Jackson Chen

1 week ago | northernminer.com | Jackson Chen

U.S.-based critical minerals developer Terra Metals and resource investment firm Metalex Commodities have finalized talks on the creation of what they call a “new copper and cobalt production powerhouse” in Zambia. The newly established partnership, called Lunda Resources, is using $100 million from Metalex to finish construction and commission a 240-tonne-per-hour copper and cobalt concentrator by September, Terra Metals said Wednesday in a news release.

1 week ago | engadget.com | Jackson Chen

The perfect Bluetooth speaker for park hangs is here. Marshall upgraded its portable speaker lineup with the Kilburn III, which notably has an impressive playtime of at least 50 hours. Not only does it double the battery life of Marshall's previous model, the Kilburn III will far outlast the competition, like the Beats Pill or the Bang & Olufsen A1 and their 24-hour playback limits. Marshall's third iteration of the Kilburn comes roughly seven years after the Kilburn II was introduced.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jackson Chen

1 hour agoApple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: reportApple has offered satellite connectivity on the iPhone since 2022 and expanded the service since then. But per a new report from The Information, Apple’s ambitions were once much bigger and have been stunted by fears related to carrier partnerships, the federal government, and even Elon Musk.

1 week ago | engadget.com | Jackson Chen

Texas could become the next US state to lay down the law with social media platforms. A Texas bill that would ban social media use for anyone under 18 recently moved past the Senate committee and is due for a vote in front of the Texas State Senate. The bill has until the state's legislative session comes to an end on June 2, leaving roughly a week for it to be approved by both the Senate and the governor.

1 week ago | engadget.com | Jackson Chen

Apple's long-awaited smart home hub could be available as soon as the end of this year, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Rumors surrounding Apple's smart home hub began circulating as early as 2022, when the product was first reportedly greenlit. However, the road to its release has been rocky since the product was expected to heavily rely on Apple Intelligence.