Mobile
Has the Trump administration used AI to calculate tariffs?
With all of the world talking about Trump's tariffs -- you know, the set of levies on basically the entire world that's set to wreak havoc in the global trade and make your iPhone more expensive -- an important question looms: Has the Trump administration used an AI to calculate those tariffs? It would be unheard of. Trump's "Reciprocal Tariffs" table -- while certainly not definitive at this point -- could turn out to be the most important document of the decade. But the numbers on the table indicate tomfoolery. Without going into intricacies of tariffs for every specific country, the thing is, these tariffs aren't reciprocal, despite Trump calling them so.
Towards Mobile Sensing with Event Cameras on High-agility Resource-constrained Devices: A Survey
Wang, Haoyang, Guo, Ruishan, Ma, Pengtao, Ruan, Ciyu, Luo, Xinyu, Ding, Wenhua, Zhong, Tianyang, Xu, Jingao, Liu, Yunhao, Chen, Xinlei
With the increasing complexity of mobile device applications, these devices are evolving toward high agility. This shift imposes new demands on mobile sensing, particularly in terms of achieving high accuracy and low latency. Event-based vision has emerged as a disruptive paradigm, offering high temporal resolution, low latency, and energy efficiency, making it well-suited for high-accuracy and low-latency sensing tasks on high-agility platforms. However, the presence of substantial noisy events, the lack of inherent semantic information, and the large data volume pose significant challenges for event-based data processing on resource-constrained mobile devices. This paper surveys the literature over the period 2014-2024, provides a comprehensive overview of event-based mobile sensing systems, covering fundamental principles, event abstraction methods, algorithmic advancements, hardware and software acceleration strategies. We also discuss key applications of event cameras in mobile sensing, including visual odometry, object tracking, optical flow estimation, and 3D reconstruction, while highlighting the challenges associated with event data processing, sensor fusion, and real-time deployment. Furthermore, we outline future research directions, such as improving event camera hardware with advanced optics, leveraging neuromorphic computing for efficient processing, and integrating bio-inspired algorithms to enhance perception. To support ongoing research, we provide an open-source \textit{Online Sheet} with curated resources and recent developments. We hope this survey serves as a valuable reference, facilitating the adoption of event-based vision across diverse applications.
iPhone 16 Pro longterm review: While Apple Intelligence underwhelms, Camera Control fits right in
When we reviewed the iPhone 16 Pro last year, Apple Intelligence was barely available. Since then, the iPhone 16 series has benefitted from several new features, apps and improvements. Some (or most) of them were Apple Intelligence features that were teased back at WWDC 2024, months before the iPhone 16 Pro launched. AI features weren't the only changes this time around, with the iPhone 16 getting an entirely new button. The so-called Camera Control wasn't just a simple app shortcut, but an elaborate multifunction button that offered a haptic half-press and the ability to swipe across to adjust camera settings and options.
What's new in iOS 18.4? AI priority notifications and 9 other big updates
Apple's iOS 18.4 update offers a variety of new and improved features, but the star of the show may be priority notifications and expanded Apple Intelligence. Although the company's AI-powered technology has received some criticism, Apple remains focused on improving its reach and capabilities. Here are the biggest changes coming to your iPhone and iPad, plus what's new in other software updates rolling out to Apple devices. First up: Apple Intelligence will now display urgent or important notifications in a separate section on the Lock screen, so that you can more easily see what you may have missed. To view all your notifications, simply swipe up on the screen.
20 Key iPhone Settings to Change (2025)
Apple's software design strives to be intuitive, but each iteration of iOS contains so many additions and tweaks that it's easy to miss some useful iPhone settings. Apple focused on artificial intelligence when it unveiled iOS 18 in 2024, but there's a lot under the hood that adds to the steady stream of intriguing customizations and lesser-known features from the last few years. Several helpful settings are turned off by default, and it's not immediately obvious how to switch off some annoying features. We're here to help you get the most out of your Apple phone. Once you have things set up the way you want, it's a breeze to copy everything, including settings, when you switch to a new iPhone.
The Google Pixel 9 is still at its lowest price this year in the Amazon Spring Sale
SAVE 200: As of April 1, the Google Pixel 9 is on sale for 699 at Amazon. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, but there are still plenty of discounts to be found. There's a lot to consider, but we really love this latest deal on the Google Pixel 9. It's a great all-rounder -- just check out our review to see what we thought. As of April 1, you can find this model at Amazon for 22% off, now just 699. This deal is for the 256GB option in obsidian, porcelain, peony, and wintergreen. This is also the lowest price it has been so far this year.
