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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MLS clubs and stars share local favourites on Apple Maps

Aside from having fun watching Major League Soccer matches, you can explore the cities where these games are held with the help of Apple Maps. You can check out the MLS Club Matchday Guides created by the soccer teams themselves. They provide information on the stadium (like parking, entry and concessions) as well as local pubs and restaurants to catch games with other fans. There are also guides made by players that show their favourite local spots, including restaurants, cafes, parks and sightseeing spots.

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Apple Fitness+ adds new 'Time to Walk' episode with Thomas Müller

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Need some motivation for your next walk? Tune in to Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk with German soccer icon and Vancouver Whitecaps star Thomas Müller. Hear him reflect on early career hustle, navigating big life changes, and the songs that inspire him.

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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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