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ESR Now that you've ordered your brand-new iPhone 16, your next thought is likely, "How do I keep it safe and protected?" After all, if you've just spent more than a thousand dollars on a new phone, making sure it stays in great condition for a long time and goes the distance is a top priority. As one of the leading iPhone accessory brands, it's no surprise that ESR has a roundup of fantastic cases for the latest iPhones. Not only will these keep your new phone protected, but they also enhance productivity. Whether you're using one of ESR's many MagSafe accessories or simply propping the phone up to watch a video courtesy of the innovative Stash Stand, the latest range of ESR cases for the iPhone 16 series has it all. Here's what you need to know. ESR Classic Hybrid Case with Stash Stand: Familiar look, solid protection ESR ESR's Classic Hybrid Case combines an acrylic-polycarbonate back and a soft TPU frame for complet

The new  iPhone 16 is going to be hot property in the coming months, and the $799 price tag for the standard model is unlikely to dissuade dedicated iOS fans. That said, we all love a bargain, and that got us wondering if US buyers are getting a good deal compared to their foreign counterparts. After all, the smartphone has a different retail price in each country, so where’s the cheapest place to buy the iPhone 16? We visited the Apple website in dozens of countries to find the answer. We didn’t look up the price of the iPhone 16 Plus or Pro models for this rundown. It keeps things simpler, but more importantly, the prices of each model in the range are always fairly relative. If the iPhone 16 is very cheap in a particular country, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is also going to be on the more affordable side there. QUICK ANSWER China is the cheapest place in the world to buy the iPhone 16 for a US resident. The price there is equivalent to $842, which is less than the US price when you

The new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro line of smartphones go up for pre-order on September 13 and should be available starting September 20. But a key feature won't be available at launch. Apple Intelligence, which is Apple's name for its suite of AI tools, will begin rolling out in October as part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. But Apple says the software will still be considered a beta, only some of the features Apple has announced will be available, and Apple Intelligence will only be available for devices with Siri's language set to English. Apple does plan to expand in the coming months, promising to begin adding support for additional languages and regions in December, with more coming next year. But given how much buzz AI has been generating in recent years, and given how many think pieces have been written about how Apple Intelligence could be the killer app that drives sales of the iPhone 16, it's interesting to see the company taking s

With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has increased battery life for all models compared to the prior-generation iPhone 15 models. Battery life is up at least an hour for each device for video playback, with bigger increases for the ‌iPhone 16‌ and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Streaming video can be played for two to four hours longer depending on device, and the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models also support longer audio playback. Note that in the comparison below, Apple lists the ba ttery life as "up to" because the time the battery lasts will vary based on different usage habits. iPhone 16 - 22 hours video playback, 18 hours streaming video, 80 hours audio. iPhone 16 Plus - 27 hours video playback, 24 hours streaming video, 100 hours audio. iPhone 16 Pro - 27 hours video playback, 22 hours streaming video, 85 hours audio. iPhone 16 Pro Max - 33 hours video playback, 29 hours streaming video, 105 hours audio. iPhone 15 - 20 hours video playback, 16 hours streaming video, 80 hours aud

We’re now well into the PlayStation 5 ‘s life cycle. After the first iteration of the console launched in November 2020, the redesigned PS5 Slim debuted three years later. However, it wasn’t to be the final version. Instead, Sony unveiled the PS5 Pro to cap off the most powerful console generation yet. But what is it, and how does the PS5 Pro specs sheet compare to the standard model? Find out below. PS5 Pro specs vs PS5 Slim: What are the big upgrades? PlayStation As its name suggests, the PS5 Pro builds on the foundation of the standard PS5 models , offering faster frame rates and higher fidelity. In short, this means gamers don’t need to choose between Performance Mode and Fidelity Mode on the PS5 Pro — thanks to the hardware improvements, they can use both simultaneously. In even shorter terms, this means the Pro is capable of 4K 60fps console gaming. Here’s everything the new Pro console brings to the screen: Faster GPU and memory The core part of the improved PS5 Pro ga

