Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIs the iPhone 16e waterproof?What does the IP68 rating mean?Can you swim with the iPhone 16e?How can you keep your iPhone 16e safe from water damage?Apples all-new iPhone 16e, its new $599 successor to the iPhone SE line, sports a series of changes, including an OLED panel and Face ID instead of the SEs Touch ID Home button. Its bezels are more prominent, and it comes in two different matte finishes: black and white. Its a svelte new phone that youll likely gravitate to if you want something a bit lower-priced.One major consideration you may want to keep in mind however, is its water resistance. With flagship iPhones featuring high levels of protection against water and dust, it makes sense to question whether the affordable iPhone 16e includes the same level of durability. With that in mind, is the iPhone 16e safe to take around water?Recommended VideosAppleIf you were hoping to take your iPhone 16e swimming or use it worry-free in wet conditions, youll be glad to know that the device boasts an IP68 water and dust resistance rating. This means it can withstand submersion in up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes. Apple has been offering similar protection on its flagship models, and the iPhone 16e follows suit, so even though youre getting a more affordable phone, you dont have to worry about the company skimping in this department.RelatedHowever, its important to note that no iPhone is truly waterproof in that it can be withstand lengthy submersion in water or excessive water exposure. While the IP68 rating provides excellent protection against accidental splashes, rain, or brief submersion, it doesnt guarantee that your phone will survive repeated exposure to water or extreme conditions. As with every piece of tech, youl want to exercise caution when you get it around water.The IP68 rating is an industry standard that signifies two key aspects of protection. The 6 in IP68 means the iPhone 16e is fully dust-tight, meaning any dust or small particle will be kept from entering the device. The 8 means the phone can withstand immersion in water beyond 1 meter. Apple specifies a depth of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. That means the iPhone 16e is safe from common accidents like spills or quick drops, or you walking in the rain talking on or using the phone.AppleEven though the iPhone 16e has an IP68 rating, its not designed for lengthy water exposure like taking a dip in the pool. Apple actually advises against swimming or bathing with the phone. Plus, being exposed to liquids like saltwater, soapy water, and chlorinated pools can wear down its water resistance over time.Additionally, water damage is not covered under Apples warranty, so if your iPhone 16e happens to take any water-related damage, you might need to pay for repairs or a replacement.If you want to do your part to make sure your iPhone 16e keeps its water resistance, there are a few things you can do. Avoid exposing the device to high-pressure water (like in the shower or from a jet of water).Do not submerge it in salt water, pool water, or other liquids that can corrode internal components.If your iPhone gets wet, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoid charging it until completely dry.Do not intentionally test its water resistanceresistance can diminish over time with normal wear and tear.Editors Recommendations

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHow to enterAnker Solix EverFrost 2 electric coolerWould you believe that Anker, an electronics brand thats known for its power banks, also has an electric cooler? Known as the Anker Solix EverFrost, its the perfect companion for backyard parties and outdoor adventures. Its so good that its getting a sequel in the form of the Anker Solix EverFrost 2, and youve got a chance to win one!Ankers giveaway for the Anker Solix EverFrost 2 runs from February 27 to March 27, which means youve got a month to send in your entries. Youre going to want to do so as early as you can just to make sure that you dont forget. There will be only one lucky winner of the all-new electric cooler, so we wish you the best of luck!Enter here to win the Anker Solix EverFrost 2The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 electric cooler is already generating a lot of hype even before it officially rolls out, and thats because its packed with so many helpful features. First and foremost, its going to keep your food and drinks cool for up to 52 hours on a single charge. If you decide to get a second battery pack, that number doubles to a whopping 104 hours! Thats pretty impressive, especially considering its predecessor can only last up to 42 hours. When you need to recharge the electric cooler, you can do so through a solar panel, a wall outlet, your cars auxiliary port, or through its USB-C port.You have control of how cold the Anker Solix EverFrost 2 will be, with a range of 68 degrees Fahrenheit to -4 degrees Fahrenheit. It cools quickly from 77 degrees Fahrenheit to 32 