Yesterday's Top Technology News

1. Boxing workouts offer surprising mental and physical benefits

Boxing isn't just for those who want to get in the ring and spar. It's now growing in popularity as a form of high-intensity training, not just for the body but for the brain.

2. This Jio recharge plan offers free Netflix for 84 days, 252GB data; see price and more details

Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid plan priced at Rs. 1,199, offering 84 days of validity and a whopping 252GB of high-speed 4G data (equivalent to 3GB per day). This plan caters to users who demand a large data allowance and extended validity.

3. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has better battery life and great cameras, but Apple Intelligence hasn't arrived

Apple Intelligence is launching in beta with some of Apple's advertised features in October. Much more is expected to come later. In this article.

4. Thinking of buying an iPhone 16? Its camera takes some getting used to.

With Apple Intelligence still in the works, the more foundational changes feel most important. ... SAN FRANCISCO — More natural-looking photos. A button you can click to capture them. Better battery life. There you go: the biggest changes Apple's new iPhone ...

5. Apple halts iPadOS rollout after reports of devices becoming unresponsive: Report

Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro models following complaints that devices were becoming unresponsive. Updated - September 18, 2024 12:31 pm IST.

6. Google explores RCS encryption for Chats between Android and iPhone users

Google Messages is a messaging service offering Rich Communications Services (RCS) with features such as message reactions, typing indicators, end-to-end encryption, and more, to over one billion users. RCS has started rolling out on the iPhone with ...

7. I tested the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max for a week — and I'm tempted to upgrade

2024 sees Apple increasing its Pro iPhone sizes yet again, but without creating the dilemmas that sent past shoppers into frustration as they had to choose between camera features and the perfect-sized iPhone for their own hands.

8. Snapchat gets major update: New AI features, AR glasses, simplified design and more

Snap Inc. made a splash at its annual Partner Summit (SPS 2024), announcing a host of new features and products designed to transform how users interact with augmented reality (AR) and the Snapchat platform.

9. United Launch Alliance prepares for crucial certification flight as US Space Force watches closely

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — As United Launch Alliance (ULA) readies its Vulcan Centaur rocket for its second test flight, a key milestone in the rocket's certification process for national security launches, a senior U.S. Space Force official cautioned that a ...

10. The first iPhone 16 reviews are out. Here's what people are saying

Wired gave the Pro models an 8/10 and was impressed with their excellent performance and battery life. The new camera features were found to be fun and valuable. Faster wireless charging and some new Photos app features in iOS 18 were also praised.

11. YouTube announces new generative AI features for video, music and inspiration

While AI has been used to spread disinformation on YouTube, the platform hopes it can be used to aid creators in generating more neutral content. The logo for YouTube application arranged on a smartphone. YouTube is the latest tech platform to announce ...

12. Tech wrap Sep 18: Google RCS on iPhone, Samsung Galaxy F05, Amazfit T-Rex 3

Google Messages is a messaging service that offers Rich Communications Services (RCS) with features like message reactions, typing indicators, end-to-end encryption, and more to over one billion users. RCS has ...

13. A new YouTube Communities experience for fans, by fans

Editor's Note: Today at Made on YouTube, we announced a series of product updates to ignite creativity, drive business, and connect people on the platform. We're diving deeper into Communities, a new dedicated space for creators and fans to connect.

14. The iPhone 16 is so good that you probably don't need the Pro

The iPhone 16 I tested doesn't have the word “Pro” in its name, but it's easy to forget that when I'm using its new dedicated camera shutter to capture a flower in painstaking detail. Or editing the audio mix of a live musical performance with a single ...

15. YouTube announces AI features from Google DeepMind for Shorts creators

YouTube on Wednesday announced artificial-intelligence features for creators on its Shorts platform that tap into Google's DeepMind video generation model. The features, known as Veo, will allow creators to add AI-generated backgrounds to their videos ...

16. Waterfront Stunner Cliff House Needs 'Much More Than $10 Million' in Repairs to Reopen

San Francisco's famed Cliff House was set to reopen with new restaurants in place by late 2024, following a dramatic closure in December 2020 and four years dormant. At least that was the plan when attorney Alexander Leff of Sutro Lands End Partners ...