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Key Highlights Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE collaborate on iPhone Pocket, a wearable carrier for iPhone iPhone Pocket features a singular 3D-knitted construction, available in two strap designs and multiple colors Available at select Apple Store locations and on apple.com, starting Friday, November 14 This move reflects broader industry trends towards sustainable fashion and wearable technology. The partnership between Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE brings together two leaders in their respective fields, combining innovative design with cutting-edge technology. iPhone Pocket is not just a fashion accessory, but a reflection of the evolving relationship between technology and everyday life. ...

The smartphone camera race has never been more intense—or more confusing. In 2025, picking the “best camera phone” isn’t as simple as looking at megapixel counts anymore. We’re seeing a fundamental split in philosophy: some manufacturers are betting big on computational AI, while others are throwing massive hardware sensors at the problem. We’ve put five flagship heavyweights through their paces: the Samsung S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Vivo X200 Pro, and Honor Magic 6 Pro. Here’s what we found. ...

The smartwatch market has fundamentally split into two distinct philosophies in 2024-2025, and understanding this divide is crucial before you spend a dime. Gone are the days of one “best” smartwatch—now it’s all about choosing your priority: maximum integration or maximum battery life. The Great Divide: HLOS vs RTOS Here’s what nobody tells you upfront: smartwatches now fall into two camps that work on completely different operating systems. HLOS (High-Level Operating Systems) includes Apple’s watchOS and Google’s Wear OS. These are your “smartphone on your wrist” watches—rich app stores, smooth animations, deep phone integration, and AI assistants. The trade-off? You’re charging every 1-3 days. ...

Overview As the cloud gaming landscape continues to evolve, NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW is leading the charge with a substantial update this November. The platform is set to receive 23 new games, highlighting the growing importance of cloud gaming in the industry. This move reflects broader trends in the gaming sector, where accessibility and convenience are becoming key drivers of innovation. Featured Game Releases Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launch date: November 14 Highly anticipated addition to the platform Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Legendary 3D fighter brought to GeForce RTX cloud Features refined gaming experience with modern visuals Includes deeper customization options Europa Universalis V Grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive Optimized for GeForce RTX 5080-power Supports intricate gameplay at up to 5K 120 frames per second Showcases cloud gaming potential for complex, graphically demanding titles Additional November Releases Other notable additions to the GeForce NOW library include: ...

Upgrading to an SSD is one of the most impactful improvements you can make to any computer. But if you’ve ever bought what seemed like a “high-performance” drive only to feel disappointed, you’ve learned an important lesson: the advertised speed isn’t the whole story. Let’s pull back the curtain on five critical facts that SSD manufacturers rarely emphasize—but that will fundamentally change how you shop for storage. 1. DRAM Cache Isn’t What You Think It Is Most buyers assume the DRAM chip on an SSD acts like a turbo-charged buffer for your files. That’s not actually its job. ...

The tablet market in 2025 has evolved beyond “bigger smartphones” into specialized productivity powerhouses. With dedicated NPU processors for on-device AI, mature desktop experiences like Samsung DeX, and advanced haptic stylus technology, tablets are now serious work and creative tools. We’re comparing five flagship models that represent different philosophies: Apple iPad Pro (M4), Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, OnePlus Pad 2, and Lenovo Tab Extreme. The Contenders at a Glance Apple iPad Pro (M4): Raw Power Meets Elegant Design The iPad Pro powered by Apple’s M4 chip represents peak engineering. The base models (256GB/512GB) pack a 9-core CPU with 8GB RAM, while top-tier models (1TB/2TB) upgrade to a 10-core CPU with 16GB RAM. The 16-core Neural Engine handles on-device AI tasks for Apple Intelligence features. ...

As the AI landscape continues to evolve, the need for secure and confidential computing has become a top priority. This move reflects broader industry trends towards prioritizing data protection and security in cloud computing. At the OpenInfra Summit Europe 2025, NVIDIA emphasized the importance of combining Kata Containers with Confidential Computing to preserve bare-metal GPU performance while preventing cloud operators from inspecting sensitive model and data. Kata Containers, an open-source project, provides lightweight VMs for containers, using hardware virtualization technology to launch a separate VM for each container. This approach offers the performance benefits of containers along with the security and workload isolation of VMs. Confidential Computing, on the other hand, brings in-memory data and application encryption, ensuring that even the cloud provider cannot access sensitive information. ...