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Samsung's 9100 Pro SSD Shatters Speed Records with 14.8 GB/s Performance
Samsung's groundbreaking 9100 Pro SSD achieves unprecedented 14.8 GB/s speeds using PCIe 5.0 technology and proprietary V-NAND flash. Available in capacities up to 8TB, this next-generation drive sets new standards for consumer storage performance.
Apple Secures $1 Billion Deal with Indonesia to Resume iPhone 16 Sales
Apple and Indonesia have reached a landmark $1 billion agreement to end the five-month ban on iPhone 16 sales, with Apple committing to major investments in local manufacturing and tech education. The deal includes establishing AirTag production facilities and coding academies while reopening access to Indonesia's market of 278 million people.
Google Replaces SMS with QR Codes for Enhanced Gmail Security
Google announces plans to phase out SMS-based verification for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure QR code authentication. The move aims to combat rising security threats like SIM swap attacks and protect users from unauthorized account access.
Apple Pulls iOS 18.4 Beta After Critical Boot Loop Issues Plague iPhone 12 Series
Apple has removed the first iOS 18.4 beta from iPhone 12 models and select iPads following reports of devices getting stuck in boot loops. The technical issues have also impacted Apple Watch Series 6, with no timeline announced for new beta releases.
Seagate Storage Scandal: IronWolf Pro Drives Added to Growing Hard Drive Fraud Investigation
A major investigation has uncovered that cryptocurrency miners are manipulating usage metrics on Seagate IronWolf and IronWolf Pro NAS drives, expanding beyond the initial Exos server drive fraud. The scam involves erasing usage logs, faking production dates, and repackaging used drives as new products with falsified warranty coverage.
AirPods Pro 2 Gains Hearing Aid Functionality in UK Healthcare Milestone
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now offers clinical-grade hearing aid capabilities in the UK through a free software update. The feature provides personalized hearing profiles after a simple 5-minute test, potentially helping millions with mild to moderate hearing loss access more discreet hearing assistance.
Apple Plans to Integrate Custom Modem into Future Device Processors
Apple aims to consolidate its modem technology directly into main device chipsets, following the launch of its first in-house 5G modem. This strategic move represents Apple's continued push for vertical integration and reduced reliance on external suppliers like Qualcomm.
AMD's Next-Gen RX 9070 Series Shows Massive Performance Gains in 4K Gaming
Leaked benchmarks reveal AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT delivering up to 42% better 4K gaming performance compared to previous generation cards. The new GPU series shows particularly impressive gains in ray-tracing enabled titles, with some games seeing performance improvements of up to 168%.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Manufacturing Flaw Results in 10% Performance Loss Due to Missing ROPs
A manufacturing defect in some NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards has resulted in missing render output units, causing up to 10% performance drops. NVIDIA acknowledges the issue affects 0.5% of produced GPUs and is directing customers to contact board partners for replacements amid ongoing chip shortages.