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Lenovo’s laptop concept is fully transparent, but the point isn’t entirely clear

Something I’ve always admired about Lenovo is the way the Chinese tech giant really lets its freak flag fly. In fact, visiting the company’s booth nestled in the way, way back of Hall 3 has long been a highlight of MWC for me. You can always tell where the latest bit of weirdness is located by the gaggle of people shooting smartphone video of the thing. This year’s big scrum gatherer was Lenovo’s long-rumored transparent laptop. It’s real. It functions surprisingly well and – nearest anyone can tell – its existence…

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 isn’t coming to the US; here’s why

Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fit 3, its cheapest fitness tracking device. The Galaxy Fit 3 went on sale in several countries, including India, the same week. Some were interested in knowing when the Galaxy Fit 3 would be launched in the US and other regions. And there is some bad news. The wearable device is not coming to some countries and regions. Galaxy Fit 3 isn't launching in Canada and the USA Samsung has confirmed to Android Central that the Galaxy Fit 3 will not be launched in Canada and the US. It is…

League of Legends isn’t as big of a dating don’t as you think

Image used with permission by copyright holder “If he plays League, run,” they told me. I didn’t listen. Meme culture claims that League of Legends is gaming’s biggest “dating don’t.” Just mentioning that your significant other plays Riot Games‘ flagship MOBA can be enough to elicit gagging noises or a pained “why” from your internet-savvy friends. Do a quick Reddit search and you’ll find threads berating League players for their lack of accountability and 3D dating choices. But are League or any of its spinoffs…

Apple finally confirms that no, putting your iPhone in rice isn’t a good idea

After years of users doing it anyway, Apple has finally published guidance confirming that putting your iPhone in a bag of rice isn't a great way to deal with liquid getting inside your phone.In an update to the "liquid-detection alert" support page (thanks, Macworld), Apple now states, under the section about what not to do, "Don't put your iPhone in a bag of rice. Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone."It's less of an issue with more recent iPhones, which have been waterproofed for up to…

Crying during movies isn’t exactly supported

Here’s an important warning for the Apple Vision Pro that I hadn’t considered: Make sure you don’t start crying while watching emotional content.I haven’t even had the chance to watch any tear-jerker movies or TV shows on the Vision Pro since it isn’t available in Europe. Not officially, at least. But it turns out that crying isn’t supported. The Vision Pro isn’t water resistant, so you should avoid getting it wet. That’s according to Apple, though the company doesn’t specifically mention tears in its warnings.…

Report: Apple’s folding device taking shape, isn’t an iPhone

A new report, citing "supply chain sources" claims that Apple's foldable project is now converging on the design. That means that multiple design elements of the folding device are coming together, suggesting that that phase of the folding project is nearing completion and that Apple is beginning to think about mass production. The report seemingly suggests that Apple's folding device won't be ready this year or in 2025. Rumors have strongly suggested that Apple is working on at least two flip-style folding devices…

Texas Judge Rules That Suspension Of Black Student For Long Hair Isn’t Discrimination

Americans are currently honoring the annual Black History Month. But for one African American student in Texas, the celebration, dedicated to honoring and recognizing the achievements, contributions, and struggles of African Americans throughout history, was brutally overshadowed by disappointment after a judge ruled against his challenge to the school dress code regarding hair length. This incident has since highlighted a greater issue regarding marginalized people’s cultural identity.A Texas judge ruled on Thursday…

No, Google Isn’t Sunsetting Gmail

Photo: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images)Have you seen a claim on social media that Google is “sunsetting” Gmail this coming August? What appears to be a screenshot from an official Google announcement has gone viral on X, but it’s completely fake.Google’s Antitrust Case Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to AI“We are reaching out to share an important update about Gmail. After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of

Helldivers 2 isn’t on Game Pass, but these great alternatives are

Arrowhead Games Helldivers 2 is a PlayStation console exclusive, so it’s not available on Xbox Series X or S. Not only has Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer voiced his disappointment in this, but so have many Helldivers 2 players, who are asking for more backup in the fight against the Terminids and Automatons. If you don’t own a PS5 or a good enough gaming PC to run Helldivers 2, you might be feeling a bit left out. But if you’re in the mood for a sci-fi or co-op game, there are plenty of entertaining alternate…

Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Is Working. Elon Musk’s Transparency Isn’t

Some Neuralink rivals, such as Precision Neuroscience, are developing implants that sit on top of the brain, or in the case of Synchron, a stentlike device that’s inserted into a blood vessel and sits against the brain. These devices aim to allow paralyzed people to communicate using digital devices by reading electrical patterns generated from groups of neurons.Neuralink hasn’t exactly been operating in secrecy—it has livestreamed demonstrations of its technology over the years and published a white paper in 2019—but…