degrees Fahrenheit in just 15 minutes, with even cooling across the entire space. Because it doesnt use ice, youve got the entire capacity of the electric cooler to use, and anything you place inside wont get soggy as theres no melting ice to get them wet.Like its power banks, the Anker Solix EverFrost 2 comes with 60W USB-C and 12W USB-A ports so you can charge your gadgets. The electric cooler works with a companion app so that you can monitor its performance, and it even features a fold-down tray to help when youre organizing whatever youre placing inside and a pair of 6-inch wheels to make it easier to move it. The 40L model will cost $900 while the 58L model will cost $1,100 on their March 7 release date, so make sure to join this giveaway!Editors RecommendationsAnker SOLIX F3800 Giveaway (Winner Selected)

US pricing TBD Kias EV strategy: Smaller, cheaper cars like the EV3 hatch and EV4 sedan Smaller EVs will use 400 V powertrains to save money. Kristin Shaw Feb 27, 2025 3:00 am | 4 Not all of these electric Kias will come to the US, but some will. Credit: Kristin Shaw Not all of these electric Kias will come to the US, but some will. Credit: Kristin Shaw Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreKia provided flights from Austin, Texas, to Barcelona and accommodation so Ars could attend its EV Day. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.TARRAGONA, SpainNinety minutes south of Barcelona, Kia celebrated its 2025 EV day by unveiling the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 this week. While we knew the Kia EV4 was coming, first unveiled as a concept at the brand's EV Day Korea two years ago, the automaker just now confirmed that the all-electric sedan will be sold in the US. While Kia will make both traditional and hatchback body styles of the EV4, only the former is coming our way.As Kia's first electrified sedan, the EV4 has a tall order to fill as sedans wane in the North American market. All the brands in the Hyundai Motor Group have signaled a commitment to the four-door family car; Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia now all offer all-electric sedans. With a low center of gravity, lighter-weight bodies than their SUV cousins, and solid aerodynamics, sedans appear to be far from dead at Kia.The super-compact EV2 concept has a lot going for it: city dimensions, coach doors, and high-tech seats. However, the EV2 is not headed to America, at least for now. The same goes for the modular PV5, which is part of Kia's PBV (platform beyond vehicle) platform. Kia boss Ho Sung Song offered some hints that this could change in the future. The diminutive EV2. Credit: Kristin Shaw Keeping an eye on potential tariffsSong was appointed president and CEO of Kia Motors in 2020 and was designated as the spear point for Kia's Plan S electrification and mobility strategy. He's also impressively well-versed on sales numbers, the company's new technology, and differing challenges in various regions around the world. The company has been focused on its shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles from internal combustion engine vehicles; in the US alone, the automaker currently offers 10 hybrid and battery-electric vehicles in the lineup, with more to come.Still, Song remains open to pivoting depending on customer demand. Asked about how Kia will respond to tariffs from the Trump administration, the CEO projected temperance."Our priority is our customers," Song told EV Day attendees. "It's too early to say how tariffs might affect our business. Once we have the final settlement of the tariff, then we'll take another look at our strategy."In September, Kia officially opened its Gwangmyeong EVO Plant, the Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV plant. Kia says the South Korea facility can produce up to 150,000 units annually and is hosting lines for the EV3, PV5, and EV4. As such, production can pivot depending on demand, which gives the automaker flexibility in what Song calls a "complicated new world." Kia plans to fill a wide range of niches with these new EVs. Credit: Kristin Shaw Kia's new EV lineup is built with 400 V architecture, a change from the 800 V technology used in the EV6 and EV9. That explains the slightly slower charging time, estimated to be around 30 minutes to get from 10 percent to 80 percent. Volvo's EX30 charges 5 percent faster than the EV3, Kia admits, but Song waved off any concern."We're moving toward practical, affordable cars versus faster charging," Song said in Spain. "Our new cars have 400 V technology to save money on the overall cost. And besides, most owners charge from home anyway."A quick spin in the EV3The EV3 will come to America later this year, and I had a chance to test-drive the European spec of the EV on twisty roads and fast-paced highways between Barcelona and Tarragona. Boasting the best range among Kia's EV models at its top level, the EV3 gets 270 miles (436 km) for the standard range and 375 miles (605 km) for the long-range variant. It's a pleasant ride. Regardless