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It seems tablets are increasingly becoming the unofficial launch testbed for Apple’s next-gen silicon. The 2024 iPad Pro marked the debut of Apple’s M4 chip, ahead of its appearance inside the Mac hardware. Carrying forward the torch, the next iPad Pro refresh could be “one of the first devices” to get a M5 series processor. According to Bloomberg, the next-gen iPad Pro has progressed into the advanced stages of internal testing. Moreover, it is expected to hit the shelves later this year, likely in the Fall season. Apple gave the M4 series refresh to the Mac lineup, including the MacBook…

Ahead of a movie adaptation in 2026, the latest Hunger Games book has proven that there’s still plenty of appetite for stories set in this universe. Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to the original trilogy, sold more than 1.5 million English copies in the week since it was first released. That includes print books, e-books, and audiobooks. “With more than 1.2 million copies sold in the U.S. alone, Sunrise on the Reaping has sold twice as many copies its first week on sale domestically as The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in 2020 and three times as many copies as Mockingjay in 2010,” Scholastic announced. The novel…

Table of Contents Table of Contents It’s made of splats My experience with Scaniverse Exploring Into the Scaniverse Scaniverse expands the metaverse I live in a heavily forested area, so I don’t have to travel far to enjoy an early spring walk through the woods. I’m always seeking new ways to capture the essence of the experience. Photos are great and videos can record even more of a beautiful location, but it’s not quite the same as being there. I want to relive that moment, particularly when the weather makes going out more challenging. Fortunately, technology keeps opening up new…

Xiaomi recently launched the Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain in China. This is a smaller, more space-effective way of controlling curtains than many of the options currently on the market, and it interacts with a variety of different devices. It’s unclear whether this newest smart home device will make its way to Western markets, but it could solve many of the problems posed by existing smart curtain solutions. The Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain can be controlled via remote control, the Mijia app, and with voice commands. It can also be scheduled to open and close at specific times, but perhaps the…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Turning it all, into a podcast How it helped me? Convenience, above all More effective, too A few snags The shift away from Google Assistant, and into the Gemini era, is nearly in its last stages. One can feel nostalgic about the eponymous virtual assistant, but it’s undeniable that the arrival of Gemini has truly changed what an AI agent can do for us. The language understanding chops are far better with Gemini. Conversations are natural, app interactions are fluid, integration with other Google products is rewarding, and even in its free state, Gemini…

Generally speaking, Bill Murray does not seem like the kind of man who spends too much time thinking about his regrets. During a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, though, Murray did say that one of the biggest regrets of his career was not working with Clint Eastwood. “A long time ago, I was watching the Clint Eastwood movies of the day like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot or whatever the hell the movies he was making then, and I thought his sidekick gets killed and he avenges, but the sidekick gets a great part, a great death scene [and] I was like…

Table of Contents Table of Contents DeepSeek Alibaba Qwen Baidu Ernie bot The next leg of the AI race is on, and has expanded beyond the usual players, such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. In addition to the dominance of the tech giants, more open-source options have now taken to the spotlight with a new focus in the AI arena. Various brands, such as DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Baidu, have demonstrated that AI functions can be developed and executed at a fraction of the cost. They have also navigated securing solid business partnerships and deciding or continuing to provide AI…

Last yesterday evening, Google announced that its latest Gemini 2.5 Pro model is now available to all users. The latest version of Gemini is available in an experimental state, and you can try it for yourself by going to Gemini.Google.com. For now, this model is only available via the web, although Google says it’s working on bringing it to the mobile app as quickly as possible. Before trying it out, be warned that free users are subject to much tighter usage limits. Depending on your query, you can run out of allocated searches in only a few questions (for example,…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Fortnite Mode Mayhem explained and how to get rewards All Fortnite Mode Mayhem free items How to claim Twitch Drops in Fortnite Fortnite players have long enjoyed a plethora of free cosmetics and Twitch Drops, a tradition that keeps the community engaged. Epic Games has a history of providing fans with exclusive in-game items—such as the popular Boogie Down Emote or vivid sprays—just for watching Twitch streams. In previous campaigns, gamers have claimed items such as FNCS-themed back bling or sleek wraps by watching streams for specific durations. These giveaways, which are frequently linked…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Too steamy for my TV? Possible light projector damage? Remote wrangling for two too-close TVs New brand for better picture? Washed-out watching On today’s You Asked: Can you have an OLED if you live in a high-humidity environment? Too steamy for my TV? Sean, our island nit nerd ohana, writes: I recently purchased a G4, but I didn’t consider humidity. Like a lot of older homes on O’ahu, my house doesn’t have A/C. Should I be very concerned about the humid air in my house for my OLED’s longevity and would it be worth…