Summary Qi2 wireless charging is expected to launch on Samsung and Google phones later this year. Qi2 was announced two years ago as a faster, more efficient wireless charging standard, offering up to 15W of charging power with magnetic rings. Apple has so far been the only major phone maker to implement the technology with…
Nonetheless, it is a serious problem when summaries distort news headlines, and extreme cases where this happens are unfortunately unavoidable. Apple can’t just fix these summaries with a software update. The only answers are to either help users understand the downsides of the technology so they can make more informed decisions, or to remove or…
Authorities around the world appear to be stepping up efforts to combat cryptocurrency scams and AI-related fraud, as these threats continue to evolve and target unsuspecting victims. Recent cases in Vietnam, the United States and Hong Kong highlight the growing sophistication of these criminal activities and the global response to dismantle these operations. Notably, as…
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra could offer significant AI improvements over the Galaxy S24 Ultra … [+] (photo) getty A lot has already leaked about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series smartphones. However, according to a prominent insider, Samsung’s next-generation phones will offer a range of as-yet-undiscovered AI features capable of outsmarting even its main rival Apple….
The monthly “Google System Release Notes» mainly detail the new features of Play services, the Play Store and the Play system update on Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following proprietary applications constitute the “Google System”: A feature appearing…
Schlage revealed today a new Sense Pro smart deadbolt capable of connecting to smart home platforms like HomeKit using Matter-over-Thread. The device does not have a keyhole as it is exclusively designed to be unlocked with a smartphone. The Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt supports hands-free unlocking via NFC and features Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology. The…
A fitness startup has been working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection since 2022 to develop an artificial intelligence-powered fitness education app for agency employees. The tool was first announced that year by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate with a Scholarship of $199,730 through the organization’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program. The…
For the past few days, Google Wallet for Android users have been unable to pay with PayPal. Google is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. The problem appeared in early 2025, with in-store NFC (Google Pay) transactions failing and causing an error on card readers/terminals. Before the New Year, things were…
Apple released iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 on January 6, 2025. These updates address important bug fixes for iPhone and iPad users. New versions of the software aim to improve the overall performance and stability of Apple devices. The updates come just a month after the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which introduced…
Michael S. Barr, vice chairman of supervision at the Federal Reserve, announced today that he is resigning from this position. Barr will no longer hold this third position on the Board of Governors, but he intends to remain at the Fed until further notice. The industry widely views Barr as one of the main reasons…