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If you couldnt stomach $800 for a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence, dont worry: Apple just announced the iPhone 16e. At $599, it strikes a balance on specs, which is the soft and cosy way to say it doesnt have everything. It has a lot, though. With a 6.1-inch screen, its a much bigger device than the 4.7-inch iPhone SE, with a notch for FaceID (no more TouchID), USB-C (adios, Lightning) and the companys A18 processor. Theres also an action button, which arrived with the iPhone 15 series, but no Camera Control. Apple Thats the same processor as the $800 iPhone 16, so youve got access to what seems to be the full gamut of Apple Intelligence. That includes generative AI writing tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration. So yeah, a mixed bag. The notable hardware standout might be the single 48-megapixel Fusion camera, at a time when 'pro' iPhones have three. The last time I tested a single-camera smartphone was the Pixel 4a back in 2020. Oh, and the last iPhone SE. Apple has dropped both wireless charging and MagSafes magnetic ring for the iPhone 16e too, which is a surprise. Im not a huge fan of wireless charging. Its slow, inefficient and confusing. Having said that, I hope this isnt the beginning of the end for Apples wireless charging feature. I love the mag part of MagSafe, which has introduced far more elegant tripods and phone mounts that lock iPhones in place without needing a clamp or a plug. In recent years, weve got unofficial MagSafe cases for other smartphones, so I can do the same with my Android phones. The iPhone 16e lands on February 28 in black and white, but dont worry, there will be fizzy color cases. Even if they dont have MagSafe. (And kudos to this hilariously timed discount on the Pixel 8a, now only $399. I love a good troll deal.) Mat Smith A $599 iPhone 16e is a cruel joke Great cameras, not Apple Intelligence, is what people want from an iPhone 16e The iPhone 16es lack of MagSafe doesnt make sense Get this delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! Humanes AI pins will stop working in 7 days HP has bought the companys IP, but it doesnt want the pins. Engadget The company behind the widely ridiculed AI assistant badge/thing has sold all its assets to HP for $116 million not the billion-dollar buyout it hoped for. In a note to its customers, the company said AI Pins will continue to function normally until 12PM PT on February 28, less than a week from now. Customers still within the 90-day return window (why did you buy it?!) will get a refund. Continue reading. The Humane AI Pin is the solution to none of technology's problems After its reputation went up in flames, Humane warns users its charging case may too Oppos Find N5 is a very thin foldable with a giant battery And a price tag to match the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Engadget Oppos Find N5 is thinner than a headphone jack when unfolded and weighs only 229 grams. Thats just a few more than a typical flagship phone. Despite that footprint, it packs a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch inner screen, with a seven-core Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 5,600mAh battery, which supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Its technically impressive, but theres no word on when the device will make it to the US. Typically, the devices hit the US under OnePlus branding, but that company says there will be no OnePlus Open 2 this year, so you may have to go out of your way to get your hands on one. Also, expect to pay just shy of $2,000. Continue reading. The biggest tech stories you might have missed Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows version) review: Not so fast DJIs Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal can track you around on any Android or iOS camera app xAI launches Grok 3 AI, claiming it is capable of human reasoning You can now apply for the opportunity to purchase an RTX 5090 or 5080 from NVIDIA This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121944067.html?src=rss
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We learned in December 2022 that a production company had signed on to turn Sloclap's excellent martial arts game Sifu into a film. Today, the news dropped that Netflix is involved with the project, which seems to have caused some personnel shuffling behind the scenes. The initial announcement saw Story Kitchen, which has since amassed a huge catalog of video game adaptations, securing a treatment of Sifu with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad attached as the writer. Story Kitchen is still working on the film, but Kolstad is no longer serving as the screenwriter and T.S. Nowlin has instead been tapped for that role. Nowlin's past credits include the screenplays for the Maze Runner adaptations and most recently he was a writer for Netflix's splashy Ryan Reynolds vehicle The Adam Project. However, there is still a John Wick connection with Sifu. The director for all four John Wick films, stunt performer Chad Stahelski, has joined the producer team, as have members of Stahelski's 87Eleven Entertainment company. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/netflix-hops-aboard-sifu-movie-adaptation-assigns-a-screenwriter-225324526.html?src=rss
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Samwise Gamgee said, "It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish." But then, he hadn't been exposed to the world of video game development. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a cozy take on the most idyllic pocket of Middle Earth, has been delayed. The new launch date is July 29. According to a post from the devs at Wt Workshop Game Studio, this delay is about ensuring that all the project's supported platforms "can enjoy the same cozy experience." It is currently slated to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam and Xbox Series X. Tales of the Shire needs a bit more simmering... Now coming July 29th, 2025. Thank you for your support and patience.#TalesOfTheShire #LOTR #cozygaming pic.twitter.com/8afaLnGfFL Tales of the Shire (@talesoftheshire) February 20, 2025 This project has taken a couple tough hits over the past several months. The release date had already been pushed back in September, and it was axed from Netflix's planned game lineup earlier this month. Will there be more hurdles before we can finally enjoy our happy hobbit alternate lives? As a wise wizard once said: "Who knows? Have patience." This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/cozy-lord-of-the-rings-game-tales-of-the-shire-is-delayed-to-july-213500109.html?src=rss
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