Intel's Core Ultra 200 (codenamed Arrow Lake) series was previously rumored to launch on October 17. However, Hong Kong publication HKEPC claims that Intel has reportedly pushed the launch date to October 24. The reasons for the supposed delay remain unknown, and HKEPC hasn't provided any explanations. Multiple retailers have already started listing Arrow Lake CPUs on their websites, signaling that the official announcement should be around the corner. We've already seen the Arrow Lake chips listed in Europe and Canada. While I don't know if the pricing is accurate, it doesn't look out of line either. According to various retailer listings, Arrow Lake should be priced similarly to or slightly more expensive than Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh lineup. Arrow Lake requires a new platform, so many consumers will need to purchase a new motherboard. On a positive note, the previous generation of Intel chips will likely see price reductions, which could be a valid optio

After months of nonstop rumors and leaks, the iPhone 16 series has arrived. Although it looks quite similar to the iPhone 15, Apple has implemented some noticeable changes and improvements. Now that Apple's Glowtime event is over, we want to know what you think about the iPhone 16 series. Do you think it's hot stuff or ultimately forgettable? Let us know in the poll below and feel free to leave a comment if you want to elaborate. We would understand if you're impressed by Apple's latest offering. Of course, it has one of the industry's most powerful mobile chips in the new A18 SoC. On top of that, the new chip is being applied across the entire line, deviating from prior generations. There's also the new camera-dedicated button to think about, as well as attractive colors, smaller bezels, camera improvements, and more. On the other hand, we wouldn't blame you if you felt underwhelmed by the announcement. A new dedicated camera button isn't ex

Regular battery packs are great, but they are almost never enough for my weekend adventures. In fact, not even my larger 25,000mAh power bank can handle more than a couple of days of my charging needs. If you need more than that, you’ll want to get something like the Anker 548 Power Bank, which right now is available at a $50 discount, bringing the cost down to $100. Get the Anker 548 Power Bank for just $100 This offer is available directly from Amazon, and it’s labeled as a “limited time deal.” It’s also worth noting the discount applies to both the Gray and Green color versions. The Anker 548 Power Bank is an awesome power bank that is edging towards the world of power stations. It is larger than usual, but portable enough to take with you almost anywhere. Inside you’ll find a 60,000mAh battery, enough to charge most smartphones about five times, often more. It’s pretty fast, too. The fastest USB-C port can charge at 60W, while the second one reaches 27W. There are also two US

Most of the phones with foldable displays that have shipped so far are designed to fold in half like a book. But the the new Huawei Mate XT is the first commercially available phone with a tri-fold display. That means instead of having a crease in the middle that lets you fold the phone in half, it has two creases that let you fold and unfolded it in a variety of ways, allowing you to use the device like a phone, a small tablet, or a larger tablet. But that functionality comes at a heavy price: the Huawei Mate XT is up for pre-order in China for 19,999 CNY ($2,800) and up. The phone has a lot of powerful specs to help justify that high price tag, but the key thing that sets this phone apart from others is the display, which is a 120 Hz LTPO OLED screen that can be used in three modes: 10.2 inches, 3184 x 2232 pixels 7.9 inches, 2232 x 2048 pixels (with one flap folded) 6.4 inches, 2232 x 1008 pixels (with both sides folded for use in phone mode) Despite the large displa

Following its event on Monday, Apple allowed selected media and content creators to go hands-on with the iPhone 16 series and other new devices. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are all equipped with a new "Camera Control" button that allows you to quickly launch the camera, take a photo, start video recording, and more. Later this year, Apple says Camera Control will be updated with the ability to automatically lock focus and exposure on a subject with a light press. Below, we have rounded up some iPhone 16 hands-on videos, which offer a closer look at the Camera Control and more. There are also hands-on videos for the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and USB-C AirPods Max.

