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Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta
29 Jul

Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta

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Don't call it AI, but Apple's long-awaited take on artificial intelligence is finally rolling out today. Well, in limited form, anyway. The developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 just dropped, and they include some of the first Apple Intelligence features available to a broader, public group of testers. To be clear, this isn't the full release that was rumored to be delayed till October. These updates are part of an early preview for developers to test.How to get the new Apple Intelligence featuresStarting today, those with Apple developer accounts will be able to update their…
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The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable
29 Jul

The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable

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Sony’s currently prepping a Mario-like adventure game for PS5 that’s inspired by its cute little Astro Bot mascot character. That title arrives on September 6 and looks like an absolute blast. Taking a page from Nintendo, the company also just announced a themed DualSense controller to commemorate the release. It's pretty dang adorable.The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is an homage to the titular bucket of bolts, who made his first appearance in a collection of VR minigames released back in 2013. Sony calls the controller a “true work of art” and it's easy to see why. This…
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Border agents can’t search cellphones of NYC visitors without a warrant, court rules
29 Jul

Border agents can’t search cellphones of NYC visitors without a warrant, court rules

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A federal court has ruled that United States border agents cannot search cellphones without warrants in the Eastern District of New York. The decision applies to both US citizens and international visitors entering the region, which includes New York City, the most-visited site by overseas travelers.The case stems from a 2022 incident in which border agents manually searched the phone of a man named Kurbonali Sultanov at JFK Airport in New York. He initially refused and then handed over the device once agents said he had no choice. The phone was later searched more thoroughly with a warrant, but Sultanov…
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Apple Intelligence reportedly may not arrive until October with iOS 18.1
29 Jul

Apple Intelligence reportedly may not arrive until October with iOS 18.1

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Apple Intelligence isn’t likely to be ready in time for the public and iPadOS 18 in September, but you might not have to wait too long for it after that. According to ’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, which the company expects to be out by October. The betas for these — with some of the AI features — will reportedly be ready for developers to start playing with as soon as this week.Apple Intelligence won’t offer its full suite of features at the start. Some, like , are expected…
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Artisanal sex toy businesses might not survive Etsy’s new seller policies
28 Jul

Artisanal sex toy businesses might not survive Etsy’s new seller policies

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Simply Elegant Glass has been selling hand-crafted sex toys on Etsy for nearly a decade. In that time, the shop has made over 7,000 sales and racked up more than 1,500 mostly five-star reviews. The Etsy shop — which offers glass dildos, anal plugs and other insertable items — drives the majority of the small business’ overall sales. But as of Monday July 29, the bulk of the shop’s catalog won't be allowed on the marketplace anymore under Etsy’s new restrictions around sex toys.The Adult Nudity and Sexual Content policy, which was quietly published at the end of June to…
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Elon Musk shared a doctored Harris campaign video on X without labeling it as fake
28 Jul

Elon Musk shared a doctored Harris campaign video on X without labeling it as fake

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As spotted by The New York Times, Elon Musk shared an altered version of Kamala Harris’ campaign video on Friday night that uses a deepfake voiceover to say things like, “I was selected because I am the ultimate diversity hire,” in the VP’s voice. Nowhere does the post alert users to the fact that the video has been manipulated and features comments Harris did not actually say. Under X’s own policies, users “may not share synthetic, manipulated, or out-of-context media that may deceive or confuse people and lead to harm (‘misleading media’).”The post has been up all weekend, amassing over…
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Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron arrives on Max in September
28 Jul

Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron arrives on Max in September

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Back in March, Warner Bros. Discovery's Max announced that it's extending its exclusive US streaming rights for Studio Ghibli in a new multiyear agreement. As part of that deal, Ghibli agreed to make Hayao Miyazaki's first film in a decade, The Boy and the Heron, available on Max later this year. Now, the streaming service has revealed that the fantasy adventure film will be available to stream on Max starting on September 6. To note, Studio Ghibli first embraced streaming in 2020 when it gave Netflix and Max the rights to all its films, including Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle…
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That Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle is now available
28 Jul

That Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle is now available

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We knew it was coming and now it’s here. Disney has entered into a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to offer an ad-free streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max. The combo pack costs $30 per month, which is a savings of $6 per month when you add it all up. A Disney+ and Hulu bundle costs $20 per month and ad-free Max costs $16 per month, so this is a pretty good deal.If you want to save even more money and don’t mind lengthy ad breaks interrupting prestige dramas that weren’t made with advertisements in mind, there’s an…
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The Thunder Island Navigator
28 Jul

The Thunder Island Navigator

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Join Me On a Career Journey I haven't posted in a while because I've been working on The Thunder Island Navigator, a newsletter about the software engineering field and job market to help aspiring (and seasoned) developers navigate the current market. I've built the newsletter using Beehiiv, which has lots of canned no-code tools to build a simple web page for subscribers and potential subscribers. For registering and managing the domain, I used Namecheap, which was a really smooth experience overall. As of right now, I'm aiming to post a new article every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I may have…
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Stalker 2 has been delayed (again) until November 20
28 Jul

Stalker 2 has been delayed (again) until November 20

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The long-anticipated Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed yet again, this time until November 20. It was supposed to come out on September 5. This is just the latest delay in a development cycle that . That’s 14 years. The longest delay in gaming history , at 15 years.What’s taking so long? At first, . Developer GSC Game World nearly shut down, but managed to weather the storm. Next, the makers spent a whole lot of time perfecting various mechanics and features, including a .Real world events intervened to continue the delay. Russia invaded Ukraine and GSC was…
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