iPhone Duo delivery estimates already slipping into January

The Verge reports that iPhone Duo delivery estimates reached late January after preorders opened on October 16. Apple claims exceptional demand, without providing volumes that would allow comparison with available stock.

Oct 17 · 1 min↗

Veritas announces an authentication chip suited to metal and glass

Veritas presents a new version of its anti-counterfeiting chip, said to work on metal and be readable through glass. The company is thus extending its intended applications to jewelry and bottles, with effectiveness still to be independently evaluated.

Oct 16 · 1 min↗

Fake WhatsApp reported in a sponsored Play Store slot

The Verge reports that a WhatsApp imitation appeared above the official app in a sponsored slot. The listing reportedly exceeded 500,000 downloads. The report raises a question about identifying apps, without establishing how the software behaves.

Oct 16 · 1 min↗

Tesla shows a Roadster with thrusters, with limitations depending on the version

Tesla presented a Roadster near Waco that uses fans and thrusters to perform aerial maneuvers. TechCrunch and The Verge describe the demonstration, but the commercial specifications remain announcements, and the Rocket version is not approved for public roads.

Oct 16 · 2 min↗

Shelly launches a radar presence sensor without a camera

Shelly's Presence Gen4 uses mmWave radar to trigger home automations. Described as capable of detecting up to 10 people, it offers adjustable zones and compatibility with several home automation systems.

Oct 15 · 2 min↗

Ricursive aims to put AI in charge of designing entire chips

The founders of Ricursive Intelligence present an approach to AI chip design that learns from successive iterations. They say they optimize chips as a whole. Their appearance outlines an industrial strategy without establishing measured gains for the company’s future products.

Oct 15 · 1 min↗

HomeView relies on the iPhone for several Apple media services

According to The Verge, HomeView does not natively support several Apple services, including Apple TV. Using them requires a compatible iPhone nearby, a dependency to consider for media use on the home hub.

Oct 14 · 1 min↗