Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta with the first ‘Apple Intelligence’ iPhone features

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Four simulated iPhone screenshots showing Apple Intelligence features like the new Genmoji, smart replies, and priority notifications.
Some of the Apple Intelligence features previewed during WWDC 2024 | Image: Apple

Apple has just released the developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, giving users access to the company’s first set of AI features.

Some of the Apple Intelligence features arriving with the beta include Siri with an updated design and ability to maintain context

YouTube's war on ad blockers continues, now making ads truly unskippable

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YouTube logo on laptop screen

YouTube ad-blocker users, prepare to stare at nothing for anywhere from 6 to 30 seconds.

Multiple YouTube users are now reporting on social media that YouTube is serving them with blank ads or black screens before a video when they are using an ad-blocker extension. The black screens appear for the length of a typical YouTube pre-roll or ad insert before displaying the actual content of the video

Lady Gaga's fiancé is a tech CEO who went to Harvard with Mark Zuckerberg

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Lady Gaga Michael Polansky
Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga attended the Paris Olympics together.

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  • Lady Gaga called longtime boyfriend Michael Polansky her fiancé while speaking to France's prime minister at the Olympics.
  • He's a tech CEO who works for Napster cofounder and former Facebook president Sean Parker.
  • Polansky attended Harvard at the same time as Mark Zuckerberg and worked for early Facebook

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is $200 off and cheaper than ever before

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The Sony PlayStation VR2 headset and handheld controllers being worn by a model.
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If you’re a PlayStation 5 owner and are curious about VR gaming, now may be the best time to pick up Sony’s headset. The PlayStation VR2 is currently on sale for its lowest price ever, available on its own for $349.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from PlayStation or as a bundle with Horizon Call of the Mountain for

Paris Olympic medals contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower's original iron frame

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Gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medals from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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  • Medals awarded in the 2024 Paris Olympics contain iron from the Eiffel Tower.
  • The iron is shaped like a hexagon, referencing the six-sided shape of France.
  • The other side of the medals features a depiction of the Eiffel Tower.

Gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded in the 2024 Paris Olympics contain a unique tribute to the host city

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Best Motorola Razr 2024 cases 2024

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The best Motorola Razr 2024 cases are robust, practical, and easy on the eyes. From excellent first-party picks to insanely affordable third-party options, here are your best options.