Monday’s top tech news: An ultra year for tech?

Apple is reportedly considering introducing a higher-end iPhone this year
Just a few short days after Samsung announced not one but two “Ultra”-branded devices, word is coming that Apple is about to put the same label on an upcoming iPhone. During the weekend, from Bloomberg Mark Gurman reported that Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup for 2022 could include its first Ultra model. Apparently there’s a chance it will offer a better camera system, faster chip and/or bigger screen than the Pro Max.
Second, if you have even a passing interest in it Mario Kart, The last of us, or Pedro Pascal, then I beg you to watch Pascal’s performance on Saturday Night Live. I won’t spoil it, but it’s good stuff.
Finally, I want to highlight a few interesting reviews that appeared over the weekend. Announced last week alongside the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, the SmartThings Station isn’t just a hub to control your smart home, but it’s also a controller button and a wireless charging pad – both features that provide a great excuse to make it totally easy to access. make times. There’s also a fantastic overkill gadget from Nix that aims to help athletes stay hydrated during exercise.
For now, here’s a silly tweet to start your day:
“Hotep Steve Martin” is straight up a twitter handle https://t.co/UfW7U8hlAt
— Moloch Meldrum (@SlayerRules_420) February 2, 2023