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A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening

Leave a Comment / Mobile Phones, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Recall the iPod? It’s quietly returning. Four years after Apple discontinued the device, secondhand sales are rising—driven partly by young listeners drawn to its vintage style and the ability to enjoy music deliberately, with playlists free from algorithmic control. “Many young people are increasingly looking for ways to limit smartphone distractions, often for mental health […]

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A clever iPhone case attaches to the back to enhance selfies

Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

The iPhone has long excelled at photography, but selfies still rely on the phone’s less powerful front camera. This newly spotted case fixes that by adding a second, mirror-like screen. The Selfix case for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max may look like a standard TPU cover, but its back actually features a

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Selfie-Based Age Checks Rise Amid Stricter Online Rules

Mobile Phones, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

With governments increasing pressure on platforms from social media to adult sites, firms offering AI-based selfie age checks are experiencing strong growth. The technology offers quick, accurate enforcement of measures such as Australia’s under-16 social media ban, which takes effect on December 10. For users, the age-check process is simple: you snap a straight-on selfie

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Apple’s Latest iPhone Update Hinders Spyware Developers

Apps & Software, Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Amid a flurry of flashy announcements this week, Apple also unveiled a new security feature for its iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models, aimed at combating surveillance vendors and the vulnerabilities they frequently exploit. The feature, called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), actively blocks memory corruption bugs—one of the most commonly exploited flaws by spyware creators

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Apple’s Move to eSIM-Only Technology Propels The Global Shift Ahead

Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Apple’s announcement on Tuesday that the new iPhone 17 Air will be released globally without physical SIM cards signals a major step forward for the virtual eSIM technology the company has used in the U.S. for years. What Exactly Is An eSIM? A physical SIM card stores all the data a phone requires to access

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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Pro Featuring Significant Camera Improvements.

Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max on Tuesday, showcasing a refreshed design and an enhanced camera system. According to Apple, the new devices are powered by the A19 Pro chip and come with larger batteries. Models that support only eSIM will feature slightly bigger batteries compared to those with physical

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Apple Will host its IPhone 17 Launch Event on September 9

Mobile Phones, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Apple announced today that its iPhone 17 event will take place on Tuesday, September 9 — the same date as last year. Apple has already sent out invitations for the launch, which will begin at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. iPhone 17 Air Could Replace Plus

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Remote Conversations Can Be Intercepted by Analyzing Phone Vibrations

Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

A team of researchers employed a microwave radar sensor to detect smartphone vibrations and applied a large-scale AI-powered speech recognition model to convert those vibrations into intelligible speech. The new “wireless-tapping” method explores remotely decoding conversations from subtle phone earpiece vibrations. Radar Signals Could Be Exploited to Transcribe Phone Calls, Raising Privacy Concerns Researchers at

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Google Unveils the Pixel 10 Series, with the Base Model Now Featuring a Triple-Camera Setup

Apps & Software, Computer & Electronics, Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Google introduced its Pixel 10 lineup — the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL — on Wednesday during its Made by Google event. All three models run on the new Tensor G5 chip. A standout upgrade this year is the base Pixel 10, which now includes a triple-camera system for the

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Rapid-Charging Solid-State Power Bank Offers Fire-Safe Performance

Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Conventional lithium-ion batteries power our devices and EVs well, but their flammable liquid electrolyte still poses a fire risk.Solid-state batteries offer a safer alternative by using a mostly solid electrolyte between the cathode and anode. BMX aims to deliver safe, on-the-go phone charging with solid-state power banks that eliminate fire and swelling risks Hardware newcomer

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