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Camera Remote and Higher-Quality Audio Recording Coming to AirPods This Fall
- Apple announced new features for AirPods, including a camera remote function and studio-quality audio recording coming this fall.
- The camera remote feature will allow users to take photos or start video recordings on iPhone and iPad by pressing and holding the stem of their AirPods.
- Another enhancement is the improved studio-quality audio recording and call quality on H2-powered AirPods, making them suitable for podcasters, musicians, and interviewers.
- These features will be available for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 2, with a public beta starting next month.
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Free Windows 10 & 11 Keys (2025)
- Publicly available generic setup keys for Windows 10 and 11 are provided by Microsoft for installation and evaluation purposes.
- These keys are useful for development, evaluation, or lab use and are not for permanent activation.
- Keys include RTM, OEM, and KMS client keys for various editions of Windows 10 and 11.
- It's important to note that these keys do not activate Windows permanently and are meant for temporary use only.
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AirPods gain studio-quality audio recording and camera remote capabilities
- Apple introduced studio-quality audio recording and camera remote capabilities for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 2.
- The new features allow users to record high-quality vocals on the go, control video recordings remotely, and enjoy clearer calls with enhanced voice quality.
- These updates leverage the H2 chip, beamforming microphones, and computational audio to provide natural vocal texture and clarity across various Apple devices and apps.
- The features are currently available for testing through the Apple Developer Program, with a public beta planned for next month and a full release scheduled for this fall as a free firmware update with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.
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Developers can now access the Apple Intelligence on-device foundation model
- Apple announced new Apple Intelligence features at WWDC25 for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro, offering enhanced user experience.
- Features include Live Translation, improved visual intelligence, Image Playground enhancements, and integration of Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence.
- Developers can now access the on-device Apple Intelligence large language model directly, enabling powerful and privacy-focused intelligence.
- Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone breaks down language barriers with on-device translation for personal conversations.
- Genmoji and Image Playground provide new creative ways to express oneself by mixing emoji and descriptions, and creating unique images.
- Visual Intelligence on iPhone allows users to search and act on screen content, identifying objects, searching Google or other apps, and adding events to calendar.
- Workout Buddy on Apple Watch provides personalized workout insights using Apple Intelligence, based on workout data and fitness history.
- Shortcuts are enhanced with Apple Intelligence models for intelligent actions, enabling users to interact with various features smartly.
- Apple Intelligence is integrated into various apps, offering features like email action categorization, order tracking summaries in Apple Wallet, and personalized design options in Messages.
- Designed for privacy, Apple Intelligence runs on-device with Private Cloud Compute for larger models, with upcoming support for more languages and platforms.
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Groundbreaking crystal oxide transistors are faster, smaller and more reliable than silicon
- Transistors are essential components in electronic devices, but traditional silicon-based transistors are facing limitations in terms of size and performance.
- Researchers at The University of Tokyo have developed a new type of transistor made from gallium-doped indium oxide, a crystalline oxide material that offers better electron mobility.
- The transistor features a 'gate-all-around' design, providing better control and performance compared to traditional transistors.
- By doping indium oxide with gallium, the researchers improved the material's stability and reliability.
- The transistor was constructed using atomic-layer deposition for precision and high electron mobility.
- It achieved a high mobility of 44.5 cm² per volt-second and demonstrated promising reliability under stress.
- This advancement opens doors for faster and more powerful electronic devices, especially in AI, data centers, and wearable technology.
- The shift from silicon to gallium-doped indium oxide signifies a new era in transistor design and performance.
- The development paves the way for more reliable, efficient, and sustainable electronic devices in the future.
- It showcases the importance of material science and innovative engineering in shaping the future of technology.
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You can now try Microsoft’s new Start menu for Windows 11
- Microsoft is allowing Windows 11 testers to try out a new, larger Start menu with scrollable interface, new views, and enhanced customization options.
- The updated Start menu features a scrollable layout with all apps at the top level, eliminating the need to navigate to a second page.
- Users can disable the recommended section, choose between category and grid views, and the Start menu dynamically adjusts based on the screen size of the device.
- Additional features include a mobile device button for the Phone Link interface, customizable lock screen widgets, and a Gamepad keyboard update for signing into PC with a controller.
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Volume 2 of the Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook Debuts in 2025
- Volume 2 of the Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook, titled The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook Volume 2: The Culinarian’s Journey from Shadow to Shore, is set to launch in October 2025.
- Pre-orders for the cookbook are available at $34.99 each on the Square Enix Online Store and Amazon.
- The new cookbook will feature 70 recipes from the expansions Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail with step-by-step instructions and photos.
- Confirmed recipes include Alpine Breakfast, Tacos de Carne Asada, and Pudding of Perseverance & Prominence.
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Apple Intelligence Expands: Onscreen Visual Intelligence, Shortcuts, Third-Party Apps, and More
- Apple unveiled updates to its Apple Intelligence, mentioning progress in Siri and teasing more features to come throughout the presentation.
- Third-party developers will soon have access to Apple Intelligence's on-device foundation model for implementing AI features in apps.
- Shortcuts will offer access to Apple Intelligence models for automated workflows, including an option to use ChatGPT.
- Live Translation feature in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone apps will facilitate cross-language conversations.
- Visual intelligence feature is expanding beyond the camera to help users understand onscreen content better.
- Workout Buddy feature on Apple Watch uses data from Apple Fitness+ to encourage users during workouts.
- Apple Intelligence's image generation tools like Genmoji and Image Playground are receiving upgrades for creating new images.
- Apple Intelligence will suggest creating polls in group chats, surface order tracking information, and help categorize tasks in Reminders.
