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Amazon is considering an ad-supported tier for Prime Video

Jun 8, 2023

Amazon is also reportedly in talks with Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global about adding the ad-based tiers of their streaming services through Prime Video Channels Amazon’s Prime Video is reportedly looking to follow in Disney+ and Netflix’s footsteps. The company is exploring the possibility of launching an ad-supported version of its Prime Video streaming service, according to The Wall Street Journal, via The Verge . The move could help Amazon generate more revenue fro ...read more

Vodafone says Australians are paying too much for their mobile bills

Jun 8, 2023

Vodafone has released new data this morning showing that Australians could be overpaying for their mobile bills. In the current climate of rising interest rates, mortgage repayments, rents and more, we all need to be mindful of where our money’s going they say. 30 per cent of Australians are forking out $70 or more each month on high-priced mobile plans despite a growing hunger for greater value.   High-priced mobile plans are hitting Australians’ hip-pockets with one in five say ...read more

Apple wants to turn your iPhone into a pet-tracking camera

Jun 8, 2023

Apple has a new development framework that can be used to turn your iPhone into an autonomous pet-tracking camera. According to documentation on Apple’s website, developers can use pet-tracking features with motorized phone stands to capture and follow your pet around your house while you’re not home. As noted by Apple, developers can achieve this using a new framework called DockKit, which can create “photo and video experiences” while an iPhone is mounted on a motorized stand. From t ...read more

Apple News+ to add crossword puzzles upon the launch of iOS 17

Jun 8, 2023

Apple is looking to offer more value to the Apple News+ subscriptions Amongst all the announcements to come from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), subscribers to Apple News+ have a new fun feature to look forward to. Upon the release of iOS 17, Apple intends to add daily crossword puzzles to the app. In a direct line of competition with The New York Times , Apple News+ subscribers will be receiving even more content for their subscriptions. Subscribers will be able to ac ...read more

iOS 17 adding Camera app enhancements to help line up and level your shots

Jun 8, 2023

The iPhone Camera app will soon help shutterbugs line up their shots with an onscreen guide On the heels of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), some users are starting to get their hands on the iOS 17 developer beta, discovering new features. One of which is a setting for the Camera app, assisting users in helping level their horizontal shots. A levelling feature has been available within the Camera app’s ‘Grid’ mode. While not a widely known or popular feature, its i ...read more

Chinese startup might have solved the cold weather problem for EV batteries

Jun 8, 2023

The battery reportedly has a range of 1,000 km per charge. One of the biggest challenges for electric vehicles (EVs) in countries like Canada is to maintain their battery performance in extreme temperatures. Cold weather can reduce the charging efficiency and range of EV batteries, making them less reliable and convenient than traditional gasoline cars. A Chinese startup, however, seems to have found a solution. As reported by Bloomberg , Chinese startup Greater Bay Technology claims t ...read more

GameStop fires its CEO

Jun 8, 2023

GameStop has fired CEO Matt Furlong, the company announced as part of its first quarter 2023 earnings on Wednesday. There’s no immediate replacement, though board chairman Ryan Cohen has been appointed executive chairman, the company said in a short press release about Furlong’s firing. Cohen, who founded the e-commerce site Chewy, has invested in a number of “meme stocks,” including GameStop and Bed Bath Beyond. His surprise sale of Bed Bath Beyond stock in 2022 raised eyebrows and ...read more

Apple Maps will finally receive offline support with iOS 17

Jun 8, 2023

Letting you download your trip ahead of time in case you lose an internet connection Apple Maps users rejoice. Soon, the ability to use the app offline, with access to turn-by-turn navigation, will be supported. As WWDC 2023 week continues, it’s now being reported that a long-requested Apple Maps feature is on its way. When iOS 17 is fully available later this year, users will be able to download portions of a map for offline access. Similar to Google Maps’ offline functionality, us ...read more

Empower Your Journey: BLUETTI AC60 Redefines Portable Energy for the Aussie Explorer

Jun 8, 2023

BLUETTI has just launched on its Australian website the world’s first professional outdoor mobile power station – the AC60, which is IP65 rated to protect against water and dust. There are many other features that back up its reputation and its 6-year warranty. Introducing the BLUETTI AC60 Equipped with a 600W inverter and a 403Wh LiFePO4 battery, the AC60 offers a high level of protection, faster charging, extreme portability, and expandable capacity. It is designed to ...read more

Apple’s Vision Pro is the Retina display moment for headsets

Jun 8, 2023

I still remember using the iPhone 4 for the first time in 2010. That was when Apple shipped its first-ever Retina display and Steve Jobs said that, once you use it, “you can’t go back.” It was something I couldn’t unsee, like looking through prescription glasses for the first time. That’s exactly how I felt after a demo of the Apple Vision Pro yesterday at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. A computer you strap to your face should be primarily judged not only by wh ...read more