CaptNorth/Shutterstock Consoles have had their share of problems after release. The PlayStation 3 had the yellow light of death and the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons were drifting. Yet none have been as memorable and problematic as the Xbox 360’s Red Ring of Death (RROD). If you owned a 360 in the early 2000s, chances are you knew someone who was plagued by RROD or experienced it yourself. This is a design flaw that has plagued the Microsoft-created system and left players wondering what went wrong. In June 2006, reports showed red…
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Yesterday saw the launch of an unusually generous Apple Card promotion, which effectively offers new cardholders a free pair of AirPods Pro 3. However, we’ve noted that the fine print means that claiming your free AirPods isn’t simple, and there’s one particular potential pitfall you should watch out for… AirPods Pro 3 We observed this to be the most lucrative sign-up bonus ever for the card, but you need to pay close attention to the fine print. This is by far the most lucrative sign-up bonus Apple Card has ever offered. The bonus is even more attractive because Apple Card…
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images In collaboration with experts from Nvidia, researchers from the Jülich Supercomputing Center have broken a world record in quantum simulation. The feat? For the first time ever, a computer has fully and successfully simulated demands for 50 qubits. The previous world record, 48 qubits, was set in 2019 by another team of Jülich researchers using the Japanese K computer. This time they used JUPITER, the recently launched European exascale supercomputer. Why is this so important and what does it mean? First, we must establish that quantum research, or…
Apple reportedly wants to ditch aluminum for future iPhones, with two materials being considered for their better balance between weight and heat dissipation. Apple introduced titanium to the iPhone with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in 2023, with the change even becoming the device’s defining slogan. The iPhone 16 Pro models also featured the material, but while the devices were considered more durable, they also suffered from complaints about overheating. This is when Apple switched to aluminum for the current iPhone 17 Pro models. However, in a new post on Weibo, Instant Digital claims that Apple’s switch from…
Rumors have been circulating about an iPad Fold for years, but so far none of the planned launch timelines have come to fruition. One of the most recent reports even suggested that it was a “far-fetched experiment” that might never see the light of day. However, one leaker with a decent track record believes that the product is still in the works and that the iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Fold) will bring us considerably closer to the iPad Fold launch… iPad Fold rumors so far There was considerable confusion about what type of device the company was working on. Early…
Danielprudek/Getty Images The world is becoming more and more energy hungry, with more and more devices, appliances and vehicles connected to the grid. This is largely what makes widespread adoption of renewable energy sources like solar panels difficult, especially compared to the monumental power of a single next-generation nuclear reactor. Solar panels and nuclear reactors can produce electricity, but it would take more than 8.5 million solar panels receiving light 24 hours a day to generate the same type of output that a nuclear reactor is capable of producing. While…
Apple is still developing a large foldable iPad despite technical hurdles, and it is expected to feature the same crease-free hinge design as Apple’s “iPhone Ultra,” its first foldable iPhone expected to launch in the fall. This is what Digital Chat Station, based on Weibo, reveals. The popular Chinese-language leaker hints that Apple’s large foldable iPad will create a new market for giant folding tablets, but that’s likely still some way off. A report in July last year claimed that Apple had decided to pause work on a foldable iPad with a larger screen due to development issues, but Bloomberg…
SOLDATOOFF/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A good gaming router, especially flagship models from companies like Asus and MSI, will cost you several hundred dollars more than a standard router. But you also need to be aware of the features of a real gaming router so as not to fall for marketing gimmicks. Many companies give their routers a flashy design, equip them with multiple antennas and RGB lights, and brand them “gaming” to increase the price. If you buy these routers, you will be…
Towfiqu ahamed barbhuiya/Shutterstock Smartwatches allow users to do more than just check the time. They can track workouts, set timers, and check messages. Some users even try using Apple Watches instead of a smartphone to take calls and respond to texts or emails. A traditional watch is capable of telling the time and makes a stunning centerpiece. You might think that smartwatches will replace traditional watches, but it’s not that simple. When it comes to owning a smartwatch or a traditional watch in the modern era, one doesn’t necessarily beat…
Juststock/Getty Images Airplane mode and Do not disturb mode are two common options on modern mobile devices, which many of us use often in our daily lives. Although Airplane Mode is typically associated with traveling on an airplane and suspending your phone’s wireless capabilities to stop any potential interference with the plane’s communications systems, it can be used anytime and anywhere. It’s even used as a trick to get a stronger signal on any phone. Although Do Not Disturb mode does not have a specific association to a location, it…