"When a group of teenagers set out to hike British Columbia's famed Howe Sound Crest Trail in early July, Google Maps suggested the trek would take about five hours," reports SFGate.
"Instead, the hike stretched deep into the night, leaving the group exhausted, dehydrated, injured and in need of a helicopter rescue..."
Although the approximately 18-mile route with a 6,000-foot elevation gain can be completed by experienced trail runners in a day, search and rescue officials generally recommend hikers treat it as a two-day backpacking trip. The teenagers, all 17 years old, believed Google Maps' estimate that the route would take about five hours. The printed directions they were carrying, which were shared publicly by Lions Bay Search and Rescue, gave simple instructions for two legs of the trail, but didn't account for the terrain or elevation. "[Google Maps] is calculating the time that you're walking a straight road on pavement," [said Maria Masiar, training officer and search manager with Lions Bay Search and Rescue]. "When you get into outdoor terrain, that no longer holds true."
Expecting only a short outing, each hiker carried about half a liter of water and limited food. There are no reliable water sources along the trail, meaning hikers must carry enough supplies for the entire route. As the group climbed, they began suffering from dehydration and muscle cramps but continued onward despite falling dramatically behind schedule. Eventually, the group made the decision to turn back and abandon making it to the end of the trail — and as the sun began to set and the group started to descend, fatigue took its toll. According to Masiar, members of the group had already stumbled and fallen several times while trying to race the coming dark, and only one hiker had a headlamp. Eventually, another hiker slipped about 10 feet off a boulder, injuring his tailbone badly enough that he could no longer continue. Search and rescue crews responded, ultimately evacuating him by helicopter.
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.
L'idea di un iPhone più economico (definirlo "economico" tout-court sarebbe un'esagerazione: lo è in rapporto agli altri melafonini) ha senso, e ha senso che ci siano dei compromessi. Ma nel momento in cui Apple si prepara a lanciare la nuova Siri, con cui il colosso di Cupertino spera di recuperare il terreno dalla concorrenza sul fronte dell'AI, lanciare un dispositivo incapace di offrire quel tipo di esperienza - almeno nelle sue funzionalità principali - che invece è destinata a caratterizzare l'ecosistema Apple sarebbe una mossa illogica.
Perciò se leggiamo che il noto analista Jeff Pu di GF Securities parla di un aumento di RAM per iPhone 18e, l'ipotesi ci sembra plausibile nonostante il contesto generale, con la crisi delle memorie che sta facendo impennare i costi produttivi spingendo di conseguenza verso l'alto i prezzi finali degli smartphone. E ci sembra plausibile perché Pu parla di un incremento della RAM, sì, ma minimo: 9 GB invece degli 8 GB con cui è equipaggiato iPhone 17e, ma pure iPhone 17 base.
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E infatti lo stesso ritocco dovrebbe interessare anche iPhone 18: le previsioni Pu coincidono con quelle di un altro analista affidabile, Ming Chi-Kuo, che a fine giugno ha parlato di 9 GB di RAM per il prossimo melafonino standard e anche per iPhone 18e. Entrambi dovrebbero essere lanciato non a settembre, ma all'inizio del 2027. Apple infatti da quest'anno dovrebbe cambiare strategia, spezzando la line up e dedicando la tradizionale finestre autunnale ad iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max e all'inedito iPhone pieghevole.
Igeekphone News August 2, 2026 – A comprehensive leak has revealed the complete specifications and pricing of Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 lineup ahead of its official launch. According to information obtained by Android Headlines, the new series will consist of four models: the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
The leaked details cover display technology, cameras, battery capacities, storage configurations, and expected pricing for both the U.S. and European markets.
Google Pixel 11: Compact Flagship Starting at $899
The standard Pixel 11 will feature a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display with an adaptive 60Hz–120Hz refresh rate, 2424 × 1080 resolution, and peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, making it the smallest device in the Pixel 11 family.
Performance
The handset is expected to be powered by Google’s new Tensor G6 processor alongside the Titan M3 security coprocessor.
Memory and storage options include:
12GB RAM + 256GB storage
16GB RAM + 512GB storage
Expandable storage is not supported.
Battery
The Pixel 11 is equipped with a 4,985mAh typical battery (4,840mAh minimum capacity) and supports:
30W USB-C PPS wired charging
Qi2 wireless charging
Cameras
The rear camera system includes:
48MP main camera (f/1.7)
13MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2)
Google is expected to offer up to 30x Super Res Zoom, while selfies are handled by a 10.5MP front-facing camera.
Additional Features
Other features include:
5G connectivity
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock
Dimensions: 152.8 × 72 × 8.6mm
Weight: 197g
Expected Price
United States: Starting at $899
Europe: Starting at €999
Google Pixel 11 Pro: LTPO Display and Professional Camera System
The Pixel 11 Pro retains the compact 6.3-inch form factor but upgrades to a Super Actua OLED LTPO display.
