John Schwartz 
Although the iPhone 17 launch is still far away, early rumors suggest that the Pro Max variant may feature a smaller display cutout. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Apple could introduce a slimmer Dynamic Island by incorporating advanced metalens technology for Face ID. This would reduce the size of the facial recognition components and … Read more
On February 13, 2025, Microsoft released a set of security patches addressing 63 vulnerabilities across its software products. These flaws include two that are actively being exploited in the wild. Out of the 63 vulnerabilities, three are classified as Critical, 57 as Important, one as Moderate, and two as Low in severity. This update builds … Read more
On Tuesday, Apple and Beats introduced the highly anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds, bringing new and advanced features to the table. Among these features is a heart rate sensor, a first for Apple outside of the Apple Watch. This addition stands out, especially given that it’s part of a workout-focused product like the Powerbeats … Read more
As Chinese smartphone manufacturers rapidly integrate silicon-carbon battery technology to gain a competitive edge, industry giants Samsung and Apple appear to be lagging. While their competitors focus on improving battery capacity and efficiency, Apple and Samsung are instead mass-producing other energy-efficient components to compensate for increased battery consumption. Samsung had reportedly considered adopting silicon-carbon battery … Read more
Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to be announced soon, though the exact timing remains uncertain. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman initially suggested it could arrive this week but has now revised his estimate, stating that the device should be announced by next week. This uncertainty indicates Apple may be finalizing details before making an official announcement. … Read more
Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) has officially come back online after experiencing a full 24-hour outage, marking the longest downtime since the infamous 2011 hack that took the service offline for nearly a month. The recent incident, however, was not attributed to hacking. Sony vaguely described the cause as an “operational issue,” without providing further details. … Read more
Valve has recently published a dedicated page outlining its advertising policies for developers on Steam. This move clarifies what types of advertising are permitted within games distributed on the platform. Previously, these guidelines were included in Steam’s Pricing page, but they have now been relocated to a separate section on Steamworks to provide clearer guidance. … Read more
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25, introducing fresh discounts and promotional deals for buyers. The company has reintroduced trade-in deals, discounted accessories, and a double storage offer. Additionally, Samsung is offering an exclusive 5% discount voucher, “S25APP,” which can be used when purchasing through the Samsung Shopping app. Unlike previous discount codes, this voucher … Read more
Sony has announced that it will provide PlayStation Plus subscribers with an automatic five-day service extension following a significant PlayStation Network (PSN) outage. This information was shared via the official Ask PlayStation support account on X. In the announcement, Sony confirmed that network services had been fully restored and expressed gratitude to users for their … Read more
Apple is gearing up to release the first beta of iOS 18.4, with major updates expected for Siri and Apple Intelligence features. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the developer beta will be available “fairly soon,” possibly between mid-next week and early the following week. Apple typically follows a pattern for beta releases, … Read more