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Apple’s supply chain may be facing a new wrinkle in Japan. According to Nikkei Asia, Foxconn has withdrawn from its planned acquisition of Sharp’s second LCD factory in Kameyama, citing weak LCD prices. As a result, Sharp will halt production at the facility in August and seek voluntary retirement from 1,170 employees, booking roughly 10...

Will Canadians finally be able to use their AirPods Pro as hearing aids? The wait might be coming to an end. As spotted by iPhone in Canada, Apple appears to be making its final move to launch clinical-grade hearing aid features for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 users across the country. Following a...

Apple’s grip on the global smartphone market just tightened — and this time, it’s not about shipments. It’s about devices actually in people’s hands. According to new data from Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone Installed Base Tracker, nearly one in four active smartphones worldwide is now an iPhone. Unlike annual shipment numbers, installed base figures reflect the...

A special Silent Hill Transmission live stream is being held this week on Thursday, February 12, focusing on Silent Hill: Townfall.

Discord has published a long response to user concerns and backlash to its new age verification policy rolling out globally.

Samsung has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone lineup, likely the Galaxy S26 series, will debut on February 25 during a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, California. A previously leak that claimed this unveil was coming on February 25 has turned out to be true. The presentation starts at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET...

Meta is rolling out a new set of generative AI tools for Facebook today that aims to turn static photos and text posts into animations. The update focuses on "animating" your existing content, allowing users to add motion to profile pictures, Stories, and standard Feed posts. The most visible change is the ability to animate...

Google is widening access to its AI-powered Fitbit Coach, bringing the experience to iPhone users and expanding availability beyond the United States. In a blog post this week, Google announced that “Fitbit’s personal health coach is expanding to more people around the world.” Previously limited to eligible Fitbit Premium users in the U.S. as an...

Epic Games is pushing back against the U.K.’s latest efforts to rein in Apple and Google, arguing that newly secured commitments from both companies don’t go far enough to open up real competition in the mobile app ecosystem. In a statement shared on X, Epic didn’t mince words: “The commitments Apple and Google made to...

Uber has expanded its payment options in Canada, now allowing riders to pay for trips using WeChat Pay. The update comes through a renewed global partnership with the fintech platform Adyen, designed to make the app more accessible for international travellers and local users who prefer alternative payment methods. The integration is specifically aimed at...

Apple Arcade is getting a major injection of new content next month, headlined by the long-awaited launch of Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea. The new title arrives on March 5 and will be playable across the entire Apple ecosystem, including the Apple Vision Pro (if you’re lucky enough to afford one). Oceanhorn 3...

You may know ECOVACS for making some super capable robot vacuums, but now the company is expanding its lineup of outdoor robotics with the release of the GOAT A3000 and A2000 LiDAR PRO. These new robot lawn mowers are designed to handle more of the yard work than previous models by including a built-in trimmer...