Technology News for Saturday 15th February 2025

1. Asteroid threat: India in 'risk corridor' if 2024 YR4 collides with Earth in 2032

How are asteroid threats assessed? Beyond probabilities, the threat posed by asteroids to the Earth is measured on the 11-point Torino scale.

2. Odds of a giant asteroid hitting Earth have slightly increased. Where could 2024 YR4 hit?

As experts learn more about asteroid 2024 YR4's trajectory, they've confirmed that the odds of impact are expected to rise slightly before it's expected – and hoped – to drop to zero.

3. Apple's Next iPhone SE Is Around the Corner

Front and back view of Apple iPhone SE. Background blue grainy gradient. Photograph: Majin Bu; Getty Images.

4. Presidents' Day Weekend Apple Deals: Save on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks

We're also loving the discounts we're seeing on Apple products, especially since we don't always see so many deals at once. Whether you need a new tablet, laptop, or earbuds, we're here to track down Apple's most amazing deals for Presidents' Day.

5. Apple Watch price drop alert: Get up to 60% off on Apple Watch SE, Series 9, and more on Amazon

It delivers powerful features like heart rate monitoring, crash detection, and customisable watch faces—all in a sleek 44mm Retina display. With GPS connectivity, track your workouts, navigate with ease, and receive notifications straight from your wrist.