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⋅ July 5, 2024
NEWS
CNET

iPhone 16 Is Just Months Away: Everything We Know So Far
CNET
We’ve heard whispers about the iPhone 16’s features, which are said to span from a new power-efficient display to larger screens, better zoom lenses, an action button and, perhaps not surprisingly, a suite of new AI-powered features.
The New York Times

Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With AI
The New York Times
When the term artificial intelligence was first presented to the public during a 1956 conference at Dartmouth College, Dr. Minsky and the other computer scientists gathered there did not think it would take long to build machines that could match the power …
Barron’s

Aston Martin, in Celebration of Its 110th Birthday, Leans into Its Past for Its New $2 Million Valour
Barron’s
The machine combines the esthetics and driving experience of its classic models with modern performance and safety features. When it comes to creating a modern signature automobile, the designers and engineers at Aston Martin discovered what you keep …
Forbes

Apple’s Rumored ‘Home Accessory’ Device Portends More Accessible Smart Homes
Forbes
Once more unto the Apple rumor breach. I occasionally get asked by readers and my friends and peers in the tech media why I don’t engage more with the Apple rumor mill, a machine rife with story fodder for those who watch the company closely.
The New York Times

The Connections Companion No. 390, July 5, 2024
The New York Times
Good morning, dear connectors. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, where you can give and receive puzzle — and emotional — support. Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.
ABC News

British man carrying Legend of Zelda sword in public as a fidget toy sentenced to four months jail
ABC News
Police say Anthony Bray claimed the sword was a “fidget” he had bought online to keep his hands busy. What’s next? Bray was sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court to four months jail …
Samaa News

Apple’s rumored HomePod with a screen could arrive with Apple Intelligence.
The Verge
Apple’s smart home efforts could use both a smarter Siri and a smart display, and we may soon get both. MacRumors has discovered code that indicates Apple is working on a new HomeAccessory 17,1 that could be powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence.
Business Today

WhatsApp is testing personalised AI avatar generator for users; how it works
Business Today
WhatsApp is rumoured to be working on a new generative AI feature that will allow users to create personalised avatars of themselves. As per a report by WABetaInfo, the feature is currently under development and was spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android …
The Wall Street Journal

‘Frostbite’ Review: The Art of Keeping Cool
The Wall Street Journal
Step into an American grocery store and you’re likely to find avocados from Mexico, meat from New Zealand and rice from India. Food is one of the world’s most globalized industries: Two-thirds of fruits and vegetables are consumed outside the borders …
Forbes

The 46 Best 4th Of July Appliance Sales To Shop Before They’re Gone
Forbes
No matter what kind of appliance you are looking for right now—whether it’s a refrigerator, stove, microwave, vacuum or dishwasher—Independence Day is one of the best times of year to shop. Thanks to a slew of 4th of July appliance sales happening …