Display specifications include:
1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate
2856 × 1280 resolution
3,600 nits peak brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Hardware
Like the standard model, the Pixel 11 Pro is powered by:
Google Tensor G6
Titan M3 security chip
Memory configurations include:
12GB or 16GB RAM
256GB or 512GB storage
Battery
The phone packs a 4,850mAh typical battery (4,707mAh minimum) with:
30W USB-C PPS charging
Qi2 wireless charging
Triple-Camera Upgrade
Photography receives a major boost with:
50MP main camera
48MP ultra-wide camera
48MP telephoto camera
The telephoto lens supports:
5× optical zoom
Up to 120× Pro Zoom
Google is also expected to deliver “optical-quality” zoom at:
0.5×
1×
2×
5×
10×
On the front, the Pixel 11 Pro features a 42MP selfie camera with a 103-degree field of view.
Other Specifications
5G connectivity
Under-display fingerprint scanner
Face Unlock
Dimensions: 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4mm
Weight: 204g
Expected Price
United States:$1,099
Europe:€1,199
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Larger Display, Bigger Battery, Faster Charging
For users seeking a larger flagship experience, the Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to feature a 6.8-inch Super Actua OLED LTPO display with:
1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate
2992 × 1344 resolution
3,600 nits peak brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
The device continues Google’s flat-display design philosophy.
Performance
Powered by the Tensor G6, memory options include:
12GB RAM
16GB RAM
Storage configurations include:
256GB
512GB
1TB
The higher-capacity storage variants are expected to include 16GB of RAM.
Battery and Charging
The Pro XL carries the largest battery in the lineup:
5,115mAh typical capacity
5,000mAh minimum capacity
Charging options include:
45W wired charging
Qi2 wireless charging
Google is once again expected to omit a charger from the retail package.
Cameras
Camera hardware mirrors the Pixel 11 Pro:
50MP primary sensor
48MP ultra-wide camera with macro support
48MP 5× telephoto lens
42MP selfie camera
Additional Features
5G
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock
Dimensions: 162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5mm
Weight: 226g
Expected Price
United States:$1,299
Europe:€1,199
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Google’s Next-Generation Foldable
The premium Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to build upon Google’s foldable smartphone lineup with refinements rather than major design changes.
Dual OLED Displays
The foldable features:
8-inch internal OLED display
6.4-inch external OLED display
Both panels support refresh rates up to 120Hz.
While detailed display specifications remain unavailable, the overall hardware is expected to closely resemble the previous-generation Pixel foldable.
Hardware
Inside, the device includes:
Tensor G6 processor
Titan M3 security chip
Configurations include:
12GB or 16GB RAM
256GB
512GB
1TB storage
No microSD card expansion is supported.
Battery
Battery specifications include:
4,806mAh typical capacity
4,658mAh minimum capacity
Charging support includes:
30W USB-C PPS wired charging
Qi2 wireless charging
Google reportedly estimates that the device can reach 50% charge in approximately 30 minutes.
Camera System
The rear camera array consists of:
48MP primary camera
10.5MP ultra-wide camera with macro capability
10.8MP telephoto camera with 5× optical zoom
Digital zoom reaches up to 30× Super Res Zoom.
Both the inner and outer displays feature 10MP selfie cameras with 87-degree fields of view.
Fingerprint Sensor Returns to the Side
Unlike the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup, the foldable is expected to continue using a side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button. Face Unlock will also be supported.
Dimensions are reported as:
Folded
155.2 × 76 × 10.1mm
Unfolded
155.2 × 150.4 × 5mm
Weight: 239g
Expected Price
United States:$1,899
Europe:€1,999
Google Pixel 11 Series at a Glance
Model
Display
Processor
Main Camera
Battery
Starting Price (US)
Pixel 11
6.3-inch Actua OLED, 120Hz
Tensor G6
48MP + 13MP
4,985mAh
$899
Pixel 11 Pro
6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz
Tensor G6
50MP + 48MP + 48MP
4,850mAh
$1,099
Pixel 11 Pro XL
6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz
Tensor G6
50MP + 48MP + 48MP
5,115mAh
$1,299
Pixel 11 Pro Fold
8-inch foldable OLED + 6.4-inch cover display
Tensor G6
48MP + 10.5MP + 10.8MP
4,806mAh
$1,899
Final Thoughts
If these leaked specifications prove accurate, the Google Pixel 11 series represents an incremental but meaningful evolution of Google’s flagship smartphone lineup. Across all four models, the Tensor G6 processor, Titan M3 security chip, Qi2 wireless charging, and high-brightness OLED displays form the foundation of the new generation.
The lineup also offers clear differentiation: the Pixel 11 targets users seeking a compact flagship, the Pixel 11 Pro enhances photography and display technology, the Pixel 11 Pro XL delivers Google’s largest conventional smartphone with faster charging, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold continues the company’s push into the premium foldable segment.
