Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line is the undisputed champion of large flexible phones. But – outside of China – it holds that title by default. With the Pixel Fold, Google has created a foldable competitor that directly addresses some of Samsung’s (and foldables’) weaknesses. Google says more than 50 first-party apps are already optimized for use on devices like the Pixel Fold. Some of the improvements we’ve seen before, like YouTube’s tabletop mode. But since it’s made by the same company that makes Android, there’s more here. This also includes third-party apps like WhatsApp, where you can share photos from Google Photos just by dragging and dropping.
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According to Engadget’s Sam Rutherford, the Pixel Fold’s smart hinge and thin body make it easy to use and carry, while its wider body makes the phone’s external screen more usable. With better cameras and a UI tweak to make multitasking a bit easier, the Pixel Fold holds up more than Samsung’s Z Fold 4. Main Challenge: This prize of $1,799. Check out the full review here.
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Netflix has announced that its basic package is no longer an option for Canadian subscribers. Anyone who already has a basic plan doesn’t have to worry about being kicked out, but if they choose to upgrade to another option or close their account, they can’t go back to that level. In Canada, the basic tier is CAD$9.99 per month, while the basic tier with ads, launched last year, costs $5.99. Now, with the decision to remove its primary option, the operator is pushing more of its customers towards an ad-filled viewing experience. It makes money for the company: In the first quarter of 2023, Netflix saw its basic tier with ads making more money per user than its standard plan.
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Your local bodega can bring deliveries to your door.
Amazon is launching a new centralized delivery system that uses small businesses in 23 states (including California, New York and Washington) to deliver customer shipments. These companies need secure storage areas and have to deliver an average of 30 packages a day outside of major holidays. Amazon launched the “I Have Space” system in India in 2015 and expanded it to Japan and Spain. A US pilot program began in late 2020, though it focused on improving delivery to customers in rural areas. This new system covers more than 20 major cities, including Boston, New York and Los Angeles.
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The plan costs $8 per month or $60 per year.
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Meta is creating an Xbox Game Pass-like subscription service for VR titles. Meta Quest+, gives users access to “top platform titles” for $8 per month or $60 per year. The subscription is available from today on Quest 2 and Quest Pro. It’s also coming to Quest 3 when this helmet arrives in the fall. The first two are first-person shooters pistol whip And Torn Pixel 1995. Like PlayStation Plus Essential, you will retain access to games as long as you are a member.
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An early release is planned for the Lunar Gateway space station.
he has 2001: A Space Odyssey taught us anything? Yes. NASA is developing an AI chat system that will allow astronauts to perform maneuvers, conduct experiments, and more. using a natural language ChatGPT-like interface.
NASA aims to deploy the system on Lunar Gateway, a space station in lunar orbit that supports NASA’s Artemis mission. It will use a natural language interface that will allow astronauts to ask for advice on experiments or perform maneuvers without delving into complicated manuals.
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