The next iPhone SE’s new modem reportedly won’t be as capable as Qualcomm’s

It seems increasingly likely that Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature the first 5G modem the company has built in-house. A new report from Bloomberg both confirms earlier reporting from 9to5Mac and clarifies that Apple’s first modem won’t be quite as capable as the chips the company is trying to leave behind. The new modem, reportedly called “Sinope” won’t...

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SpaceX completes Starlink’s first direct-to-cell constellation

SpaceX completed its first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite constellation this week. On Wednesday, the company launched 20 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, 13 of which can communicate directly with cell phones without extra equipment. The completed constellation follows the FCC’s approval of a deal between SpaceX and T-Mobile last week. The companies announced the partnership in 2022, touting plans...

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Google Wallet can now hold your US passport

Now you’ve got one less thing you have to fish for in your pocket or purse at the airport. Starting today, Google Wallet can carry a digital copy of your US passport and use them at Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) checkpoints. If you want to add your passport to Google’s virtual wallet, first you’ll need to download the Google...

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Get trapped on a pirate ship or in Dracula’s castle in Escape Simulator 2

The first Escape Simulator solved the biggest problem with VR puzzle games. Once you’ve solved everything, the game’s over. Unless you can erase specific memories a la Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind style, there’s zero replayability. Pine Studio’s Escape Simulator added a custom builder mode where the community could build and share their own escape rooms with other...

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Motorola Unveils Razr Plus In 2025 Pantone Color of the Year

Motorola has unveiled a special edition of its Razr+ smartphone in Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This marks the continuation of Motorola’s exclusive partnership with Pantone, emphasizing the brand’s connection to fashion and lifestyle trends. We covered the launch of the Razr Plus 2024 and Razr 2024 last June in New York, and the...

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