300 of the best deals still live after Amazons Big Spring Sale
Amazon has sprung a bunch of seasonal deals on shoppers over recent weeks. The retail giant's weeklong Big Spring Sale ran through Monday, March 31, delivering discounts on "end-of-season winter items" and "springtime favorites" across more than 35 categories, per its press release. The Big Spring Sale was Amazon's first major savings event of the year, and unlike its flagship summer Prime Day sale, the deals were not exclusive to Prime members. Prime members did get access to a handful of special offers, which were identified with a "Prime Spring Deal" badge. Is there anything left over from the sale?
Apple's AI doctor will be ready to see you next spring
Apple has been expanding its presence in the AI and health sectors, aiming to broaden its influence in these rapidly growing fields. Its latest initiative merges these efforts by enhancing the Apple Health app, integrating the product ecosystem's health insights to deliver personalized, actionable advice. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg correspondent and Apple watcher Mark Gurman shared the details of Project Mulberry, the codename for a completely revamped Health app featuring an AI agent meant to replicate the insights a doctor can give patients based on their biometric data. With Project Mulberry, the Health app will continue to gather data from a user's ecosystem of Apple devices, including their Apple Watch, earbuds, iPhone, and more. The AI coach will then use that information to offer personalized recommendations on how they can improve their health, according to the report.
Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best sales from Apple, Bose, iRobot, Dyson and others
This year's Amazon Spring Sale is nearly over, but there's still time to grab a bunch of household, fashion and outdoor gear for record-low prices. Tech isn't a huge focus for this sale, but there are a decent number of devices on sale right now for some of the best prices we've seen all year. The selection may not be as good as that of Amazon Prime Day in July, but it still provides a good opportunity to save on things like headphones, robot vacuums, air purifiers and more. We've collected the best Amazon Spring Sale deals on tech gear here so you don't have to go searching for them. Our top pick for the best budget streaming device can play content at 1080p/60fps and now its remote can also control your TV's power and volume.
Last Chance: 109 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals for March 2025
Prime Day is months away. Black Friday is nearly a year off. Amazon has spied a gap in the calendar and plans to cram it full of deals. Amazon's Big Spring Sale kicked off on March 25 and ends today, March 31. With no other big sale events in view, this could be a good time to snag that mesh router, set of headphones, or robot vac you've had your eye on. As usual, Amazon has discounts on all sorts of stuff, but many deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. We're not suggesting you harvest this spring deal crop indiscriminately; we're here to help you sort the wheat from the chaff. The WIRED Gear team has run its many eyes over the list to tease out deals for gadgets worth owning and actual deals. Everything we highlight here has been hand-tested by one of us and deemed worthy of a spot in your home. Updated March 31: We added a few fresh deals, including a portable power station, USB flash drive, and fitness tracker, removed expired deals, and checked the prices. Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just 2.50 1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. The Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) mesh system is one of the easiest to set up and will deliver speedy, stable Wi-Fi across your home. Amazon's Eero makes some of our favorite mesh systems, ideal for busy families seeking a set-and-forget mesh. The Pro 6E is a tri-band system with a 6-GHz band for fast Wi-Fi at close range, and with the jump to Wi-Fi 7 systems still costly, this system is worth considering right now. But you need an Eero Plus subscription at 10 per month or 100 per year to unlock the best features, including parental controls, advanced security, and ad blocking. There are discounts on other Eero systems, so check our Eero buying guide to decide which is best for your home. DJI's debut portable power station can put out 2,200 watts steadily (2,600 watts surge), has two USB-C PD 3.1 ports (140 watts), and boasts DJI's proprietary SDC ports for fast-charging drone batteries. It can juice up phones, run microwaves or small tools, and meet most of your portable power needs, but it's an especially great choice for folks with DJI drones because it can fast-charge most models. It gets a little noisy with several gadgets charging, and cable and bag accessories cost extra, but it still claims a place in our best portable power stations guide. This is one of the best portable power stations for camping or road trips because it's a manageable size. EcoFlow's River 2 Pro has a LiFeP04 battery inside, which is good for 768 watt-hours.