Month: February 2025
What does the ‘e’ in iPhone 16e mean? Here are my best and most unexpected ideas
Back when the iPhone SE was still a thing, it was well understood that “SE” stood for “Special Edition,” but applying that logic to the iPhone 16e, which Apple announced on February 19, makes no sense. That would make it the “iPhone 16 Edition”. That “e,” though, must stand for…
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There’s No Longer a Sub-$500 iPhone. Does It Matter?
The iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is nearly $200 more than the iPhone SE it just replaced. Source
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Limited Run says potentially damaging NES carts are supplier’s fault
In a statement emailed to customers, Limited Run says those two games weren’t manufactured by its “regular” manufacturing partner. “Due to an issue with voltage regulation, there is a small chance that prolonged use of these titles could result in damage to either the cartridge or the console hardware,” Limited…
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Apple announces the iPhone 16e with Apple Intelligence for $599
After three years, Apple has finally unveiled its next entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 16e takes over for the iPhone SE in the company’s lineup. It borrows the blueprint of the iPhone 14 and spices it up with (among other changes) an updated processor that’s ready for Apple Intelligence. At $599,…
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A popular Japanese distraction-free writing device is coming to the US
For the first time since 2018, King Jim, a Japanese stationery company, is making one of its distraction-free writing tools available in the US. The Pomera D250 launched in Japan in 2022 and while it looks like a compact laptop, its functionality is limited to being a digital typewriter. There’s…
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, February 20 (game #1123)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday,…
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