February 19, 2025
Hades II’s second major update adds a ‘final confrontation’ and more
The second major update to Hades II adds a mysterious “final confrontation,” an updated Altar of Ashes and the return of the god of war… Ares. (Were you expecting someone else?) And there’s more to come: In addition to Wednesday’s Warsong Update, developer Supergiant Games says its third big one is in the pipeline for…
The Rabbit R1: all the latest news about this hare-raising AI gadget
With artificial intelligence being so prevalent across, well, just about everything these days, it’s no small feat for AI developers to make their products stand out among the deluge. Very few have managed to capture as much attention as Rabbit, the AI startup that’s managed to sell 40,000 units of its standalone $199 R1 gadget…
The BBC Radiophonic Workshop’s archive is now available to sample
Attention audiophiles: the archive of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop is being made available to the public for the first name. This department was founded in the 1950s as a laboratory that could invent original music and sound effects for BBC radio, and later television, programming. Over the years, its roster of innovative musicians and composers…
iOS 18.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new features
Apple’s last big software update, iOS 18.3, arrived in late January. Although we’re still waiting for the first iOS 18.4 beta to drop, Apple has already provided a very narrow window for when the public iOS 18.4 version will launch. Here’s what to expect. more…
iPhone 16e is Equipped With 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence
Apple never publicly advertises the amount of RAM included in iPhones, but MacRumors has confirmed that the iPhone 16e is equipped with 8GB of RAM. Given the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence, it was widely expected that the device would have 8GB of RAM, as that is the minimum amount of memory required for Apple…
iPhone 16e looks great, but …
Yes, the iPhone 16e misses out on some features, but one big deficit stands above all the rest: MagSafe magnetic tech. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
Price drop: Block ads and data trackers forever with this top-rated service
Snag a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard family plan. The iOS and Mac ad blocker also protects your privacy on Android and PC. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
The Drone Industry Needs an Advocate at the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even more pressing following recent incidents, including a tragic plane crash in Washington. As the industry seeks stability,…
What does the ‘e’ in iPhone 16e mean? Here are my best and most unexpected ideas
Back when the iPhone SE was still a thing, it was well understood that “SE” stood for “Special Edition,” but applying that logic to the iPhone 16e, which Apple announced on February 19, makes no sense. That would make it the “iPhone 16 Edition”. That “e,” though, must stand for something. Apple isn’t talking about…