Intel is reportedly facing a delay in the release of its CHIPS Act funds promised by the White House back in March 2024. Bloomberg reports that the American chipmaker must meet the expectations it agreed upon during the initial negotiations before the federal government will open its purse drawstrings. Furthermore, it must pass stringent due diligence checks to ensure that the billions of dollars of taxpayer money Washington invested won't go to waste. Intel is one of the biggest recipients of Biden's push to recharge the American semiconductor industry, with $8.5 billion earmarked for Team Blue, plus another $11 billion in low-interest loans. It also received a 25% tax credit for up to $100 billion. This massive amount doesn't come without strings attached, though.  However, Intel's recent turmoil has put the government on notice. As Intel's data center CPU and foundry businesses aren't performing as expected, the company posted a staggering $1.6 billi on l

The Apple iPhone 16 series has been announced and will launch on September 20, 2024. We may have to wait for the actual devices to launch, but you can already download the iPhone 16 wallpapers, and we have them for you here. The iPhone 16 series has two sets of wallpapers: one for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and one for the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max. The iPhone 16 series wallpapers play around with circular shapes and have colors that match the physical hues of the iPhones. These colors include Black, Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, and White for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max come in Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Desert Titanium. All these wallpapers come courtesy of YTECHB . Cheers to them for catching these! Now, let’s check them out! Download the Apple iPhone 16 wallpapers Let’s start by covering how these wallpaper posts work. We don’t advise that you simply save the images you see right below. These have been compr

Apple's "It's Glowtime" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the iPhone 16 lineup and some updated Apple Watch and AirPods models unveiled, and perhaps some other announcements. Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. We will also be updating this article with live blog...

Micron formally announced its 12-Hi HBM3E memory stacks on Monday. The new products feature a 36 GB capacity and are aimed at leading-edge processors for AI and HPC workloads, such as Nvidia's H200 and B100/B200 GPUs.  Micron's 12-Hi HBM3E memory stacks boast a 36GB capacity, 50% more than the previous 8-Hi versions, which had 24 GB. This increased capacity allows data centers to run larger AI models, such as Llama 2, with up to 70 billion parameters on a single processor. This capability eliminates the need for frequent CPU offloading and reduces delays in communication between GPUs, speeding up data processing.  In terms of performance, Micron's 12-Hi HBM3E stacks deliver over 1.2 TB/s of memory bandwidth with data transfer rates exceeding 9.2 Gb/s. According to the company, despite offering 50% higher memory capacity than competitors, Micron's HBM3E consumes less power than 8-Hi HBM3E stacks.  Micron's HBM3E 12-high includes a fully programmable m emory built

Are you looking to get one of the new iPhone 16 devices? You’ll want to make sure you can connect it to your network, and we know eSIM and dual-SIM support have gotten very confusing in the past few years — especially for Apple users! You may be wondering how the new iPhones handle this whole situation. Does the Apple iPhone 16 have eSIM and dual-SIM capabilities? Let’s tell you all there is to know regarding this topic! QUICK ANSWER All versions of the Apple iPhone 16 series support eSIM. They also all support dual-SIM, using two eSIM profiles at a time. There is no support for physical SIM cards in the US. That said, things are different outside the US. All versions sold outside said American country will have a physical SIM card slot, as well as eSIM. JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS Does the iPhone 16 have eSIM? Yes, all versions of the Apple iPhone 16 series have eSIM support. This includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. What changes between marke

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. The new MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo (A2VMG) is a thin and light laptop with a big battery, a high quality display, and support for up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor. Unveiled during the IFA show in Berlin earlier this month, the 2.2 pound notebook is now available for pre-order for $1400. It's expected to begin shipping September 24, 2024. What you get for that price is a laptop with a 13.3 inch, 2880 x 1800 pixel OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, a 75 Wh battery, a 5MP IR webcam with a privacy shutter, Intel Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 (with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support), and a 65W USB Type-C power ada

