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This Week in AI: The Agentic Web, AI-Native Devices and Search Tools

Microsoft is transforming Windows into an agentic AI platform to build an open, agent-driven web.
OpenAI is acquiring Io, an AI devices startup founded by Jony Ive, for $6.4 billion, aiming to reinvent devices for the AI era.
Google introduced new shopping capabilities in Search, including 'agentic checkout' and virtual try-on features powered by AI.
Carnegie Mellon researchers found that AI-run company fell short on simple tasks, highlighting that AI agents are not yet ready to take over human work entirely.

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Give Your iPhone Screen Recording a Voiceover

Apple's screen recording feature on iPhone and iPad allows users to capture video of their screen activities.
You can include a voiceover in your screen recordings by following the steps provided by Apple.
To enable voiceover, swipe down diagonally from the top-right corner to access Control Center, then long press the Screen Recording button and activate the Microphone option.
Once voiceover is enabled, start recording your screen activities and end the recording by tapping the Stop button in the top-left corner.

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Apple boosts iPhone trade-in discounts in China

Apple has introduced additional trade-in discounts for new iPhone models in China until June 18, 2025, to boost demand in a competitive market.
The discounts, ranging from 1,000 to 5,700 yuan ($139-$791), apply to trades of iPhone 12 or later models, aiming to counter declining market share.
Apple's market share in China dropped to 14.1% in Q1 2025, prompting the need for strategic initiatives amidst competition from Huawei and Xiaomi.
The trade-in discounts align with China's '618' shopping festival and government subsidies, with Apple's pricing strategically targeting these offers to regain market share.

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President Trump slaps 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1st, exempts American-made products

President Trump has announced a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, 2025, with exemptions for products built or manufactured in the United States of America.
The tariff announcement is part of negotiations as discussions with the EU have not been fruitful, aiming to address trade deficits and barriers.
The Trump administration has criticized the EU for regulations on American technology firms, threatening tariffs to combat what they see as unfair practices.
In other news, Apple is expected to manufacture iPhones domestically, while plans for a camera-integrated Apple Watch are scrapped, and the company plans to launch smart glasses by the end of 2026.

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President Trump: iPhone sold in America will be made in America or Apple will pay a 25% tariff

President Trump expects Apple to manufacture iPhones domestically in the U.S. or face a 25% tariff on products sold in the country.
President Trump also announced a 50% tariff on European Union imports starting June 1, part of negotiation tactics with Apple and ongoing trade negotiations.
Apple has abandoned plans to integrate a camera into the Apple Watch and is focusing on launching smart glasses by the end of 2026 to compete with Meta.
Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, is set to offer non-U.S. customers the ability to trade tokenized versions of popular stocks like Apple.

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Trump Demands US iPhone Production, Threatens 25% Tariff

President Trump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff if they do not manufacture iPhones in the United States.
Trump's warning came after Apple announced plans to have Indian facilities handle most U.S. iPhone sales.
Apple intended to shift all U.S. iPhone sales to India by 2026, with Foxconn investing in Indian production.
The tariff threat caused Apple shares to drop by 3% in pre-market trading.

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How To Fix ‘Kernel Security Check Failure’ BSOD Error

Kernel Security Check Failure is a critical Windows error leading to a BSOD, caused by various factors like memory problems, outdated drivers, viruses, and more.
Steps to fix the error include booting into Safe Mode, using Windows Memory Diagnostic, fixing corrupted Windows files, addressing hard disk errors, updating/uninstalling drivers, scanning for viruses, and resetting the Windows Operating System.
To boot into Safe Mode, restart the PC while holding Shift key or via F8 key during boot; for Windows Memory Diagnostic, press Windows key + R, type mdsched.exe, and restart; for fixing corrupted files, use PowerShell command sfc /scannow.
To fix hard disk errors, use CHKDSK command by right-clicking Windows icon, selecting Command Prompt (Admin), and entering chkdsk /x; updating drivers in Device Manager, scanning with antivirus like Malwarebytes, and resetting Windows OS are also recommended solutions.

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Apple Calendar App Revamp Confirmed by Job Posting

A recent Apple job listing confirms a major overhaul of its Calendar app is in the works, seeking candidates to join a team that will reimagine what a modern calendar can be across Apple's platforms.
The job listing provides insights into Apple's acquisition of Mayday Labs in April 2024, a Canadian startup known for their AI-powered calendar app which had features like 'Calendar Shield' and AI-powered task scheduling.
Mayday Labs' app was shut down post-acquisition, hinting at the integration of its AI capabilities into Apple's Calendar app under the Apple Intelligence umbrella.
Changes from this revamp may be seen in upcoming versions like iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, which could be unveiled at Apple's WWDC conference next month.

