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The new Ace from Sonos looks familiar, doesn't it?
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Earlier this week, Sonos launched its first headphones, “Ace,” which look a bit like Apple's. AirPods maximum. However, as a unique feature, an internal engineering design allows the earbuds to be removed, making them easy to clean or exchange for new colors. These wireless Bluetooth headphones offer wired playback through the single USB-C port. Out of the box, users will get one USB-Ca-USB-C and one USB-Ca-3.5mm to accommodate accessories that can connect to the headphones.
Each cup has 40mm drivers and four microphones, providing active noise cancellation (ANC) in “aware mode.” The headphones support Dolby Atmos and can stream spatial audio content from supported services, including head tracking, where available. Later this year, Sonos says it will add “TrueCinema,” a new technology that will map the space around you and create a virtual surround sound system to match your room.
The Sonos Ace comes in two color combinations, black or soft white, reflecting Sonos' more colorful color scheme with its Era speakers. The company claims the battery lasts up to 30 hours and will be available for pre-order for $449 starting May 21, with general availability on June 5.
Shhh.. Samsung's cat is out of the bag.
According to a reliable list, these are the only notable SS products that will be available in the near future: Galaxy Book4 EdgeGalaxy Book4 Edge ProGalaxy Buds3Galaxy Buds3 ProGalaxy RingGalaxy Watch FEGalaxy Watch7Galaxy Watch7 UltraQ6/B6 https://t.co/5O3p2DNuu0May 20, 2024
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We may have a potential list detailing what consumers can expect from the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event this summer. According Evan Blass in XThe Korean OEM is preparing to launch eight new products.
The list states the obvious. galaxy ringthat we saw several glimpses of this year, the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro—Samsung's next wave of TWS (true wireless earbuds) and three upcoming Samsung smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch 7, the Watch 7 Ultra recently leakedand the 7 FE watch. Blass briefly mentioned the Galaxy Book 4 Edge and Book 4 Edge Pro; However, those laptops have has already been released.
We're just two months away from Samsung's summer reveal, and it looks interesting to keep an eye on the lineup. But all our eyes are on the Galaxy Ring. Recently, the device is supposed to filtered pricewhich puts it between $300 and $350, similar to the Oura Ring 3, but it will come with a subscription service for its Health app, which could cost “less than $10.”
Google quickly patches Android 15 Beta 2 update
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Google had to follow up Android 15 Beta 2 with another update as those who downloaded the Beta experienced major issues with the Private Space feature.
When some users tried For the first time, they saw it remove app icons from the home screen. Google Issue Tracker The website also details that they have been informed about this and that Beta 2.1, a “minor update”, began rolling out to all eligible Pixels on Monday (May 20).
The new version initially he left with a file size of 2.57 GB on one of your devices before downloading it. However, users who installed this update stated on Reddit thread that the file size was between 11.30 MB and 12.12 MB when they rebooted their devices.
Google says that only Pixel devices that are enrolled in the beta program will automatically be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update, i.e. Pixel 8a, Pixel 8Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 ProPixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold and pixel tablet.
iFixit played the “it's not you, it's me” card with Samsung
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On Thursday (May 23), iFixit announced that it will officially part ways with Samsung in June, as the two companies' goals regarding device repairability “don't align.”
I fix it said it will end its partnership through its Repair Hub, which began in 2022. It will no longer be a certified third-party partner for parts and tools to repair Samsung devices. The publication states that, “despite our best efforts” to offer a high standard of self-healing, “we have not been able to deliver on that promise.”
iFixit adds that it has tried to get the necessary parts to local stores at reasonable prices, while “the design of Samsung's Galaxy devices remained frustratingly stuck together”, forcing it to “pre-glue” batteries and screens into packages, which raised reparations. costs for the consumer.
The company said its self-repair service will continue to sell parts for Galaxy devices when it can, but its internal guides will no longer exist. Pre-existing Samsung device repair information will not be deleted, meaning users can still return for help on older devices.
“Alexa, how would you like an AI update?”
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Amazon is reportedly dipping its toe into the AI pool to compete with OpenAI and Google. According to CNBC, Amazon is willing to give Alexa a boost with generative AI features, but will come with a monthly subscription fee to access.
Alexa has been a useful tool for answering questions, setting reminders, and managing smart home devices for a long time. However, with OpenAI and Google's multimodal models stealing the show, it seems like Amazon is experiencing a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out).
CNBC claims that Alexa's next update will make it more conversational, incorporating cutting-edge generative AI. While Amazon hasn't set a price yet, it appears this upgraded Alexa will require a separate monthly subscription beyond Amazon Prime's $139 annual fee. A source close to the company told the publication that each generative AI query could cost around 2 cents, with talk of a possible $20 monthly subscription being discussed internally.
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