Technology

Smartphone makers charge ahead to make better batteries
Smartphone makers charge ahead to make better batteries
by  AFP

A smartphone that can be charged in fewer than 40 minutes. - AI needs - Chinese handset maker Honor has developed a new higher capacity battery technology which uses silicon-carbon for its new AI-infused flagship Magic 6 smartphone, which it says can fully charge in less than 40 minutes and last longer than those of its main competitors.

Robot dogs and flyng cars: mobile gadget highlights
Robot dogs and flyng cars: mobile gadget highlights
by  AFP

Tech companies showcased countless connected gadgets at the world's biggest wireless telecom fair, the four-day Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which wraps up on Thursday. "We are committed to empowering seniors to live independently while staying connected with their community and loved ones," the company said.

Argentina authorizes Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper
Argentina authorizes Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper
by  AFP

Argentina on Monday gave authorization for the deployment of Starlink, the satellite internet service of Elon Musk -- a fan of the South American country's self-styled new "anarcho-capitalist" President Javier Milei. According to the Starlink website, its satellite internet service will be available in Argentina in the second quarter of 2024.

US Supreme Court hears challenges to social media laws
US Supreme Court hears challenges to social media laws
by  AFP

The US Supreme Court, in a case that could determine the future of social media, heard arguments on Monday about whether a pair of state laws that limit content moderation are constitutional. The nine-member Supreme Court voted narrowly to suspend the controversial laws until it heard Monday's oral arguments, which lasted nearly four hours. cl/dw

US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept
US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept
by  AFP

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed confidence Monday that the country can house the entire silicon supply chain for making advanced chips, including tech that is key for artificial intelligence. On Monday, Raimondo added that Washington would "prioritize projects that will be operational by 2030" when it invests funds for advanced chipmaking.

HTC boss welcomes Apple VR competition
HTC boss welcomes Apple VR competition
by  AFP

The boss of consumer electronics firm HTC on Monday welcomed Apple's launch of its own a mixed reality headset, saying it will help the technology take off and become mainstream.

Smartphone makers bet on AI to boost sales
Smartphone makers bet on AI to boost sales
by  AFP

Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand.

Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour
Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour
by  AFP

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg was in Japan on Monday on a mini-Asia tour involving sword-making, mixed-reality headsets in Seoul and reportedly also lavish pre-wedding celebrations for an Indian multi-billionaire's son. In India Zuckerberg was set to attend the March 1-3 pre-wedding celebrations of the son of Mukesh Ambani, chairman of oil-to-telecoms giant Reliance Industries, Bloomberg said.