HMD gets playful with Heineken's Boring Phone

Remember flip phones? HMD, the company that makes Nokia phones, is capitalizing on '90s nostalgia with two unique collaborations. First came the Barbie phone, and now they've teamed up with Heineken and Bodega for the aptly named Boring Phone.

Forget the endless apps and social media feeds. The Boring Phone is all about disconnecting to reconnect. This translucent flip phone is designed for one thing: enjoying good times with friends, minus the digital distractions.

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Apple reportedly accelerates Mac refresh with AI-focused M4 chip

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While the M3 chips in Macs just launched a few months ago, Apple is wasting no time. They're supposedly gearing up for an annual Mac refresh cycle, mirroring their iPhone strategy. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, new M4-powered Macs are on the horizon, arriving later this year.

The M4 chip prioritizes on-device artificial intelligence, requiring significant processing power. Apple plans three variations: a base "Donan" chip, higher-performance "Brava" chips replacing M3 Pro and Max, and a potential "Hidra" for an M4 Ultra (though an M3 Ultra never materialized outside of the company). Notably, this marks the first time all Macs will transition to a new chip generation simultaneously. Previously, some models skipped chip iterations.

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Gear up for groundbreaking innovation at WWDC 2024

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Mark your calendars! Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off June 10, promising a week of exciting reveals. As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reminds us in his Power On newsletter this week, the keynote on Monday sets the stage with the unveiling of iOS 18, rumoured to be the biggest iPhone OS upgrade ever. But that's not all—expect major updates for iPadOS, watchOS, VisionOS, and macOS.

Building on the momentum of the Vision Pro launch at WWDC 2023, Apple is poised to showcase its advancements in AI this year. The stakes are high, as the 2024 event will likely highlight a renewed focus on artificial intelligence across their entire product line.

Microsoft accelerates next-gen Xbox development, prioritizes game preservation

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An internal email from Xbox president Sarah Bond reveals Microsoft is rapidly developing its next-generation console, aiming for the "biggest technological leap ever" in a console generation. This news follows the February announcement confirming the console's existence.

While specific details about the hardware or release date remain under wraps, leaked documents suggest a potential 2028 launch. However, Microsoft's focus on development might push the release date forward.

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