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A decade ago, Facebook told the public markets that it was pouring money into smartphone apps because mobile usage was key to the company's growth, even though it did "not currently directly generate any meaningful revenue" at the time.That was in the prospectus for its Nasdaq debut, which took place 10 years ago Wednesday and resulted in the largest initial public offering ever for a U.S. tech company. Facebook's $100 billion-plus market cap instantly made it one of the most valuable tech companies on the planet.But…

They may act aloof, and generally behave as if they live on a higher plane of existence than us mere humans. But cats are more present than we might sometimes think.In recent years, scientists have shown that cats actually bond deeply with humans. These complex creatures can and will communicate with us, and they even track our movements when we're not around.  Even more amazingly, cats can recognize their own names (an ability we mostly associate with dogs), and now new research shows that this feline feat goes much…

This has been a rather busy week for smartphone leaks and announcements alike. Not only did Google reveal the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 on Wednesday, but we also saw leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Hours after he shared the Z Fold 4 leaks, Steve H. (@OnLeaks) returned with leaked renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 4 as well. Leaked renders of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 Hemmerstoffer teamed up with frequent collaborator 91mobiles to share the Galaxy Z Flip 4 renders on Wednesday. Unlike the upcoming…

Just hours after we got our first glimpse at the potential design of Samsung’s Z Fold 4, unofficial renders of its smaller sibling — the Z Flip 4 — have also leaked via 91Mobiles and OnLeaks. But while the next Fold might get a redesigned camera bump, the Z Flip 4’s design looks almost identical to its predecessor. Externally it still has a two-tone color scheme with a pair of cameras and small notification display, while inside there’s still a 6.7-inch foldable display with a hole-punch selfie cutout in the top…

Samsung’s next foldable has finally appeared in alleged CAD-based renders, giving us our first glimpse of the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The latest set of images depicting the Galaxy Z Fold 4 come courtesy of reliable leakster OnLeaks (via SmartPrix) and they show an interesting amalgamation of familiar design elements. The phone appears to lean more toward flat sides and straight lines, without any camera island in sight. Instead, Samsung is chasing the individual camera lens ring design that we last saw on the Galaxy S22…

The iPhone 14 series will deliver two widely different smartphone experiences this year. The iPhone 14 and 14 Max will look different than the iPhone 14 Pro and Pr Max. Moreover, they’ll pack different specs if reports are accurate. This will let Apple differentiate the non-Pro and Pro models better than before. And a new iPhone 14 Pro specs leak gives us an idea of what the best iPhone Pro experience will look like this year. What is special about the iPhone 14? The iPhone 14 Pro specs have appeared in…

Apple's AirPods have had a huge role to play in the personal audio segment, both technologically and culturally. While true wireless earphones did exist before the launch of the first-generation AirPods in late 2016, Apple's product undeniably popularised the form factor the world over. The success of Airpods inspired many brands to dive into the fledgling product segment and even draw ideas from its iconic design. Today, while there are plenty of true wireless options from many brands, the AirPods continue to stand out…

The new Poco X4 Pro 5G is a sign of the times. It isn't a true successor to last year's Poco X3 Pro, which is still available and boasts of a near-flagship-level SoC but has little else in terms of features. Costs are rising across the industry, and Poco has chosen to introduce a new model with a more modest SoC rather than raise prices. This repositioning of the X-series means that once again, fans looking for a current-day Poco F1 will be left wanting. That might not be a bad thing though, because the X4 Pro 5G aims to…

At first glance, there’s nothing obviously special about mechanical keyboard retailer Drop’s new collection of keycaps. There’s one white set with black lettering, one black set with white letting, and one more colorful set with a combination of yellow, blue, red, and white keycaps. They’re so understated that they almost look identical to what you’d find on an off-the-shelf keyboard, rather than the wacky designs that aftermarket keycaps are generally known for. But look beyond their color, and you’ll start to see…