Upcoming Motorola smartphones will come with Corning Gorilla Glass protection from H2 2024

Motorola smartphones are renowned for their sturdiness, and now, they're about to get even tougher. The company has announced a partnership with Corning Gorilla Glass to enhance the durability of its smartphones. This announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), signalling a significant shift as Motorola commits to using Gorilla Glass across its entire smartphone lineup starting from the second half of 2024. https://ift.tt/nzEf5Ol

iPhone 16 leaks: Apple expected to introduce five models in iPhone 16 Series in 2024

Apple rumored to launch five models in iPhone 16 series, shaking up smartphone market. Features include Dynamic Island technology, 120Hz screen display, triple rear camera setups, and prices ranging from $699 to $1,099. While these leaks in the article provide tantalising glimpses into Apple's upcoming lineup, it's crucial to remember that they are not yet confirmed. https://ift.tt/FDaem9i

Qualcomm unveils AI Hub, a new library of 75+ pre-optimized AI models, X80 5G modem, and FastConnect 7900, a chip that integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and UWB (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat)

Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:
Qualcomm unveils AI Hub, a new library of 75+ pre-optimized AI models, X80 5G modem, and FastConnect 7900, a chip that integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and UWB  —  Qualcomm unveiled a suite of AI, 5G, and Wi-Fi devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024; the device is centered around health and wellness, comes in three colors, and will be available later this year (Steve Dent/Engadget)

Steve Dent / Engadget:
Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024; the device is centered around health and wellness, comes in three colors, and will be available later this year  —  After teasing it (again) yesterday, Samsung has finally shown off the Galaxy Ring in physical form at Mobile World Conference (MWC 2024) and revealed some additional details.

Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 14 Ultra with a 6.73" LTPO 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and 50MP camera with a 1-inch-type Sony LYT-900 sensor, starting at €1,499 (Allison Johnson/The Verge)

Allison Johnson / The Verge:
Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 14 Ultra with a 6.73" LTPO 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and 50MP camera with a 1-inch-type Sony LYT-900 sensor, starting at €1,499  —  Xiaomi is using MWC to launch two of its flagships for a global audience — though not including the US, as usual.

Honor announces global availability of Magic 6 Pro with a 6.8" 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and 5,600mAh battery, set to retail for €1,299 in Europe (Jon Porter/The Verge)

Jon Porter / The Verge:
Honor announces global availability of Magic 6 Pro with a 6.8" 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and 5,600mAh battery, set to retail for €1,299 in Europe  —  A month and a half after debuting the Magic 6 Pro in China, Honor is announcing global availability of its latest flagship at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Sources: Apple has considered a fitness ring, smart glasses, and adding cameras and more advanced AI to AirPods, but is not actively developing these devices (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple has considered a fitness ring, smart glasses, and adding cameras and more advanced AI to AirPods, but is not actively developing these devices  —  Apple has explored the idea of developing new wearable devices — including a fitness ring, smart glasses and even AirPods with cameras …

Omdia estimates that the bill of materials for Apple Vision Pro is $1,542, with both of the 1.25-inch Micro OLED displays from Sony costing about $228 each (Kif Leswing/CNBC)

Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Omdia estimates that the bill of materials for Apple Vision Pro is $1,542, with both of the 1.25-inch Micro OLED displays from Sony costing about $228 each  —  - Apple's Vision Pro headset starts at $3,499.  — The Vision Pro includes lots of pricey state-of-the-art parts.

Many redditors say they are not enthused about Reddit's IPO and expect CEO Steve Huffman to run the site into the ground while trying to make it profitable (Elizabeth Lopatto/The Verge)

Elizabeth Lopatto / The Verge:
Many redditors say they are not enthused about Reddit's IPO and expect CEO Steve Huffman to run the site into the ground while trying to make it profitable  —  There's the mention of r/WallStreetBets.  (Five mentions in total, actually.)  There's the stockpile it's amassed of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

In Reddit's S-1, Steve Huffman offers a look at the site's beginnings without naming cofounder Alexis Ohanian, reflecting their schism during the BLM protests (Paresh Dave/Wired)

Paresh Dave / Wired:
In Reddit's S-1, Steve Huffman offers a look at the site's beginnings without naming cofounder Alexis Ohanian, reflecting their schism during the BLM protests  —  Only one of Reddit's two cofounders is named in a new filing that puts the company weeks away from going public.

FTX agrees to sell FTX Europe back to its founders for $32.7M, drops a lawsuit seeking back $323M it had spent to acquire the startup originally called DA AG (Dietrich Knauth/Reuters)

Dietrich Knauth / Reuters:
FTX agrees to sell FTX Europe back to its founders for $32.7M, drops a lawsuit seeking back $323M it had spent to acquire the startup originally called DA AG  —  Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has settled a lawsuit that sought to claw back $323 million that it had spent acquiring a European startup …

How some news accounts on Instagram, including Mo News and Jessica Yellin, are gaining popularity even as the platform tries de-emphasizing political content (New York Times)

New York Times:
How some news accounts on Instagram, including Mo News and Jessica Yellin, are gaining popularity even as the platform tries de-emphasizing political content  —  In this year's presidential election, more people are turning to Instagram for news, even as the platform tries de-emphasizing “political content.”

Mark Zuckerberg is seeking to avoid being held personally liable in two dozen lawsuits accusing Meta of addicting children to its products in a hearing today (Rachel Graf/Bloomberg)

Rachel Graf / Bloomberg:
Mark Zuckerberg is seeking to avoid being held personally liable in two dozen lawsuits accusing Meta of addicting children to its products in a hearing today  —  - Meta CEO has been personally sued in two dozen cases across US  — He argues he can't be held liable just because he's the boss

How Japan took a head start in the chips race thanks to factors not easily repeated elsewhere, including efficient government support and a low-cost workforce (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
How Japan took a head start in the chips race thanks to factors not easily repeated elsewhere, including efficient government support and a low-cost workforce  —  - TSMC site called a ‘Nightless Castle’ with its 24-hour workday  — Sony played critical role in helping TSMC plant construction

Railway Station Free Wi-Fi: How to avail free Wi-Fi at railway station, step-by-step guide

With the availability of free Wi-Fi at railway stations, passengers can make productive use of their time while waiting for trains, stay connected with loved ones, or complete essential tasks online. This user-friendly service underscores the importance of technology in enhancing travel experiences and advancing the nation's digital agenda. This service, provided in collaboration with technology giant Google Inc. and railway telecom company RailTel, aligns with the government's vision of creating a Digital India. https://ift.tt/x5dK6Ms