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Terminator Released 2.1.5 with Split & Clone SSH, Docker Sessions

Terminator released version 2.1.5, a free open-source terminal emulator, with new features.
New features include a Remote Plugin for heavy SSH or container users and enhanced keyboard bindings.
The release introduces options like Clone Horizontally, Clone Vertically, and Clone On Split for terminals with SSH or container connections.
Terminator 2.1.5 also includes bug fixes, small improvements, and is available in most Linux distributions' system repositories.

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7 Best Methods to Fix Undoing Changes Made to Your PC

The 'Undoing Changes Made to your computer' screen can cause a boot loop issue on Windows 11.
To troubleshoot, boot into Safe Mode by interrupting the boot process and accessing Advanced Options.
Uninstalling recent updates from the recovery menu can help resolve the issue.
Running Windows Update troubleshooter after booting into Safe Mode is recommended.
Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder and fixing corrupted system files are crucial steps.
Uninstalling recently installed updates and using System Restore can also help in fixing the problem.
Executing commands in Command Prompt like sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth can address system file issues.
Utilizing the check disk utility is advised to rule out bad sectors in the HDD.
Following these steps can help in resolving the 'Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer' error in Windows 11.
For further assistance, consider seeking help on the Microsoft Forum if the issue persists.

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Faizul "Piju" 9M2PJU: DockFlare: Securely Expose Docker Services with Cloudflare Tunnels

DockFlare is a lightweight, self-hosted Cloudflare Tunnel automation tool for Docker users that simplifies the process of exposing internal Docker services to the internet securely.
DockFlare aims to provide simplicity, security through Zero Trust Access, and automation for creating tunnels, subdomains, and security policies based on Docker service metadata.
Benefits of using DockFlare include quick setup, zero trust security, no requirement for a public IP, built-in TLS encryption and access rules, user-friendly web interface, and compatibility with CI/CD pipelines.
To install DockFlare, users need Docker, Docker Compose, a Cloudflare account, a domain connected to Cloudflare, and a Cloudflare API Token with specific permissions. The installation process involves creating directories, configuration files, deploying DockFlare, and exposing Docker services using Docker labels.

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How to Build Custom Filters with awk and sed Pipelines on Ubuntu 20.04

This article guides Linux administrators on building custom filters with awk and sed commands in Ubuntu 20.04.
Prerequisites include familiarity with Linux terminal operations, regular expressions, and common command line tools.
The tutorial demonstrates creating pipelines for data filtering, troubleshooting log files, and improving workflow.
It showcases examples like extracting product names and prices based on a condition, filtering system resource usage, and analyzing failed logins.
Detailed steps include using ps to gather process information, filtering data with awk and sed, sorting by memory usage, and counting failed login attempts.
The tutorial also covers creating a disk consumption report by sorting directories based on disk space usage.
Overall, readers learn to combine sed, awk, and other commands to create efficient pipelines for system administration tasks.
Key aspects include understanding awk syntax, using condition-action pairs, and manipulating text data effectively.
Readers are encouraged to run each command in the provided pipelines to observe and understand the output thoroughly.
By following the examples in the tutorial, Linux administrators can enhance their data analysis, troubleshooting, and system monitoring skills.
The article concludes by empowering readers to experiment and solve system administration challenges using custom pipelines.

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How to Create a Lightweight Dotfiles Repository

This tutorial guides you on creating a lightweight dotfiles repository on GitHub for customizations in Linux and vim.
The repository structure includes directories for shell and vim configurations, backups, and essential files like .bashrc and .vimrc.
Testing each file as you create it is emphasized to ensure expected functionality.
An installation script (install.sh) is created to set up symbolic links for dotfiles in the home directory.
The .bashrc file is modularized into smaller files for better organization and maintenance.
Custom functions, aliases, environment variables, and prompt settings are added to enhance productivity.
Vim configuration files (.vimrc, set.vim, maps.vim, autoload.vim) are created to customize the editor.
The tutorial concludes with instructions on updating the remote repository and consuming the dotfiles in a new Codespace.
Overall, creating a dotfiles repository streamlines the setup process for consistent customizations across systems.
With this guide, you can efficiently manage your configurations and improve your workflow.

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In 3.5 years, Notepad.exe has gone from “barely maintained” to “it writes for you”

Notepad.exe, the built-in Windows text editor, has undergone significant updates over the past 3.5 years.
Recent updates have focused on integrating generative AI capabilities into Notepad, allowing users to rewrite, summarize, and now write AI-generated text.
Users need to be signed into a Microsoft Account to use these AI features in Notepad, and it requires the consumption of Microsoft's AI credits.
Microsoft is gradually shifting towards integrating AI functionalities into various aspects of its products, including Notepad.

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Apple pulls plug on camera-equipped Apple Watches planned for 2027

Apple has decided to abandon its plans to integrate a camera into the Apple Watch, including both the standard model and Apple Watch Ultra.
The camera was intended for providing information about surroundings rather than for FaceTime calls or taking photos.
The termination of this project means users will not see this technology in upcoming Apple Watch models.
Apple had been actively working on releasing the camera-equipped Apple Watch by 2027, but the project was halted this week.

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