Edoardo Maggio
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United Kingdom
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Apple's new, entry-level MacBook might have a Retina display for the first time
Apple currently has two lower-budget laptops, the MacBook Air and the 12-inch MacBook. The MacBook Air, which uses a low-resolution display, is one of the company’s most popular computers, which is why it looks like the device Apple is willing to refresh. DigiTimes’ report mentions that the new machine’s panel, manufactured by LG, should come in at 13.3 inches, which is in line with the current… → Read More
Apple's new, entry-level MacBook might have a Retina display for the first time
It's unclear whether the new device will be a MacBook Air or a 12-inch MacBook's refresh, but rumours so far have strongly pointed towards the former. → Read More
The CEO of one of China's biggest phone makers said the company might start selling its smartphones in the US this year
Xiaomi is China’s fourth largest and most influential phone manufacturer, but it doesn’t sell smartphones in the US – yet. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal (first reported on by ZDNet), Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun spoke about the company’s foray into the US, saying that the first smartphones might arrive as early as the end of this year, or in early 2019 at worst. Jun didn’t give any further… → Read More
The 50 best computer science schools in the world
A computer-science degree from one of the top higher education institutions can help you land your dream job. → Read More
Samsung takes the crown back from Apple as a new report claims the new Galaxy S9 display is better than the iPhone X
The iPhone X had "stolen" the crown from Samsung's own Galaxy Note 8 last November. → Read More
10 things in tech you need to know today
Twitter's CEO isn't happy about how people use the service, Uber has launched a new health-focused service, and Google is partnering with Dropbox. → Read More
Samsung takes the crown back from Apple as a new report claims the new Galaxy S9 display is better than the iPhone X
* Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagship smartphones at an event on Sunday, right before Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress kicked off this week. * DisplayMate reviewed the phones’ display, declaring it’s the best display that they have ever tested – and not just in smartphones. * This means that the Galaxy S9 has surpassed even the iPhone X, which was crowned as “best display”… → Read More
Last year's iPhones are destroying Samsung's new Galaxy flagship smartphone in benchmark tests
* AnandTech, a publication known for its technical analyses, has put the device against Apple’s latest iPhones, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845, and Samsung’s own Galaxy S8 in a series of benchmark tests. * The iPhone has won in virtually every test against the newer Galaxy S9, sometimes with huge margins, but the S9 has performed worse than many other devices’ chipsets, too. * But Samsung suggested… → Read More
Nokia is bringing back the 'bananaphone' from 'The Matrix'
HMD Global announced it’s bringing back the Nokia 8110 feature phone at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress. The “slider phone,” which was first popularised because of its appearance in the 1999 film “The Matrix,” is following the footsteps of the 3310, the other historic phone Nokia brought back last year. The Nokia 8110 is not meant to compete with the rest of the smartphones in the market, but… → Read More
Hands-on: Samsung's new flagship Galaxy phone feels a lot like the old one
Business Insider attended the company’s press conference in Barcelona, and got some time to spend hands-on with both devices. The S9 and S9+ will go on sale March 16, but customers will be able to pre-order it this Friday (March 2). Here are the key takeaways you should know about if you are considering buying either phone: The design has remained virtually unchanged. The first thing that’s… → Read More
Report says Apple's wireless charging pad designed to simultaneously charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods will launch next month
Apple is also planning to release an updated AirPods battery case which allow for wireless charging. → Read More
People hate Snapchat's redesign so much that another Wall Street analyst downgraded the stock
The deluge of bad reviews that have followed the Snapchat redesign has a lot to do with it. → Read More
Criminals are reportedly abducting the 'cryptorich' to steal their Bitcoin
* Groups of criminals around the world are targeting people known to be in possession of large amounts of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. * Their modus operandi usually involves abduction, which is followed by demands of ransom often north of $US1 million (£715 million). * There are security methods that are being put in place to safeguard cryptocurrencies owner, but there is still much to be… → Read More
Some people are exploiting the latest Apple bug to crash your iPhone via Twitter
There’s an Apple software bug currently affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs – and some pranksters are taking advantage of it. As Mashable first reported, a number of Twitter users are intentionally posting the Telugu character in hope that it will show up in some people’s timelines, and crash their device whether they see it intentionally or by accident. The bug is huge, not only because it… → Read More
Some people are exploiting the latest Apple bug to crash your iPhone via Twitter
An update is apparently on its way, but it's unclear when exactly Apple is going to release it. → Read More
Criminals are reportedly abducting the 'cryptorich' to steal their Bitcoin
There are methods to prevent such situations from happening, but there is a lot more that needs to be done on that front. → Read More
Google removed an important feature from its photo search after it reached a deal with Getty Images
The decision has 'come about in part due to [Google's] settlement with Getty Images.' → Read More
A new bug can crash any Apple device with just one simple character
* A character from an Indian language is at the heart of a new bug concerning all of Apple’s operating systems. * As soon as the character shows up, whether typed or received as part of a text, applications crash and can even freeze an iPhone’s springboard, possibly sending it in a bootloop. * iOS, watchOS, and macOS are all afflicted by it, save for the latest beta version of iOS. Apple is not… → Read More
There's a new bug that can crash any Apple device with just one simple character
The character is part of an Indian language, Telugu. → Read More
Why face scanning is going to dominate the future of smartphones and laptops
* The introduction of fingerprint scanners in the iPhone popularised secure biometric systems in consumer electronics. * But as technology has evolved, the industry has started to call for face scanners instead as they are smarter, more convenient and also more secure. * Some high-end devices, like those from Microsoft and Apple, have already made the switch, and that will likely mean that… → Read More