Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 17e, approximately one year after the release of the iPhone 16e, according to The Verge. The new device is expected to feature an upgraded A19 chip from the iPhone 17 lineup and include MagSafe technology. Updated iPad and iPad Air models are also anticipated to launch around the same time.
The Verge's weekend editor, Terrence O'Brien, with over 18 years of experience in the tech industry, including a decade as managing editor at Engadget, reported the news. The iPhone 17e is expected to be an updated version of the iPhone 16e.
In other tech news, the wireless earbud market continues to evolve. Wired magazine recently reviewed various models, highlighting the best options for different users. The review included the Google Pixel Buds 2a, Apple AirPods Pro 3, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE, and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, among others. Wireless earbuds have become increasingly popular, offering features like noise canceling and waterproofing.
Meanwhile, in the realm of artificial intelligence, a Y Combinator-backed startup, Toma, is seeking a founding engineer for AI products. The company is building an AI platform for underserved industries, focusing on areas like automotive and healthcare. The role requires skills in Next.js, Node.js, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to Hacker News.
Also, a recent article on Hacker News detailed the process of reverse engineering the PROM for the SGI O2. The project involved creating a decompiler to modify the PROM firmware, which had previously blocked CPU upgrades. The decompiler, named ip32prom-decompiler, aims to produce understandable and modifiable assembly code.
Finally, the nuclear energy sector is experiencing a potential turning point. Fortune reported that companies like Bill Gates' TerraPower and Sam Altman-backed Oklo are starting to make deals with Meta and other hyperscalers. Chris Levesque, who joined TerraPower a decade ago after a career in the nuclear industry, noted the sector's history of stalled innovation. The U.S. nuclear safety record has been good, but it created a culture where you were almost punished if you innovated, according to Levesque.
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