of range, the EV3 squeezes 204 horsepower from its electric motor and offers the same interior dimensions as the Kia Sportage.I liked the EV3's climate control toggle switches, an improvement from the dual-purpose setup that alternates between climate and audio controls in some Kia models. It's roomier inside than it looks from the outside, so it fits into parking spaces easily and still offers enough leg- and headroom in the back for a six-foot-tall-plus adult. In the EV3, the brand improved its one-pedal driving function from previous EV models; the EV3 can come to a full stop in forward or reverse. Its 12.3-inch head-up display is clear and informative, and I found that especially useful while navigating an unfamiliar city. The EV3 should go on sale in the US in 2026. Kristin Shaw The EV3 should go on sale in the US in 2026. Kristin Shaw The EV3 interior Kristin Shaw The EV3 interior Kristin Shaw The EV3 should go on sale in the US in 2026. Kristin Shaw The EV3 interior Kristin Shaw The EV3 is the brand's first model to include Kia CarPay, which could be used to pay for parking, for instance. It's also the first Kia model to include an AI assistant with ChatGPT to broaden its in-car suggestions via voice. Inside, the EV3 uses several kinds of recycled plastics, including collected materials through its Ocean Cleanup project. These comprise 40 percent of the EV3's trunk liner, a nod to Kia's planned expansion of sustainable materials.Kia says the EV3 is estimated to start at 36,000 euros (about $37,800), between the EV2 and the EV4. All three will be offered for under 40,000 euros ($42,000), an attractive price point at a time when EV adoption is plateauing. There's no word yet on how that translates to US prices.Kias all-electric modular van, the PV5Another interesting development for Kia is the upcoming Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup, which starts with the PV5. Four variants of Kia's modular electric van are in the plan, including cargo, passenger, crew, and wheelchair access vehicle (WAV) options. While Kia won't say if the PV5 will be sold in the US, the WAV version has the most potential, with smart features designed to expand mobility for all.Kia is partnering with BraunAbility, an Indiana-based company that makes wheelchair-accessible vans and wheelchair lifts for the PV5 WAV. Also in talks with Kia is German van conversion company Westfalia, and Song says the company is studying the possibility of marketing the PV5 as a camper vansomething it also explored at SEMA last year.The PV5's quick-use wheelchair ramp, which loads from the passenger side door, can support a load of up to 661 lbs (300 kg). Kia says the side-door access allows wheelchair users and passengers to board through the same entry point onto the sidewalk, which improves safety. And because the ramp is installed at the factory, wheelchair users don't have to send their van to a conversion shop, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. One version of the PV5 is an EV for wheelchair users. Kristin Shaw One version of the PV5 is an EV for wheelchair users. Kristin Shaw Kia has yet to decide to import the PV5 to North America. Kristin Shaw Kia has yet to decide to import the PV5 to North America. Kristin Shaw One version of the PV5 is an EV for wheelchair users. Kristin Shaw Kia has yet to decide to import the PV5 to North America. Kristin Shaw Other versions of the PV5 include passenger, cargo, and crew cab configurations. In the past year, Kia spent quite a bit of time with rideshare service Uber and taxi cab firms to better understand the required functionality, like metering. It's a smart strategy, as drivers on the Uber platform go electric six to seven times faster than the general population in the US and Europe, Kia said in January.Executives said PV5 production is planned to begin in July for Europe and its home market in Korea. 4 Comments

McDonald's is selling $1 Egg McMuffins on its app on Sunday.The promotion comes as the Egg McMuffin celebrates 50 years on the market and as egg prices soar.Egg prices hit a record high in the US in January, with a dozen large Grade A eggs costing an average of $4.95.As the food industry grapples with the skyrocketing price of eggs in the US, McDonald's is going the other way and selling $1 Egg McMuffins for one day.On Tuesday, McDonald's announced it will be selling Egg McMuffins and Sausage McMuffins with Egg for $1 on Sunday, March 2. The deal is only valid for purchases made through the app in the US.The promotion is being held to celebrate the Egg McMuffin's 50th birthday. The product was introduced in the US in 1975.McDonald's menu prices vary depending on location. In downtown Manhattan, an Egg McMuffin currently costs $5.99.The company's North America impact officer, Michael Gonda, wrote a LinkedIn post on Tuesday about the deal. Referencing egg prices, Gonda said customers "definitely WON'T see McDonald's USA issuing surcharges on eggs."Value strategyDipanjan Chatterjee, a vice president at Forrester, a New York-based market