The Verge·2yEuropean iPhones are more fun now
Apple has added several new features to iPhones in Europe, such as third-party app stores, custom browser engines, and more customizable default apps, due to stricter regulations. These features are not available elsewhere, causing frustration among users. Despite some concessions like retro game emulators, Apple continues to maintain different standards for different regions.
The Verge·2yMrBeast blames terrible Beast Games conditions on the CrowdStrike outage
The CrowdStrike global IT outage has been blamed for poor conditions at MrBeast's Beast Games reality show, affecting 2,000 contestants with issues like lack of food, medication, and clean underwear. Despite the hardships, MrBeast has not apologized, instead attributing the issues to external factors including the outage, extreme weather, and logistical problems. This follows a pattern seen in other events with similar logistical failures.
The Verge·2yNothing is requiring employees to be in the office five days a week
Nothing has mandated all 450 employees to work from the company's London office five days a week, citing improved collaboration and innovation as the reasons. CEO Carl Pei emphasized that remote work is not compatible with the company's high ambition and speed. While other tech companies have rolled back remote policies to a three-day in-office requirement, Nothing's full-week mandate may be a tough adjustment for employees used to remote work since the company's inception during Covid in 2020.
The Verge·2yHow keep your laptop’s battery in good health
Lithium-ion batteries in laptops degrade over time due to natural chemical reactions. To prolong battery life, avoid fully charging or discharging your laptop, and keep it in moderate temperatures. Both MacBooks and Windows laptops have built-in features to manage battery health, such as Optimized Battery Charging and Smart charging. Additional steps like reducing screen brightness and updating software can also help maintain battery health.
The Verge·2yHuawei’s triple-screen folding phone leaked, again
Spy photos of a thin triple-folding phone, possibly from Huawei, have surfaced again. The phone appears to be as slim as current single-hinged foldables and might unfold into a 10-inch tablet. The device could be released as soon as next month, with recent images showing visible creases on the unfolded screen and a small front-facing camera.
The Verge·2yApple is apologizing for one of its ads again
Apple has removed and apologized for an ad perceived as outdated and stereotypical in its portrayal of Thailand. The ad, part of the ‘The Underdogs’ series, was criticized by Thai citizens and lawmakers, leading Apple to cease its broadcast and remove it from YouTube. Apple intended to celebrate Thailand’s culture but admitted to failing to capture its vibrancy accurately.