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Apple is conducting early manufacturing of the iPhone 17 — the purported successor to the iPhone 16 that was launched earlier this year — at a factory in India, according to a report. It is expected to be the first time that the Cupertino company is conducting its product development outside China. Over the past few years, Apple has been working on diversifying its supply chain by producing recent smartphone models in regions like India and Vietnam, but it remains dependent on China for most of its manufacturing.Citing two people aware of the company’s plans, The Information reports (via 9to5Mac) that…
Apple is expanding its Tap to Pay service for iPhone to more countries, the company announced on Tuesday. Now, business merchants in Austria, Ireland, Sweden and more countries will be able to use its services for accepting in-person and contactless payments without requiring any additional hardware. Notably, the Cupertino-based tech giant recently commemorated the 10th anniversary of Apple Pay — its mobile payment service by rolling out more ways to make payments and earn rewards.Apple Expands Tap to PayAccording to Apple, merchants using Tap to Pay can accept payments made via contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and other…
Xiaomi Watch S4 and Smart Band 9 Pro were launched in China on Tuesday alongside the Xiaomi 15 series. The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro comes as a successor to the Smart Band 8 Pro and gets upgraded health tracking and improved battery life. The smart wearable is available in TPU and leather band options. It sports a 1.74-inch 2.5D curved AMOLED display, whereas the Watch S4 carries a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED screen and is also available in an eSIM variant. The Watch S4 also gets a rotating and clickable crown.Xiaomi Watch S4, Smart Band 9 Pro PriceXiaomi Watch S4 price starts at CNY 999…
Reddit’s on a roll. The social media platform has just turned a profit for the first time in its 20-year history, and now boasts a record 97.2 million daily active users, marking a year-over-year increase of 47%. A few times during the quarter, the figure topped 100 million, which Reddit CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman said in a letter to shareholders had been a “longstanding milestone” for the site. The company, which went public in March, announced the news in its third-quarter earnings results on Tuesday. In a remarkable turnaround, Reddit reported a $29.9 million profit, a huge improvement on…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
Xiaomi has announced HyperOS 2 — the latest operating system (OS) for Xiaomi devices such as smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs. It builds upon the success of HyperOS, which was unveiled in October 2023. This new OS features the Chinese smartphone maker’s HyperCore technology that is claimed to bring improvements in terms of performance, graphics, network, and safety. It also leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for tasks such as wallpaper generation, turning rough sketches into related images and translation in real-time.Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Release Date, Compatible ModelsXiaomi says HyperOS 2 will be introduced out-of-the-box in its latest devices such as the flagship Xiaomi…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
The New York Times has introduced the next title coming to its Games catalog following Wordle’s continued success — and it’s all about math. Digits has players adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. You can play its beta for free online right now. In Digits, players are presented with a target number that they need to match. Players are given six numbers and have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide them to get as close to the target as they can. Not every number needs to be used, though, so this game should put your math skills to the…
The first day of Black Friday deals is still a ways away, but there are some significant 3D printer deals happening early this year. It’s a great time to buy, whether you’ve been eyeing one and never taken the plunge or if you’re thinking of upgrading. 3D printing has really boomed in the last few years, and while it used to be a very niche hobby with a steep learning curve, a lot of modern 3D printers are easy to use and are essentially plug-and-play. You can check out our guide on “What is a 3D printer,” and for those…
Perseverance Mars Rover Drive Path Animation NASA has shared a fascinating animation showing the route taken by the Perseverance rover on Mars since its arrival there in February 2021. Perseverance is NASA’s most advanced Mars rover to date, and while its general routes are decided by a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the rover actually moves forward autonomously, checking for hazards and moving around any problematic objects as it goes. The animation covers the entire 18.7 miles (about 30 kilometers) traveled by Perseverance over the last 44 months, and includes the locations where it’s been collecting…