Google has yet to officially confirm these specifications or prices, but the leak provides one of the most comprehensive previews of the Pixel 11 family to date ahead of its expected launch.
iPad Pro da 13 pollici con chipset M5, nella versione mostruosa con 2TB di memoria e vetro nanotexture, è disponibile su Amazon al prezzo di 2399 euro contro i 2899 precedenti. Uno sconto netto di 500 euro che lo rende molto interessante sia per i professionisti, sia per gli studenti universitari in cerca di uno strumento definitivo per il loro futuro.
Nota: Prezzo rilevato in data 02 agosto alle ore 16.26 direttamente sulla pagina prodotto ufficiale Amazon.it. I prezzi su Amazon sono soggetti a frequenti variazioni da parte del venditore.
Un tablet che, diciamolo, non ha bisogno di grosse presentazioni: è dotato del chipset di ultima generazione Apple M5, capace di fornire prestazioni eccezionali per qualsiasi attività, e con un'efficienza energetica che ti permetterà di sfruttarlo per tutto il giorno senza preoccuparti della batteria. A questo si aggiungono ben 16GB di memoria RAM con 2TB di spazio di archiviazione per questo modello.
Google is preparing a new Chrome security feature that would block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine. [...]
Futura a suivi pendant presque un quart de siècle plusieurs des grands événements scientifiques de la noosphère, comme les premières images de la surface de Pluton ou celles prises par les rovers martiens et, bien sûr, les découvertes du Cern, des ondes gravitationnelles aussi bien que celles...
I’ve heard that in Germany you can buy sausages in vending machines. What should be sold in machines that isn’t offered at the moment? Sybil Freestone, Oregon
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How it started
Believe it or not, it didn't all start with Samsung. Royole, a now-bankrupt manufacturer of flexible displays, was the first to release a commercial folding phone, the "charmingly awful" FlexPai. Samsung's first Galaxy Fold followed a year later, plagued by a variety of faults that saw review units break within days. That launch went so badly that it prompted Chinese riva …
Les Français sont de vrais « jardinophiles » ! Et vous ? Avec cette chronique, (re)découvrez une plante, un fruit, un légume.Cette semaine, c’est dans le potager que ça se passe ! Légume-fruit aux allures de tomate, cette aubergine africaine n’a pas fini d’intriguer et de séduire les passionnés...
Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.
Ogni occasione è buona per acquistare un MacBook Neo a prezzo scontato, soprattutto dopo l'aumento del prezzo di listino applicato da Apple, come conseguenza della crisi delle memorie. Con la promo in corso su eBay e il codice sconto AUG26, da aggiungere al carrello al momento del pagamento, la versione da 256 GB del notebook è disponibile in sconto a 698 euro mentre quella da 512 GB, che include anche il Touch ID, costa 782 euro. Il pagamento può avvenire anche in 3 rate senza interessi, con PayPal o Klarna. Il notebook ha 24 mesi di garanzia. Per accedere alla promo basta premere sul banner della versione desiderata, qui di sotto.
L'offerta è stata verificata al momento della pubblicazione (2/8 alle 10:50). Il codice sconto è valido fino al prossimo 9 agosto.
Le specifiche
La scheda tecnica del MacBook Neo ruota intorno alla presenza del chip A18 Pro, in grado di offrire ottime prestazioni nell'uso quotidiano. Ci sono anche 8 GB di memoria unificata e 256/512 GB di SSD. Il notebook ha un display da 13 pollici.
Une manipulation ratée, un ingrédient retiré par erreur, et la réaction fonctionne quand même. Mieux encore. Ce faux pas de laboratoire a conduit des chercheurs britanniques à une méthode capable de transformer les médicaments sans métaux lourds, avec pour seul outil une simple lumière bleue.
Gli incendi boschivi rappresentano ogni estate una delle principali emergenze ambientali, con conseguenze che vanno purtroppo ben oltre la distruzione della vegetazione. Le fiamme possono difatti compromettere la viabilità, costringere all'evacuazione di intere aree e mettere in pericolo la sicurezza di residenti e visitatori.
In tale contesto, Google Maps può offrire un supporto concreto per affrontare le emergenze in corso. La piattaforma, tra le tante funzioni, integra una sezione dedicata al monitoraggio di incendi, inondazioni, terremoti e altre calamità naturali, con la conseguente pianificazione di percorsi alternativi per evitare rischi.
COME INDIVIDUARE LE ZONE INTERESSATE DA INCENDI
Per monitorare le aree interessate da incendi boschivi tramite Google Maps è sufficiente cliccare sull’icona dei livelli, posta in alto a destra all’interno dell’applicazione, e selezionare la voce Incendi. La mappa evidenzierà le aree interessate dai roghi mediante il simbolo della fiamma e, in base alla gravità, una differente colorazione della zona colpita.
Fã de jogos de mistério e aventuras "point and click"? Case Solved: The London Files coloca os jogadores no papel de um detetive que tem como missão investigar uma série de crimes, num título que promete pôr à prova as suas capacidades de observação e dedução.
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