Brian Fagioli

The New York Times has just made its News app on iOS and Android a whole lot better with some exciting updates. These changes are all about making the app more personalized and convenient for its readers and subscribers.

First up, there's the new Listen tab on iOS. This is your go-to spot for all things audio journalism from the Times. Updated daily by their audio team, this tab offers a daily playlist featuring top stories, culture coverage, and fresh ideas. You'll also find the latest episodes of popular podcasts like “The Headlines” and “The Daily.”

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Apple today previewed watchOS 11, unveiling features for Apple Watch that leverage advanced sensor technology, algorithms, and a science-based approach to offer new health and fitness insights along with more personalization. The new Vitals app surfaces key health metrics to help users make informed decisions. The ability to measure training load offers a new experience for improved fitness.

Activity rings are now more customizable, and the Smart Stack and Photos face use intelligence for greater individualization. The Health app on iPhone and iPad offers additional support for pregnant users. New connectivity features include Check In, the Translate app, and double tap gesture capabilities.

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I’m addition to unveiling iOS 18, Apple has also unveiled iPadOS 18, bringing a host of new features designed to make the iPad more powerful and intelligent. This update introduces Calculator with Math Notes, new handwriting tools in Notes, and more ways to customize the Home Screen and Control Center.

A standout feature is Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that combines generative models with personal context to deliver useful and relevant information. Built with privacy in mind, it integrates deeply into iPadOS 18, iOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. It takes full advantage of Apple silicon and the Neural Engine, making everyday tasks simpler and faster.

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Today at its latest WWDC, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence system integrated into the upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia operating systems. Making use of generative models and personal context, Apple Intelligence aims to simplify and enhance user tasks through deep integration with Apple devices.

Apple Intelligence introduces a wealth of new writing tools that allow users to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text across various apps including Mail, Notes, and Pages. The tools aim to improve writing efficiency and quality by providing different versions of text, grammar checks, and summaries.

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TCL Mobile has just unveiled its latest offering in the budget smartphone market, the TCL 50 XE 5G, now available exclusively through Verizon Prepaid here. At just a penny less than $100, this device aims to transform the notion of what a budget smartphone can deliver, particularly with its robust 5G capabilities and premium features.

The 50 XE 5G boasts a 6.56-inch HD+ display, enhanced with TCL’s proprietary NXTVISION Technology, ensuring vibrant visuals with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth, immersive viewing experiences. This phone doesn’t just aim to please the eyes but also packs a serious punch with its MediaTek Octa-core 5G processor, promising high-speed performance that can handle everything from streaming to multitasking without breaking a sweat.

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Apple Vision Pro will soon be available in several new countries and regions. Starting this Thursday, June 13, at 6 p.m. PT, pre-orders will open for customers in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, with availability beginning Friday, June 28.

Additionally, customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will be able to pre-order Vision Pro starting Friday, June 28, at 5 a.m. PT, with availability beginning Friday, July 12.

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The PC community is abuzz with Qualcomm's recent announcement of its Snapdragon X Elite SoC, a powerhouse chipset that promises to revolutionize the performance and energy efficiency of laptops and tablets. While Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs are set to feature this advanced processor, Linux enthusiasts have reasons to celebrate as well. You see, TUXEDO Computers is bringing this cutting-edge technology to the Linux world with its upcoming ARM notebook, positioning it as a strong competitor to Windows 11 Copilot+ devices.

In a recent update, TUXEDO Computers revealed its ambitious project of developing an ARM notebook powered by the Snapdragon X Elite SoC from Qualcomm. This announcement has generated significant excitement, as it presents a viable alternative to traditional x86 notebooks, offering comparable performance with lower energy consumption, directly challenging the dominance of Windows 11 Copilot+.

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For the upcoming Christmas season, Microsoft is adding three new Xbox Series X|S options to its lineup, each with unique designs, storage capacities, and price points. Details regarding pre-orders and market availability will be announced in the coming months

The Xbox Series S 1TB in Robot White follows last year's Carbon Black version, offering gamers a sleek design with double the storage capacity to accommodate more games. It retains features like Quick Resume, fast load times, and gameplay up to 120 FPS. This new variant will be available at a retail price of $349.99, while the Carbon Black Series S 1TB will continue to be available until stock runs out.

