In his 1963 scifi story “The Invincible,” the Polish writer Stanisław Lem imagined an artificial species of free-floating nanobots which roamed the atmosphere of a far-off planet. Like tiny bugs, the microscopic beings were powerless alone, but together they could form cooperative swarms to gather energy, reproduce, and ultimately defend their territory from predators with deadly force. Unlike the story’s …
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iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Boxes Revealed
T-Mobile President Jon Freier today shared real-world photos of Apple’s boxes for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 models, which launch on Friday. Apple has typically included iPhone box renders in its product environmental reports, but it did not do so for the latest models. However, Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program page does offer some images of the …
Read More »Archer Aviation (ACHR) Set to Begin U.S. Air Taxi Trials With FAA Backing
Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) said it plans to join the new federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The program was set by the White House in June to speed up the rollout of electric air taxis in U.S. cities. The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration will run the program and give companies a way to test flights before …
Read More »iPhone 17 sales off to a strong start in China, while iPhone Air launch is blocked
The iPhone 17 is seemingly resonating with Chinese consumers, with seemingly strong preorder sales volume. The South China Morning Post reports that iPhone 17 sales at JD.com (a large online Chinese retailer) within the first hour of preorders going on sale exceeded the first day of iPhone 16 preorders last year. The base iPhone 17 with 256 GB storage was …
Read More »Surprise! Kirby Air Riders Is Getting A Second Direct
Image: Nintendo Kirby Air Riders got some of the spotlight in the latest broadcast, and apart from those new amiibo, it’s also been revealed there will be another ‘Direct’ taking place in the future. This “2nd presentation” will once again be hosted by the game’s director Masahiro Sakurai. We don’t know what specifically will be revealed in this next show …
Read More »Apple iPhone Air battery life deemed ‘incredible’ thanks to missing SIM card slot
Apple advertises the iPhone Air as having an “all-day” battery life and says that it offers four more hours of video playback compared to the iPhone 15 Pro. This heavy focus on the iPhone Air battery life in its promotional materials is undoubtedly designed to dispel any concerns about the endurance of Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. At just 0.22 inches …
Read More »Trump administration launches pilot program for air taxis : NPR
An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, flies above the Joby eVTOL aircraft, during a demonstration of eVTOLs Nov. 13, 2023, in New York. Bebeto Matthews/AP hide caption toggle caption Bebeto Matthews/AP The Trump administration has unveiled a pilot program to accelerate the use of electric air taxis, a move aimed at establishing U.S. dominance in airspace technology. The …
Read More »Apple’s New N1 Chip in iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air Has a Wi-Fi 7 Limitation
The latest iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air models are equipped with Apple’s all-new N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity. However, the chip has a Wi-Fi 7 bandwidth limitation. According to FCC documents reviewed by MacRumors, the N1 chip in all of the new iPhone models supports up to 160 …
Read More »Totallee launches super thin cases for iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 and Air
Totallee is now shipping its minimalist cases for all the new iPhones. Totallee has been making high-quality, ultra thin iPhone cases since 2013. They are known for making cases that are designed to offer everyday protection without adding bulk. Totallee’s cases are available in multiple colors and in 3 different styles. Head below for a look at the whole collection. …
Read More »Joint Base Andrews Air Show stops accepting visitors due to processing issue
Police in Prince George’s County, Maryland, are advising spectators that the Joint Base Andrews Air Show is no longer accepting additional visitors. For those heading to the Joint Base Andrews Air Show in Camp Springs, Maryland, police are advising spectators that the show is no longer accepting additional visitors. Sources tell WTOP that there is an issue with processing that …
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