The end of legacy plug-ins for the Mail app on the Mac has come

Apple’s MailKit framework, introduced in macOS Monterey in 2021, allowing developers to create modern and secure extensions for the Mail app on the Mac. These extensions can block content, perform actions on messages, enhance security, and more. However, this also meant legacy Mail app plug-ins weren't going to work with a future macOS release. And it seems that time has come. 

AltStore confirmed with Apple at WWDC last week that macOS Sonoma, which will launch later this year, does not support plug-ins and only supports MailKit-based extensions. MailKit extensions are more secure than plug-ins. However, they also have less functionality. So, some plug-ins may not be able to become extensions. First beta of the Mail app in macOS Sonoma does not allow legacy plug-ins to run already.

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'Hyper Light Breaker' drops new trailer

If you enjoyed Hyper Light Drifter, you might want to check out its sequel, Hyper Light Breaker. Developed by Heart Machine and published by Gearbox, this game promises to take you on a thrilling journey through a colourful and diverse open world. A new trailer released this week gives us an overview of what to expect from this co-op rogue lite adventure.

Hyper Light Breaker is set in the same universe as Hyper Light Drifter but in the not-too-distant future. The game features fully 3D worlds and character models with a stylized aesthetic that blends vibrant colours. The game also has a dynamic weather system and day and night cycles that change with every playthrough, making the world feel more immersive and alive.

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'The Last of Us Part I' gets Steam Deck verified and PC patch

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The Last of Us Part I has finally earned the Steam Deck verified badge. Neil Druckmann had assured fans that Ellie and Joel would make it to Valve's portable PC, but the game had a rocky launch on PC a few months ago. Now, with the v1.1.0 patch, the game runs smoothly on Steam Deck and PC. However, Naughty Dog warns that the patch will require a full shader rebuild.

The patch fixes various crashes and glitches that affected the game. It also improves the HUD and the object pushing mechanic. On PC, the patch boosts the CPU and GPU performance and enhances the textures and lighting. It also resolves many gameplay bugs and issues for a better gaming experience. 

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Samsung Bespoke Jet AI: A vacuum with AI, long-lasting battery, and LED brushes

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The Samsung Bespoke Jet AI is a cordless stick vacuum with artificial intelligence that adapts to your cleaning needs. It has a self-emptying All-in-One Clean Station and a HexaJet Motor, Samsung’s best vacuum motor ever. Samsung boasts that it gets up to 280W suction power and 730W maximum power consumption. 

It also has a long-lasting 4,500mAh battery with up to 100 minutes of cleaning time, a range of brushes and accessories (complete with LED lights to help with finding dust), and a new AI mode that adjusts the suction and brush roll automatically. The Bespoke Jet AI connects to SmartThings and Smart Wi-Fi for easy customization and smart self-diagnosis. You can pre-order it now in two Bespoke colors: Satin Black and Satin Greige. It costs USD 999 (around CAD 1,329), and it's coming this month to Australia, Europe, and the US. 

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