Major League Soccer resumes play on Apple TV after FIFA World Cup break

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Major League Soccer returns to action tomorrow, July 16, resuming its regular season on Apple TV after a monthlong hiatus for the FIFA World Cup. All 30 clubs will take the pitch across a packed slate on July 16 and 17, featuring marquee rivalries including the Cascadia Cup clash between Seattle and Portland, a Southern showdown between Nashville SC and Atlanta United, and the El Tráfico derby between the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Football Club.

Global Apple TV subscribers in over 100 countries will have blackout-free access to all remaining regular-season matches, as well as upcoming postseason events like the Leagues Cup and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Samsung debuts new Flex Titanium display tech ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

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Samsung introduced a new display architecture for its upcoming Galaxy foldable smartphones, using titanium components to address long-standing issues with screen durability and crease visibility. The new system, called "Flex Titanium," integrates a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate directly beneath the OLED panel. By replacing traditional polymer layers with metal alloys, the design is not just meant to offer sturdier internal support but also to ensure the device's overall thickness is maintained.

The upper titanium-alloy film is rolled to roughly one-third the thickness of a human hair to maintain a slim profile. Yet, it reportedly offers 20 times the mechanical stiffness of the polymer film. Underneath it, a thicker titanium plate features micro-patterned holes to allow the metal to bend repeatedly during folding while eliminating internal air gaps. According to the company, the new display tech will officially debut at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22.

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OpenAI is reportedly making a screenless speaker that can move

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OpenAI's foray into the hardware space involves a moving speaker, at least according to a new Bloomberg report. Citing sources with knowledge of the company's plans, the news outlet said the device currently under development is intended to be screen-free but works as a "humanlike AI companion that lives in the home." And the news outlet noted that the device is described as having "mechanical elements that can move on their own," and the company views it as a "physical manifestation of OpenAI's ChatGPT."

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'Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition' headlines massive football lineup coming to Apple Arcade

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Apple Arcade is bolstering its sports roster this summer with the arrival of Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on August 6. Built specifically for the platform, the title brings a complete, ad-free gridiron simulation to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV with zero in-app purchases. Football fans can take full control in Quick Play or step into the general manager seat in Franchise mode, navigating dynamic season narratives driven by real-world player stats alongside full controller support.

The football expansion continues across Apple’s service with two major retro titles joining the lineup. Launching alongside Madden on August 6, Retro Bowl College+ lets players build a legacy as head coach across 250 college teams. Then, on September 3, NFL Retro Bowl ’27 debuts a high-stakes Gauntlet Mode, challenging armchair strategists to survive a gruelling 15-game win streak while balancing roster risks and climbing weekly leaderboards.

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