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Half-size Face ID chip part of secret to smaller notch expected in iPhone 13

There’s growing evidence pointing to a smaller notch in the iPhone 13, and a new report today says that a smaller Face ID chip will play a role in making this possible. Reports of a smaller notch in this year’s iPhone lineup date back to January, with additional evidence emerging since then … Background The famous iPhone notch contains an impressive array of visible components. From left…
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Philips Hue products will support Google/Apple’s ‘Matter’ smart home standard

As the market for smart home products expands, the joint forces of Google, Apple, and Amazon are coming together to form a new standard in “Matter.” This week, the company behind Philips Hue announced that a future software update will make all Hue products fully compatible with Matter. Matter, the just-unveiled name for Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP), is currently looking at a…
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Code-scanning platform BluBracket nabs $12M for enterprise security

Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Code security startup BluBracket today announced it has raised $12 million in a series A round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The capital will be used to further develop BluBracket’s products and grow its sales team. Detecting exploits in source code can be a pain point for enterprises, especially with the onset of…
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Stadia is ‘alive and well’ according to Google as co-founder steps up to product lead

2021’s first half has been full of disheartening news for Google Stadia since the closure of Stadia Games & Entertainment (SG&E) earlier this year and most recently with the departure of John Justice earlier this month. Many have questioned the staying power of the product, but according to Google, Stadia is still “alive and well” and has taken on a new product lead. Speaking to…
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