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Apple announces the iPhone 16 with faster processor and camera control button

Apple has announced the iPhone 16, the latest edition of its mainline smartphone. The iPhone 16 comes in a variety of slightly refreshed colors that are more vivid compared to previous years. Also refreshed is the updated dual-camera arrangement on its rear, once again set up vertically, as last seen on the iPhone 12 from 2020. The iPhone 16 has …

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iPhone 16 event live blog: all the news from Apple’s keynote

It’s glowtime, baby. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 today — and the launch of Apple Intelligence along with it. Apple is late to the AI party, which makes its arrival all the more intriguing. While we got a glimpse of Apple Intelligence at WWDC, we’re expecting a more practical look at how it’ll show up in the …

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Amazon is allowing Audible narrators to clone themselves with AI

Amazon will begin inviting a small group of Audible narrators to train AI-generated voice clones of themselves this week, with the aim of speeding up audiobook production for the platform. The US-only beta test was announced on Audible’s creator marketplace and will be extended to rights holders like authors, agents, and publishers “later this year,” according to Amazon. “There is …

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Anthropic’s Mike Krieger wants to build AI products that are worth the hype

Today, I’m talking with Mike Krieger, the new chief product officer at Anthropic, one of the hottest AI companies in the industry. Anthropic was started in 2021 by former OpenAI executives and researchers who set out to build a more safety-minded AI company — a real theme among ex-OpenAI employees lately. Anthropic’s main product right now is Claude, the name …

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US v. Google redux: all the news from the ad tech trial

Google and the Department of Justice are facing off again, this time in a trial about whether Google has a monopoly in advertising technology markets. The trial kicks off on September 9th in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. The DOJ argues that Google has unfairly locked up the market for ad tech tools that publishers and advertisers rely on …

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The Miniroll Bluetooth speaker is a return to form for Ultimate Ears

As its name suggests, that familiar form factor has been shrunk to a diameter of around 4 inches (105mm), and a thickness of 1.9 inches (48mm) — making it easier to fit into pockets or smaller bags. The Miniroll weighs 9.8 ounces (279g) and still features a built-in strap that can be used to attach it to things like bags …

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Apple’s iPhone 16 event: how to watch and what to expect

Apple is getting ready to announce the iPhone 16, which will surely be its most powerful and best-camera-having phone yet (at least for the Pro models). It’s also expected to be the first iPhone to launch with Apple Intelligence across the board. In addition to the iPhone 16 lineup and a slate of new watches and AirPods, Apple is expected …

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These new Aukey wireless chargers come with cooling fans

All three use the Qi2 standard, which means up to 15-watt charging for compatible phones and backward compatibility with normal Qi devices. Aukey claims they can drop charging temperatures as much as 68 degrees Fahrenheit compared to “traditional wireless chargers.” The MagFusion 3-in-1 Pro stand can simultaneously charge an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch. It can tilt up and …

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Researchers say a bug let them add fake pilots to rosters used for TSA checks

A pair of security researchers say they discovered a vulnerability in login systems for records that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses to verify airline crew members at airport security checkpoints. The bug let anyone with a “basic knowledge of SQL injection” add themselves to airline rosters, potentially letting them breeze through security and into the cockpit of a commercial …

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Apple could hold an October event to refresh its smallest iPads and Macs

Tomorrow’s iPhone 16 launch won’t be the final Apple event of the year, as the company plans to debut some M4 Macs and new iPads with another showing in October, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. Apple could be announcing a new iPad Mini for the first time since 2021 in October, as well as a …

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