Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16E, a budget model with a Face ID-enabled notch and Apple’s first 5G modem, the C1. Featuring a 6.06-inch OLED display, customizable Action Button, A18 chipset, and a USB-C port, it offers a single 48MP rear camera lens and starts at $599. Preorders start on February 21st, with a launch on February 28th, offering storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB in white or black colors.
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Meta will halt political advertising on its platforms in the EU starting October 2025, citing challenges posed by the EU's new transparency regulations (TTPA) as the reason for this decision. The rules, aimed at preventing foreign election interference, impose complex restrictions on ad targeting and personal data processing, leading Meta to conclude that the operational burdens make political ads unfeasible. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreCRISPR gene-editing therapy has made a breakthrough in malaria prevention by modifying a single gene in mosquitoes, rendering them incapable of transmitting the disease. Researchers from UC San Diego, Johns Hopkins, and UC Berkeley discovered that altering an amino acid in mosquitoes can block malaria parasites from reaching salivary glands, allowing for the potential release of these genetically modified mosquitoes to combat the 600,000 annual malaria deaths. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA recent analysis by Harmonic Security reveals that generative AI tools from China are widely utilized by employees in the US and UK, frequently without proper oversight or approval from security teams. The study highlights numerous instances of sensitive data being uploaded to Chinese-hosted platforms, raising significant compliance and data security concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced an upcoming event to detail the company's plans for the Starship rocket. The presentation will occur shortly before the rocket's anticipated 10th flight test, expected in the first half of . Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe FCC has approved Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, with Chairman Brendan Carr welcoming Skydance's commitments to diversify CBS's programming and avoid DEI initiatives. However, Commissioner Anna M. Gomez opposed the deal, criticizing it for undermining press freedom and suggesting government overreach in media operations following Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreStarlink experienced a significant global outage on Thursday, affecting internet service for approximately 6 million users across over 120 countries for about three hours, starting around 4 p.m. ET. SpaceX's Elon Musk acknowledged the issue as engineers worked to diagnose and resolve the connectivity problem. Want More Context? 🔎
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