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In what seems to be the latest trend in the streaming world, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) has announced that it will be increasing the price of its ad-free plans. This news follows a report last month that hinted at the possibility of a price change.As of today, new subscribers will be paying $16.99 per month for the standard ad-free plan, a dollar more than the previous price. For those who prefer the 4K ad-free plan, the monthly cost is now $20.99, also a dollar more than before. Existing Max subscribers won’t see the change immediately, but they can…
While watching movies or TV shows on your Android phone might not match the immersive audio experience of a movie theater, Google is working to bridge that gap. Android 15 promises to significantly enhance spatial audio, a technology that manipulates sound to create a multi-directional audio experience. This advancement aims to make your mobile device’s audio feel as though it’s coming from all around you, enhancing the overall listening experience.The concept behind spatial audio involves a clever software trick that processes sound to simulate its origin from various directions. This means that sounds in a movie or show are no…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What I learned from the UN’s “AI for Good” summit —Melissa Heikkilä Last week, Geneva played host to the UN’s AI for Good Summit. The summit’s big focus was how AI can be used to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, such as eradicating poverty and hunger, achieving gender equality, promoting clean energy and climate action and so on. The conference managed to convene people working in AI from around the globe, featuring speakers from China, the Middle…
While Sony isn’t exactly the most successful smartphone vendor in the world right now, the company’s true wireless earbuds and high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones are definitely among the best and most popular we can think of. One problem with these product families is that they’re not refreshed and expanded quite as often as the Xperia handset roster, which makes it hard to keep sales numbers nice and steady for 18, 24, or even 36 months in a row.The extremely well-reviewed Sony WH-1000XM5, for instance, are already two years old, but instead of preparing for the impending arrival of a sequel…
We’re all witnessing a change in an era. AI is now the hot trend, and it’s quickly gaining abilities. The newest models can now generate made-up videos and photos, write music, organize trips… how far will it go?Let’s think about the future of phones and apps for a second. What if AI gets so big that you no longer need a home screen and apps on your phone? What if you just get a prompt screen where you can type or talk to AI and it just does everything? And the way smart homes are made, this can even grow…
WWDC leaks and rumors are now piling on, suggesting that the long wait to see AI-powered iPhone features might be worth it after all.And while I’m sure Apple will be able to come up with some great original AI features, I’d like to take the opportunity to talk about the AI tricks that almost made me switch from my iPhone 13 to the Pixel 8 Pro or Galaxy S24 Ultra I have for testing.The two most useful AI-powered tricks on my Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra are called Circle to Search and Summarize.I’ve talked about this in a different…
Family urges better technology to help remind drivers of children in back seat of cars – CBS News Watch CBS News Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn’t good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Family #urges #technology #remind #drivers #children #seat #cars
The all-new Motorola Edge (2024) boasts a near-borderless curved display for a comfortable grip. Wrapped in a stylish, vegan leather back in Midnight Blue, the Edge (2024) offers a premium aesthetic without the premium price tag.The Motorola Edge (2024) is built tough with an IP68 rating. This means it can shrug off dust and even survive unexpected dips in water, like a spilled drink or a quick dunk.The Motorola Edge (2024) packs a new side button called the “Quick Button.” This handy feature lets you launch your go-to app or even trigger a specific action within an app with a…
The OnePlus 12 is OnePlus’ current top-of-the-line smartphone, and it’s among the best phones money can buy, hands down. That’s why, we’re sure you don’t want to miss out on this deal, as it allows you to score sweet savings on exactly this mobile powerhouse.At the moment, Amazon is offering the 256GB variant of the OnePlus 12 at a sweet, sweet $100 discount. And don’t worry if you need more space, as the 512GB storage option is also on sale at the same markdown. We don’t see this price cut for the first time, though. Amazon offered the same $100…
Apart from working on a “regular” new Galaxy Watch 7 that we don’t really know much about and an aptly named Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra rival for the rugged Apple Watch Ultra family with a pretty bizarre design, Samsung is clearly also preparing a first-of-a-kind Galaxy Watch FE model with a presumably affordable price tag.This latter device has been making the rumor rounds for a few months now, first under a name that didn’t make a lot of sense for a “modern” product with contemporary software onboard. While all recent signs are pointing to a Galaxy Watch FE marketing label…
YouTube continues to add new experimental features that elevate the power of AI. After launching Dream Track, a suite of experimental tools specifically developed to help creators make unique music for their Shorts, YouTube released a couple of new features that augment the power of Dream Track.Last month, YouTube introduced the ability to add AI-generated instrumental-only soundtracks with Dream Track for Shorts. Since the first Dream Track test feature launched by YouTube last year only allowed users to create soundtracks using the AI-generated voices of artists, it made sense for the company to roll out a similar feature but for…
The conference featured lots of robots (including one that dispenses wine), but what I liked most of all was how it managed to convene people working in AI from around the globe, featuring speakers from China, the Middle East, and Africa too, such as Pelonomi Moiloa, the CEO of Lelapa AI, a startup building AI for African languages. AI can be very US-centric and male dominated, and any effort to make the conversation more global and diverse is laudable. But honestly, I didn’t leave the conference feeling confident AI was going to play a meaningful role in advancing any of the…
It’s always nice to snag a pair of great-sounding earbuds at a discounted price. That’s why we are happy to report that Lady Luck is giving you yet another opportunity to score sweet savings on awesome earphones, as Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds FE are just irresistible on Amazon right now.These bad boys are discounted by a whopping 30%, allowing you to get a pair for under the $70 mark and save $30 in the process. Furthermore, this irresistible deal brings the earbuds’ price to its lowest ever on Amazon. You should hurry up, though, as there is also a ‘Limited-time…
We all know that the ultimate tablet experience usually comes at hefty prices. On the plus side, the largest online retailer often drops epic discounts to excite users about getting the most bang for their buck. Today, for example, Amazon goes extra bananas by throwing a cooler-than-cool deal on one of the best Android tablets – the Galaxy Tab S9+. Right now, you can get not just one of the storage configurations but, in fact, both the 256GB and the 512GB variants at their lowest price to date! For context, the smaller storage version sells at 25% off (saving you…
Xiaomi announced it will launch its premium mid-range smartphone, the 14 Civi, in India on June 12. Confident that this won’t spoil the fun for those waiting to get their hands on the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the handset maker jumped the gun and revealed the full specs sheet of the phone before the June 12 launch event.A dedicated Xiaomi 14 Civi webpage confirms some of the info about the phone that surfaced in previous reports, and sheds light on very few aspects that weren’t known until recently.Since this is a rebranded version of the Civi 4 Pro, which was launched…
The Pixel Watch 2 is Google’s latest and greatest smartwatch, and chances are high for this bad boy to be on your radar if you are a Pixel user on the hunt for a new fancy wearable. But even if you are not considering getting one, you’ll surely end up purchasing this handsome fella today, as it’s available at its lowest price on Amazon.Both the LTE and Wi-Fi variants are discounted, with the former enjoying a lovely $80 (20%) markdown, while the latter is available for $60 (17%) off its price. You should hurry up, though! These offers are branded…