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Apple’s latest "budget" contender, the iPhone 16e , lands at $599. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15, originally $699, now often drops to $650 or less during sales. So, which one’s the smarter buy for you? I’ve been mulling this over, and it’s not as simple as picking the shiny new thing. Let’s start with the screens. Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 come with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. The difference? The iPhone 15 hits 1,600 nits of peak brightness, while the 16e tops out at 1,200 nits. I’ve used phones in bright sunlight before, and that extra brightness on the 15 makes a real difference. Plus, it has the Dynamic Island — a slick upgrade over the 16e’s notch. It’s not just about looks; it feels more intuitive for notifications. Performance is where the iPhone 16e flexes its muscles. It’s got the new A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, compared to the iPhone 15’s A16 Bionic and 6GB. Apps should open faster, and multitasking should feel smoother on the 16e. It also supports Appl...

Image credit: Mark's Tech / X OnePlus has addressed a small but noticeable typo on their latest smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3. On the back of the device, where it should say "Made in China," it instead reads "Meda in China." It's a tiny mistake, but it's there, permanently engraved on the stainless steel backplate. Confirmed: The OnePlus Watch 3 has a typo on the back: Meda in China 🫠 pic.twitter.com/EsXGAJc1JI — Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) February 20, 2025 The company took to X to apologize for the error, calling it an "unintentional" slip-up. In their post, OnePlus humorously admitted, "Oops, we’ve meda mistake! 😅" They assured customers that the typo was totally unintentional and gave buyers two options. You can keep the watch as a unique, limited edition piece or return it for a replacement, no questions asked. Oops, we’ve meda mistake! 😅 A typo slipped through and made its way onto your shiny new OnePlus Watch 3. Don'...

The narrative that social media platforms promote more right-wing content than left-wing content has gained traction, particularly following events like the 2020 U.S. election and Trump's victory in 2024. Media outlets, such as The New York Times , have reported on the "ascendancy of social platforms for the right," noting the popularity of platforms like Truth Social and Gab among conservative users. More recently, TechCrunch highlighted new "research" that supported similar claims. This framing suggests a platform bias, but the underlying mechanics tell a different story.  Social media platforms operate on algorithms designed to maximize user engagement, prioritizing content with high interaction rates. Research from WIRED in 2021 found that far-right pages on Facebook had the highest levels of engagement per follower compared to other news sources, indicating that user behavior, not platform intent, drives visibility. This higher engagement could stem fro...

In a bizarre and slightly comical incident (if you weren't the owner of the phone!), a Redditor claimed their friend's Samsung Galaxy S21 FE reportedly suffered a glue-melting thermal disaster while playing Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. The intense heat generated by the game apparently caused the adhesive holding the phone's back panel to give way, exposing the battery in a scene reminiscent of a budget sci-fi movie. S21fe melting from playing warzone by u/Fantastic-Win-2387 in WarzoneMobile While isolated incidents like this are always possible, it highlights a very real issue with Warzone Mobile's current state on Android devices – it's woefully under-optimized. The game has a reputation for turning smartphones into pocket-sized furnaces, pushing hardware to its limits and sometimes beyond. Let's be clear: it's highly unusual for a phone to suffer physical damage like this due to a game. However, it's a stark reminder that pushing your device too h...

Samsung is shaking things up with its next generation of smartwatches. According to SamMobile , the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 will come in three different models, a first for Samsung's smartwatch lineup. Historically, Samsung has launched just two smartwatch variants each year - a standard model and a "Classic" version with a rotating bezel. But in 2024, the company plans to broaden its offerings with a third variant thrown into the mix. The exact naming scheme and positioning of these three Galaxy Watch 7 models remains unknown. However, leaks point to Samsung adopting a new model numbering system. The entry-level variant is rumored to bear the model numbers SM-L300 and SM-L305, while a step-up model uses SM-L310 and SM-L315. The highest-end "pro" version reportedly carries model numbers SM-L700 and SM-L705. In addition to the expanded model range, Samsung is also said to be doubling the onboard storage from 16GB to 32GB on the Galaxy Watch 7 series. This generou...

The Meta Quest 3, initially lauded as a significant upgrade for its VR capabilities, has hit a snag in the form of a bizarre technical hiccup. Numerous users are reporting a persistent false warning message claiming "dust or debris in the USB-C port." This frustrating error effectively renders the headset unusable, interrupting gameplay and preventing charging in some cases. The issue seems widespread, with panicked users flooding Reddit and the official Meta community forums . "This is infuriating. My Quest 3 is brand new, and I'm already getting this stupid error," remarks one disgruntled user. Another laments, "I can't play, I can't charge, the headset is basically a paperweight!" Meta has acknowledged the problem but a permanent fix remains elusive. Here's what a support member said on the official forums: Hey everyone! Back with another update. I got word from the team that we should start seeing improvements in the upcoming updates,...

Image credits: Windows Latest In a move that's sure to leave countless Windows 11 users baffled, Microsoft has delivered a gut-punch with the latest February update (KB5034765). The beloved "Show Desktop" button, a staple of Windows taskbars for ages, has been rudely evicted. In its place? The new Copilot AI assistant. Image credits:  @YourWaifu Apparently, Microsoft thinks the ability to instantly minimize all windows with a flick of the wrist is a luxury we don't deserve. Because, you know, having a friendly AI assistant right there on the taskbar is way more important. Never mind the millions of muscle-memory actions now thrown into disarray. But hey, maybe this is just Microsoft's way of encouraging multi-tasking! They're practically daring us to become so entangled in a web of open windows that the only way to glimpse our wallpaper is with a desperate invocation of the Win+D keyboard shortcut. Of course, Twitter and Reddit are ablaze with disgruntled user...