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CachyOS has announced the release of its seventh update of the year, bringing a range of new features and improvements. This latest version (download here) is noteworthy for users looking to switch from Microsoft Windows 11, offering robust support for various devices, including the T2 MacBook and handheld gaming devices.

The June 2024 release adds support for the MacBooks with a T2 security chip. While Wi-Fi and Bluetooth do not work out of the box due to proprietary firmware from Apple, CachyOS provides detailed instructions to get these features working post-installation. This makes it an appealing option for Mac users transitioning to a more open-source platform while still using their existing hardware.

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Kubuntu Focus has unveiled its latest offerings, the Focus Ir14 GEN 2 and Ir16 GEN 2 laptops, now available with the latest enhancements from Kubuntu 24.04 LTS. Developed in collaboration with Carbon Systems, these laptops combine high-quality hardware with Kubuntu's renowned tuning and support to ensure optimal performance and user experience.

The new Ir16 GEN 2 is designed for enduring the demands of long workdays. It is equipped with a powerful 80Wh battery, encased in a robust magnesium alloy body. The laptop features a 16-inch 100 percent sRGB LED IPS display, offering a resolution of 2560×1600 at a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a brightness of 450 nits. With a 90Hz refresh rate, the visuals are not only vibrant but also buttery smooth. The inclusion of a 10-key numpad further enhances its functionality, making it an excellent choice for professionals.

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Microsoft is responding proactively to user feedback on its upcoming Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, enhancing privacy controls ahead of its release. This move comes as part of an ongoing effort to balance powerful AI functionalities with user privacy and security, a critical focus as the tech giant pushes forward with innovative new features designed to redefine personal computing.

Introduced on May 20, the Recall feature aims to transform the way users interact with their PCs by enabling them to retrieve previously viewed content through an AI-powered visual timeline. This system captures and encrypts snapshots of the user's screen, storing them locally to maintain privacy. Users can manage, pause, or delete these snapshots at their discretion, ensuring control over their digital footprint.

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Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 19 beta 3, and the video editing software now supports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor, optimized for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. This powerful integration is designed specifically for Windows ARM platform.

The Snapdragon X Elite, an all-in-one CPU, NPU, and GPU, promises to transform the video editing landscape by boosting the performance of DaVinci’s Neural AI Engine. This upgrade leads to a notable increase in efficiency, with AI-driven tasks like the magic mask seeing performance speeds up to 4.7 times faster, and smart reframe functionalities doubling in speed.

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In a recent Facebook post, HTC Taiwan has stirred up excitement among Android enthusiasts with a teaser for its upcoming smartphone. The post hints at a significant unveiling slated for June 12, 2024, at 8 AM, encouraging fans to "lock htc.com" for the latest updates. On X (formerly Twitter), the company also shares a hashtag of #ALLFORU.

The brief yet suggestive announcement has left many speculating about the features and advancements the "new HTC 2024" might offer. While details remain scarce, the anticipation builds as HTC aims to regain its foothold in the competitive smartphone market. Historically known for pioneering features in the smartphone realm, industry watchers are eager to see what innovative elements HTC will introduce next.

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Google has launched a new feature in Google Messages that enables users to text 911 using Rich Communication Services (RCS). This functionality will first be available in U.S. regions that currently lack text-to-911 capabilities, in collaboration with emergency technology company RapidSOS.

Elmar Weber, General Manager at Android and Business Communications, emphasized the utility of this feature, stating, "Calling 911 in emergency situations isn’t always possible. This is why, in partnership with RapidSOS, we're rolling out the ability to text 911 with RCS."

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As the summer travel season ramps up, with over 212 million American adults planning vacations, Verizon Wireless introduces a new travel partner: the TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G tablet.

The TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G sports a 10-inch nano-etched display that minimizes glare through adaptive brightness and color tone adjustments, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. Here are more reasons that TCL says makes this tablet is a must-have for summer travelers:

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