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An Apple analyst has teased the first full screen iPhone, reportedly slated for release sometime in 2024. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously predicted that the phone could arrive sometime in 2023, shared his new projection in a series of tweets, revealing more display components included in the alleged iPhone. “I think the real full-screen iPhone will come in 2024,” Kuo’s tweet read. “High-end iPhones in 2024 would adopt an under-display front camera alongside the under-display Face ID.” I think the real full-screen iPhone will come in 2024. High-end iPhones in 2024 would adopt an under-display front camera alongside the under-display Face ID. A low-light condition is detrimental to front camera quality, and ISP & algorithm are critical for quality improvements. https://t.co/vWjeZYZU...

If you look at a photograph of leopards, would you be able to tell which two were related based on their spots? Unless you’re a leopard expert, the answer is most likely not, says Tanya Berger-Wolf, director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI) at Ohio State University. But, she says, computers can. Berger-Wolf and her team are pioneering a new field of study called imageomics. As the name suggests, imageomics uses machine learning to extract biological data from photos and videos of living organisms. Berger-Wolf and her team have recently begun collaborating with researchers studying leopards in India to compare spot patterns of moms and children using algorithms. “Images have become the most abundant source of information” “Images have become the most abundant source of i...

If you set out to design the most deluxe version of The Lord of the Rings books imaginable, I think you might end up close to The Folio Society’s latest edition. They’re hardback, obviously, and quarter bound in burgundy leather with silver page tops — the perfect accompaniment for an apartment that smells of rich mahogany. Most importantly, however, they feature illustrations by Alan Lee, whose conceptual design work on Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings films helped establish the visual style of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world on the big screen. His work on The Return of the King won him an Oscar in 2004 for Best Art Direction. Lee has contributed a preface to The Folio Society’s edition of these books and has hand-signed each of the 1,000 sets produced for this limited-edition run. The Fellow...

When will we see a new iPhone with a totally unimpeded display? In 2024, according to a prediction from well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. By then, says Kuo, Apple could be happy to move both its front-facing camera and Face ID under the screen for its high-end devices, which would make the iPhone 16 Pro the likely first candidate for such an upgrade. Kuo made this prediction in a pair of tweets, linking back to comments he’d made last month saying Apple was unlikely to release any new iPhones with under-display fingerprint readers in the next two years. (Kuo previously predicted this could happen sometime in 2023 at the earliest.) The reason? Well, Kuo’s framing is that demand for the return of Touch ID was mostly a response to the rise of mask-wearing. But, since Apple made Face ID w...

Sony has released an app for Windows 11 and 64-bit Windows 10 computers that lets you update the firmware of its DualSense PS5 controllers. Previously, the update process required you to connect a controller to a PS5 console, which many people don’t yet have the luxury of owning due to the ongoing chip shortage and intense demand. This new app is particularly helpful for PC gamers who want to buy a DualSense to use as a Bluetooth controller. The app, suitably called “Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller,” can be downloaded here. And, just like the process on the console, you’ll need to connect the DualSense to your PC with a USB cable. What you’ll see when you plug in a DualSense that isn’t in need of an update. Sony has slowly made improvements to how you can update the Dual...

Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Pokémon edition Galaxy Z Flip 3. Nostalgic collectors will now have a chance to purchase the limited-edition device and with their own modern Pokédex. While the foldable phone is a far cry from an actual Pokédex, it does include a Pokédex-themed necklace pouch. The phone also features a swappable back case filled with many Pikachus, as well as a Pikachu clear cover set, pouch and lanyard strap, keychain and Poké ball stand. Continuing with the theme, the phone also includes Pokémon-themed ringtones and wallpapers. According to Engagdet, the phone is likely to be sold in South Korea for the time being. The price and release details have yet to be announced, however, the phone is set to drop on April 25. A standard Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs upwards of $...

CASETiFY and Lucasfilm have teamed up to for a collaborative collection honoring the legacy of Star Wars. With tech and lifestyle accessories supporting both the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire, the collection includes a rare collectible laser-engraved Millenium Falcon Case — limited to 1,000 units and developed and packaged with aluminium alloy — CASETiFY’s Impact, Ultra Impact and Compostable Cases that feature special artwork based on the classic movie posters of A New Home, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and, finally, pieces highlighting the Death Star and the binary sunset on Luke Skywalker’s home planet of Tatooine that will be exclusive on the CASETiFY Co-Lab app. “This collaboration connects the global phenomenon of Star Wars with the creatively-inspired CAS...

We’ve been hearing rumors about Google’s Pixel Watch for years now, but it does finally seem like pieces for the project are finally falling into place. A purported render of the device shared by Evan Blass over at 91Mobiles lines up with past leaks and rumors, showing a device with a familiar circular design, physical crown, and Fitbit integration. Of course, there’s also a lot missing from the render. The image doesn’t include the watch’s lugs (which would show how the strap will connect to the face) or give any idea of its overall build. If the image looks a bit funny, though, it’s perhaps because of the watch’s rumored bezel-less design (also seen in mock-up renders shared last year by Jon Prosser). Interestingly, though, we have seen a smartwatch design that looks like this from Googl...