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Apple has introduced its Emoji Game exclusively for News+ subscribers in the US and Canada, blending word puzzles with emoji-based clues. Available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, the game enhances the subscriber experience ahead of the upcoming Apple Games app.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 impresses with a 26% thinner design, faster Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a 200MP main camera, delivering a foldable phone experience closer to traditional smartphones. However, its $2,000 price and dropped features like S Pen support may limit appeal.
The Ninja Foodi dual-zone air fryer is currently available at a 36% discount, offering versatile cooking with two independent zones, six cooking modes, and a smart thermometer. Ideal for large families or those with ample kitchen space.
Adobe Firefly’s latest update enables AI-generated videos with synchronized sound effects based on user audio cues. New tools like Composition Reference, Keyframe Cropping, and Video Presets enhance creative control, marking a significant step in generative AI for multimedia content.
TikTok launches new beta features—a Songwriter label and Music Tab—to help songwriters showcase their work and gain recognition. These tools aim to improve discovery, monetization, and profile visibility amid growing competition with platforms like Spotify.
Stellantis halts its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development due to infrastructure scarcity, high costs, and weak consumer incentives. This decision signals broader industry doubts over hydrogen’s viability as an alternative to battery electric vehicles.
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is laying off around 270 employees globally, citing industry-wide structural changes. The layoffs, mostly in Asia and Europe, reflect challenges despite the studio’s key role in major game projects and recent acquisitions.
Jack Dorsey has injected $10 million into a nonprofit collective, 'and Other Stuff,' to develop open-source social media apps and tools. Backed by his StartSmall foundation, the initiative supports projects like Nostr to build decentralized, user-controlled platforms, reflecting Dorsey’s vision for a less corporatized internet.
Uber is investing hundreds of millions in a robotaxi fleet featuring 20,000 Lucid EVs equipped with Nuro's AI technology, aiming to launch in a major US city by late 2026. This move marks a significant step in Uber's global autonomous vehicle ambitions.