av Mikael Winterkvist | feb 25, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads
We are frequently asked some version of the question, ”Will someone acquire Intel?” At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel’s license for x86.
Editor’s note: We published this opinion article in November 2024, ahead of most recent Intel hurdles, CEO ousting, and growing speculation about a takeover or company split. Due to increased interest in how these developments might impact AMD, we’re resurfacing this article.
Source: Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
av Mikael Winterkvist | feb 25, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads
Netflix dropped a blooper reel this weekend from the first season of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender show, giving fans a look at some cute behind the scenes antics while they wait for the next season. The first season was released a year ago, and Netflix announced shortly after that the show had been renewed for two more. There’s no release date yet for the new episodes, but the streaming service said on Saturday that production for the second season is underway. The third season will be its last.
Source: Netflix releases bloopers from Avatar: The Last Airbender and says Season 2 production is underway
av Mikael Winterkvist | feb 25, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads
The Apple Watch has yet again proven itself a worthwhile investment, prompting one Austin man to seek help when he wouldn’t have otherwise.
Like many people, Mike Gomez had purchased an Apple Watch for its more obvious health features, such as tracking his workouts and calories burnt. What it wound up doing, instead, was saving his life.
In January, Gomez’s Apple Watch warned him that his heart rate was high. Shortly after, he received five other notifications warning him that he was in atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is an irregular heartbeat where the upper chambers of the heart begin beating erratically. The condition is often responsible for leading to blood clots in the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Source: Apple Watch credited with saving Texas man’s life
av Mikael Winterkvist | feb 25, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads
Apple plans to launch a second-generation AirTag in May or June this year, according to a post today from a leaker known as Kosutami.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported that a new AirTag would be released in mid-2025. May or June would align with that timeframe.
Below, we recap three new features rumored for the AirTag 2:
- With a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, the AirTag 2 is expected to have up to 3× longer range compared to the current AirTag. The chip debuted in the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, there is a Precision Finding for People feature that can help you to find your friends in crowded places, and it offers a range of up to 200 feet/60 meters.
- The new AirTag’s built-in speaker is expected to be more difficult to remove or tamper with, as an anti-stalking safety measure.
- The new AirTag is rumored to have improved integration with the Apple Vision Pro.
Source: AirTag 2 Rumored to Launch in May or June With These New Features
av Mikael Winterkvist | feb 24, 2025 | Bluesky, Mastodon, Notiser, Threads
European powers renewed their push to bolster Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion Monday. Regional officials rallied in Kyiv around Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying the war remained “the most central and consequential crisis for Europe’s future.” The bloc also pledged €3.5 billion in new aid.
Not at the gathering was French President Emmanuel Macron, who was instead in Washington, DC to meet US President Donald Trump. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also visit the White House this week, as both leaders try to ensure Ukraine and Europe are included in any further peace talks following Trump’s sudden rapprochement with Moscow.
Source: European powers rally around Ukraine on third anniversary of war
