BTS member J-Hope teases Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ahead of launch

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A few days before Samsung is set to officially launch its new foldables, one of the new form factors for the Fold series was just teased by BTS member Jung Ho-seok, or J-Hope, in his Instagram Story. It was also spotted by fans during a sound check of the South Korean group's concert in Paris. BTS has frequently collaborated in the past, and his involvement in the campaign has already been teased.

The rumoured Galaxy Z Fold8 appears to have a stouter form factor, which should improve portability and one-handed use. Samsung is also still expected to release a standard-sized Fold, which has been called the Fold8 Ultra in the leaks, alongside the new Flip8. We are a few days away from Unpacked, so we'll get to hear more about these devices, and possibly more, soon.

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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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Samsung True North Tunes Top 100 includes 64 emerging artists from Ontario

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Just announced! Ontario artists are in the lead in this year's Samsung True North Tunes. Within the Top 100 longlist, there are now 64 emerging artists from the province selected to move forward in the national music discovery program. Artists are from a variety of genres and cities including Mississauga, St. Catharines, London, Kitchener and several others. 

Local talent moving forward includes artists such as Achanté and Holly Clausius from Toronto, Aiyana and Rebelle from Ottawa, Mikalyn and SHEBAD from Guelph, and Elfrida and Fast Brake from Hamilton. 

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