research company, told BI the deal fits right into McDonald's value strategy, which includes $5 meal deals and $1 items.Chatterjee said that with egg prices hitting all-time highs, marketing a "$1 value item" that uses eggs "may seem like an odd choice."But it's more of an opportunity because McDonald's now has a chance to position itself as a company that "prioritizes its customers over profit," Chatterjee said.The move is "likely to pay off handsomely for McDonald's," said Mrio Braz de Matos, the cofounder of the Singapore-based branding consultancy agency Flying Fish Lab."McDonald's doesn't just stand for fast food, it also stands for value," he said. "In good times, it matters, but in harder economic climates, it makes this particular aspect of the brand more attractive to consumers."Alexandra Leung, the founder of Monogic, a food-and-beverage marketing and PR agency in Singapore and Hong Kong, told BI that while the deal will be attractive to cost-conscious consumers, its real value isn't in the sales bump, but in "digital customer acquisition.""I think that the measure of success for this promotion might be better evaluated through metrics like app downloads and digital engagement rather than sustained McMuffin sales post-promotion," she said.Soaring egg pricesMcDonald's $1 deal comes as egg prices in the US have soared, partly due to supply chain issues stemming from an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the US.The average price of a dozen large Grade A eggs in the country hit an all-time high of $4.95 in January.Given the short supply of eggs, supermarket chains have seensell out minutes after store openings. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Costco have imposed limits on the number of cartons each customer can purchase.Restaurant chain Waffle House announced earlier this month that it would start including a $0.50 surcharge on each egg it sold.Shake Shack's CEO, Rob Lynch, said on Thursday that restaurant chains with big breakfast businesses might dial back on eggs and offer more beef and chicken products instead.Representatives for McDonald's did not respond to a request for comment from BI.

Elon Musk said he wants to "send another email" to federal workers to get them to account for what they do.The White House said it received over a million responses, less than half of the entire government.President Donald Trump said that sending another email is a "good idea."Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the Department of Government Efficiency will "send another email" to federal workers asking them to summarize their accomplishments."You know, we got a partial response. We are going to send another email," Musk told reporters while attending President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting.On Saturday, the Office of Personnel Management emailed federal employees, asking them to submit a list of what they've achieved by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday.Musk said on Saturday that failure to respond by the deadline "will be taken as a resignation."Later, on Monday, Musk said that employees who have yet to respond will be given "another chance," but "failure to respond a second time will result in termination."Musk's email request sparked confusion across the government. At least eight agencies, including the Department of Defense and State Department, told their workers not to respond to OPM's email.The White House said on Tuesday that more than one million workers responded to the email, less than half of the entire federal workforce."I wouldn't say that we are thrilled about it," Trump said of the remaining federal workers who did not respond during Tuesday's press conference."Maybe they are going to be gone. Maybe they are not around, maybe they have other jobs," Trump added.Trump also said at the same press conference that he thinks Musk's plan to send a follow-up email is a "good idea.""You got a lot of people that have not responded, so we are trying to figure out, do they exist? Who are they? And it's possible that a lot of those people will be actually fired," Trump said.Trimming the federal workforce has become one of Trump's priorities in his second term.Last month, the Trump administration gave federal employees from January 28 to February 6 to accept a buyout offer if they did not want to work in his administration. A spokesperson for the OPM told Business Insider on February 6 that over 40,000 workers took the buyout.Then, on February 11, Trump signed an executive order to limit federal hiring. The order said that each federal agency can only hire one new employee if four employees leave. The restriction does not apply to jobs related to public safety, immigration enforcement, or law enforcement."There are too many federal employees. Excluding active-duty military and Postal Service employees, the federal workforce exceeds 2.4 million," the White House said in a fact sheet about the order.Representatives for the White House and DOGE did not respond to a request for comment from BI.

