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Sony and Apple reportedly working on bringing PSVR 2 controllers to the Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro hasn’t exactly been the next iPod or iPhone, with many turned off by its eye-watering $3,500 price tag and disappointing gaming ecosystem — a lynchpin of the VR market. But the latter, at least, could change soon thanks to a new partnership between Apple and PlayStation maker Sony. In the latest PowerOn newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman…
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Apple Is Bringing Apple Intelligence to the EU iPhones After All
Apple Intelligence launched worldwide in U.S. English yesterday, but if you’re an iPhone user in the E.U. or mainland China, I wouldn’t blame you for not knowing what all the hubbub is about. That’s because Apple’s AI is currently unavailable on phones or tablets in those regions—to use the new tech there, you’ll need to do so on a Mac.…
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Google Is Bringing Live Translate to Chromebook Plus Laptops
Google has announced new smart features coming to Chromebook Plus laptops, including the Live Translate feature for automatic captions across the system. Live Translate has been available on Pixel phones, and now it’s coming to Chromebook Plus laptops. Like its Pixel counterpart, Live Translate on Chromebook Plus is a systemwide feature that’s not bound to any particular app. Instead, Live…
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Xbox Is Bringing Back Friend Requests, Marking the End of a Decade-Long Absence
After a ten-year hiatus, Microsoft is planning to bring the Xbox friend requests feature back. In a latest Xbox Wire post, Microsoft revealed that the Xbox will revive the friend requests option with the latest “friends and followers experience”. According to the revelation, Xbox Insiders can try out a redesigned friend and follower experience. The feature will only be available…
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I’ve been to four hotels in four weeks — how I avoid bringing bed bugs home with me
Passport, check. Currency, check. Toiletries, check. Bed bugs… hopefully not. After the Parisian bed bug outbreak of 2023, many of us have become more cautious when traveling. But what steps can you take to ensure the blood sucking pests aren’t an unwelcome vacation souvenir? Hotels are a common breeding ground for bed bugs as the number of guests means plenty…
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Instagram Is Bringing Back Myspace’s Profile Music
Instagram is the king of “borrowing” features from other platforms. Stories might be associated with Meta’s social media platform, but Snapchat really started them. Reels might be a staple of the app today, but they were only added as a response to the popularity of TikTok. Now, Instagram is borrowing a feature from a social media platform long since retired:…
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