "What's out there is a solution looking for a problem that doesn't exist," she said, pointing…...

37+ min ago (393+ words) Motorola Edge 60 series has attracted a lot of attention in the Indian market due to its slew of features and impressive on-paper specifications. According to reports, the Motorola Edge 70 will be released as early as this month. While official details are unknown, the Motorola Edge 70s price, specifications, and other details have been [] Motorola Edge 70 India launch date, specifications, price and everything else we know so far Expected to feature a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. May include a larger battery for India while keeping its ultra-slim 5.99mm profile with IP68/IP69 durability. Tipped price is around Rs 35,000 with colours like Bronze Green, Lily Pad, and Gadget Grey. Motorola Edge 60 series has attracted a lot of attention in the Indian market due to its slew of features and impressive on-paper specifications. According to reports, the Motorola Edge 70 will be released as early…...

47+ min ago (74+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Yuan Gao / Bloomberg: Sources: Beijing-based Cambricon plans to more than triple its AI chip production to 500K units in 2026, including 300K of its advanced Siyuan 590 and 690 chips" " Cambricon Technologies Corp. plans to more than triple its production of AI chips in 2026, aiming to wrest market share " This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 5:00 AM ET, December 4, 2025....

48+ min ago (1017+ words) Pick from the most affordable Chromebooks to enhance teaching without breaking the bank The most affordable Chromebooks for schools can help create a digital environment for growth and learning, without a steep cost. A Chromebook represents a way to provide an array of digital tools to educators and students while remaining accessible and easy to use. This guide aims to lay out some of the best options from the most affordable Chromebooks out there -- specifically designed to help you find the right model to suit your exact needs. Since Chromebooks do most of the data crunching and storage in the cloud, the devices are light and can last a full day on a charge. That also means the prices can be kept low without scrimping on performance. Chromebooks began as a Google push and, as such, are ideal for use…...