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Apple's Bezel-Free iPhone Dreams Hit Technical Roadblocks
Apple's ambitious vision for a completely bezel-free iPhone faces major engineering challenges with display technologies, likely delaying launch beyond 2026. The company continues working with Samsung Display and LG Display to perfect the innovative 'pebble-like' design while maintaining durability standards.
Japanese Auto Giants Nissan and Honda Enter Historic Merger Talks
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have initiated groundbreaking merger discussions, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to join, potentially creating the world's third-largest automotive company. The strategic move aims to strengthen their position in the EV market and compete against global rivals like Tesla.
X Premium Plus Subscription Sees Major Price Hike to $22 Monthly
X (formerly Twitter) announces a significant 40% price increase for Premium Plus subscriptions, raising monthly rates to $22 in the US. The change brings enhanced features including ad-free browsing and expanded creator revenue sharing, while existing subscribers retain current pricing until January 2025.
Historic Sony CRT TV Rescue: 440-pound Gaming Relic Saved from Japanese Restaurant
Gaming enthusiasts orchestrate a daring rescue of a rare $40,000 Sony KX-45ED1 television from the 1980s, just days before a restaurant demolition in Osaka. The 45-inch CRT behemoth, crucial for authentic retro gaming, now awaits public display after careful preservation.
Tech Journalism Pioneer Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld Editor, Dies at 58
Renowned hardware journalist Gordon Mah Ung, who shaped tech media for over 25 years through his work at PCWorld and Maximum PC, has passed away at 58. His legacy includes influential hardware reviews, The Full Nerd podcast, and an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity.
AI Artist 'Botto' Disrupts Art World with $5 Million in Digital Sales
Meet Botto, an AI system revolutionizing art creation by generating thousands of images voted on by a decentralized community. With over $5 million in sales since 2021, this collaborative AI artist challenges traditional notions of creativity and ownership.
Apple's M4-Powered MacBook Air Refresh Slated for Early 2025
Apple plans to launch upgraded 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models featuring the new M4 chip in early 2025, ahead of its spring product lineup. The refresh promises improved performance with up to 25% faster multi-core speeds, along with potential upgrades to the webcam and Thunderbolt connectivity.
Roblox Tightens Child Safety with Major Social Feature Restrictions
Popular gaming platform Roblox announces sweeping restrictions on social features for users under 13, including limits on chat and unrated content access. These changes, effective November 2023, come amid heightened scrutiny of child safety issues on the platform.
Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough: Engineers Successfully Share Internet Cables with Quantum Signals
Northwestern University engineers achieve groundbreaking quantum teleportation through active fiber optic cables carrying internet traffic, defying previous assumptions. This breakthrough suggests existing telecommunications infrastructure could support both classical and quantum communications simultaneously.