Intel 18A Status Update: First Chips Booting, First External Customer Tape-Out in H1’25

Following Intel’s painful Q2 earnings call and the announcement of their 2025 cost reduction plan last week, it has become increasingly evident that Intel’s future is in the hands of their foundry group. Between Intel’s IDM 2.0 initiative and their internal chip production plans, all roads lead back to Intel retaking – and retaining –…

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Basketball’s Sean Elliott credits Apple Watch’s persistence for making him see a heart doctor

Article Hero Image It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment. Apple Watch health monitoring The heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped people such as authors learn that they have atrial fibrillation. Now it was athlete,…

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Rumor Roundup: What the 2025 iPhone 17 family may bring to the table

The standard and Pro models of iPhone 17 may have a familiar appearance It's still a long ways away, but the rumor mill has been especially active about the 2025 iPhone 17. Here's what may be in store for the 2025 iPhone lineup. The iPhone 16 is barely a month away, but the rumor mill…

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Future Apple Watch bands may know when you give someone the finger

Article Hero Image Apple is investigating how the addition of electrodes to Apple Watch bands could detect the muscle movement and minute electrical activity when a user makes just about any finger gesture. Apple Watch already knows when you're just lazing around and should really start a workout. But in future, it could glean details…

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beCreatus DP1310 Hybrid Dock review: specs, performance, cost

beCreatus DP1310 Hybrid Dock review The beCreatus DP1310 is a pretty decent 13-port USB-C dock and KVM switch for your Mac, iPad, or PC that strikes a great balance between work and play. In the age of hybrid work, many find themselves at their desk for their job and recreation. When it's time to relax,…

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ISS astronauts can watch ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘For All Mankind’ in space

"For All Mankind" (Source: Apple) It's a little hard to get cable on the International Space Station and even satellite TV won't cut it, but a select collection of shows are available for the astronauts, and they include Apple TV+ series. It's apparently possible to get enough of staring out of an ISS window at…

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Nvidia creates tools to control robots with Apple Vision Pro

A robot being controlled by an Apple Vision Pro [Nvidia] A new control service from Nvidia can allow developers to work on projects involving humanoid robotics, controlled and monitored using an Apple Vision Pro. Developing humanoid robots has many challenges, with one being the nature of controlling the highly technical devices. To help in this…

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32-inch iMac Pro: What you need to know about the rumors

Prior to March 2022, Apple sold two sizes of its iMac desktop computer. The smaller-screened model was more suited to home users due to its less powerful processor, while the larger 27-inch model, with more speed, higher-end features, and high-res display, was meant to be powerful enough for more demanding users. When Apple introduced the…

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