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/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25613089/492713228.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, has died at 93")
Source: The Verge James Earl Jones, the distinguished actor behind the voice of Darth Vader, has died at age 93, according to Deadline. Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, in 1931. After managing to overcome a speech impediment, Jones went on to have a massive acting career, with credits spanning dozens of plays, TV shows,…
Source: Venture Beat Allen Institute for AI (AI2)’s new mixture of experts-based model outperforms other 1B parameter models, but is still cost-effective. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25613082/AirPods_4_Press_Image.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Apple AirPods 4: price, release date, and how to preorder")
Source: The Verge According to Apple, the two new AirPods 4 models offer significantly improved sound over the third generation. And they have new features, like the switch to USB-C. The ANC version also gets a speaker built into the shrunken-down charging case to make Apple’s Find My tracker more effective and wireless charging that…
Source: Venture Beat The Oracle Database@Google Cloud service is now generally available enabling Google users to bring AI, data analytics and other applications to Oracle data. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24931303/236791_Apple_iPhone_15_and_15_Plus_review_DSeifert_0006.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "iOS 18 will launch next week with new ways to customize your homescreen")
Source: The Verge Apple has revealed the launch date for iOS 18 — and it’s just days away. The update, which will add new ways to customize your iPhone’s homescreen and lockscreen, arrives on September 16th. However, this update doesn’t include the Apple Intelligence features coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and across the iPhone…
Source: Venture Beat CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the rapidly advancing world of digitalization, where strategies evolve by the minute, companies and agencies must either adapt or risk falling behind. The focus has shifted from broad mass advertising campaigns to highly selective and personalized digital strategies that significantly benefit brands. The ability to leverage… Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge The iPhone 16 took center stage during Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event on Monday, but it wasn’t the only new gadget to make its debut. Apple also introduced the new Apple Watch Series 10 and a black version of the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2. Both are available for preorder starting today and…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25612752/beats1.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Beats’ new iPhone 16 cases work with the Camera Control button")
Source: The Verge The $49 hardshell polycarbonate cases feature “flexible sidewalls” to help absorb some of the impact when dropped and a microfiber lining to protect an iPhone’s finish. According to Beats, the outer surface of each case has been treated with a “glossy scratch-resistant coating,” a feature that potentially comes in response to Apple’s…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25612813/MX6X3_AV5.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Apple has a faster MagSafe charger to go with the new iPhone 16 phones")
Source: The Verge For faster wireless charging up to 25W — up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro when paired with the 30W USB‑C Power Adapter (sold separately). For fast wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone 12 or later with MagSafe when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25612704/AirPods42.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "AirPods 4 hands-on: noise cancellation for people who hate ear tips")
Source: The Verge For the first time, Apple’s AirPods for the masses come in two different versions. Today, the company announced its AirPods 4 earbuds, which start at $129, but there’s also a higher-tier $159 model that brings active noise cancellation to this open-style design. We’ve seen this attempted by other brands before — most…
