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⋅ August 30, 2024
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CNN

I’ve been waking up with Amazon’s new Echo Spot alarm clock — here’s what I think
CNN
For the last decade or so, my phone has acted as the central nervous system for my good night’s sleep, and I bet I’m not alone. Using your phone for alarms, sleep timers and even a clock became normalized, especially for iPhone owners out there with …
CBS News

Best deals at the Best Buy Labor Day sale: Save on TVs, smartphones, appliances and more
CBS News
It’s not every day that you can get $1,000 off a current model Sony Bravia TV, but for a limited time, this is the savings you can get by shopping at Best Buy during its Labor Day sale. You’ll pay just $2,900 for this 77 inch OLED 4K resolution smart TV …
CBS News

Best deals at the Best Buy Labor Day sale: Save on TVs, smartphones, appliances and more
CBS News
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CBS News

Google relaunches Gemini AI tool that lets users create images of people
CBS News
The Alphabet-owned tech company said in a blog post on Wednesday that the latest generation of its text-to-image tool, Imagen 3, will soon be available to users who pay for Gemini Advanced, Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise subscriptions.
cleveland.com

Barbie flip phone hits market but lacks key components most consumers would want
cleveland.com
LONDON – The company behind Nokia phones has launched a Barbie-branded flip phone in the classic hot pink color from the Barbie franchise but no internet capabilities. HMD, Nokia’s parent company, partnered with Mattel, which has produced and sold …
Inc.com

Meta Plans on Taking on Apple’s Vision Pro With New “Mixed Reality” Goggles
Inc.com
Longstanding rumors that Meta plans to launch a next-generation augmented reality (AR) device got a boost from the tech giant’s staff leaks, which confirmed the existence of the “bulky” glasses-like headset–codenamed “Puffin.” The device, which may be …
Business Standard

Tech wrap Aug 30: Apple iPhone 16 series, Gmail Q&A, WhatsApp Passkey, more
Business Standard
The iPhone 16 series is set to showcase Apple’s latest advancements in artificial intelligence. However, the complete suite of AI features may not be available immediately upon the new iPhones’ launch. Initial functionalities, such as text writing aid and …
The Indianapolis Star

GameStop is going retro. Where you get old school Nintendo, Sega and other consoles
The Indianapolis Star
Your local GameStop could be going back to a time when simpler graphics, plumber siblings and speedy hedgehogs ruled the gaming scene. Indiana stores are among several that the the video game retail company is turning into “GameStop Retro” locations, …
Business Standard

iPhone 16 series: Apple’s multi-function capture button to improve imaging
Business Standard
Apple is expected to introduce several new features and changes with its iPhone 16 series, including a dedicated camera button known as the “Capture Button.” This physical button is anticipated to offer enhanced control over camera features using touch …
ZDNet

The new iOS 18.1 beta adds more summarized notifications and the Clean Up tool for Photos.
The Verge
Notification summaries powered by Apple Intelligence have expanded from Mail and Messages to all apps in iOS 18.1 developer beta 3, MacRumors reports. If you’re on that beta, you can try Apple’s Magic Editor-like Clean Up tool, too.