Mareterra Monaco Complex / Valode & PistreSave this picture! Philippe ChancelArchitects: Valode & PistreAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:60000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:ManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Carrara marble, Limestone, Wood Cladding More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Mareterra is a largely pedestrianized district covering 6 hectares. It will enable the development of a new living space in the Principality. The project encompasses a lushly planted park, both residential and retail offerings, public facilities, an extension of the Grimaldi Forum, a small marina, public spaces and a central plaza, pedestrian pathways, and a waterfront promenade. Creating land extension in the sea is an artificial action. The project's design sought, conversely, to make the idea of gaining ground from the sea seem perfectly natural. In practice, this resulted in the creation of two ecosystems, one land-based, on the extension, and the other sea-based, in alignment with the extension.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Monaco is an exceptional site: a natural port in deep water protected by the "Rock" and surrounded by mountains plunging into the sea. Arranged in tiers that follow its coastline, Monaco is a built-up urban area occupying a very limited surface area of land. The challenges associated with integration into this setting, in both physical and urban terms, have guided all the solutions developed.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In keeping with this specific setting, the construction technique consisted of making a large barrage made of reinforced concrete caissons. Once this sanctuary was in place, infilling operations could be carried out without spoiling the neighboring sea beds. This new shore follows the isobath contour at -30 meters, thus replicating a natural form and facilitating the flow of the currents that oxygenate the underwater animal and plant life. This project is located in a seismic zone, 18 caissons, each 30 meters high, form the protective belt of the new district. Each caisson weighs 10,000 Tons.Save this picture!The platform thus constructed has been raised at its center by the creation of a hill lushly planted with large stone pines, thus giving a more harmonious feel to the new coastline curve around which it winds. The district located on this extension is diverse yet integrated. Villas sit beside the sea, as in the Riviera's earliest urban settlements, then gradually rise to form the upper section of buildings arranged to face the sea. Below the hill, a cluster of showrooms complements the neighboring Grimaldi Forum. The southern part sits alongside a small marina, around which restaurants and shops fan out. A large apartment block placed between the port and the sea, on piles, constitutes the project's most maritime part. It was designed by the architect Renzo Piano.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Monte-Carlo, MonacoLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeValode & PistreOfficeMaterialsGlassConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on February 27, 2025Cite: "Mareterra Monaco Complex / Valode & Pistre" 27 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026860/mareterra-monaco-complex-valode-and-pistre&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Project Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122683341 .This is the 4th part of the tutorial series, where we are going to implement a Real Time Strategy game using Unreal Engine and C++. Here we will reference games like Age of Empires or Total was style games that has combat elements with large groups of units that composed of a large number of characters. We will be implementing everything from scratch and I will guide you through the journey of development through each step all the way. In this episode, we are going to implement a base pawn class for to be used as the parent for all character types in the game we are going to implement. Here we will not use unreal Character template, we will stick with a Pawn class to maximize performance when we have many in-game characters in the game. Full C++ RTS Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou5_PYxEdjNbAgbVRn-daOga . // ! https://www.patreon.com/codelikeme Patrons will have access to project files of all the stuff I do in the channel and other extra benefitsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClb6Jh9EBV7a_Nm52Ipll_Q/join Like my facebook page for more content : https://www.facebook.com/gamedevelopersclub/ Follow me on twitter : https://twitter.com/CodeLikeMe2 Follow me on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/codelikeme #CodeLikeMe #unrealengine #ue5 #ue4 #indiegamedev

Nature, Published online: 26 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08820-7A manufacturable platform for photonic quantum computing

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