Daily Tech Headlines Apple Unveils the iPhone 16e - DTH
Feb 19, 2025
Exciting developments in tech take center stage, with Apple revealing the iPhone 16e and HP acquiring AI startup Humane. Niantic is shaking things up by planning to sell its gaming division, while Crunchbase makes a bold pivot to a prediction engine model. The competitive online shopping scene heats up as TikTok Shop proves its sales might, alongside intriguing updates from Instagram and BlueSky. A dynamic mix of innovation and market shifts keeps listeners informed and engaged.
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iPhone 16e Unveiled
- Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e with a 6.1 OLED display, Face ID, and its best battery life yet for that size.
- It includes the C1 chip, Apple's first in-house 5G modem, and starts at $599.
HP Acquires Humane
- HP acquired AI wearable startup Humane for $116 million, gaining 300 patents and personnel.
- Humane's founders will lead a new HP division, HPIQ, focused on integrating AI into HP products.
Niantic Sells Game Division
- Niantic, creator of Pokemon Go, is reportedly selling its game development business to Scopely.
- This follows Niantic's shift towards geospatial technology and machine learning.