The Untold Story of the Birth of the iPhone

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• March 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

The Untold Story of the Birth of the iPhone

Apple turns 50 on April 1. In his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, David Pogue chronicles the secrecy-laden environment in which Steve Jobs willed the first iPhone into existence.

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Eurozone inflation unexpectedly rises to 1.9% in February

Economists say Iran conflict was ‘already casting its shadow’ as tensions had pushed up oil prices last month

Financial Times Economy• Mar 3, 2026, 05:10 PM

You can soon live out your James Bond fantasies with retractable stud winter tires

In 1987's The Living Daylights, James Bond presses a dashboard button to activate retractable tire studs, giving the Aston Martin V8 Vantage he's driving more traction on a frozen lake. That tire technology is no longer limited to the movies. Later this year, Finnish tire brand Nokian is planning to launch a new snow tire with studs that automatically deploy when temperatures drop. The Hakkapeliitta 01 tire will debut in North American and Europe in a variety of sizes, with a focus on Nordic countries. Studded tires are an effective way to improve grip and handling when driving in slippery conditions caused by ice or snow. But when roads a … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge• Mar 3, 2026, 04:55 PM