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The iPhone Fold (or Ultra) has widely been reported to finally become official this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, recent rumors have claimed that it wouldn’t actually start shipping right away – Apple would announce it at the same event as the Pros, but those would become available in late September as usual, while the Fold would take a few more weeks to actually arrive in stores according to one source. Another source claimed it might only be released in December. However, Apple seems to be doing all it can to have the…

Google on Monday quietly released an offline-first dictation app called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” on iOS to take on the likes of Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, Willow, and others. The app is free to download, and once its Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models are downloaded, you can start dictating on your phone. In the app, you can see the live transcription, and when you hit pause, the app automatically filters out filler words like “um” and “ah” and polishes the text. Below the transcript are options like “Key points”, “Formal”, “Short”, and “Long” to transform the text. Image Credit: Screenshot…

Beolab 90 Monarch Edition is the sculpture of sound HomeHome AccessoriesBang & Olfusen Beolab 90 Monach Edition Gadget Flow Editors It’s work of art built to play works of art.Editor’s QuoteBang & Olfusen Beolab 90 Monach EditionBeolab 90 Monarch Edition is a high-end floor standing speaker set built for deep, precise sound. It uses premium materials that suit modern living spaces.Adaptive sound: These speakers adjust to your room and listening position, so music stays balanced and detailed in different spaces and setups.Powerful acoustic performance: The design focuses on strong output and clear sound, which helps reveal more depth, texture, and…

Last week, we got a detailed leak for the HMD Crest 2 and Crest 2 Pro, which outlined their core specs and design. We now have pricing and availability details from the same source. HMD Crest 2 will reportedly launch at INR 14,999 ($131) for the 6GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. It seems it will once again be India-exclusive like its predecessor. As a recap, the device is expected to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 90Hz), Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 5G SoC, a 50MP main camera and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W charging. HMD Crest 2 renders As…

As memory constraints and energy costs are currently testing the limits of AI scaling, compression is becoming one of the industry’s most active areas of research. As we recently reported, Google’s recent TurboQuant release targets the key-value cache, one of the most memory-intensive components of inference. Now, a new startup is aiming to compress the model itself. PrismML, founded by Caltech researchers, has emerged from stealth with a $16.25 million seed round and an open source release of what it describes as a “1-bit” large language model family. The company says its approach can dramatically reduce model size and energy…

Netflix is launching a new standalone app for kids’ games called Netflix Playground, the company announced on Monday. Netflix Playground is available as part of a Netflix subscription, and doesn’t have any ads or in-app purchases. Netflix says the app gives children access to an “ever-growing” library of games for kids. Netflix Playground is launching with titles featuring characters from popular kids’ shows. The app, which is designed for children ages eight and under, is now available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, the Philippines, and New Zealand. It will roll out worldwide on April 28. The app is…

Orka O1 Pro is co-developed with Bose! HomeAccessibilityOrka O1 Pro: Hearing Aid Gadget Flow EditorsOrka O1 Pro: Hearing AidMeet the Orka O1 Pro, a receiver-in-canal hearing aid that makes conversations easier in noisy places while staying light, durable, and ready for all-day wear.Bose QuietControl ANC: Uses Bose active noise cancellation to reduce steady background sound before it reaches your ear, so listening feels less tiring.Speech-focused clarity: Bose SpeechClarity Voice technology works with ANC to bring voices forward, which helps conversations stay easier to follow in busy settings.All-day battery life: With over 35 hours of continuous use, it supports long days…

Last week, a report suggested that Oppo was planning to launch its F33 series in India in the third week of April. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the specifications and pricing of the F33 Pro 5G, while also indicating that the lineup will be unveiled on April 14. According to the leak, the Oppo F33 Pro 5G will feature a 6.57-inch display and be powered by the MediaTek 6360 Max chipset. The device is also tipped to weigh 194 grams and carry an IP69K rating. The handset is said to sport a 50MP primary rear camera alongside a 2MP…

These conversations have unsurprisingly left many workers in a panic (and are probably contributing to support for efforts to entirely pause the construction of data centers, some of which gained steam last week). The panic isn’t being helped by lawmakers, none of whom have articulated a coherent plan for what comes next. Even economists who have cautioned that AI has not yet cut jobs and may not result in a cliff ahead are coming around to the idea that it could have a unique and unprecedented impact on how we work.  Alex Imas, based at the University of Chicago, is…

A North Korean cyberattack that last Monday briefly hijacked one of the most widely used open source projects on the web took weeks to carry out as part of a long-running campaign to target the code’s top developers. The hijacking of the Axios project on March 31 was in part successful because it relied on well-resourced hackers building rapport and trust with their intended target over a long period of time to increase their odds of a successful eventual compromise. This kind of hack highlights the security challenges that developers of popular open source projects can face, at a time…