OnePlus is withdrawing from the US and European smartphone markets as part of a broader restructuring of parent company Oppo, Bloomberg reports. OnePlus is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oppo. The change could come as soon as this week, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke with Bloomberg. Realme, another mobile phone brand owned by Oppo, will exit the Chinese market as part of the same restructuring. Outside of China, OnePlus’ withdrawal is expected to extend to the rest of the world, including India, by 2027. OnePlus built a loyal following among some Android enthusiasts in its…
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Apple is looking to acquire AI chip companies as part of an effort to reduce its reliance on Nvidia for demanding AI workloads, according to The information. Apple currently handles some AI processing in its own data centers using its own chips, but relies on Nvidia hardware hosted in Google Cloud for more demanding tasks, an arrangement that includes the Gemini model that powers the revised version of Siri. Apple’s AI server chip, internally dubbed Baltra, was supposed to ship this year but has been delayed, according to people familiar with the project. Apple has historically limited its acquisitions to…
Eco-friendly routes are worth the detour, but there are a few things to know before doing so. Dave Meikleham for Woozad If you’ve ever wondered what the leaf symbol means in Google Maps, you’re not alone. Google isn’t exactly shouting about this icon from the rooftops, even though it’s actually one of the most useful features of its navigation app. In short, this little sheet highlights a fuel-efficient route. Not only should these routes save you gas or battery charge (they cover both gas and electric vehicles), but they’re also designed to be more environmentally friendly.…
Third-party app stores are coming to Android phones in the US soon. Google has launched a dedicated page for its Play Catalog access program, announcing that third-party Android app stores in the United States will be able to access the Play Store app catalog starting July 22. He also informed developers that the app and game listings they submitted to Google will be made available to external Android app stores, which will be able to offer their products to users. Downloads of apps through third-party stores will always be done through Google Play. The company’s service fees will also apply…
Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images Anker Innovations, or Anker as it is commonly known, is a popular brand of charging products that has branched out into other mobile accessories in recent years. The company is known for its USB-C power adapters, portable chargers, wireless power banks and much more. Although many of Anker’s other competing USB charger brands, such as Baseus and Spigen, are privately owned, Anker is a public company listed on both the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Despite its public listing, the majority of the…
Apple Intelligence has been approved by Chinese regulators, opening the door for the AI system to reach iPhones in the country for the first time. Reuters reports that the China Cyberspace Administration registered Apple’s on-device generative AI service this week, placing it on a list of newly authorized vendors that also includes systems developed internally by Chinese phone makers. An anonymous source told the outlet that Apple’s AI capabilities in the country will rely on models from Baidu and Alibaba. By February 2025, Alibaba would be building the main system and Baidu would contribute on a smaller scale. Alibaba directly…
Stas Button/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sony, Bose, and Apple usually grab the headlines when it comes to high-end headphones, but many other audio manufacturers also offer great products. A good example is Sennheiser, a German company known for its professional audio equipment, including microphones, wireless systems and studio monitoring headphones. Sennheiser also offers a line of consumer headphones, many of which have features like active noise cancellation, strong battery life, and add-on app customizations. You can find several different models of Sennheiser headphones…
Architect Farknot/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting the right accessories for your MacBook is one of the best ways to overcome its physical limitations, improve security, improve productivity, and even protect other accessories. You can buy a wide range of accessories on marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, but if you own a 3D printer you can make them yourself. While it’s not always the cheapest way to get an accessory, especially when you factor in the costs of filament, replacement parts, and specialty tools,…
José Adorno/Static Media The MacBook Pro offers one of the best displays in the laptop market. It’s crisp, clean, bright and color true. However, this does not mean that the 14 or 16 inch options available on current models are enough to satisfy all customers. This is why Apple, like many other computer manufacturers, offers support for multiple external displays. While you can check how many displays an Intel Mac can support on Apple’s website, we’re considering Apple Silicon models, ranging from the MacBook Pro M1 released in late 2020…
Juan Ci/Shutterstock You’ve invested hundreds of dollars into starting a smart home, complete with smart speakers, smart lights, a smart thermostat, and a handful of other internet-connected gadgets. You’ve also become familiar with using multiple voice commands to ask your technician to do this and that, but now you’re ready to take it to the next level. Getting up in the morning and starting the day is the bane of many people’s existence, so we thought we’d try using a handful of smart devices to alleviate some of your sunrise…