iPhone 17e Rumored: MagSafe, A19 Chip Incoming!

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 17e, featuring an upgraded A19 chip and MagSafe, approximately one year after the release of the iPhone 16e, according to The Verge. Alongside the new iPhone, updated iPad and iPad Air models are expected to be released around the same time.

In other tech news, Anthropic researchers utilized sixteen instances of the Claude Opus 4.6 AI model to create a new C compiler. This project, which involved nearly 2,000 Claude Code sessions and approximately $20,000 in API fees, resulted in a 10,000-line compiler, as detailed in a blog post by Anthropic researcher Nicholas Carlini. This experiment highlights the growing trend of AI agents working collaboratively.

Meanwhile, gamers have a new option for connecting their PS5 controllers to the Switch 2. GuliKit's tiny USB dongle, as reported by The Verge, offers a smaller and potentially more affordable alternative to the 8BitDo USB Adapter 2, with the added benefit of a low-latency mode on PC.

In the realm of policy, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act marked its 30th anniversary. This law, which has weathered challenges from the dot-com bubble and the Supreme Court, now faces potentially greater tests, according to Lauren Feiner of The Verge.

Finally, Wired published a review of wireless earbuds, highlighting the best options available. The article noted the evolution of wireless earbuds, from early models with significant drawbacks to the current market, which offers a wide array of choices with features like noise canceling and waterproofing. The review included recommendations for various users, such as the Google Pixel Buds 2a for most people, Apple AirPods Pro 3 for iPhone users, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE for Samsung phone users, and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for Android users.