Just hours before the iPhone 16 event today, information surfaced about Target potentially planning to stop selling Apple's wired EarPods headphones. This led to speculation that Apple might discontinue EarPods following its iPhone 16 event today, but all three versions of the headphones with a 3.5mm headphone plug, Lightning connector, and USB-C connector remain available on Apple's online store for $19 following the event. False alarm, everyone! The iconic earbuds live on for now. Released in 2012, the EarPods have become less popular since Apple launched wireless AirPods in 2016, but they have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years thanks to social media. Starting with the iPhone 12 series in 2020, Apple stopped including EarPods and a charger in the box with new iPhones in order to be more environmentally friendly. Apple released its original iconic white earbuds in 2001 alongside the launch of the first iPod, and they received a major redesign and th

TL;DR Apple has unveiled a new Satin Black finish for the Watch Ultra 2 at its Glowtime event. The finish includes a new Milanese Loop band with a fancy parachute buckle. No new Apple Watch Ultra model was announced at the event, but the Apple Watch Ultra 10 debuted. The Apple Watch Series 10 is now official, following Apple’s announcement at its Glowtime event, but we didn’t get a new Apple Watch Ultra to rival the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra . Instead, the Cupertino-based firm has announced a new finish and accessories for its existing athlete-orientated wearable. For those who love dark but shiny things, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can now be ordered in Satin Black — a polished titanium case crafted with a custom blasting process. The company notes that the finish employs 95% recycled grade 5 titanium, so you don’t need to feel too guilty wearing it around. The company’s also pairing the new finish with new bands, chief of which is a titanium-woven Milanese Loop with a parachu

Apple's next iPhone chip is the A18, powering the new suite of smartphones and Apple's first lineup touting Apple Intelligence features, created specifically for the iPhone 16. The new chip, based on TSMC's second-gen 3-nanometer technology, combines two performance cores, four efficiency cores, and a 16-core neural engine, which Apple says is twice as fast as previous chips for machine learning. It also boasts 17% more system memory bandwidth. Apple compared the chip to the A16 Bionic, the chip in the previous non-Pro iPhones, as opposed to the A17 Pro. Apple says the new chip is 30% faster than the A16 Bionic. (Image credit: Apple) Apple says that the new 5-core GPU in the A18 is up to 40 percent faster than the GPU used in the A16 Bionic (used in the iPhone 15). This "desktop class" GPU also performs this feat while using 35% less power. (Image credit: Apple) The company said that Apple can allow for 30% higher sustained performance for gaming than previous v

Portable battery packs are great for your day-to-day mobile charging needs, but some of us have more demanding needs. For example, a regular power bank won't make it through a weekend camping trip. Especially if you need to power things like laptops, lights, electric stoves, kettles, etc. You'll need a portable power station for that, but the thing is these can get real pricey. If you've been looking to upgrade your weekend adventures, we found some deals that will lessen the blow on your wallet. Both of these offers are available from Amazon, but they are different types of deals. The EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station is labeled as a "limited time deal," which means it shouldn't be long before the offer ends. The Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station sale is exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. It's a $700 discount, though, so it might be worth signing up, even if for only one month. Additionally, new members get a 30-day free tria

This summer Banana Pi and ArmSoM launched single-board computers featuring a Rockchip RK3576 processor and plenty of I/O features including support for a PCIe 2.0 SSD, eMMC storage, and a microSD card reader. Now ArmSoM has introduced a compute module with the same processor. The ArmSoM-CM5 is a Raspberry Pi CM4-sized computer-on-a-module with an RK3576 processor and dual 100-pin connectors that allow you to connect the module to a carrier board. It's available for pre-order for $103 and up and expected to ship in mid-October. While the ArmSoM-CM5 costs more than a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, ArmSoM notes that it has a higher-performance processor, supports up to twice as much storage, and has support for more PCIe and USB connections. The starting price is also for a model with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and ArmSoM also plans to offer models with up to 16GB of memory in the future. The RK3576 processor features four 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 CPU cores, four 1.8 GHz