- The expansion of Apple Intelligence is seen as a positive step despite Siri setbacks, offering new opportunities for developers.
- Overall, Apple's focus on AI features and developments showcase a commitment to enhancing user experiences across its ecosystem.
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Apple debuts elegant glass-like user design experience and powerful new OS capabilities
- Apple debuted a new software design and powerful OS updates at WWDC, featuring Liquid Glass material for a translucent effect and unified version 26 for devices.
- The design offers a mix of glass optical qualities and fluidity, updating iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Ventura 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 for a consistent user experience.
- The new design includes rounded corners, floating controls, and dynamic shifts, affecting buttons, text, media, tab bars, and sidebars.
- iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass on the Lock Screen, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, visual intelligence, Call Screening, Hold Assist, custom backgrounds, and Apple Cash.
- iPadOS 26 enhances multitasking with a new windowing system, allowing users to control app arrangements and utilize Stage Manager.
- macOS Tahoe 26 upgrades design, device continuity, Spotlight search, and Live Activities, offering better personalization and efficient actions.
- VisionOS 26 brings spatial experiences to Apple Vision Pro with lifelike 3D photos, spatial widgets, Personas for video calls, spatial browsing in Safari, and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller support.
- Users can expect a more immersive, consistent, and personalized experience across Apple's entire software ecosystem.
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Update These Five Switch 2 Settings Before You Start Playing
- The Switch 2 offers a detailed list of settings that can be adjusted to enhance the gaming experience.
- Calibrate HDR and turn it off for games that don’t support it to avoid washed-out visuals.
- Automatically turn charging off to improve battery life by capping it at around 90%.
- Turn off IPv6 internet setting for faster Wi-Fi download speeds and make sure to check for controller updates manually.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) is being released to the Dev Channel.
- New features include an updated Start menu with scrollable options, category and grid views for installed apps, and larger Start menu based on screen size.
- Sections within the Start menu are now responsive, customizable, and integrated for cross-device functionalities.
- Lock screen widgets customization and Screen Curtain feature in Narrator enhance privacy and personalization.
- Improvements in Windows Search, Narrator, and Gamepad layout of the touch keyboard are being rolled out.
- Various fixes are included such as resolving input issues, Recall crashes, and taskbar icon size.
- Known issues include touch navigation problems in the new Start menu, limitations in drag-and-drop functionality, and occasional duplicate entries in folders.
- Insiders experiencing Xbox Controller bugchecks via Bluetooth can resolve the issue through device manager.
- The article also includes reminders for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel about feature rollouts and localization.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel) is being released with various new features and improvements.
- The updated Start menu features a scrollable design with new views, category grouping, and grid view options.
- Start menu sections are now responsive based on screen size, offering different layouts...
- A Phone Link feature allows cross-device integration for connected Android and iOS devices.
- The Narrator Screen Curtain enhances privacy by blacking out the display while using the Narrator feature.
- Improvements include lock screen widget personalization, Windows Search settings rationalization, and Narrator feature discovery.
- Enhancements to the Gamepad layout of the Windows touch keyboard, along with bug fixes and system improvements, are also part of this build.
- Multiple fixes for issues related to taskbar, File Explorer, login, graphics, and settings are addressed in this release.
- Known issues and upcoming fixes regarding PC resets, Xbox Controllers, Click to Do, Windows Search, File Explorer, and widgets are highlighted.
- Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 via an enablement package.
- Features are rolled out gradually using Controlled Feature Rollout technology and are subject to change based on feedback.
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watchOS 26 delivers AI-powered Workout Buddy to Apple Watch
- watchOS 26 previewed by Apple will offer a new design with Liquid Glass for a more personalized experience and enhanced fitness support.
- The software design revamp includes features like Smart Stack, Control Center, and Photos watch face with in-app navigation improvements.
- Workout Buddy, a fitness feature with Apple Intelligence, provides personalized spoken motivation based on user's workout data and history.
- The Workout app now offers a new layout and music suggestions tailored to the user's preferences and workout type.
- Smart Stack hints, improved Messages, and a new wrist flick gesture for notifications enhance everyday interactions on Apple Watch.
- Live Translation in Messages, Smart Stack hints, and one-handed wrist flick gesture offer added convenience and proactive assistance.
- Additional updates include Notes app integration, Hold Assist and Call Screening for Phone app, Live Listen controls, and more.
- Developers can utilize new APIs in watchOS 26 for design materials adoption, custom controls creation, and location-based Smart Stack widget additions.
- The availability of all these features for testing starts today, with watchOS 26 set to be released as a free update this fall for compatible Apple Watch models.
- The features highlighted require specific device support and iOS 26 compatibility, subject to language and regional limitations.
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visionOS 26: The MacStories Overview
- Apple announced visionOS 26, the next major version of visionOS during WWDC, featuring new ways to experience spatial content and interact with apps and games.
- The update includes spatial widgets, native support for playing various types of content, and spatial scenes for photos.
- Apple introduced a new spatial browsing option in Safari, enhanced shared experiences, and added support for accessories like PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers and Logitech's Muse.
- Improvements in visionOS 26 include hand tracking speed increase, organization of apps into folders, eye-scrolling, and more, with availability for Vision Pro owners this fall.
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iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe Include Phone App With Call Screening, Hold Assist and More
- Apple is expanding the Phone app to the Mac and the iPad with iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
- The Phone app allows users to make phone calls using Apple's Wi-Fi calling features on iPad and Mac.
- New features in the Phone app include Call Screening, Live Translation, and Hold Assist.
- The Phone app on Mac and iPad works through Continuity and is available in iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
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