Daily News update on – Technology


September 18, 2024
NEWS
CNBC

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has better battery life and great cameras, but Apple Intelligence hasn’t arrived
Apple Intelligence is launching in beta with some of Apple’s advertised features in October. Much more is expected to come later. In this article.
CNN

I tested the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max for a week — and I’m tempted to upgrade
2024 sees Apple increasing its Pro iPhone sizes yet again, but without creating the dilemmas that sent past shoppers into frustration as they had to choose between camera features and the perfect-sized iPhone for their own hands.
The Washington Post

Thinking of buying an iPhone 16? Its camera takes some getting used to.
With Apple Intelligence still in the works, the more foundational changes feel most important. … SAN FRANCISCO — More natural-looking photos. A button you can click to capture them. Better battery life. There you go: the biggest changes Apple’s new iPhone …
Los Angeles Times

A computer on your face? Snap and others still trying to make AR glasses a reality
In its relentless search for ways to weave digital products into people’s lives, Big Tech has achieved some big wins. Smart phones are ubiquitous. Apple Watch users talk to their wrists. Artificial intelligence-powered assistants are everywhere.
CIDRAP

Evidence growing for COVID antivirals to cut poor outcomes, long COVID, experts say
A recently published systematic review and meta-analysis found no evidence that the antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) and molnupiravir (Lagevrio) help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death, or persistent symptoms, results that the …
WIRED

Review: Apple Watch Series 10
No blood oxygen sensing! Why!? No improvements on the battery life front. Focus on water sports is weird to everyone but me. On …
Kelley Blue Book

Apple CarPlay Update Includes Voice Controls, Siren Alert
However, many drivers rarely interact with the apps and programs native to their car. They just plug in their phone and use the car as an extension of it.
Sports Illustrated

Overwatch 2 Season 12 midseason patch notes: Every hero nerf and buff
Tank nerfs and buffs · Mech armor health reduced from 375 to 325 · Mech base health increased from 200 to 225.
Sports Illustrated

Splatoon 3 Is Over — What’s Next?
Splatoon 3 has been a massively popular title on Nintendo Switch for casual and competitive gamers alike, selling over 10 million copies in its first three months. With consistent updates, patches, seasonal content, and DLC, Splatoon 3 has continued to be …
Yahoo! Voices

Apple improved green bubble chats with iOS 18. But not enough.
Apple made chats better with green bubble friends. They still stink. Starting Monday with the release of iOS 18, Apple is overhauling the iPhone messaging app to make your chats better in mixed company – when at least one Android phone user is involved …