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Cupertino leak says Apple iPhone 17 Air flaunts 12GB RAM, base at 8GB
Apple plans to boost memory in three upcoming iPhone 17 models according to fresh leaks from industry insiders. The iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will each pack 12GB of RAM when they launch. The standard iPhone 17 will stick with 8GB of memory like current iPhone 16 models. This creates a bigger gap between Apple's budget and premium phone options. The company appears ready to make customers pay more for better performance. The iPhone 17 Air will replace the current iPhone 16 Plus model in Apple's lineup. Sources suggest Apple wants to position this ultra-thin device closer to its Pro models rather than basic phones. The Air model could cost as much as the smaller iPhone 17 Pro, giving buyers a choice between...
Mark Gurman leak blasts Apple Vision Pro 2 at $3499, still wrecks necks
Apple plans to release its Vision Pro 2 headset before the end of the year. The tech giant aims to enhance the device's power and comfort for users. Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman spilled the details about Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset. The company aims to fix major complaints about the first version. Apple expects to announce the Vision Pro 2 around the same time as new M5 MacBook Pro models. The Vision Pro 2 will pack an M4 chip instead of the current M2 processor. This upgrade is expected to deliver significantly improved performance for both graphics and computing tasks. Apple Intelligence features could work better with the faster chip inside. Industry expert Ming-Chi Kuo thinks Apple might even use the M5 chip instead...
Samsung scraps round Galaxy Watch 8 for squircle, Wear OS 6 riles fans
Samsung shook up the smartwatch world at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 with their latest wearable lineup. The tech giant ditched the classic round look that fans loved for years. Instead, they created a bold new shape that mixes squares and circles together. People have mixed feelings about this dramatic change from the traditional design. Some love the fresh approach, but others miss the old circular style. The Galaxy Watch 8 series packs serious upgrades under the hood. Engineers redesigned the internal parts to make the watch much thinner than before. They added a Dynamic Lug system that fits wrists better and feels more comfortable. Both models feature tough sapphire crystal screens that shine brighter than ever. The Exynos W1000 chip and...
Krafton delays Subnautica 2, Unknown Worlds devs rage over lost $250m
Krafton has pushed back the release of Subnautica 2 from this year to 2026. The delay might cost Unknown Worlds developers a massive $250 million bonus they were supposed to earn if they hit certain sales targets before 2025 ends. Bloomberg reports that the development team believes they will miss out on this huge payout because of the postponement. The bonus was tied to revenue goals that would have been easier to reach with the game launching this year. Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds back in 2021 for $500 million. Three company founders suddenly left Unknown Worlds last week after the delay decision. Charlie Cleveland, Ted Gill, and Max McGuire all got replaced by Steve Papoutsis from Striking Distance Studios. Cleveland posted on...
Gachagua jets to US, vows to sink Ruto's 2027 dream with diaspora cash
Kenya's former deputy president hopped on a plane Wednesday evening bound for America. Rigathi Gachagua wants to chat with Kenyan expats and foreign leaders about his country's problems. His wife Pastor Dorcas Rigathi waved goodbye at the airport along with several political friends. This marks his first international trip since getting kicked out of government last October. The politician plans to spend two months touring major American cities. Gachagua will make stops at Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston and Baltimore during his extended visit. He wants to hold public meetings and attend social events with Kenyan communities living abroad. The former deputy president leads a new political party called Democracy for Citizens Party...
Kahawa courtroom chaos as prosecution walks out on Mukunji terror case
Chaos erupted at Kahawa Law Courts when defense lawyers battled prosecutors over a terrorism case. Three men face serious charges connected to the July 7 street demonstrations. MP John Mukunji, reporter James Mbochi, and motorcycle taxi driver Stanley Mbuthia were arrested during the protests. Police claim they helped fund the demonstrations and planned terrorist activities. The defense team wanted to question the main investigating officer about the case. Prosecutors became angry when defense lawyers started asking tough questions. State Counsel James Machira led his team out of the courtroom in protest. The prosecution later demanded the court throw out all the questioning sessions. They argued the court had no power to allow such...
Kenya fury as Ruto backs police leg shots on Gen Z protest vandals
Kenya's president sparked massive outrage after telling police to shoot vandals in their legs during protests. William Ruto made the controversial statements during a visit to a police housing project. He said officers should wound protesters who destroy businesses and send them to hospitals before court. The president compared property destroyers to terrorists who deserve harsh treatment. Many citizens viewed his remarks as completely against the constitution. Legal experts pointed out that Kenya's constitution protects people from violence before trials. Article 50 guarantees that accused people stay innocent until courts prove them guilty. Social media users created mocking images showing people on crutches and wheelchairs...
Ruto dares rivals, prove the protest killer squad claims or hush Kenya
Kenya's president went after political rivals making wild claims about recent violent protests. William Ruto demanded proof from anyone saying the government paid people to attack businesses from certain tribes. The angry leader challenged accusers to march straight to police stations with real evidence instead of spreading rumors. He called out politicians for trying to divide Kenyans along tribal lines during the chaos. Ruto warned that playing politics with people's burned shops and destroyed livelihoods was shameful behavior. Opposition leaders had blamed government officials for organizing the destruction during Saba Saba Day demonstrations. Ruto fired back that anyone with solid information should take it to court rather than...
Ruto corrals UDM at State House, Nairobi, taunts rivals over Kenya chaos
Kenya's president brought top political leaders to his fancy house for serious talks. William Ruto welcomed the United Democratic Movement team at State House during a Wednesday meeting. Ali Roba led his party members into the important discussion about the country's future. The president made sure everyone knew UDM remains a key partner inside the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. These face-to-face meetings help track how well their economic plans are working across the nation. Ruto bragged about major wins his government has scored since taking power. The leader pointed to farming improvements and new roads as proof things are moving forward. Healthcare programs and housing projects have changed countless lives for the better according to the...
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