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Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1
29 Oct

Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1

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The wait is finally over. Apple Intelligence is making its proper debut with the public releases of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 today. Typically, point-one versions of Apple operating systems add minor features and fix bugs, but this year it brings a major update since Apple Intelligence features weren't quite ready in time for the rollout of iOS 18. Considering the new iPhone 16 series was touted as "built for Apple Intelligence," but launched without the features they were built for, this release has been long in the making. Those with older devices are likely to find…
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Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
29 Oct

Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April

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Folks in the European Union finally know when Apple Intelligence will be available on their mobile devices. Apple told EU users on Monday that its AI suite will arrive in April 2025. The first Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and AI notification summaries, are now available for English speakers elsewhere.Apple announced the EU release date in a press release for the European Union (via 9to5Mac). Translated from Italian, the news post reads, “In April, Apple Intelligence features will begin to be distributed to iPhone and iPad users in the EU.”The article notes that the first wave of Apple Intelligence…
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Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
28 Oct

Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign

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Microsoft is accusing Google of funding a proxy campaign designed to discredit it in the eyes of regulatory authorities and policymakers in the European Union and beyond. In a blog post penned by Rima Alaily, the company’s deputy general counsel, Microsoft claims the search giant has gone to “great lengths to obfuscate its involvement, funding and control” of the Open Cloud Coalition, a group of “cloud service providers, industry leaders and stakeholders” that says it’s committed to advocating for a “fair, competitive, and open cloud services industry across the UK and EU.”According to Microsoft, Google hired a lobbying agency in…
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Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones
28 Oct

Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones

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Google now offers refurbished Pixel phones, as originally spotted by The Verge. The company is selling refurbed Pixel 6, Pixel 6A and Pixel 7 handsets directly on the Google Store. The phones can be purchased for up to 40 percent off, when compared to new models. Each smartphone ships with the same 1-year limited warranty and customer support options as a new model.Google says that each refurbished handset has been “carefully inspected” to ensure that the phones, screens and batteries are all in tip-top shape. However, a company representative offered no guarantees regarding battery life in a statement to The…
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Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50
28 Oct

Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50

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It may still be October, but Black Friday deals have already started coming down the pike. Case in point? The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display . This early Black Friday deal knocks 44 percent off the price, bringing it down to what we saw on Prime Day.This sale is for the most recent version of the device, which was originally released last year. The 3rd Gen Echo Show 5 easily made our list of the . We said that “it doubles as a stellar alarm clock.” There’s an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen,…
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The best earbuds for Android devices in 2024
28 Oct

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2024

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Read our full Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review Along those lines, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are to Galaxy phones what the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are to Pixel phones. Using them with a Samsung handset unlocks a few ecosystem-specific perks, including the hi-res Samsung Seamless codec, a real-time translation tool and a “Game Mode” that reduces latency. That’s on top of features like spatial audio, a graphic EQ, a lost device finder, adaptive ANC, simplified voice commands and automatic switching between Samsung devices. This kind of walled garden approach is frustrating — remember when you could plug…
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The best game streaming gear in 2024
28 Oct

The best game streaming gear in 2024

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It doesn’t take much to make your gaming stream look and sound professional — you just need the right tools, and then let your sparkling personality and on-screen skills take care of everything else. Here, we’ve collected more than a dozen of the best streaming gadgets that you can buy today, separated into five categories: microphones, headphones, cameras, lights and accessories. You won’t need everything on this list, but there’s a good starting point for most budgets under each heading. Microphones Headphones and headsets Cameras Lights Accessories This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/best-game-streaming-gear-160012102.html?src=rss Source link lol
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The Morning After: Claim your Cash App settlement money
28 Oct

The Morning After: Claim your Cash App settlement money

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If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you might be entitled to compensation as part of a class-action settlement. . You can file a claim through a dedicated settlement website, and depending on what you can prove, you could receive up to $2,500. If there’s a downside beyond having your private financial data leaked, it’s that you’ve only got until November 19 to file.— Dan CooperGet this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!News in BriefIt’ll be good for, uh, research. Google. Codenamed Jarvis, because of course it is, it will help you with common…
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Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
28 Oct

Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views

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In an AMA this weekend, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared some insight into why some videos on the platform appear reduced in quality well after they’re posted, and it all boils down to performance. Responding to a question about old stories looking “blurry” in highlights, Mosseri said, “In general, we want to show the highest-quality video we can. But if something isn’t watched for a long time — because the vast majority of views are in the beginning — we will move to a lower quality video.” If the video later spikes in popularity again, “then we will re-render the…
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Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
27 Oct

Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser

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Google may be close to unveiling an AI agent that can operate a web browser to help users automate everyday tasks. reports that the company is working on a “computer-using agent” under the codename Project Jarvis, and it may be ready to be previewed as soon as December. According to sources that spoke to The Information, Jarvis “responds to a person’s commands by capturing frequent screenshots of what’s on their computer screen, and interpreting the shots before taking actions like clicking on a button or typing into a text field.”Jarvis is reportedly made to work only with web browsers —…
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